Source: New Zealand Police
Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to a bloackage on State Highway 1, between Tokoroa and Putāruru, following a crash this afternoon.
Police were alerted to the two-vehicle crash between Taupo Street and Domain Road, at around 2:50pm.
Indications are people have received moderate to serious injuries.
ENDS.
Issued by Police Media Centre
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today issued the following statement announcing that public lands sales provisions included in Republicans’ so-called “Big, Beautiful Bill” were stricken from the legislation after thousands of Americans raised their voices to demand that public lands stay in public hands:
“Today is a major victory for our public lands. Thank YOU for your incredible outpouring in defense of our American birthright. Because of you, the lands that we cherish will remain OURS.
“And to those already plotting to go after our public lands another way: Don’t. Unless you like losing.”
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said early Saturday that if U.S. President Donald Trump is sincere about seeking to reach an agreement with Tehran, he should put aside his “disrespectful tone” towards the Iranian supreme leader.
He made the remarks in a post on social media platform X while condemning the U.S. president’s several instances of using “disrespectful” language when speaking about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
“If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran’s Supreme Leader … and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers,” he said, noting that “good will begets good will, and respect begets respect.”
“The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience,” he stressed, adding that however, “as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny.”
Facilitated by Oman, Iranian and U.S. delegations had held five rounds of indirect talks since April on Tehran’s nuclear program and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
However, the negotiations were halted earlier this month as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and other areas.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Iran on Saturday held a state funeral for the military commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day conflict with Israel.
The ceremony was attended by the families of those killed in the attacks as well as high-ranking Iranian officials and military commanders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and senior advisor to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Shamkhani, who was severely injured in the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran.
On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on different areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing several senior commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel.
Following the 12-day war, a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was achieved on Tuesday.
The mourners waved Iran’s flags while chanting slogans against Israel and the United States. They carried pictures of the “martyred” commanders and nuclear scientists, including Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri, Chief Commander of the IRGC’s Aerospace Division Amir Ali Hajizadeh and chief commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters and his successor, Gholam Ali Rashid and Ali Shadmani respectively.
Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said at the ceremony that the United States and Israel proved that they failed to honor any of their commitments.
He emphasized that the Iranian armed forces were highly vigilant to give a decisive response to any “malicious action” or breach of promises by the “enemy.”
The burial ceremonies are scheduled to be held on Sunday.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
This photo taken from Jingshan Hill on Aug. 12, 2024 shows the skyscrapers of the central business district (CBD) on a sunny day in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua]
Beijing tied with Boston for fifth place in a global ranking of startup ecosystems, making it China’s sole city in the top five, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 released on June 12 by research firm Startup Genome.
Silicon Valley held the top spot, followed by New York, London and Tel Aviv in second through fourth place, respectively. Other Chinese hubs, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, also ranked among the top 40, with all except Hong Kong moving up the list.
The report assessed six metrics: performance, funding, talent and expertise, market reach, AI-native transformation and knowledge supply. Beijing ranked third globally in performance and fourth in both talent and knowledge supply.
The city far exceeded the global average in ecosystem value, number of active unicorn companies, software engineer salaries and total venture capital. From 2022 to 2024, the city’s startup ecosystem was valued at $533 billion, over 26 times the global average of $20.4 billion, and it boasted 61 active unicorn companies, compared to the global average of four.
The report attributes Beijing’s robust innovation growth to strong government support, intellectual backing from top universities and a thriving capital market.
In terms of policy support, Beijing has encouraged major commercial banks to increase investment in non-listed firms as part of broader efforts to support its startup ecosystem. In 2024, loans to small and micro businesses and entrepreneurs in Beijing jumped, with entrepreneurship guaranteed loans rising 79.6% year on year. That same year, the city also introduced over 250 business reform measures and added 287,000 new market entities.
Beijing is home to 46 publicly listed companies focused on AI, big data and analytics, with a combined market value of $590.96 billion. The city has earned international recognition in AI-driven data analytics, life sciences and fintech, and has become a leading center for payment technology.
To attract startups, Beijing has continued to bolster its support for tech companies, financing options and advanced research infrastructure. In August 2024, officials announced plans to expand the number of specialized, innovation-driven firms in Beijing to over 10,000 and introduced new policies and funding to support digital upgrades.
Several new investment funds have been set up targeting key technology sectors, while infrastructure initiatives such as a super-node computing power cluster and the rollout of 5G-Advanced mobile networks are expected to further support startup development.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen says she is looking forward to a better result at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, after having been knocked out of the women’s singles first round in the previous two years.
Zheng, 22, will begin her fourth Wimbledon main draw appearance with a first-round match against Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic on Monday.
Siniakova, 29, who has 10 women’s doubles Grand Slam titles, has previously beaten Zheng twice on grass, including at Wimbledon in 2023.
“She’s a tough opponent, especially on grass,” said fifth seed Zheng at a pre-tournament media conference on Saturday. “Her shots are quite flat, so the balls won’t bounce too high on grass. I have lost to her twice and I will definitely be fully prepared this time.”
Earlier this month, former Australian Open finalist Zheng reached her first career grass-court semifinal at Queen’s Club, but withdrew from the following Berlin Open due to a neck injury.
“Competing at Queen’s Club was a good experience for me. I learned a lot from the matches I played there,” said Zheng. “Compared with the previous year at Wimbledon, my body is healthier so I can prepare better with my team. I hope this year everything is going to be great. “
Despite her early exit in the past two years at the grass-court Grand Slam, Zheng maintained that her confidence remained high.
“I believe I can perform well on grass. Last year I was injured at Wimbledon, and one year earlier I didn’t prepare well as I was with a new team,” said Zheng. “I think I can be much stronger this year if I prepare well.”
Zheng also revealed that she is now working with Spanish coach Francisco Roig, who had previously worked with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal for 18 years.
“He joined my team after Queen’s. My coach Pere Riba helped me contact him,” said Zheng. “He is such an experienced coach. I’m sure that I can learn a lot from him. We will see how this grass-court season goes, and then decide if we want to work together for the long term.”
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Serbian legend Novak Djokovic agreed that Wimbledon could offer his best chance to claim a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
While attending the pre-Championships press conference on Saturday, the 38-year-old was asked if he believed this year’s Wimbledon could be his best chance to win the 25th Grand Slam title and could it be his last dance at the grass-court Grand Slam this year.
“Whether it could be my last dance, I’m not sure, as I’m not sure about Roland Garros or any other Slam that I play next,” said Djokovic prior to his 20th appearance at Wimbledon.
“My wish is to play for several more years. I would love to be healthy physically and also mentally motivated to keep on playing at the highest level. That’s the goal, but you never know at this stage.”
“And yes, I would probably agree that Wimbledon could be the best chance because of the results I had, because of how I feel, how I play in Wimbledon, just getting that extra push mentally and motivation to perform the best tennis at the highest level,” the seven-time Wimbledon champion continued.
Djokovic ranked Wimbledon “maybe the most consistently successful Grand Slam for me in the last 10 years”, as he reached six finals in the last six editions of the tournament. He won four titles consecutively before being beaten by Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the last two years.
“I don’t chase the rankings anymore. I’m trying to play the best tennis in Grand Slams and trying to win Grand Slams. That hasn’t changed,” he said.
Djokovic reached the semifinals at both Australian Open and US Open this year. “I think I still played a decent level of tennis that showed me that I can still play on a very high level at the later stages.”
“That’s what is also giving me an extra motivation to keep going. Obviously clay court probably slightly less chances to win comparing to grass,” he added.
The sixth-seeded veteran will face Frenchman Alexandre Muller in the opening round. If he reaches the semifinals, he could meet world No. 1 Jannik Sinner who defeated him in the French Open semifinals earlier this year.
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 29, 2025.
Do all Iranians hate the regime? Hate America? Life inside the country is more complex than that
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Theobald, Postdoctoral researcher, Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia From 2015 to 2018, I spent 15 months doing research work in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city. As an anthropologist, I was interested in everyday life in Iran outside the capital Tehran. I was
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ANALYSIS: By Eugene Doyle Setting aside any thoughts I may have about theocratic rulers (whether they be in Tel Aviv or Tehran), I am personally glad that Iran was able to hold out against the US-Israeli attacks this month. The ceasefire, however, will only be a pause in the long-running campaign to destabilise, weaken and
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 28, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 28, 2025.
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 29, 2025.
Do all Iranians hate the regime? Hate America? Life inside the country is more complex than that
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Theobald, Postdoctoral researcher, Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia From 2015 to 2018, I spent 15 months doing research work in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city. As an anthropologist, I was interested in everyday life in Iran outside the capital Tehran. I was
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 28, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 28, 2025.
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Theobald, Postdoctoral researcher, Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame Australia
From 2015 to 2018, I spent 15 months doing research work in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city. As an anthropologist, I was interested in everyday life in Iran outside the capital Tehran. I was also interested in understanding whether the ambitions of the 1979 Revolution lived on among “ordinary” Iranians, not just political elites.
I first lived on a university campus, where I learned Persian, and later with Iranian families. I conducted hundreds of interviews with people who had a broad spectrum of political, social and religious views. They included opponents of the Islamic Republic, supporters, and many who were in between.
What these interviews revealed to me was both the diversity of opinion and experience in Iran, and the difficulty of making uniform statements about what Iranians believe.
When Israel’s strikes on Iran began on June 13, killing many top military commanders, many news outlets – both international and those run by the Iranian diaspora – featured images of Iranians cheering the deaths of these hated regime figures.
Friends from my fieldwork also pointed to these celebrations, while not always agreeing with them. Many feared the impact of a larger conflict between Iran and Israel.
Trying to put these sentiments in context, many analysts have pointed to a 2019 survey by the GAMAAN Institute, an independent organisation based in the Netherlands that tracks Iranian public opinion. This survey showed 79% of Iranians living in the country would vote against the Islamic Republic if a free referendum were held on its rule.
Viewing these examples as an indicator of the lack of support for the Islamic Republic is not wrong. But when used as factoids in news reports, they become detached from the complexities of life in Iran. This can discourage us from asking deeper questions about the relationships between ideology and pragmatism, support and opposition to the regime, and state and society.
The news reporting on Iran has encouraged a tendency to see the Iranian state as homogeneous, highly ideological and radically separate from the population.
But where do we draw the line between the state and the people? There is no easy answer to this.
When I lived in Iran, many of the people who took part in my research were state employees – teachers at state institutions, university lecturers, administrative workers. Many of them had strong and diverse views about the legacy of the revolution and the future of the country.
They sometimes pointed to state discourse they agreed with, for example Iran’s right to national self-determination, free from foreign influence. They also disagreed with much, such as the slogans of “death to America”.
This ambivalence was evident in one of my Persian teachers. An employee of the state, she refused to attend the annual parades celebrating the anniversary of the revolution. “We have warm feelings towards America,” she said. On the other hand, she happily attended protests, also organised by the government, in favour of Palestinian liberation.
Or take the young government worker I met in Mashhad: “We want to be independent of other countries, but not like this.”
In a narrower sense, discussions about the “state” may refer more to organisations like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Basij, the paramilitary force within the IRGC that has cracked down harshly on dissent in recent decades. Both are often understood as being deeply ideologically committed.
Said Golkar, a US-based Iranian academic and author, for instance, calls Iran a “captive society”. Rather than having a civil society, he believes Iranians are trapped by the feared Basij, who maintain control through their presence in many institutions like universities and schools.
Again, this view is not wrong. But even among the Basij and Revolutionary Guard, it can be difficult to gauge just how ideological and homogeneous these organisations truly are.
For a start, the IRGC relies on both ideologically selected supporters, as well as conscripts, to fill its ranks. They are also not always ideologically uniform, as the US-based anthropologist Narges Bajoghli, who worked with pro-state filmmakers in Tehran, has noted.
As part of my research, I also interviewed members of the Basij, which, unlike the IRGC proper, is a wholly volunteer organisation.
Even though ideological commitment was certainly an important factor for some of the Basij members I met, there were also pragmatic reasons to join. These included access to better jobs, scholarships and social mobility. Sometimes, factors overlapped. But participation did not always equate to a singular or sustained commitment to revolutionary values.
For example, Sāsān, a friend I made attending discussion groups in Mashhad, was quick to note that time spent in the Basij “reduced your [compulsory] military service”.
This isn’t to suggest there are not ideologically committed people in Iran. They clearly exist, and many are ready to use violence. Some of those who join these institutions for pragmatic reasons use violence, too.
In addition, Iran is an ethnically diverse country. It has a population of 92 million people, a bare majority of whom are Persians. Other minorities include Azeris, Kurds, Arabs, Baloch, Turkmen and others.
It is also religiously diverse. While there is a sizeable, nominally Shi’a majority, there are also large Sunni communities (about 10-15% of the population) and smaller communities of Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, Baha’is and other religions.
Often overlooked, there are also important differences in class and social strata in Iran, too.
One of the things I noticed about state propaganda was that it flattened this diversity. James Barry, an Australian scholar of Iran, noticed a similar phenomenon.
State propaganda made it seem like there was one voice in the country. Protests could be dismissed out of hand because they did not represent the “authentic” view of Iranians. Foreign agitators supported protests. Iranians supported the Islamic Republic.
Since leaving Iran, I have followed many voices of Iranians in the diaspora. Opposition groups are loud on social media, especially the monarchists who support Reza Pahlavi, the son of the deposed Shah.
In following these groups, I have noticed a similar tendency to speak as though they represent the voice of all Iranians. Iranians support the shah. Or Iranians support Maryam Rajavi, leader of a Paris-based opposition group.
Both within Iran, and in the diaspora, the regime, too, is sometimes held to be the imposition of a foreign conspiracy. This allows the Islamic Republic and the complex relations it has created to be dismissed out of hand. Once again, such a view flattens diversity.
Over the past few years, political identities and societal divisions seem to have become harder and clearer. This means there is an increasing perception among many Iranians of a gulf between the state and Iranian society. This is the case both inside Iran, and especially in the Iranian diaspora.
Decades of intermittent protests and civil disobedience across the country also show that for many, the current system no longer represents the hopes and aspirations of many people. This is especially the case for the youth, who make up a large percentage of the population.
I am not an Iranian, and I strongly believe it is up to Iranians to determine their own futures. I also do not aim to excuse the Islamic Republic – it is brutal and tyrannical. But its brutality should not let us shy away from asking complex questions.
If the regime did fall tomorrow, Iran’s diversity means there is little unanimity of opinion as to what should come next. And if a more pluralist form of politics is to emerge, it must encompass the whole of Iran’s diversity, without assuming a uniform position.
It, too, will have to wrestle with the difficult questions and sometimes ambivalent relations the Islamic Republic has created.
Simon Theobald received funding from the Australian National University during his research.
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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
The world’s first pure ammonia-powered demonstration vessel, the “Anhui,” successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, marking a major step forward for green shipping.
An aerial drone photo taken on June 28, 2025 shows the pure ammonia-powered demonstration vessel, the “Anhui,” making its maiden voyage at the water area of Chaohu Lake in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)
Ammonia, a major chemical industry feedstock, has a high energy density and due to its carbon-free nature, produces only water and nitrogen when fully combusted. This makes it a highly promising fuel for decarbonizing shipping.
In recent years, several shipping companies in countries like Japan and Norway have been investing in the development of ammonia-powered vessels. A report by the International Energy Agency published in 2021 estimated that by 2050, ammonia could account for around 45 percent of global energy demand for shipping in 2050 in the net-zero emissions. However, ammonia fuel also faces challenges such as ignition difficulties and unstable combustion.
Ammonia-powered Anhui was jointly developed by the Institute of Energy of the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center and its subsidiary, Shenzhen Haixu New Energy Co., Ltd. It is equipped with a 200kW high-speed gas internal combustion generator, two 100kW propulsion motors, and a twin-screw propulsion system. It has a full load capacity of 50 tonnes and a rated speed of 10 knots.
According to Wu Dianwu from the institute, the research team overcame several key technological challenges. These include pure ammonia fuel plasma ignition, sustained combustion, efficient catalytic cracking of ammonia gas to produce hydrogen, and efficient combustion and control of hydrogen-ammonia mixed gas in internal combustion engines. The team also developed a pure ammonia fuel burner and various ammonia gas catalytic cracking devices.
The maiden voyage achieved stable combustion of pure ammonia fuel, nearly zero carbon dioxide emissions, and effective control of nitrogen oxides. This confirms the potential for ammonia-hydrogen fuels to be widely used in marine and land transport, as well as in industrial boilers and fuel cells, Wu noted.
Wang Junli, secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, said the vessel’s successful voyage marked a major milestone in creating a clean, low-carbon energy system for water transport. If pure ammonia engines reach the megawatt level, their applications will expand significantly, holding significant importance in achieving China’s dual carbon goals.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
China firmly opposes any country making trade deals with the United States at the expense of Chinese interests in exchange for so-called “tariff relief,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday.
“If such a situation arises, China will not accept it and will take resolute countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests,” said the spokesperson, responding to a media query about recent U.S. trade talks with other economies.
“Since April, the United States has been pushing so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on its trade partners. This is a typical act of unilateral bullying that seriously undermines the multilateral trading system and disrupts the normal international trade order,” the spokesperson said, adding that China has consistently and firmly opposed such practices.
The spokesperson said that China welcomes efforts by other countries to resolve trade differences with the United States through consultations on equal footing, and urges all sides to uphold fairness and justice, remain on the right side of history, and resolutely defend international economic and trade rules as well as the multilateral trading system.
“It is proven that only by firmly defending its principle and position can a country truly protect its legitimate rights,” the spokesperson said.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
This aerial photo taken on July 20, 2023 shows a view of the Gaiba Village of Gongbo’Gyamda County in Nyingchi City, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
International business leaders gathered at a forum in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region this week, exploring new economic opportunities.
The two-day forum, opened on Friday in Nyingchi and themed “Gathering Trans-Himalaya Strength; Unleashing Development Momentum,” attracted 89 domestic and foreign companies, underscoring the region’s growing importance in cross-border collaboration. Eleven projects worth 4.8 billion yuan (about 670 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the event.
Wang Jingcai, deputy director of the regional development and reform commission, presented an industrial “Opportunity List” featuring nine key sectors including clean energy, cultural tourism and Tibetan medicine at the forum.
Fathuhulla Ali, a health tech company executive from Sri Lanka, expressed particular interest in the region’s traditional medicine.
“What impressed me most was the traditional culture. It’s incredibly strong and rich,” said Ali, managing director of Panaka Health Tech Private Limited. “I’m from the medical supply industry. So basically, what I look forward to is the medical sector. The traditional medicine here is very rich,” Ali added.
Zhao Peng, vice chairman of the regional government, emphasized the region’s strategic role as China’s gateway to South Asia, noting that it has established trade ties with 140 countries and regions.
“Xizang is stepping up efforts to enhance cooperation with neighboring countries and expand high-level opening up to the outside world,” Zhao said.
Tusar Tuladhar, managing director of Tunchhe Trans Himalayan Trading Concern, a Nepali company which has been operating business in Xizang’s regional capital Lhasa for about 30 years, praised the region’s business climate while noting Nyingchi’s distinct ecological advantages.
“This is my first time in Nyingchi. There are so many trees, and I see a lot of green here. It’s really different from Lhasa,” noted Tuladhar. “The business environment in Xizang is good. We have a long-lasting business here, a very long-lasting relationship,” he added.
Since 2021, Xizang’s trade with South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation members has totaled 14.92 billion yuan, with Nepal accounting for 87 percent. The land ports between China and Nepal have played a vital role.
From January to May this year, Xizang’s import-export volume exceeded 3.84 billion yuan, up 13.2 percent year on year, according to Lhasa Customs.
This marks the fifth Trans-Himalaya Forum since 2018, with each iteration strengthening cross-border collaboration in the region.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the below statement on the Senate reconciliation vote:
“I will always do what is in the best interest of North Carolina, even when that puts me at odds with my own party. When Senate leaders of my party presented this bill, I did what every American should expect from their U.S. Senator: I worked to gather the facts and comprehensively analyze what the impact would be on the people I swore an oath to represent.
“I did my homework on behalf of North Carolinians, and I cannot support this bill in its current form. It would result in tens of billions of dollars in lost funding for North Carolina, including our hospitals and rural communities. This will force the state to make painful decisions like eliminating Medicaid coverage for hundreds of thousands in the expansion population, and even reducing critical services for those in the traditional Medicaid population.
“We can and must do better than this. The Senate should return to the House’s Medicaid approach. That plan includes commonsense reforms to address waste, fraud, and abuse, and implements work requirements for some able-bodied adults to ensure taxpayer-funded benefits are going to our most vulnerable neighbors.
“There is a lot for North Carolinians to love about the rest of the One Big Beautiful Bill, including extending the historic Trump Tax Cuts, increasing the child tax credit, providing historic funding for border security, and ending wasteful spending. We can and must accomplish this without hurting our rural communities and hospitals, and without jeopardizing access to care for hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians who need it the most.”
See the analysis HERE.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia
At the 8-year anniversary of Senator Reverend Warnock’s 2017 arrest protesting the last Trump tax cut, Senator Warnock held a vigil with multi-faith leaders while the Senate debated the GOP tax bill
Senator Warnock was arrested in the Russell rotunda in 2017, before he was elected to the Senate, protesting the previous GOP tax giveaway.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE HERE
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) held a vigil with a multi-faith coalition to pray that GOP lawmakers have the courage to stand up for their constituents and vote against the GOP tax bill. The Senator prayed for the 16 million Americans who are expected to lose health care coverage if the bill passes. Following the Russell Rotunda vigil, the Senator led the procession of faith leaders to the Senate floor as the chamber debated the immoral GOP tax bill.
“And so, in this season of unnecessary cruelty, we bear witness to kindness. Kindness not only in our interpersonal relations, but kindness in public policy. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God. Thank you for these faith leaders who have come for such a time as this. Be now with us and give us every spiritual grace as we stand as voices for the voiceless, so that the preaching of Jesus might be made incarnate,” prayed Senator Reverend Warnock.
The Senator was arrested in the Russell Rotunda 2017, before he was elected to the Senate, along with a coalition of multi-faith leaders, while protesting the GOP tax bill during the first Trump Administration. Video of 2017 arrest HERE.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia
At the 8-year anniversary of Senator Reverend Warnock’s 2017 arrest protesting the last Trump tax cut, Senator Warnock held a vigil with multi-faith leaders while the Senate debated the GOP tax bill
Senator Warnock was arrested in the Russell rotunda in 2017, before he was elected to the Senate, protesting the previous GOP tax giveaway.
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE HERE
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) held a vigil with a multi-faith coalition to pray that GOP lawmakers have the courage to stand up for their constituents and vote against the GOP tax bill. The Senator prayed for the 16 million Americans who are expected to lose health care coverage if the bill passes. Following the Russell Rotunda vigil, the Senator led the procession of faith leaders to the Senate floor as the chamber debated the immoral GOP tax bill.
“And so, in this season of unnecessary cruelty, we bear witness to kindness. Kindness not only in our interpersonal relations, but kindness in public policy. Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God. Thank you for these faith leaders who have come for such a time as this. Be now with us and give us every spiritual grace as we stand as voices for the voiceless, so that the preaching of Jesus might be made incarnate,” prayed Senator Reverend Warnock.
The Senator was arrested in the Russell Rotunda 2017, before he was elected to the Senate, along with a coalition of multi-faith leaders, while protesting the GOP tax bill during the first Trump Administration. Video of 2017 arrest HERE.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today, during Pride Month, reintroduced her District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act. The bill would clarify that D.C. residents may not be excluded or disqualified from jury service in D.C. Superior Court on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Specifically, the bill would clarify that “sex,” which is a protected class under the non-discrimination law that applies to jurors in D.C. Superior Court, includes sexual orientation and gender identity.
The District has one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country, including protecting individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity. However, the District cannot make its anti-discrimination law applicable to jurors in D.C. Superior Court. Under the Home Rule Act, only Congress has the authority to regulate local jury service.
“During Pride month we are reminded of the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Nobody, including D.C. jurors, should be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, and D.C. juries should not be deprived of the service of LGBTQ residents,” Norton said. “Until the District is given control over its local courts, it is up to Congress to pass this important bill.”
Norton’s introductory statement follows.
Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton On the Introduction of the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025
June 20, 2025
Today, I introduce the District of Columbia Local Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2025. This bill would clarify that D.C. residents may not be excluded or disqualified from jury service in the local D.C. trial court, the D.C. Superior Court, based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Specifically, this bill would clarify that the term “sex,” which is a protected class under the non-discrimination law that applies to jurors in the D.C. Superior Court, includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The term “sex” would also include a sex stereotype; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; and sex characteristics, including intersex traits. In the 117th Congress, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform passed a version of this bill.
D.C. has one of the strongest non-discrimination laws in the country, including protecting individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity. However, under the D.C. Home Rule Act, the D.C. Council does not have the authority to amend title 11 of the D.C. Code, which contains the non-discrimination provisions that apply to jurors in the D.C. Superior Court. Therefore, until D.C. is given authority to amend title 11 of the D.C. Code, which one of my bills would do, an act of Congress is required to clarify that LGBTQ+ jurors in the D.C. Superior Court are protected from discrimination.
As the Supreme Court said in Edmonson v. Leesville Concrete Company, “discrimination within the courtroom raises serious questions as to the fairness of the proceedings conducted there…. [B]ias mars the integrity of the judicial system and prevents the idea of democratic government from becoming a reality.” Similarly, the Court, in Batson v. Kentucky, which was a juror discrimination case based on race, said, “The harm from discriminatory jury selection extends beyond that inflicted on the defendant and the excluded juror to touch the entire community. Selection procedures that purposefully exclude black persons from juries undermine public confidence in the fairness of our system of justice.”
I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the District of Columbia Zoning Commission Home Rule Act today, which would give D.C. the authority to appoint all members of the D.C. Zoning Commission (Commission). Even though the Commission has no authority over federal property, it currently consists of two federal officials (the Architect of the Capitol and the Director of the National Park Service), in addition to three members appointed by D.C.’s mayor with the D.C. Council’s approval. Despite the D.C. Home Rule Act, which gave D.C. authority over local matters, 40 percent of the members of the Commission are federal officials who are unaccountable to nearly 700,000 D.C. residents.
“This bill is an essential step to increase home rule in the District of Columbia,” Norton said. “Land use is a local matter in every situation, no matter the context. The federal government loses nothing because the interests of the federal government in land use in the nation’s capital are protected by federal law. If anything, this will allow the federal government more resources to pursue issues within their jurisdiction.”
The Commission creates zoning maps and regulations, which must “not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan for the national capital.” The mayor is responsible for the local elements of the comprehensive plan, subject to Council approval. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), which is the central federal planning agency for the federal government in D.C. and approves federal projects here, is responsible for the federal elements of the comprehensive plan. This bill would not alter the comprehensive plan process nor the authority of NCPC and the Commission.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As ranking member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today wrote the Comptroller General of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that it conduct a comprehensive study on the causes and effects of railway noise pollution. Additionally, Norton asked GAO to propose ways that the federal government can reduce the negative effects of railway noise pollution. The request is similar to a bill Norton reintroduced in April to require the GAO to submit recommendations to Congress on how to reduce train noise and vibrations near homes.
“D.C. residents contact me regularly about the negative impacts train noise and vibrations have on their health, quality of life and even the structural integrity of their homes,” Norton said. “Although trains provide an essential mode of transportation, we can’t simply ignore the harms suffered by those who live near them, which can include structural damage, reduced property values and negative health effects. We must examine whether there are viable, cost-effective ways to mitigate the harms caused by long-term exposure to train noise and vibrations.”
Norton’s letter follows, with personal contact information redacted.
June 23, 2025
The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro
Comptroller General
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
Dear Comptroller General Dodaro:
Passenger and freight railway traffic is a top contributor of unwanted and excessive sounds and vibrations (i.e., noise pollution). Noise pollution is emitted from train movements on tracks, horns and warnings, braking and engine idling and accelerating. Noise pollution can reduce property values and labor productivity and have adverse health effects.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for regulating railway noise pollution. For example, the Federal Railroad Administration enforces regulations that set maximum sound levels from railroad equipment and locomotive horns. The Federal Transit Administration develops guidance for assessing noise pollution from transit projects that receive federal funding, including conventional rail lines.
I am requesting that the U.S. Government Accountability Office conduct a comprehensive review of railway noise pollution. The review should address the following questions:
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to name the post office located at 3401 12th Street NE after musician and singer Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go,” who holds particular significance to D.C. residents for creating and popularizing go-go music and for his support of D.C. statehood.
“As the ‘Godfather of Go-Go,’ Chuck Brown gave D.C. a unique hometown sound that was distinctly our own and brought enjoyment to all who heard him here and throughout the nation,” Norton said. “Go-go is the beat of D.C., giving D.C. its own musical identity and reminding the nation that D.C. has always been the hometown of talented artists. We’ll never forget the free concert in 2010 Chuck Brown played in front of the Capitol for D.C. statehood and voting rights. He loved the District, and naming post office after him is a way D.C. can honor him in return.”
Norton’s introductory statement follows.
Statement of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
on the Introduction of a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3401 12th Street Northeast in Washington,
District of Columbia, as the ‘‘Chuck Brown Post Office’’
June 23, 2025
Today, I introduce a bill to name the post office at 3401 12th Street NE in the District of Columbia for go-go legend Chuck Brown.
Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go,” is beloved by D.C. for his innovative and unique sound, which gave us go-go music. Go-go is the beat of D.C., giving D.C. its own musical identity and reminding the nation that D.C. has always been the hometown of talented artists. Chuck Brown was a strong supporter of D.C. statehood, including playing a concert on a hot and humid day on the U.S. Capitol Grounds in 2010 in support of statehood.
Chuck Brown was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away on May 16, 2012. He was a D.C. resident most of his life. He taught himself to play guitar, becoming a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader. His musical catalogue spanned 22 studio albums over three decades. He earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song “Love” from his album “We Got This,” and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005.
D.C. named a park located at 2901 20th Street, NE, for Chuck Brown, and named a street near the historic Howard Theater for him.
I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
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Source: United Nations secretary general
Dean Gonzalez, distinguished faculty members, ladies and gentlemen,
Most importantly, graduates,
Let me begin with the most important word of all: congratulations!
You now join a long line of Sciences Po alumni who have shaped our world – including some of whom are doing it every day at the United Nations as they work in my office supporting the Secretary-General.
Let’s also take a moment to recognise your families, friends and loved ones – who have been with you every step of the way.
They deserve a round of applause.
Students representing more than 120 nationalities come here to learn how the world works, and how it can work better.
That spirit of global curiosity and purpose has also carried me through every chapter of my own journey.
Designing schools and hospitals in my home country of Nigeria.
Advising four Presidents on poverty reduction, development policy planning and public sector reform.
Supporting Member States to lead the process that transformed global aspirations into the Sustainable Development Goals.
And now as the longest-serving Deputy Secretary-General in United Nations history, supporting the Secretary-General on some of the most complex situations in our history, from COVID, to Ukraine, to Sudan and Gaza and today’s continuing crisis in the Middle East.
Today, I want to reflect on the lessons I have learned along the way.
First, don’t agonise, organise.
We live in a world of hurt. A world that is messy, complicated and often overwhelming.
And I know it might be easy to feel paralyzed by the scale and hopelessness of today’s challenges.
Don’t.
Because more than ever, those challenges are connected – and we solve them by seeing those connections and coming together.
When I served as Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, my job was never just about the environment.
When Lake Chad was drying up, it wasn’t just an ecological crisis – it was a security crisis. Boko Haram was born and abducted 200 school girls.
When we faced population and urban sprawl and tensions rose between farmers and herders, it wasn’t just about water access– it was about food systems and growing cities.
When I met girls walking hours to fetch water, missing school every day – it wasn’t just about resources – it was about gender equality.
We didn’t work in siloes. We built coalitions across sectors – civil society, young people, traditional leaders, the private sector – to find real solutions.
We didn’t agonize, we organized.
And, yes, there’s plenty to agonize about today – especially when multilateralism is under attack and international cooperation is on the back foot.
But I have seen what’s possible when we find common ground and forge ahead.
Just look at the last two months at the UN.
A landmark Pandemic Treaty approved at the World Health Organization.
Major new protections for our oceans at the World Ocean Conference in Nice.
And from Paris, I head to Sevilla — where the world is coming together to commit to better finance sustainable development.
So, when the problems seem larger than life, too tangled, too tough — don’t agonize.
Organize.
Mobilize.
And help realize the change our world so urgently needs.
Remember you did not fail for want of trying.
The second lesson – keep learning and delivering.
Graduation isn’t the end of learning. In many ways, it’s just the start of your lifelong journey.
When I joined the UN, I was not steeped in the intricacies of international diplomacy.
Throughout my career, I have had to learn fast – and deliver even faster.
So will you.
Even now, I am learning every day – about AI, about geothermal energy, space debris, biotechnology, cybersecurity.
You will face even more change, even faster, especially in the new era of super technologies.
Regardless of the task that is put in front of you, get ahead of it. Learn more. Do more. Show your stuff and deliver. Performance opens doors.
Yes, some of life is luck and privilege.
But I guarantee: the harder you work, the luckier you will get.
Third, make hope your most powerful asset.
The world is a cynical place. And international affairs is not for the faint of heart.
There will be setbacks and critics.
There will be many days when the problems seem too big, and the politics too small. When anxieties grip you like a fever.
Just look around: war in Ukraine, atrocities in Sudan, catastrophe in Gaza, climate chaos everywhere.
But never forget, hope is not a four-letter word.
Hope is the courage to build when others are tearing down.
Hope is the decision to get up one more time, to negotiate one more deal, even when the odds are against you.
I have sat with young girls who survived the worst horrors of war and sexual violence.
And in their eyes, I saw not just pain – but power.
The power to heal. To lead. To hope. To survive and thrive.
Hope is not the absence of fear. It is the refusal to be defined by it.
So, carry it with you. Guard it fiercely.
Because hope is not just a feeling. It’s a force.
Fourth, hold onto your moral compass.
Your degree will open doors.
But your integrity will tell you which ones are worth walking through.
And in today’s world – where the global moral compass is spinning – that clarity matters more than ever.
We live in a world where military spending is soaring, while development budgets shrink.
Where fossil fuel subsidies dwarf investments in climate action.
Where conflict and hardship has forced more people from their homes than at any time since the Second World War.
In this world, your role as changemakers is not just to make the right deals.
It is to draw the right lines.
There will be pressure to stay silent.
There will be moments when abandoning principles may seem an easier choice.
But integrity matters most.
As Deputy Secretary-General, I have had to tell hard truths to powerful people.
To remind leaders of the many promises they made – and the people they made them to.
It is never easy to challenge power.
But we don’t serve power.
We serve people.
And if we truly serve people, we must use our superpower and stand for justice, dignity, and solidarity.
As we mark Beijing+30, we cannot talk about a future and leave women and girls behind.
Gender equality is not charity. It powers our agency. And human rights.
And everyone wins when we leave no one behind.
But let’s be honest, we are not there yet.
So, to the men here today, I say: don’t stand in the way.
Don’t walk ahead.
Walk with. Stand with. And speak up. For the other half of your society, women.
The final lesson is this: invest time in what truly sustains you.
Your career will have highs and lows.
Plans change.
Titles come and go.
But what will carry you through are the people who know you beyond your résumé.
Friends, families, mentors, partners.
Protect those bonds. Nurture them.
Because in the toughest moments, those relationships will remind you of who you are, why you started, and why you must keep going.
So, no matter how far you go, or how fast — never lose sight of what, and who, matters most.
Dear graduates,
Today, you are not just stepping into the world.
You are inheriting its unfinished business, and its boundless possibilities.
As I look out, I see the next generation of climate champions, human rights defenders, and world class diplomats.
And I am filled with hope.
Whatever path you choose, walk it with courage and conviction.
Congratulations, Class of 2025.
The world is waiting.
And I, for one, can’t wait to see what you will do.
Thank you.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
GUIYANG, June 28 — Heavy flooding has returned to Rongjiang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, prompting local authorities to re-activate the highest-level emergency flood response, effective from 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
At 6:30 p.m., the Shihuichang Hydrological Station on Duliu River recorded a water level of 253.06 meters, with a flow rate of 8,000 cubic meters per second, surpassing the guaranteed water level of 251.5 meters by 1.56 meters. This was slightly lower than its earlier forecast, which estimated a peak flood level of 253.5 meters at around 5 p.m. However, water levels continue to rise gradually by 6:30 p.m.
The local flood control and drought relief headquarters has upgraded the flood control emergency response from Level II to Level I, the highest level in China’s four-tier weather warning system.
Local authorities are evacuating residents from affected areas. By 6 p.m. on Saturday, Rongjiang had organized the urgent evacuation and relocation of 11,992 households and 41,574 individuals.
Rongjiang has received an influx of over 1,000 soldiers equipped with heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers and loaders, to provide urgent assistance.
Since flooding began, Rongjiang, with a population of 385,000, has received prompt rescue efforts from both authorities and volunteers.
The disaster relief work is advancing in an orderly manner, Rongjiang’s flood control and drought relief headquarters said late Saturday.
However, due to the limited road capacity in the affected areas, local authorities requested that non-government rescue teams halt heading to the affected areas until coordinating with the county’s flood control and drought relief headquarters.
Since June 24, Rongjiang has been hit by severe flooding due to persistent rainstorms. As of midday on Thursday, six people had died as a result of the floods.
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to rising demand for faster, simpler personal financing, ReadyPaydayLoans.com has launched its latest innovation: […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Tariff-rate quotas on imports of steel mill products
Source: Government of Canada News Backgrounder The Government of Canada announced the implementation of tariff rate quotas (TRQs) on imports of steel mill products from non-free trade agreement partners, effective June 27, 2025. This measure will help stabilize the Canadian market and prevent harmful diversion of foreign steel from third countries into Canada while minimizing […]
India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI Europe: EUROPE/ITALY – Father Luigi Buccarello, Superior General of the Trinitarians, confirms: “Where there is dialogue, there is no violence”
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Saturday, 28 June 2025 by Antonella PrennaRome (Agenzia Fides) – “We work in problematic, difficult, and complex contexts where persecution exists. Where violence and persecution prevail, there is no dialogue, there is no respect for others. Precisely for this reason, in support of our specific mission of helping persecuted […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax UK businesses to benefit as G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax. The Chancellor and G7 plot path forward on global minimum tax and tackling of aggressive tax planning and avoidance. UK businesses spared from higher taxes after removal of […]
Cricket-Jayasuriya decimates Bangladesh as Sri Lanka win by innings and 78 runs
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Spinner Prabath Jayasuriya led the charge with a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh collapsed for just 133 in their second innings, handing Sri Lanka a win by an innings and 78 runs, with the hosts clinching a 1-0 victory in their two-test series on Saturday. Bangladesh lost […]
India’s social security coverage soars from 19% to 64.3%, benefiting over 94 crore people
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has achieved a remarkable milestone in social security, expanding coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, bringing over 94 crore people under at least one social protection benefit, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB). This unprecedented 45-percentage-point increase over a decade, acknowledged […]
MIL-OSI Africa: STATEMENT: Official visit to Ghana by H.E. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo The Presidency of the Republic of Ghana is pleased to announce that the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi, will undertake a two-day Official Visit to Ghana from Wednesday, 2nd July, to Thursday, 3rd July, 2025. The visit highlights […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Visit of Prime Minister to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia (July 02 – 09)
Download logo Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister’s first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana is taking place after three decades. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold talks with the President of Ghana […]
PM Modi honors Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Maharaj’s centenary, celebrates India’s spiritual legacy and inclusive development
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Centenary Celebrations of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, emphasizing the significance of the occasion in India’s spiritual tradition. The event, organized by the Government of India in collaboration with Bhagwan Mahaveer Ahimsa Bharti Trust, marks […]
PM Modi and other leaders pay tributes to PV Narasimha Rao on birth anniversary
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, celebrating his legacy as a visionary leader whose transformative economic reforms reshaped the nation’s trajectory. Leaders across the political spectrum lauded Rao’s contributions to India’s economic liberalization, foreign policy, and national […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Aadhaar Enabled Payment System – Due Diligence of AePS Touchpoint Operators
Source: Reserve Bank of India RBI/2025-26/63CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S339/02-01-001/2025-2026 June 27, 2025 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief ExecutiveAll Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs /Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / District Central Cooperative Banks / National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Madam / Dear Sir, Aadhaar Enabled Payment System – Due Diligence of AePS Touchpoint […]
India emerges as global leader in child immunization: zero-dose rate halves in one year
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has recorded a significant milestone in its national immunization efforts, with the percentage of zero-dose children—those who have not received a single vaccine—falling from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024. The achievement has been acknowledged in the 2024 report by the United Nations Inter-agency […]
MNRE revises guidelines for waste-to-energy projects to boost efficiency and accelerate financial support
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in Saturday announced revised guidelines for the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Programme under the National Bioenergy Programme, aiming to create a more efficient, transparent, and performance-driven ecosystem for bioenergy deployment in India. The updated framework simplifies processes, accelerates financial assistance, […]
MIL-Evening Report: Eugene Doyle: Why Asia-Pacific should be cheering for Iran and not US bomb-based statecraft
ANALYSIS: By Eugene Doyle Setting aside any thoughts I may have about theocratic rulers (whether they be in Tel Aviv or Tehran), I am personally glad that Iran was able to hold out against the US-Israeli attacks this month. The ceasefire, however, will only be a pause in the long-running campaign to destabilise, weaken and […]
Yellow alert for two days in Delhi-NCR, rain likely to bring relief from heat
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) for the next two days, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. According to the IMD bulletin, the weather is expected to remain unstable […]
India rejects ‘Supplemental Award’ by Illegal Court of Arbitration under Indus Waters Treaty
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Friday firmly rejected a so-called “supplemental award” issued by an illegally constituted Court of Arbitration, purportedly formed under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, concerning the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the Ministry […]
India to celebrate 19th Statistics Day on June 29, highlighting 75 years of National Sample Survey
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will mark the 19th Statistics Day on June 29, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. This annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneer in statistics and economic planning, and […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 – enough to end poverty 22 times over, as Oxfam warns global development “abysmally off track” ahead of crunch talks
Source: Oxfam – Oxfam condemns “private finance takeover” of development efforts, as over 3.7 billion people remain in poverty ten years after the Sustainable Development Goals were agreed. New Oxfam analysis unveils “astronomical rise in private wealth”. Between 1995 and 2023, global private wealth grew by $342 trillion – 8 times more than public wealth. […]
Early months of FY26 indicate resilient economy, outlook remains positive: Centre
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) High-frequency indicators for the first two months of FY26 indicate resilient performance of the domestic economy amid the heightened geopolitical situation, Finance Ministry’s ‘Monthly Economic Review for May 2025’ said on Friday, adding that overall, the outlook for the Indian economy remains positive. The economy demonstrates […]
PM Modi to embark on multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a significant multi-nation tour from July 2 to July 9, visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia to strengthen India’s bilateral ties and global partnerships. The tour begins in Ghana from July 2-3, marking the first bilateral visit by […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto, Rosen Announce Critical Funding for Nevada’s Vital Airports
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $50,611,106 in grants to international, regional, rural, and Tribal airports in the State of Nevada. This funding will allow airports to make necessary infrastructure […]
MIL-OSI: ReadyPaydayLoans.com Launches “Ready Pay” App to Help Americans Access the Best Personal Loans by State with Same Day Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Apply now at ReadyPaydayLoans.com to get matched with a lender offering fast personal loans, no credit check loans, or payday loans — anytime, anywhere in the U.S. LONG BEACH, Calif., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to rising demand for faster, simpler personal financing, ReadyPaydayLoans.com has launched its latest innovation: […]
China: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: Family of 4 Giant Pandas Returns to China from Japan
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News CHENGDU, June 28 (Xinhua) — Four giant pandas born in Japan arrived in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Saturday evening. Upon arrival, the four bears – […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China opposes any tariff deals other countries make with the US that are detrimental to its interests – Chinese Ministry of Commerce /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes any country entering into trade deals with the United States that harm Chinese interests in exchange for so-called “duty […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: New agenda for “green” cooperation is being formed within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative between Central Asian countries and China – scientist from Uzbekistan
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tashkent, June 28 (Xinhua) — In the context of global challenges related to climate change and ecosystem degradation, combating desertification and promoting a “green” transition have become […]
MIL-OSI China: China allocates another 100 mln yuan to aid flood-hit Guizhou
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 — China’s top economic planner has allocated an additional 100 million yuan (about 13.96 million U.S. dollars) in central budget funds to support emergency response and recovery work in flood-hit Guizhou Province. This follows an initial 100 million yuan that was allocated on […]
MIL-OSI China: PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier Shandongto visit Hong Kong
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A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy task group comprising of aircraft carrier Shandong (Hull 17), guided-missile destroyers Yan’an (Hull 106) and Zhanjiang (Hull 165), andguided-missile frigate Yuncheng (Hull 571) will visit Hong Kong from July 3 to 7, 2025.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 28 – A Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy task group comprising of aircraft carrier Shandong (Hull 17), guided-missile destroyers Yan’an (Hull 106) and Zhanjiang (Hull 165), and guided-missile frigate Yuncheng (Hull 571) will visit Hong Kong from July 3 to 7, 2025. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The number of valid patents for inventions in China has reached almost 5 million
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — The number of valid invention patents in China has reached 4.97 million by May this year, demonstrating the vibrant creativity of Chinese […]
MIL-OSI Russia: A new translation of Chingiz Aitmatov’s novel “The White Steamship” has been published in China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — A new Chinese version of Chingiz Aitmatov’s novella “The White Steamship” will be published by Yilin Chubanshe Publishing House, it was announced […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Southwest China’s Rongjiang County has been reissued the highest flood alert level.
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News GUIYANG, June 28 (Xinhua) — Severe flooding has once again hit Rongjiang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, prompting local authorities to once again issue the highest-level […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Western Japan Zoo Sends Four Pandas to China
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TOKYO, June 28 (Xinhua) — Japan’s Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama Township, Wakayama Prefecture, sent four giant pandas to China on Saturday. The 24-year-old female, Raukhin, […]
MIL-OSI China: Clock ticking on EU-US trade talks as key divides remain
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives for a European Council summit in Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] U.S.-EU trade talks have gone through multiple rounds, but with the July 9 tariff deadline approaching, European leaders remained divided at Thursday’s European Council summit over […]
MIL-OSI China: China issues nearly 2 trillion yuan in new local govt bonds in Jan-May
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s local governments issued new bonds worth an approximate total of 1.98 trillion yuan (about 277 billion U.S. dollars) in the first five months of this year, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Friday. Of that total, general-purpose bond issuance came in at 351 […]
MIL-OSI China: Flood-hit southwest China county back to highest flood alert
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Heavy flooding has returned to Rongjiang County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, prompting local authorities to re-activate the highest-level emergency flood response, effective from 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Hydrological forecasts indicate that the Duliu River is expected to reach a peak flood level of 253.5 meters around […]
MIL-OSI China: Simplified maternity allowance to boost more birth-friendly China quest
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News An increased number of regions in China are granting maternity allowances directly to individuals instead of via their employers, thereby simplifying the process for mothers to claim this money. According to the National Health Security Administration, all new mothers in 12 provinces across the country, as […]
MIL-OSI China: China loses to Italy at 2025 Volleyball Men’s Nations League
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Chinese men’s volleyball team lost 3-0 to 5th-ranked Italy at the 2025 Volleyball Men’s Nations League (VNL) Chicago leg on Friday. China, ranked 24th in the world, briefly led 2-0 in the opening set, but Italy responded with four straight points during Alessandro Michieletto’s service […]
MIL-OSI China: 4 giant pandas at western Japan zoo depart for China
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Four giant pandas in the western Japanese prefecture of Wakayama departed for China on Saturday. The giant pandas, 24-year-old Rauhin and her three daughters, eight-year-old Yuihin, six-year-old Saihin and four-year-old Fuhin, left Adventure World amusement park in the town of Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, for the Chengdu […]
MIL-OSI China: China continues blue alert for rainstorms
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 — China’s meteorological authority on Saturday continued a blue alert for rainstorms in the country’s multiple regions. From 8:00 a.m. Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday, heavy rains and rainstorms are forecast to hit parts of the provincial-level regions of Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Jiangsu, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Sanxia Hydropower Station Contributes to Clean Energy in China and Abroad
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Yichang /China/, June 28 /Xinhua/ – The great, proud and wild Yangtze River, its energy has been “tamed” and used for good thanks to the many hydroelectric […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China extends blue alert over heavy rains
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday extended a blue alert for continued heavy rainfall in some parts of the country. According […]
MIL-OSI China: Spain women warm up for Euros with win over Japan
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Spanish women’s football team warmed up for its challenge for the forthcoming European Championship with a solid 3-1 home win over Japan on Friday night. The match was played in difficult conditions at Leganes’ Butarque Stadium with temperatures at 35 degrees centigrade at kick-off. Unsurprisingly, […]
MIL-OSI China: China’s Guangdong promotes development of low-altitude economy
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Staff members test an unmanned aerial vehicle in the workshop of the United Aircraft Group in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, June 26, 2025. Guangdong has positioned its burgeoning low-altitude economy as a key driver for developing new quality productive forces and cultivating new economic growth […]
Economy: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan The Minister is in Taiwan for the 27th round of annual UK-Taiwan trade talks. Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan to boost investment and exports following Trade Strategy Visit follows the UK Trade Strategy published […]
MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Statement on Termination of TPS for Haiti
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington) SEATTLE, W.A. — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. “The Trump administration’s decision to terminate […]
MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT APPLAUDS RUM COVER OVER PERMANENCY EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2025 IN LATEST SENATE RECONCILIATION BILL
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee ScotlandJune 28, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT APPLAUDS RUM COVER OVER PERMANENCY EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2025 IN LATEST SENATE RECONCILIATION BILL Washington, DC – Early this morning, the Senate released the latest version of the Senate companion to H.R. 1, […]
MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO END PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI) For Immediate Release Contact: Tionee ScotlandJune 28, 2025 202-808-6129 PRESS RELEASE CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES DEEP CONCERN OVER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO END PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS Washington, DC – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (VI-AL) today strongly condemned the Trump administration’s announcement that it will […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Organization of American States: Baroness Chapman Intervention
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Organization of American States: Baroness Chapman Intervention Baroness Chapman delivers intervention on the Falkland Islands at the Organization of American States Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, ministers, delegates, friends. On behalf of the United Kingdom, I would like to thank Antigua and Barbuda for hosting this […]
MIL-OSI: Payday Loans No Credit Check: Low Credit Finance Expands Access Through 2025 Lender Network Updates
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After evaluating each lender, we have selected Low Credit Finance as the number one choice. We have also examined each of the loan companies and highlighted why we feel they are the right choice for you. See the table below to see how we […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax UK businesses to benefit as G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax. The Chancellor and G7 plot path forward on global minimum tax and tackling of aggressive tax planning and avoidance. UK businesses spared from higher taxes after removal of […]
MIL-OSI: Quick Personal Loans in the US for 2025 : Low Credit Finance
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With inflation persisting in today’s economy, a recent survey reveals that 70% of Americans are experiencing financial stress. None of us desire financial difficulties, but when they arise, it is crucial to address them appropriately. Often, it is during these times that we seek assistance […]
MIL-OSI: SunnyMining Unveils Institutional AI Cloud Mining to Provide Predictable Daily Crypto Returns
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Manchester, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid declining trust in centralized platforms and increasing market volatility, more crypto investors are turning to hardware-free, automated solutions for passive income. SunnyMining today announced the launch of its next-generation AI-powered cloud mining system, designed to help users earn stable daily returns from leading assets […]
MIL-OSI: Small Payday Loans Online with No Credit Check – Low Credit Finance Overview
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Factors such as bad credit, little to no credit history, unemployment, and low income can create barriers between you and an urgently needed loan, ultimately denying you the chance to access the necessary funds. To address these challenges, we have compiled a list of […]
MIL-OSI Canada: G7 statement on global minimum taxes
Source: Government of Canada News Earlier this year the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury outlined the United States’ concerns regarding the Pillar 2 rules agreed by the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS and set out a proposed ‘side-by-side’ solution under which U.S. parented groups would be exempt from the Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Undertaxed […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: New agenda for “green” cooperation is being formed within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative between Central Asian countries and China – scientist from Uzbekistan
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tashkent, June 28 (Xinhua) — In the context of global challenges related to climate change and ecosystem degradation, combating desertification and promoting a “green” transition have become […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Investing in entrepreneurship
Source: Scottish Government £800,000 to support business creation and growth. A pipeline of programmes to build entrepreneurial ambition, capability and networks for Scotland’s current and future entrepreneurs will be delivered with investment from the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund. A total of 28 projects will deliver initiatives in 2025/26. They range from inspiring school pupils to […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as Next President
The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. He becomes the fourth President to lead the Bank since its establishment in 1993. His appointment was one of the key decisions of the 32nd […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Côte d’Ivoire: African Development Bank Group Approves Second Partial Credit Guarantee to Support Green Projects
Source: African Development Bank Group The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a second partial credit guarantee to help Côte d’Ivoire raise funds for strategic green and social projects. This risk-sharing instrument will enable the country to access competitive financing from international commercial banks, including funding in local currency. The […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Visit of Prime Minister to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia (July 02 – 09)
Download logo Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Ghana from July 02-03, 2025. This will be Prime Minister’s first ever bilateral visit to Ghana. This Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana is taking place after three decades. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold talks with the President of Ghana […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The government allocated over 5.6 billion rubles to support a number of regions
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Orders of June 27, 2025 No. 1693-r and No. 1696-r Documents Order of June 27, 2025 No. 1696-r Order of June 27, 2025 No. 1693-r More than 5.6 billion rubles will be allocated to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Graham Releases Full Senate Text Of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today released the Senate’s full legislative text of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “If you like higher taxes, open borders, a weak military and unchecked government spending, this bill […]
PM Modi and other leaders pay tributes to PV Narasimha Rao on birth anniversary
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, celebrating his legacy as a visionary leader whose transformative economic reforms reshaped the nation’s trajectory. Leaders across the political spectrum lauded Rao’s contributions to India’s economic liberalization, foreign policy, and national […]
MIL-OSI Global: The Waldorf Astoria: what the history of this legendary hotel says about today’s crisis of the American establishment
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Alex Prior, Lecturer in Politics with International Relations, London South Bank University The Waldorf Astoria hotel on Park Avenue, New York City. Shutterstock/Gordon Bell After eight years of renovations, the Waldorf Astoria in New York has reopened and is welcoming new guests. The Waldorf – as most people […]
Business: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 29, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Lankford Urges Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Oklahoma James Lankford WASHINGTON, DC — US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Finance and Homeland Security Committees, recently highlighted that the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, secures the border, strengthens Medicaid, and rebuilds the military, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Information About the Budgetary Effects of an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as posted on the website of the Senate Committee on the Budget on June 27, 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office This letter provides information about the budgetary effects of an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) have estimated the effects of the amendment relative to the baseline used for budget enforcement […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan The Minister is in Taiwan for the 27th round of annual UK-Taiwan trade talks. Businesses and consumers to benefit as Minister visits Taiwan to boost investment and exports following Trade Strategy Visit follows the UK Trade Strategy published […]
MIL-OSI: XRP Risks Losing $2 Support Again—PFMCrypto Launches 2-Day Mining Contract to Restore Holder Confidence
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Farington, England, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After briefly breaking through the $2.20 level, XRP has once again shown signs of weakness, raising concerns among investors about whether the $2.00 support can hold. Amid this uncertainty, PFM Crypto has quickly introduced a 2-day XRP cloud mining contract, offering holders a strategic […]
MIL-OSI: XRP News: $NMA Presale Surges Past Expectations, Setting a tune as the Next DeFi Mover as they Prepare for Full Launch of AI Agent Protocol
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LEEDS, United Kingdom, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The highly anticipated Nimanode (NMA) Presale has so far surpassed expectations, with a massive 35% filled in their Presale as they are set to Launch V1 of their AI Agent Protocol. Nimanode, coined the “first no-code AI agent platform built natively on the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China opposes any tariff deals other countries make with the US that are detrimental to its interests – Chinese Ministry of Commerce /more details/
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes any country entering into trade deals with the United States that harm Chinese interests in exchange for so-called “duty […]
MIL-OSI Banking: American Clean Power Statement: Clean Energy Tax Hikes in Senate Budget Bill
Source: American Clean Power Association (ACP) Headline: American Clean Power Statement: Clean Energy Tax Hikes in Senate Budget Bill WASHINGTON DC, June 28, 2025 – The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Senate released updated bill text late Friday night. The text imposes new taxes that would freeze energy investments, […]
MIL-OSI: XRP struggles at $2.4 resistance as investors flock to PBK Miner’s cloud mining contracts
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Carshalton, UK, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The innovative XRP mining passive income model has gained traction during the XRP consolidation phase. XRP continues to face strong resistance at the $2.4 price level, having fallen below $2 last month due to reduced network activity, declining futures interest, and bearish technical indicators. […]
MIL-OSI: $750 Amazon Gift Card Offer: Examining Credibility, Process, and User Experience – UpLevelRewards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With increased visibility across social media and email marketing platforms, the Amazon $750 gift card has sparked public interest and scrutiny alike. Numerous websites, such as UpLevelRewards, present opportunities to earn a $750 Amazon gift card, prompting users to ask whether these […]
MIL-OSI: Payday Loans No Credit Check: Low Credit Finance Expands Access Through 2025 Lender Network Updates
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After evaluating each lender, we have selected Low Credit Finance as the number one choice. We have also examined each of the loan companies and highlighted why we feel they are the right choice for you. See the table below to see how we […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax UK businesses to benefit as G7 reach agreement on global minimum tax. The Chancellor and G7 plot path forward on global minimum tax and tackling of aggressive tax planning and avoidance. UK businesses spared from higher taxes after removal of […]
MIL-OSI: No Credit Check Loans Explained: Low Credit Finance Releases U.S. Borrower Education Guide
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Dallas, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you’re looking for a loan without a credit check, look no further. We have found the best no credit check loans, with Low Credit Finance being our number one pick for meeting all the criteria. If you’re currently looking to secure a no credit […]
MIL-OSI: Loans for People with Bad Credit: Overview of Low Credit Finance
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Miami, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Do you often find yourself in a troubling financial situation and have no one to turn to for a loan or a financial institution that can lend you money? You are not alone. Many Americans go through the same issue day in and day out. […]
MIL-OSI: Quick Personal Loans in the US for 2025 : Low Credit Finance
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Austin, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With inflation persisting in today’s economy, a recent survey reveals that 70% of Americans are experiencing financial stress. None of us desire financial difficulties, but when they arise, it is crucial to address them appropriately. Often, it is during these times that we seek assistance […]
MIL-OSI: Small Payday Loans Online with No Credit Check – Low Credit Finance Overview
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Factors such as bad credit, little to no credit history, unemployment, and low income can create barriers between you and an urgently needed loan, ultimately denying you the chance to access the necessary funds. To address these challenges, we have compiled a list of […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Investing in entrepreneurship
Source: Scottish Government £800,000 to support business creation and growth. A pipeline of programmes to build entrepreneurial ambition, capability and networks for Scotland’s current and future entrepreneurs will be delivered with investment from the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund. A total of 28 projects will deliver initiatives in 2025/26. They range from inspiring school pupils to […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as Next President
The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial institution. He becomes the fourth President to lead the Bank since its establishment in 1993. His appointment was one of the key decisions of the 32nd […]
MIL-OSI: PFMCrypto Launches 2-Day XRP Cloud Mining Contracts See Unprecedented Demand
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As XRP edges closer to a major price breakout, investors are flocking to leading AI-driven cloud mining platform PFMCrypto, drawn by surging demand for its newly launched XRP mining contracts. Market analysts anticipate a bullish phase for XRP, and PFMCrypto’s innovative solution offers investors […]
MIL-OSI: BexBack Launches Limited-Time $50 Welcome Bonus and 100% Deposit Match for New Crypto Futures Traders
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BexBack, a rapidly growing crypto derivatives exchange, has announced a limited-time promotional campaign offering new users a $50 welcome bonus and a 100% deposit match when they join the platform. Amid renewed volatility in the crypto market, the campaign aims to help retail traders take […]
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Crosses $5M as Mobile Mining App “Solaris Nova” Nears Release
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TALLINN, Estonia, June 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) has officially passed $5 million in presale funding as it prepares to launch its groundbreaking mobile mining application, Solaris Nova. The app—designed to let anyone mine BTC-S with just a smartphone—is expected to unlock access for thousands of new users globally. […]