Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 6/Lightband Road, Hope is closed following a crash.
The two-vehicle crash near Clover Road was reported just after 8:30pm.
Initial indications are that there are serious injuries.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area as the road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Detours are in place.
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Source: Central Bank of Bahrain
CBB announces Executive Management Promotions
Published on 18 June 2025
Manama, Bahrain – 18 June 2025: As part of its new organizational structure, the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced executive management promotions, effective 1 July 2025:
Abdulla Ahmed Haji – General Director – Capital Markets & Investment Supervision
Nawaf Ahmed Bubshait – General Director – Banking & Credit Institutions Supervision
Afaf Khalifa Khalfan – Director – Monetary Operations & Government Debt Management Directorate
Fatema Hasan Akhtarzada – Director – Licensing & Regulatory Policy Directorate
Mohamed Mahmood Shamsi – Director – Consumer Protection & Enforcement Directorate
Sara Khaled Qaed – Director – Anti-Financial Crime Directorate
Mohamed Ahmed Al Sulaiti Director – Cyber-Security Unit
Fatema Mohamed Ali – Director – Human Resources Directorate
Amina Yousif Al Madani – Director – Communications & International Relations Directorate
Fatima A.Rahman Abdulla – Director – Retail Banking & Credit Institutions Supervision Directorate
Manal Ali AlTurkamani – Director – Capital Markets & Investment Business Inspections Directorate
Nabeel Mohammed Juma – Director – Supervision Technology Unit
Commenting on the occasion, HE Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, said: “We at the CBB are committed to empowering qualified national talents shaping the future of the financial services sector. As such, we are pleased to announce the latest promotions which support the decision to adopt the CBB’s new organizational structure. We would like to congratulate our team members and hope this step will achieve our goals in maintaining the stability of the financial sector and develop strategies that aim to advance the development of this vital industry.”
On his end, Mr. Mohamed A. Karim – Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Central Bank of Bahrain, commented: “We are proud to be completing our newest promotions, which comprise an exceptional team of local competencies. Through our confidence in their capabilities, we look forward to commencing this next phase of development through their years of leadership and expertise. We also believe this will contribute to fulfilling the CBB’s aspirations to prepare capable leaders that will play a vital role in the growth of the local financial sector.”
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The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org), in collaboration with mathematicians, programmers, ecologists and biologists from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA, Vienna), has developed a systemic approach to deepen the understanding of how digital ecosystems function. The research group proposes applying mathematical models and biological theories from the natural sciences to describe processes in the digital economy. Their comprehensive approach to analysing and regulating ecosystems is built on analogies between natural and digital ecosystems—both are complex adaptive systems that share structural and functional characteristics. The results have been published in the interdisciplinary journal npj Complexity in the open-access article “An ecological perspective to master the complexities of the digital economy” (Elena Rovenskaya, Alexey Ivanov, Sarah Hathiari, Daria Kotova, Ursula M. Scharler, Gergely Boza) (www.nature.com) and in the Springer Nature Research Communities “Behind the Paper” post “Taming the Digital Giants: Why Regulators Need an Ecological Lens on Platform Power” (Elena Rovenskaya, Alexey Ivanov, Sarah Hathiari, Daria Kotova, Ursula M. Scharler, Gergely Boza) (www.communities.springernature.com).
The scientists formulated this idea as the 5M System (5M Framework), which describes the digital realm in ecological terms and draws analogies between natural and digital phenomena across five levels: Micro (“genes”) — elements of technology, knowledge, and business strategy (including user behaviour data); Meso (“species”) — products; Macro (“ecosystems”) — digital platform ecosystems; Mega (“biomes”) — wider societies hosting platform ecosystems; Meta — interactions among the four previous levels occur here.
For example, optimal foraging theory can explain why Uber avoids sparsely populated areas: like an animal that leaves a food-poor patch because the energy gained per unit of search time is too low, Uber steers clear of rural zones where ride requests are infrequent, driver utilisation drops, and the “return” on each kilometre driven fails to justify the effort. The flexibility of digital-product boundaries is akin to the blurred definition of biological species, within which finer subspecies are often distinguished: LinkedIn can be viewed either as a Microsoft service or as a set of related products—job marketplace, professional social network, advertising platform, and so on.
Elena Rovenkaya, the IIASA Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Program Director and Principal Research Scholar:
“Digital ecosystems are an entirely new economic object, fundamentally different from the standard economic agents regulators are used to dealing with. The analogy we propose between natural and digital ecosystems will allow antitrust authorities to look at digital ecosystems from a new angle and obtain intuitive explanations for business strategies that often seem complex. Moreover, applying well-established mathematical and ecological approaches may be more effective than designing new methods from scratch.”
Aleksey Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre:
“The published article is expected to be the first in a series of interdisciplinary publications devoted to new antitrust approaches for regulating the digital environment. In the AI sector and adjacent fields, the number of partnerships and investment agreements resembling mergers is growing, yet companies often evade antitrust scrutiny by sidestepping formal filing thresholds. A systemic-analysis response—particularly mathematical modelling and the systems-mapping method that the BRICS Centre is developing with partners—can depict a complex phenomenon in a model of all its cause-and-effect links. This will significantly accelerate research and make antitrust analysis more precise.”
In the future, the researchers also plan to create a digital tool using AI for BRICS antitrust coordination — the “Merger Radar.” This system will detect economic-concentration deals and shape preliminary positions on such transactions.
The article forms part of the BRICS Centre’s research track on the antitrust challenges created by digitalisation. The project was launched in 2018 to provide expert and methodological support to antitrust agencies in the BRICS Working Group for Research on Competition Issues in Digital Markets; in 2019 the Centre first highlighted the threats posed by digital platforms and the need for special oversight; from 2020 the Working Group shifted its focus to ecosystem regulation — today the most advanced debate in antitrust law. At the 7th BRICS Competition Conference (China, 2021) the Centre publicly presented the “eco-antitrust” concept; in 2022, in Brazil, it organised the first BRICS Digital Competition Forum, which has since been held annually. At the latest forum, in autumn 2024, representatives of Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE announced the drafting of a new bill to regulate ecosystems, which is now before the Brazilian parliament. The experts are currently analysing the impact of AI on competition and preparing a new report.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre.
The award-winning VUKA Group (www.WeareVuka.com) has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical, inclusive climate action and unlock Africa’s carbon value at scale.
Carbon markets are quickly becoming one of Africa’s most promising opportunities for climate finance and sustainable development. Yet the complexity of validation, verification, regulation and monetisation continues to challenge project developers, financiers and governments alike.
“This isn’t mining or retail. The returns, timelines and requirements are different,” says Olivia Tuchten, Principal Climate Change Advisor at Promethium Carbon. “There’s money to be made and good to be done – but only if stakeholders upskill and understand the process.”
CMAS is Africa’s response – a strategic event focused on building confidence, closing knowledge gaps and accelerating real transactions.
Strategic Moment: Africa’s Carbon Future and the Global Agenda
The timing of CMAS is particularly significant. With growing global momentum around carbon pricing and the operationalisation of Article 6, the outcomes of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in November are expected to influence the future architecture of global carbon markets.
As the G20 debates issues like carbon border adjustment mechanisms and international credit standards, Africa must be ready to respond with a united, informed voice. CMAS provides a platform for African stakeholders to strategically align, share technical insights, and sharpen positions – not only for G20, but also in preparation for COP30, where climate finance and carbon market governance will again take centre stage.
“We are in the right place and at the right time today to ensure that Africa benefits from carbon markets,” says Prof Anthony Nyong, Director of Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank.
A Unique Value Proposition: What Sets CMAS Apart
Advisory Board: A Multi-Sectoral Powerhouse
To ensure CMAS reflects Africa’s diverse needs and opportunities in carbon markets, an influential advisory board has been convened, including:
A Pathway to African Ownership
“Africa is still not maximising its potential. We need to do things differently,” says Olufunso Somorin, AfDB. “One of the challenges is that there are many good project developers who have very good ideas, but they don’t have the resource to jumpstart their idea into an investable project.” Somorin continues: “The AfDB has created the African Carbon Support Facility, and we are hoping to start off with a $100 million capitalisation.” Among the goals are supporting countries towards market-creating policy shifts, and the bulk of the funds will provide resources to project developers and assist in validation costs. “The AfDB wants to increase the number of African-owned, African-based and African-led project developments on the ground,” he adds.
According to Lawrence Cole-Morgan, Standard Bank, “the carbon markets provide Africa with the ability to monetise its significant carbon sequestration potential to fund socio-economic development and badly needed adaptation, while making a meaningful contribution to combatting climate change.”
Meanwhile, Andrew Ocama, Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance, is of the opinion that “each country is at a different level of readiness to actively participate in the carbon markets. To the seven Alliance countries, these markets are an important avenue for finance owing to their accountability and the measurability of their outcomes.”
Event Details
21 October – Pre-Summit Day
22–23 October – Main Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Organised by VUKA Group
With more than 20 years of experience delivering high-impact B2B events across Africa, VUKA Group is the independent, B-BBEE-compliant force behind platforms like Africa’s Green Economy Summit, Enlit Africa, Smarter Mobility Africa, and DRC Mining Week.
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Source: New Zealand Police
State Highway 58/Paremata Road is closed following a crash.
The two-vehicle crash was reported just before 7:35pm.
One person has been seriously injured.
State Highway 58 is currently closed between James Cook Drive and Joseph Banks Drive.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force are investigating a structure fire that occurred this afternoon along Callistemon Drive, Katherine East.
About 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of the structure fire and police and NT Fire and Rescue Service attended.
A resident of the house evacuated before emergency services arrival and no injuries were reported.
The Crime Command have carriage of the investigation and enquiries are continuing.
Police are calling for witnesses from within the area between 1:45pm and 3:15pm today, particularly those who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to make contact on 131 444 and reference job number NTP2500062594.
Alternatively, you can download your footage directly to the portal linked to the attached QR code > https://ntpol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/structurefire1-66callistemon
Source: New South Wales – News
Police have released CCTV footage hoping to identify the occupants of a vehicle involved in a fire on Monday 16 June at Solomontown.
Just after midnight, police were called to a report of a car on fire in Young Street, Solomontown.
When police officers arrived, they discovered a car on fire and a fire burning at the front of a nearby residence, which they extinguished with a fire extinguisher.
The occupants of the house were not injured during the incident. The exterior of the house was charred by flames.
As seen in the footage, three male suspects had attended an address in Young Street and doused the front of the residence with accelerant.
The suspects then entered the vehicle, which became engulfed in flames. They ran off, abandoning the car in the street.
It is extremely likely they have suffered significant burns or injuries in the fire and police urge them to seek medical attention.
Anyone with information about the identity or location of anyone involved in this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Police have launched a murder appeal following the fatal assault of 75-year-old John Murray in Chiswick last year.
Officers were called on Saturday, 12 October by the London Ambulance Service to an unconscious man at a residential address in Carlton Road, Chiswick. Despite the best efforts of emergency services to save his life, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as John Murray.
A post-mortem examination in October gave the initial cause of death as a result of a head injury. However, a murder investigation was later launched after a pathology result found the injury had been caused by an assault.
John’s family and investigating officers are urging any witnesses to come forward with information about the days leading up to his murder in Chiswick last year.
John was a father and grandfather, and a well-liked neighbour who moved to Chiswick after retiring. Those who knew him said he was always offering to help others in the community. He was often seen riding his motorbike or in the communal gardens, which is where neighbours last saw him on Saturday, 12 October, the day he died.
In a statement, John Murray’s family said: “As a family, we are devastated and in complete shock to learn that our Dad and Grandad was murdered. John had so much more life to live. We are struggling to comprehend why someone would harm a 75-year-old defenceless man in his own home. We are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward and help the police get justice for our family.”
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, which is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are very much with John’s family and the community at this tragic time.
“As part of our investigation, we need the public’s help to piece together what exactly took place.
“Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial. If you were in the Chiswick area, especially near Carlton Road on Saturday, 12 October, you may be able to assist our investigation.
“Did you see or hear anything unusual around Carlton Road, for instance, any signs of a struggle or an argument? Do you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the surrounding areas at the time of the incident?
“You may simply know John, or visited him at his flat. You may have spoken to him or noticed a change in him in the weeks leading up to his death.
“Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference 5382/12Oct, or by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal Website.
“Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”
Access to the Major Incident Public Portal Website can be found here.
Source: New South Wales Community and Justice
North Motton man charged with murder
Thursday, 19 June 2025 – 4:57 pm.
Police have this afternoon charged a 46-year-old man with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault after a police officer was fatally shot in Tasmania’s North West on Monday.
The North Motton man recently appeared in a bedside court sitting. He will reappear in court at a later date.
The man remains under guard in hospital where he is receiving medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries.
Tasmania Police Commissioner Donna Adams thanked those involved in the ongoing investigation for their dedication and professionalism.
“I want to sincerely thank all those who have played a part in this investigation,” she said.
“Their diligent work in such difficult circumstances is to be commended.
“The support our members have shown for Constable Keith Smith’s family and loved ones, and each other, is testament to the strength of our blue family.
“I would also like to thank community members for the outpouring of support they have shown Keith’s family and friends, and Tasmania Police more broadly.”
Picture: Members of the Tasmania Police investigation team on scene at the property on Allison Road, North Motton, this week.
The Republic of Seychelles marked the 32nd anniversary of Constitution Day with dignified flag hoisting ceremonies held consecutively on Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Leading the nation in this significant commemoration was President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, as Seychellois from across the archipelago reflected on the adoption of the Constitution of the Third Republic, a landmark moment in the country’s democratic evolution.
Constitution Day honours a pivotal chapter in Seychelles’ history, when the nation collectively embraced a constitution that charted a new democratic course. The document enshrines the fundamental rights to life, liberty, and dignity, while establishing the shared duty of all Seychellois to uphold these core principles.
This year’s official proceedings began with a march by the Guard of Honour, featuring distinguished units from the Seychelles Defence Forces, Police Force, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Special Operations Unit. The symbolic highlight was the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by a stirring performance of the National Anthem—a moment that echoed the solemn pride of the occasion.
The Seychelles National Flag, with its five striking oblique bands radiating from the base, captures the nation’s dynamic spirit and progressive vision. Each colour holds deep meaning: blue for the ocean and sky, yellow for the sun as the source of life, red for the unity and passion of the people, white for peace and social justice, and green for the natural environment that sustains the islands.
The programme also featured cultural performances by youth, celebrating Seychellois heritage and patriotism. Readings from the Constitution underscored the enduring relevance of the nation’s legal framework, while patriotic songs performed by young talents from each island added a vibrant cultural dimension to the day’s events.
Among the attendees were Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Cabinet of Ministers, numerous high-level government officials, and other distinguished guests.
The 32nd Constitution Day celebrations successfully united citizens across the islands in a shared reflection on the values, rights, and responsibilities that form the bedrock of Seychelles’ democratic society. The annual observance continues to serve as a powerful reminder of the nation’s constitutional journey, and reaffirms the collective commitment to building a prosperous, inclusive, and harmonious future.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.
Source: New Zealand Police
Tasman Police investigating a serious crash on State Highway 60, near Mapua Drive, are seeking witnesses to the incident.
At about 2pm on Thursday 19 June, Police were called to a two vehicle crash.
Two people were transported to hospital with injuries, one of whom is in a critical condition.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, as well as any dashcam or CCTV footage.
If you have any information, please contact Police via 105, either over the phone or online.
Please reference file number 250619/4692.
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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
The summer season of the project has begun in the capital “Moscow Longevity”. This year, a rich outdoor program was prepared for the participants. It included daily exercise at various city sites, excursion boat trips, paddle boarding and kayaking classes, and other events. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.
“The Moscow Longevity project is constantly growing and updating so that older city residents have even more opportunities to continue leading an active lifestyle, communicate and get vivid impressions. Summer in the capital is the perfect time to try something new. This year, for the first time, we opened excursion walks on the Moscow Longevity motor ship, which can carry up to 750 people daily. Passengers on the motor ship will see the historical sights of Moscow from an unusual angle, learn interesting facts about the city’s architecture and its rich history. The route of the walks covers the main iconic places of the capital: the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills and others. Of course, traditional popular activities will also be available to project participants: Nordic walking, dancing, walking tours, paddle boarding and kayaking classes and much more,” said Anastasia Rakova.
“Longevity Charging” will be held for the third year in a row. This season, new sites will appear so that each participant can choose a convenient address and start the morning with a useful workout.
Twice a day, senior citizens will be given training on the central streets, squares and parks. “Longevity exercises” from 09:30 to 10:30 will help to invigorate them in the morning. In the evening, from 18:00 to 19:00, participants will be invited to training in breathing exercises that relieve fatigue and stress.
The sites will be changed weekly. Thus, in June, Muscovites of the “silver” age will be able to play sports on the square in front of the Bolshoi Theater, near the monument to Nadezhda Krupskaya on Sretensky Boulevard and near the monument to Vladimir Mayakovsky on Triumfalnaya Square.
Not only the project’s coaches will conduct morning exercises, but also famous athletes – Olympic champions, as well as popular artists. At sports meetings all summer you can see the branded healthy lifestyle mobile of “Moscow Longevity”. The schedule of classes and the list of places where they will be held are published onwebsite project, you can also register there.
In addition, “Longevity Exercises” will be held in parks, sports grounds and squares in all districts of Moscow. The program will include not only sports activities, but also dancing, stretching, joint and breathing exercises. Available groups in each district will be announced at any Moscow longevity center.
The color of the summer season will be white, so the trainers recommend that participants come to the exercises in appropriate T-shirts.
This year, for the first time, participants of Moscow Longevity will be offered to visit sightseeing tours on a motor ship. Three sessions are planned to be held daily. You can ride along the Moscow River on weekdays, it will take about two hours.
The ships depart from the Crimean Bridge pier. You can choose a convenient date, time and register in advance on the website project.
For the second year in a row, SUP and kayaking classes have been opened as part of Moscow Longevity. In addition, new types of water sports will be added this summer. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy Nordic walking training, walking tours, dancing and an extensive program of the project “Summer in Moscow” with sports and intellectual competitions.
Moscow Active Longevity System
“Moscow Longevity” is the largest health, educational and cultural project for senior Muscovites. Participants are offered classes with professional teachers at more than 1.3 thousand organizations. There are also over 140 comfortable Moscow Longevity Centers in almost every district of the capital.
“Moscow Longevity” is implemented within the framework of the regional project “Older Generation” of the national project “Family” to increase the period of active longevity and healthy life expectancy in the capital.
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Source: Government of India
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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
The collaboration aims to establish a framework that promotes education for persons with disabilities, in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This initiative seeks to build an inclusive educational ecosystem that provides equitable learning opportunities across the country.
Under the terms of the agreement, NIOS will set up Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs). These will recognize special schools managed by NGOs funded through DEPwD’s Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS).
The SAIEDs will provide a range of educational programs, including Open Basic Education (Levels A, B, and C), Secondary, Senior Secondary, and vocational courses. NIOS will oversee admissions, examination registration, distribution of self-learning materials (SLMs), and issuance of ID cards, hall tickets, and certificates. The institute will also ensure that students with disabilities receive necessary accommodations and exemptions during examinations.
Complementing these efforts, NCERT will review and modify curricula and textbooks to align with the teaching methods outlined in the NEP 2020. The aim is to ensure that learning materials are relevant, accessible, and inclusive for students with disabilities.
Addressing the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Kumar highlighted the untapped potential of children with disabilities, saying, “When given the right platform, they can illuminate society with their talents.” He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of equal educational access for every child in the country. “This MoU is a strong step in that direction. Inclusive education for children with disabilities is not merely an option but a right,” Dr. Kumar said.
Pradhan emphasized the transformative power of education, noting that NEP 2020 aims to provide equal educational opportunities to all. He urged society to foster greater awareness and sensitivity towards disability.
The education minister also highlighted recent technological advancements that cater to the specific needs of persons with disabilities. Furthermore, he announced a mission-mode initiative to equip schools across states with accessible toilet facilities within the coming year, ensuring no child drops out due to lack of basic infrastructure.
Speaking at the event, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of DEPwD, stressed education’s critical role in the lives of children with disabilities. He expressed the government’s commitment to this cause, noting encouraging signs such as children with disabilities pursuing science education and aspiring to enter premier institutes like IITs and IIMs.
Aggarwal also praised NIOS for introducing Indian Sign Language as a subject at the secondary level, reflecting the government’s dedication to building an inclusive society.
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), reiterated the collective goal of ensuring every child with a disability completes their school education. He affirmed that NIOS, DEPwD, and NCERT are working together to drive transformational change for children with disabilities.
To ensure smooth coordination and implementation of the MoU, a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) comprising representatives from all three signatories will be constituted. The committee will monitor progress, address operational challenges, and ensure timely achievement of the partnership’s objectives.
Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday signed a tripartite agreement with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to enhance inclusive education for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
The event, held in New Delhi, was presided over by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
The collaboration aims to establish a framework that promotes education for persons with disabilities, in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This initiative seeks to build an inclusive educational ecosystem that provides equitable learning opportunities across the country.
Under the terms of the agreement, NIOS will set up Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs). These will recognize special schools managed by NGOs funded through DEPwD’s Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS).
The SAIEDs will provide a range of educational programs, including Open Basic Education (Levels A, B, and C), Secondary, Senior Secondary, and vocational courses. NIOS will oversee admissions, examination registration, distribution of self-learning materials (SLMs), and issuance of ID cards, hall tickets, and certificates. The institute will also ensure that students with disabilities receive necessary accommodations and exemptions during examinations.
Complementing these efforts, NCERT will review and modify curricula and textbooks to align with the teaching methods outlined in the NEP 2020. The aim is to ensure that learning materials are relevant, accessible, and inclusive for students with disabilities.
Addressing the MoU signing ceremony, Dr. Kumar highlighted the untapped potential of children with disabilities, saying, “When given the right platform, they can illuminate society with their talents.” He reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of equal educational access for every child in the country. “This MoU is a strong step in that direction. Inclusive education for children with disabilities is not merely an option but a right,” Dr. Kumar said.
Pradhan emphasized the transformative power of education, noting that NEP 2020 aims to provide equal educational opportunities to all. He urged society to foster greater awareness and sensitivity towards disability.
The education minister also highlighted recent technological advancements that cater to the specific needs of persons with disabilities. Furthermore, he announced a mission-mode initiative to equip schools across states with accessible toilet facilities within the coming year, ensuring no child drops out due to lack of basic infrastructure.
Speaking at the event, Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary of DEPwD, stressed education’s critical role in the lives of children with disabilities. He expressed the government’s commitment to this cause, noting encouraging signs such as children with disabilities pursuing science education and aspiring to enter premier institutes like IITs and IIMs.
Aggarwal also praised NIOS for introducing Indian Sign Language as a subject at the secondary level, reflecting the government’s dedication to building an inclusive society.
Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), reiterated the collective goal of ensuring every child with a disability completes their school education. He affirmed that NIOS, DEPwD, and NCERT are working together to drive transformational change for children with disabilities.
To ensure smooth coordination and implementation of the MoU, a Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) comprising representatives from all three signatories will be constituted. The committee will monitor progress, address operational challenges, and ensure timely achievement of the partnership’s objectives.
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force are calling for information after four vehicles were damaged at a block of units along Grevillea Road in Katherine East overnight.
Police received reports this morning that four vehicles were damaged within the area and upon review of available CCTV footage it was identified that there were two suspects involved. Police believe the two also allegedly continued to canvass nearby properties throughout the night.
The persons of interest are believed to be youths, with one wearing a red hoodie with black sleeves, and the other wearing a camouflage patterned black and white hoodie.
If anyone has any information in relation to this incident, particularly those who may have CCTV footage from the area to contact police on 131 444. Please reference job number NTP2500062353. You can anonymously report crime via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: Government of India
Source: Government of India (4)
President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a three-day official visit to Uttarakhand from June 19 to 21, during which she will inaugurate a series of development and public engagement initiatives at Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun. The President will also participate in various cultural and educational programmes.
On June 19, President Murmu will inaugurate an amphitheatre at Rashtrapati Niketan and lay foundation stones for staff quarters, stables, and barracks.
The following day, the President will formally open Rashtrapati Niketan for public visits and inaugurate visitor amenities including a Facilitation Centre, Cafeteria, and Souvenir Shop. She will also inaugurate Rashtrapati Tapovan and lay the foundation for Rashtrapati Udyan. Both Rashtrapati Niketan and Rashtrapati Tapovan will open to the public from June 24.
President Murmu is also scheduled to visit the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities in Dehradun on June 20, where she will attend an exhibition, visit a model school science lab, and interact with students. Later in the evening, the President will release a commemorative postage stamp marking 125 years of Raj Bhavan, Nainital.
On June 21, President Murmu will participate in a mass yoga demonstration at the State Police Line Maidan, Dehradun, as part of International Yoga Day celebrations.
Source: New Zealand Police
Police can advise State Highway 60 has reopened in both directions following an earlier crash near Mapua Drive.
The two vehicle crash occurred at about 3pm.
Police thank motorists for their coperation on the road while it was closed.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Police have resolved a family harm incident in Mt Roskill safely.
One man is in custody after Police spent a lengthy time trying to engage with the man who was inside a property with a distressed female.
The Police helicopter, Eagle, identified an opportunity to separate the pair.
Specialist staff deployed distraction devices and the man was taken into custody.
No one was injured.
Police anticipate road cordons around White Swan Road will lift shortly and greatly appreciate co-operation from the public this afternoon.
Our priority was to ensure the safety of the pair inside the residence and of the wider community.
There is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.
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Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phillipa C. McCormack, Future Making Fellow, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide
The South Australian parliament today passed a new law to conserve, restore and enhance biodiversity.
It brings together native vegetation management, protection for native species and habitat, and conservation on private land. When introducing the bill to the Parliament, Deputy Premier Susan Close said:
Just as South Australia has led the way on climate action, committing to net zero emissions by 2050, we must now take the same ambitious approach to biodiversity. (This) crucial piece of legislation … will modernise and strengthen protections for South Australia’s biodiversity to benefit us and our future generations.
SA is not the first state to revise its nature laws. But this is the first environment law in years to be drafted from scratch in Australia. Rather than waiting for federal reform, SA has leapfrogged the protracted process. This new legislation achieves some things no Australian law has done before.
This all comes at a time when the federal law reform is up in the air.
The Albanese government failed to pass new national environment laws during its first term.
Environment protection even went backwards just before the election. The rushed amendments limited powers to reconsider certain environment approvals when an activity is harming the environment.
Last month, the new Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said environmental law reform was a priority. Still, it may be difficult to get the essential ambitious national reforms over the line.
In the meantime, state and territory governments are forging ahead.
The last state to write a new nature law was New South Wales, in 2016. But a scathing 2023 review of the law recommended a major overhaul.
The NSW government committed to most of the recommendations, announcing big plans for nature law reforms in July last year. These plans include strengthening land-clearing codes, improving species protections and monitoring, and preparing a new “nature positive” strategy.
So far, the NSW government has only managed to pass legislation to fix problems with biodiversity offsets. Offset schemes allow developers to compensate for their destruction of vital habitat with gains elsewhere.
In Victoria, the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 was amended in 2019. These reforms inserted new principles around how the Act should be implemented, and a new approach to crucial habitat. The reforms also emphasised the need to improve species’ survival and adaptation to climate and environmental change.
The Nature Conservation Act and strategy in the ACT are also due for review. Early consultation concluded in July 2024. A revised Act is likely to be released later this year.
The short answer is yes, Australia needs both state and federal environment laws. But the interactions between the two could be managed better.
The Australian Constitution doesn’t give the federal government explicit authority to make laws about the environment. That’s left to the states and territories, which means they make most laws about threatened species, waterways, native vegetation and protected areas.
The federal government has an overarching responsibility to protect environments that are important to all of us, in national laws. We call these “matters of national environmental significance”.
Some matters are significant because they involve Australia’s promises to the rest of the world. Australia has international obligations to protect world heritage areas and internationally significant wetlands, for example.
Other matters cross state borders. The orange-bellied parrot, for instance, migrates across three states to find food and nesting sites.
Individual states and territories do not have sufficient resources or the national perspective needed to protect these species and places.
SA’s new Biodiversity Act does some things no Australian law has done before.
For example, it looks beyond species and ecosystems, offering protection to so-called “ecological entities”. Regulations will be needed to define what an ecological entity is. But the concept may protect refuges where species shelter from extreme events. It might also offer a new way to protect important landscape features such as coastal dunes.
Another new concept is “culturally significant biodiversity entities”. The Act defines a culturally significant biodiversity entity as:
The Act also sets up a new Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee. That committee will co-develop policies with the minister. One of these policies will explain how culturally significant biodiversity entities will be identified and managed.
Other policies will be developed in collaboration with the Aboriginal Biodiversity Committee. These include policies to guide cultural burning of native plants, or to consider and apply Aboriginal knowledge. At long last, Aboriginal people will have a “seat at the table”.
SA becomes the third state (after NSW and Victoria) to mention climate change in its nature law. This is an important reform. Laws are needed to help nature survive more frequent and severe droughts, floods and fires.
Australian environments are extraordinary, diverse and ancient. But Australia has long been an extinction hotspot. The continent’s ecosystems remain under serious pressure.
Our environment laws must be clear and avoid complex clashes or gaps between national and state responsibilities. But SA, NSW, Victoria and soon the ACT show law reform can also be more ambitious. Nature laws can truly help the environment to flourish even as the climate changes.
Phillipa C. McCormack receives funding from the Australian Research Council, Natural Hazards Research Australia, the National Environmental Science Program, Green Adelaide and the ACT Government. She is a member of the National Environmental Law Association and affiliated with the Wildlife Crime Research Hub and the Centre for Marine Socioecology.
– ref. As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead – https://theconversation.com/as-the-federal-government-fumbles-on-nature-law-reform-the-states-are-forging-ahead-257666
Source: New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Waitara on Friday 6 June.
He was 45-year-old, Jamie Elliott.
His dog was found alongside him.
Police extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
Police have arrested two female youths in relation to an aggravated robbery in Darwin City yesterday evening.
Around 6:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 25-year-old woman had been robbed along Garramilla Boulevard.
It is alleged that three female youths approached the woman, with one attempting to steal her bag. When the victim resisted, one of the offenders allegedly produced a pair of scissors and threatened to stab her. The victim then surrendered her bag, and the group fled the scene on foot.
There were no reported injuries during the incident.
Police conducted patrols of the area and subsequently arrested two 13-year-old females. One of the alleged offenders was found in possession of items belonging to the victim at the time of arrest.
One offender remains outstanding.
The two 13-year-old youths remain in police custody with charges expected to follow.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25163904. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University
Israel’s major military operation against Iran has targeted its nuclear program, including its facilities and scientists, as well as its military leadership.
In response, the United Nations Security Council has quickly convened an emergency sitting. There, the Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon defended Israel’s actions as a “preventative strike” carried out with “precision, purpose, and the most advanced intelligence”. It aimed, he said, to:
dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme, eliminate the architects of its terror and aggression and neutralise the regime’s ability to follow through on its repeated public promise to destroy the state of Israel.
So, what does international law say about self-defence? And were Israel’s actions illegal under international law?
Article 2.4 of the UN charter states:
All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.
There are only two exceptions:
This “inherent right of individual or collective self-defence”, as article 51 of the UN charter puts it, persists until the Security Council acts to restore international peace and security.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has consistently interpreted self-defence narrowly.
In many cases, it has rejected arguments from states such as the United States, Uganda and Israel that have sought to promote a more expansive interpretation of self-defence.
The 9/11 attacks marked a turning point. The UN Security Council affirmed in resolutions 1368 and 1373 that the right to self-defence extends to defending against attacks by non-state actors, such as terrorist groups. The US, invoking this right, launched its military action in Afghanistan.
The classic understanding of self-defence – that it’s justified when a state responds reactively to an actual, armed attack – was regarded as being too restrictive in the age of missiles, cyberattacks and terrorism.
This helped give rise to the idea of using force before an imminent attack, in anticipatory self-defence.
The threshold for anticipatory self-defence is widely seen by scholars as high. It requires what’s known as “imminence”. In other words, this is the “last possible window of opportunity” to act to stop an unavoidable attack.
As set out by then-UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2005:
as long as the threatened attack is imminent, no other means would deflect it and the action is proportionate, this would meet the accepted interpretation of self defence under article 51.
As international law expert Donald Rothwell points out, the legitimacy of anticipatory self-defence hinges on factual scrutiny and strict criteria, balancing urgency, legality and accountability.
In 2002, the US introduced a “pre-emptive doctrine” in its national security strategy.
This argued new threats – such as terrorism and weapons of mass destruction – justified using force to forestall attacks before they occurred.
Critics, including Annan, warned that if the notion of preventive self-defence was widely accepted, it would undermine the prohibition on the use of force. It would basically allow states to act unilaterally on speculative intelligence.
Annan acknowledged:
if there are good arguments for preventive military action, with good evidence to support them, they should be put to the Security Council, which can authorise such action if it chooses to.
If it does not so choose, there will be, by definition, time to pursue other strategies, including persuasion, negotiation, deterrence and containment – and to visit again the military option.
This is exactly what Israel has failed to do before attacking Iran.
Israel’s stated goal was to damage Iran’s nuclear program and prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon that could be used against it.
This is explicitly about preventing an alleged, threatened, future attack by Iran with a nuclear weapon that, according to all publicly available information, Iran does not currently possess.
This is not the first time Israel has advanced a broad interpretation of self-defence.
In 1981, Israel bombed Iraq’s Osirak nuclear reactor, which was under construction on the outskirts of Baghdad. It claimed a nuclear-armed Iraq would pose an unacceptable threat. The UN Security Council condemned the attack.
As international law stands, unless an armed attack is imminent and unavoidable, such strikes are likely to be considered unlawful uses of force.
While there is still time and opportunity to use non-forcible means to prevent the threatened attack, there’s no necessity to act now in self defence.
Diplomatic engagement, sanction, and international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program – such as through the International Atomic Energy Agency – remain the lawful means of addressing the emerging threat posed by Tehran.
The right to self-defence is not a blank cheque.
Anticipatory self-defence remains legally unsettled and highly contested.
So were Israel’s attacks on Iran a legitimate use of “self-defence”? I would argue no.
I concur with international law expert Marko Milanovic that Israel’s claim to be acting in preventive self-defence must be rejected on the facts available to us.
In a volatile world, preserving these legal limits is essential to avoiding unchecked aggression and preserving the rule of law.
Shannon Bosch does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. Are Israel’s actions in Iran illegal? Could it be called self-defence? An international law expert explains – https://theconversation.com/are-israels-actions-in-iran-illegal-could-it-be-called-self-defence-an-international-law-expert-explains-259259
Source: New Zealand Police
Attributable to Detective Sergeant Ben Norman.
Waikato Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old following a serious, violent incident in Tahuna.
At around 7.20pm, Police were alerted to a group of people fighting on Tahuna-Ohinewai Road after a person who confronted three men in a vehicle doing burnouts was assaulted and other members of the public attempted to intervene.
After noticing the incident unfolding, an occupant of a nearby property has attempted to intervene. However, they were also assaulted by the alleged offenders.
Six people received injuries in total in relation to the incident. Two people received serious injuries, and one other received minor injuries, they were transported to hospital. Three others received minor injuries.
The offenders have then taken two vehicles from the Tahuna-Ohinewai address and moved them onto the street.
Upon Police arrival, the offenders have fled the scene, two fled on foot, while another left in a vehicle taken from the address.
A short time later, one of the offenders was located nearby and was taken into custody by Police.
An investigation into the serious assault and aggravated robbery has commenced, with Police working to establish what exactly has occurred.
Police are following multiple lines of enquiry to identify and locate the remaining two offenders and encourage them to do the right thing and hand themselves in.
As our enquiries are ongoing, members of the community may see an increased Police presence in the area.
While Police would like to thank those who tried to intervene and assist other members of the public, Police urge the public not to take matters into their own hands or confront individuals themselves as situations can escalate quickly.
Instead, stay in a safe location, gather as much information as you safely can, and contact Police on 111.
A 22-year-old man is due to appear in Hamilton District Court today, charged with aggravated robbery and injures with intent to injure.
If you have any information that may assist in Police’s investigation, please contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105.
Please use the reference number 250619/2309.
You can also provide information through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange:
Police have charged a second person after alleged interference in the murder investigation of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria.
A 21-year-old Napier woman was taken into custody earlier today, after Police learned while conducting follow-up enquiries, that she had provided instructions to another person to destroy evidence.
The alleged incident occurred on 11 May, the day of the fight in which Kaea was killed.
The woman has been charged with wilfully attempting to pervert the course of justice, and will appear in the Napier District Court on 26 June.
Police will continue to act without hesitation when a witness is threatened, or attempts are made to sabotage an investigation. Any witness tampering will be treated very seriously.
We would still like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident. Our team continues to work hard on this investigation, as Kaea and his family deserve justice.
Information can be reported via our 105 service, either over the phone or online, referencing file number 250511/1317.
We have also set up a phoneline for those wanting to share information about the incident and people can leave a message on 0800 852 525.
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Source: New Zealand Police
Two vehicles have collided on SH 60 near Mapua Drive, Tasman District.
One occupant has serious injuries and another occupant has minor injuries.
The road will be closed for some time while emergency services are at the scene.
Diversions are in place at the intersection of SH60 and Moutere Highway (Pea Vine Corner).
Traffic will need to use the inland route (not The Coastal Highway) and rejoin SH60 at Gardner Valley Road.
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Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is congratulating Mercury Energy’s terminating its contract with Israel’s Ormat Technologies to design the Ngatamariki geothermal power station near Taupo.
PSNA Co-Chair Maher Nazzal says it appears Mercury has acknowledged the legal jeopardy of Israeli companies operating throughout the world.
“The International Court of Justice last year declared Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories is illegal and called on everyone to stop giving ‘aid or assistance’ to Israel which will help it to maintain its illegal occupation.”
“Mercury’s decision is in line the ICJ findings and we welcome it as a victory for the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions campaign to isolate Israel.”
“No New Zealand companies should have any dealings with Israel, either directly or indirectly.”
“Israel is a rogue genocide and apartheid state – a threat and an embarrassment to all of humanity,” Nazal says.“But the Ormat contract with Mercury is not the only one. We are now renewing our calls on Contact Energy to do the same and cut its links with Ormat Technologies.”
“If Contact doesn’t follow Mercury, then I’m sure many electricity consumers will take the Israeli connection in mind and so switch from Contact to Mercury.”
Maher Nazzal
Co-Chair PSNA
Here is a copy of the letter we sent to Contact Energy in November last year:
15 November 2024
Mike Fuge
Chief Executive Officer
Contact Energy
c/o Louise Wright
Head of Communications and Reputation
Kia ora Mr Fuge,
Contact Energy partnering with the racist apartheid state of Israel
We noted your media release of 13 November 2024 (“Contact invests to redevelop Wairakei”) which confirms Contact is investing to begin replacing the Wairakei geothermal power station.
What your release doesn’t mention is that you are intending to partner with an Israeli company, Ormat Technologies, through an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to build the new plant. Ormat has confirmed this in their own announcement dated a day earlier.
It is not tenable for Contact Energy to sign off on this agreement and we are requesting the company withdraw from doing so immediately. Signing this proposed agreement would be a kick in the teeth for Palestinians suffering from industrial-scale slaughter at the hands of the apartheid state of Israel in which Ormat Technologies is embedded.
Ormat Technologies has its main production facilities based in Yavne, Israel. Yavne is a city build over the Palestinian town of Yibna from which Palestinians were ethnically cleansed in 1948 and to which they have sought their right of return since 1948, only to be denied by racist Israeli policies.
That Contact would even consider signing an agreement with an Israeli company in light of Palestinian calls for BDS (Boycott Divestment and Sanctions) against Israel and particularly after 13 months of genocide where most of the 43,000 confirmed victims have been women and children – is an outrage which makes a mockery of your carefully-crafted corporate story which claims to be based on “tikanga” and principles of respect for people and the planet.
We urge you to do the right thing today and dismantle your links with Ormat and any associated Israeli companies. Palestinians and Palestinian New Zealanders have the right to demand no less from you.
Please respond without unnecessary delay.
Ngā mihi.
Nā,
John Minto
National Chair PSNA
Source: New Zealand Police
Waikato Police uncovered methamphetamine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and a homemade taser during search warrants in Waihi yesterday.
Police, including the Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs, executed the two search warrants in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Drugs, drug paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition, stolen property and a homemade taser were found. A firearm was also found in a concealed cavity in a wall.
“We see the harm that drug dealing causes to our communities daily,” says Inspector Mike Henwood.
“These warrants represent local police’s ongoing commitment to tackling drug offending in our rural towns and the associated crime that follows.
“Drug dealing takes a huge toll on our local communities and leads to other offending like thefts and burglaries from innocent residents and hard-working businesses.”
“I am really proud of the work the teams did investigating this offending – being able to hold these offenders to account shows our commitment to stamping out drugs in our community.
“Recovering the drugs and dangerous weapons that were present, alongside evidence of dealing, is a great result.”
A 33-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman are due to appear Hamilton District Court on drug dealing and weapons charges today.
If you have concerns about illegal drug use in your community, please call 111 if there is an immediate public safety risk or contact us via 105 online or by phone to make a report.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois)
Chicago Members of Congress Denied Entry to ICE Processing Center in Broadview, IL
CHICAGO — Today, Members of Congress Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) joined immigration lawyers and advocates to conduct a visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Broadview, Illinois. The Members were unlawfully denied entry, even after identifying themselves with their official Congressional voting cards.
The visit was prompted by reports that the center is unlawfully being used against city and state ordinances as a detention center, where migrants are being denied access to their attorneys and held in inhumane and unsanitary conditions, sleeping on the floor, and without complete meals. Under appropriation laws, Members of Congress have the authority to enter any facility operated by or for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) used to detain or otherwise house people without advance notice.
“Today, I visited the Broadview Processing Center in our district to stand with my colleagues and families navigating the uncertainty of Homeland Security processes. Providing direct services—legal counsel, translation help, connection to community support—is not just a gesture, it’s a responsibility,” said Congressman Davis. “Our constituents deserve dignity and clarity, especially when they’re at their most vulnerable. I’ll continue to advocate for transparency and fair treatment, and fight to ensure federal agencies in our district operate with accountability and humanity.”
“We came to this center today and respectfully asked to be allowed to conduct an oversight visit, but were denied entry. Last week about 200 people received texts and emails ordering them to report to this processing center and then were detained,” said Congressman García. “Some families were told to come to the processing center on a day when families should have been celebrating Father’s Day. But with the cruelty that has characterized this administration, their children found themselves not knowing where their dads were or when they would see them again. These are not criminals. These are hard working people who are contributing to our country.”
“Under Kristi Noem’s leadership, ICE has spent billions of dollars to terrorize our communities and violate our rights. We have heard of inhumane conditions in which our neighbors are unlawfully held in these detention centers, without access to their medication, legal counsel, or basic necessities. The abuses must stop,” said Congresswoman Ramirez, who serves on the Homeland Security Committee. “We came to the ICE Processing Center at Broadview to observe the conditions here and fulfill our oversight authority, granted under appropriation laws. But this Administration continues to break the law and bypass Congressional authority because they do not want us to see the cruelty behind these doors. They do not want us to shine a light on the ways they are abusing the power of DHS to violate our rights, undermine due process, and tear our communities apart. For my constituents, our neighbors, and our country, I will continue to call for Noem’s resignation and do everything in my power to hold her accountable.”
“Our visit to Broadview today was absolutely essential, a vital step in our unyielding fight for transparency and accountability in our immigration system. As elected officials, it is our sacred duty to witness these facilities firsthand, to look into the eyes of those being processed, and to ensure that operations align with every fiber of our American values and uphold the inherent dignity of every single human being,” said Congressman Jackson. “What I faced yesterday in the South Loop as well -being actively barred from performing congressional oversight- is an outrage. It doesn’t just underscore the urgent need for open access; it demands immediate answers from ICE regarding their deplorable practices and the well-being of those trapped in their custody.
“The Broadview processing center has been a central site in the Chicago area that ICE has used to entrap and disappear immigrants, trampling on due process and other constitutional protections. NIJC demands that ICE end this inhumane practice of using check-ins to tear apart our families and communities,” said Cecilia Mendoza, Associate Director of Government Relations for NIJC.
“After being denied access to the ICE processing center in Broadview today, we are forced to ask: what is ICE trying to hide?” said Lawrence Benito, Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. “It’s clear that ICE is trying to hide inhumane conditions inside their facilities as they terrorize our communities in broad daylight. We thank Congress members Davis, Garcia, Ramirez, and Jackson for standing up for immigrant communities today by calling for accountability and transparency from ICE. We further ask them to continue fighting in DC to stop deportations, and stop Trump’s efforts to cut healthcare to fund even more aggressive ICE enforcement.”
BACKGROUND:
Under the Trump administration, multiple media outlets and human rights organizations have reported inhumane conditions at ICE facilities. Reports include the unlawful detention of citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented immigrants in facilities without access to basic necessities, medical assistance, due process, and legal counsel. At the moment, ICE seeks to expand detention space in the U.S. and abroad. Given the lack of legal protections, immigrants are being wrongfully deported to offshore prisons, including in El Salvador, Guantanamo, and Djibouti.
To meet the detention and deportation quotas set by the Trump Administration, it is estimated that the cost of ICE’s operation has exceeded by $1 billion the budget approved for the fiscal year 2025. DHS recently shifted approximately $500 million within its accounts to continue immigration operations and is requesting that Congress allocate at least $2 billion more by the end of September. It is expected that the agency will run out of money by next month, putting DHS at risk of violating federal spending laws.
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The 2025-26 ACT Budget is investing in a safer community.
The ACT Government is providing more support for community safety through the 2025-26 ACT Budget.
The investment will support ACT Policing’s workforce and infrastructure.
This will ensure police can continue responding to the needs of a growing city and keep the community safe.
The Budget includes funding for the recently agreed Australian Federal Police Enterprise Agreement.
This investment will support salary increases, leave entitlements and allowances for ACT Policing staff, in addition to enabling services.
The Budget provides support for:
The Government will also implement the Sexual Assault Advocate Pilot Program. This was a key recommendation of the Sexual Assault (Police) Review.
The program includes:
These reforms will improve support and outcomes for victim-survivors of sexual violence in Canberra.
Strengthening access to justice for vulnerable Canberrans
The ACT Government is investing in practical, targeted justice initiatives.
These will ensure vulnerable Canberrans can continue to access the legal services they need, when they need them.
The 2025–26 ACT Budget is supporting key legal assistance services, justice reform initiatives, and the growing need for responsive support for victims of crime, people on low income, women, First Nations peoples and culturally diverse communities.
These initiatives will strengthen frontline legal services and improve outcomes for people facing disadvantage, hardship or discrimination.
Key measures in the 2025–26 ACT Budget include:
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Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
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