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NewzIntel Alert: Top Intelligence Summary for June 27, 2025

NewzIntel Alert: Here is a summary of the top NewzIntel.com Intelligence posts for June 27, 2025.

MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s message on Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day [scroll down for French version]
Source: United Nations secretary general Micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises are engines of economic activity, and lifelines for communities. Representing more than two-thirds of businesses worldwide, these enterprises are the backbone of economies, particularly in emerging markets. From mega-cities to remote villages, they create jobs, empower women and youth, and shape the fabric of everyday life. Their ingenuity fuels breakthrough solutions that benefit all of society. Yet these enterprises face persistent barriers including limited access to finance, markets, and technology. Many are often ignored or left behind in global value chains and policy discussions. Today they are also contending with […]

EU leaders discuss new US trade proposal as deal clock ticks down
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) European Union leaders discussed new proposals from the United States on a trade deal at a summit in Brussels on Thursday, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen not ruling out tariff talks could fail and saying “all options remain on the table”. Time is running out for the bloc to find a common position before a respite on higher tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump expires on July 9, which could hammer exporters from cars to pharmaceuticals. European leaders were meeting to decide whether they want to push for […]

Stock market opens higher as Trump indicates ‘great’ trade deal with India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian benchmark indices opened in the green on Friday, buoyed by optimism over a potential India-US trade agreement and firm global cues. Gains in PSU bank and IT stocks helped drive early momentum. At around 9:15 a.m., the Sensex was trading 150.40 points or 0.18 per cent higher at 83,906.27, while the Nifty added 54.50 points or 0.21 per cent to reach 25,603. US President Donald Trump has hinted at a “very big” trade deal with India, weeks after a team of negotiators from both countries held four days of closed-door […]

No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium, US defence chief says
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from U.S. strikes, amid continuing questions about the state of Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. military bombers carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday local time using more than a dozen 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. The results of the strikes are being closely watched to see how far they may have set back Iran’s nuclear program, after President Donald Trump said it had […]

MIL-OSI Russia: No agreement on resuming talks with US reached – Iranian FM
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, June 27 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that no agreement or commitment had been reached to resume talks with the United States amid heightened tensions following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iranian territory. In an interview with state television channel IRIB, the Iranian foreign minister said the possibility of resuming talks was being considered, but would depend on whether Tehran’s national interests were protected. “Our decisions […]

MIL-OSI Russia: 309 rockets, drones fired at Israel since March: Houthi leader
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 SANAA, June 27 (Xinhua) — Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdel Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday that the group has fired 309 ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles and drones at Israel since mid-March in the second phase of its military campaign. In a televised address to mark the Muslim New Year broadcast by the Houthi-controlled al-Masirah TV channel, A.M. al-Houthi said that 25 missiles and drones had been launched this month alone in what he […]

MIL-OSI USA: Steil Announces Federal Funding for Kenosha County Water Restoration Project
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1) Kenosha, WI (June 21, 2023) – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil announced that Kenosha County will receive a $700,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address water quality and habitat restoration along the Pike River. The funding will support the Kenosha County Parks Department’s work to restore both streambank and riparian habitat along the Pike River in Petrifying Springs Park. “Our state’s natural resources are an important part of what makes Wisconsin a great place to live and work,” said Steil. “I’d like to thank the Trump Administration for awarding Kenosha County $700,000 to support water restoration […]

MIL-OSI China: Transformed NW China desert region emerges as travel hotspot
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News In the blazing heat of June, tourists dash down sun-scorched dunes, ride camels on golden sands, and cool off in shimmering desert pools. Laughter, excitement and the hum of singing bowls fill the air. Tucked along the edge of the Tengger Desert in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is Shapotou, a national resort area where river, sand and stars converge. Once infamous due to encroaching desert dunes and deadly sandstorms, this remote region is now a vibrant symbol of ecological restoration and thriving desert tourism. In the past, desertification still […]

MIL-OSI China: Sino-German cooperation deepens in smart manufacturing
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News As China emerges as a global hub for smart manufacturing and technological innovation, German companies are ramping up their presence and partnerships in the country, moving beyond traditional technology transfer to embrace joint R&D and ecosystem-level collaboration. At the Sino-German Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking Conference held from Tuesday to Thursday in Hefei, east China’s Anhui Province, nearly 100 German enterprises — including industry leaders like BMW and Siemens — gathered to explore new opportunities, signaling a renewed momentum in bilateral industrial cooperation. The three-day conference included field visits, matchmaking sessions and in-depth […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Albanese Government support for Austal’s United States expansion
Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies The Albanese Government welcomes Export Finance Australia’s credit approved loan facility of up to US$150 million to shipbuilder Austal to help it expand its shipyard in Alabama in the United States. Austal is an Australian success story, and support from Export Finance Australia will help it to deliver on recently awarded major contracts for the US Navy and US Coast Guard. The expansion of Austal’s shipyard further deepens defence industrial cooperation with our key ally, the United States, and complements Australia’s investments into the sovereign industrial bases of AUKUS partners. The finance will help fund […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Three commercial premises on Sirenevy Boulevard have been put up for auction
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – Entrepreneurs can purchase three rooms in the east of the capital to open or expand a business. The objects have a flexible purpose and are suitable for the implementation of a wide range of projects. This was reported by the head of the capital’s Department of Competition Policy Kirill Purtov. “Purchasing commercial real estate at city auctions is the best option for investors, guaranteeing a clean transaction and attracting favorable starting conditions. Among the current lots put up for open auctions, three premises on Sirenevy Boulevard are available. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: The final stage of selection of schoolchildren and students for the Great Arctic Expedition has begun
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – The final stage of selection for the Great Arctic Expedition has begun. More than 40 finalists have gone to a five-day training camp in Karelia, where they will stay until July 4. Based on their results, the participants who will be part of the expedition to the Far North will be determined. This was reported by the press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science. “Every year, thousands of Moscow schoolchildren and students apply to participate in the Great Arctic Expedition. This year, it is dedicated […]

MIL-OSI Russia: From saving birds to educating Muscovites: how the bird rehabilitation and adaptation center in Sokolniki Park is organized
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – Get to know black crows, see how tawny owls pretend to be trees, and make a bird out of feathers and wood chips – all this can be done at the bird rehabilitation and adaptation center Moscow Zoo, which opened at the end of May in Sokolniki ParkIts employees nurse wounded birds of prey listed in the Red Book back to health and release them into the wild, while telling guests about the bird world. mos.ru correspondents visited the center and found out what birds are found in […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Experts from the capital’s consumer portal gave recommendations for online shopping
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – Online shopping has become an integral part of city residents’ lives. It can be done at any time of the day, it allows you to save time on going to the store, and also choose goods from a wider range and often at lower prices than in retail outlets. But despite the obvious advantages of distance selling, it also has disadvantages – often purchases are not delivered on time, and the quality of the purchased goods does not meet expectations. Experts capital consumer portalgave simple recommendations on what […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Family to Compete for the Title of Most Financially Literate in Russia
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – The regional stage of the II All-Russian Family Festival of Savings and Investments has ended in Moscow. 21 Moscow teams competed for the right to reach the final of the competition. Participants demonstrated their knowledge of investment products and an effective approach to savings, as well as their intelligence, erudition and resourcefulness. This year, the festival includes three stages – municipal, regional and federal. Families from 29 regions of Russia participate in them. The qualifying rounds were held in the format of intellectual tournaments, quizzes, tests and other […]

MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: The fictional mental illness that only affects enemies of the Western empire
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Within the storytelling of Western politics and punditry there exists a fictional type of mental illness which only affects people the US empire doesn’t like. If Iran gets a nuclear weapon, its crazy lunatic government will flip out and nuke us all. Watch out for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, those guys are a bunch of maniacal antisemites who want to attack Israelis just because they’re Jewish. “The stories of the Western empire ask us to believe that everyone who finds themselves in the imperial crosshairs is […]

MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: The fictional mental illness that only affects enemies of the Western empire
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Within the storytelling of Western politics and punditry there exists a fictional type of mental illness which only affects people the US empire doesn’t like. If Iran gets a nuclear weapon, its crazy lunatic government will flip out and nuke us all. Watch out for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, those guys are a bunch of maniacal antisemites who want to attack Israelis just because they’re Jewish. “The stories of the Western empire ask us to believe that everyone who finds themselves in the imperial crosshairs is […]

Nike plans to reduce reliance on China production for US market to soften tariff blow
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Nike said it would cut its reliance on production in China for the U.S. market to mitigate the impact from U.S. tariffs on imports, and forecast a smaller-than-expected drop in first-quarter revenue, sending its shares up 11% in extended trading. U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from key trading partners could add around $1 billion to Nike’s costs, company executives said on a post-earnings call after the sportswear giant topped estimates for fourth-quarter results. China, subject to the biggest tariff increases imposed by Trump, accounts for about 16% of […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Participants of the visiting strategic session of the Skolkovo School of Regional Operators visited NSU
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – On June 25-26, Novosibirsk hosted a visiting strategic session of the Skolkovo School of Regional Operators. Representatives from 17 regions of Russia gathered in the capital of Siberia. The goal of the event was to strengthen interaction between regional operators and form uniform work standards. The participants of the strategic session visited Novosibirsk State University, where they were given a tour of the academic building, told about the history of the university, and shown the developments of the NSU Research Center in the field of artificial intelligence. […]

MIL-OSI Russia: NSU hosted a meeting with the author of the book “Under the Constellation of the Southern Cross” Nikolai Baratov
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – On June 26, NSU hosted a presentation of the book “Under the Constellation of the Southern Cross” by Nikolai Baratov, an international journalist who has worked for many years in West and Central Africa, as well as in Europe and Asia. The book was published by Novosibirsk State University on the initiative of the Center for Public Diplomacy. The book, written immediately after the collapse of the USSR, remained unknown to the general public for a long time. As noted by political science doctor and Africanist Leonid […]

June 27, 2025
MIL-OSI Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on NewzIntel.com for May 6, 2025

MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on May 6, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: ‘Let us know you’re safe’ – Police concerned for missing man
Source: New Zealand Police A Land Search and Rescue team today joined the search for missing Masterton man John Rafferty, who was last seen about midday on Sunday 4 May. Sergeant Anthony Matheson says it’s possible John is staying with a friend, but Police and his family want to know he’s safe. “A reasonable amount of time has passed, and John doesn’t have his cell phone or wallet. A search team has been out looking for him, and a helicopter also helped us search several areas today. We are really keen to know that he’s safe. John is 74 and […]

MIL-OSI China: Announcement on Open Market Operations No.84 [2025]
Source: Peoples Bank of China Announcement on Open Market Operations No.84 [2025] (Open Market Operations Office, May 6, 2025) The People’s Bank of China conducted reverse repo operations in the amount of RMB405 billion through quantity bidding at a fixed interest rate on May 6, 2025. Details of the Reverse Repo Operations Maturity Rate Bidding Volume Winning Bid Volume 7 days 1.50% RMB405 billion RMB405 billion Date of last update Nov. 29 2018 2025年05月06日 MIL OSI China News –

MIL-OSI Russia: Seminar on China’s Economic Development and Cooperation with Central Asian Countries Held
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, May 6 (Xinhua) — A seminar on China’s (Sichuan Province’s) economic development and cooperation with Central Asian countries was held online late last month, the Sichuan Zaixian (Sichuan Online) news portal reported. More than 60 representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan took part in the event, dedicated to the analysis of the experience of developing county-level economy and new-type urbanization in Sichuan Province (Southwest China). At the seminar, Qi Yiming, spokesperson […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China attaches great importance to maintaining control over fentanyl-related substances
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 Russians. Ori.org.KN | 06. 05. 2025 Keywords: Source: russian.china.org.cn China attaches great importance to maintaining control over fentanyl-related substances. According to the white paper, the country has strictly supervised fentanyl-related substances, taken strict measures to prevent their abuse, and launched a crackdown on smuggling, production and trafficking of such substances and related chemical precursors, with remarkable results. MIL OSI Russia News –

MIL-OSI Russia: During May Day, the flow of people at Chinese checkpoints increased by 28.7 percent.
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, May 6 (Xinhua) — During the five-day holiday to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, China’s checkpoints saw about 10.9 million inbound and outbound travelers, up 28.7 percent from a year earlier, data from the National Immigration Administration showed Tuesday. During the period, residents of mainland China crossed the border in both directions about 5.78 million times, up 21.2 percent year-on-year. And the number of entries and exits through checkpoints […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Problems in relations between Pakistan and India cannot be resolved by military means: UN Secretary General
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 UNITED NATIONS, May 6 (Xinhua) — The problems between Pakistan and India cannot be resolved militarily, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters on Monday. “Make no mistake: a military solution is not a solution,” he said. “Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest level in years,” Guterres said. “And so it pains me to see the relationship reaching a boiling point,” the secretary-general added. A. Guterres once again strongly condemned […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Czech Republic to Continue Training Ukrainian Pilots – Prime Minister
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 PRAGUE, May 6 (Xinhua) — The Czech Republic will continue training Ukrainian pilots and supplying ammunition and heavy equipment to the country, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Monday. “Today we agreed that together with our coalition partners we will focus on training Ukrainian pilots on L-39 and F-16 aircraft in the Czech Republic. Ukraine is already training helicopter and fighter pilots on Czech-made simulators,” he said following a meeting with Ukrainian […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Interview with Stephen Cenatiempo, Canberra Breakfast, 2CC
Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry Stephen Cenatiempo: The Member for Fenner, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh. Good morning Andrew. Andrew Leigh: Good morning Stephen, good to be with you. Cenatiempo: The factional situation in the Labor Party is a lot more formalised and a lot more disciplined, but you fall outside of that. How do you negotiate that? Leigh: Well, the ACT has always had a tradition of having non‑factional members, going back to people like Bob McMullan. Alicia Payne and I are outside the factional system, and it just means you need to have more […]

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard suspends search for 7 missing people in overturned vessel incident near San Diego
Source: United States Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/06/2025 02:00 AM EDT 05/06/2025 01:39 AM EDT SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard has suspended its search Monday night pending further developments for a reported seven missing individuals after a pange-style vessel overturned in the vicinity of Del Mar beach. MIL Security OSI –

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Climate envoy visits Singapore to drive regional climate action
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements World news story Climate envoy visits Singapore to drive regional climate action The visit by UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, will strengthen UK-Singapore partnership and drive regional climate action and investment. The UK’s Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, is in Singapore on 6-7 May to strengthen UK-Singapore partnership on climate and clean investment and support greater climate ambition across Southeast Asia. As part of the two-day visit, Ms Kyte will speak at Ecosperity Week and the GenZero Climate Summit, where she will share lessons from the UK’s decarbonisation journey, engage on […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cleaver, Waters, Lead Call to Protect Rural Housing Funding in Congress
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (5th District Missouri) (Washington, D.C.) – As Congress begins the appropriations process to determine funding levels for federal programs, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, are leading dozens of lawmakers in a call to protect federal funding for rural housing programs under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In a letter to House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Subcommittee on […]

MIL-OSI China: China sees 28.7 pct increase in cross-border travel during May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Border inspection agencies across China have recorded about 10.9 million entry and exit trips made during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a year-on-year increase of 28.7 percent, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday. Of these trips, 5.78 million were made by mainland residents and 4 million were made by residents from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, up 21.2 percent and 37.1 percent year on year, respectively. Foreign nationals recorded 1.12 million entry and exit trips, rising 43.1 percent compared with the same period last year, according to […]

MIL-OSI China: Property moves to get house in better order
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News In a tone-setting conference, China’s policymakers outlined specific property measures focused on risk prevention, stock optimization and supply improvement, which is key to the stable and healthy development of the real estate sector, said industry experts on Sunday. Being an important pillar of the nation’s economy, the property market is closely associated with overall economic performance, including financial policies and capital markets. Therefore, bolstering real estate market stability calls for consistent efforts and further supportive measures, they said. The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee held a […]

MIL-OSI China: Beijing receives over 17.9M tourists during May Day holiday
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News During the five-day May Day holiday, Beijing recorded more than 17.9 million tourist trips, marking a 5.6 percent year-on-year increase, according to Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. The capital’s tourism revenue during the period reached 20.98 billion yuan (about 2.9 billion U.S. dollars), up 6.9 percent compared to the same period last year. Wangfujing shopping street, Beijing Olympic Park, Xidan commercial district, Nanluoguxiang Lane known for its well-preserved quadrangle courtyards, and the Summer Palace were among the top 10 most-visited places in Beijing during the May Day holiday. Beijing’s […]

MIL-Evening Report: As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angel Zhong, Professor of Finance, RMIT University Warren Buffett, the 94-year-old investing legend and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has announced plans to step down at the end of this year. His departure will mark the end of an era for value investing, an investment approach built on buying quality companies at reasonable prices and holding them for the long term. Buffett’s approach transformed Berkshire Hathaway from a small textile business in the 1960s into a giant conglomerate now worth more than US$1.1 trillion (A$1.7 trillion). He built his fortune backing US […]

MIL-Evening Report: Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jakub Mesinovic, Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University fran_kie/Shutterstock As we age, it’s common to notice posture changes: shoulders rounding, head leaning forward, back starting to curve. You might associate this with older adults and wonder: will this happen to me? Can I prevent it? It’s sometimes called “hunchback” or “roundback”, but the medical term for a curved back is kyphosis. When the curve is beyond what’s considered normal (greater than 40 degrees), we refer to this as hyperkyphosis. In more severe cases, it may lead […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Laos
Source: Several foreign nationals, including Australians, were victims of methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks in 2024. Be alert to the potential risks, particularly with spirit-based drinks, including cocktails. For further advice on the risks around methanol poisoning as well as drink spiking (see ‘Safety’). Lao authorities issued an order prohibiting the sale and consumption of Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky due to their concerns about these products being a health risk. Australians should avoid consuming these products due to these serious safety concerns. Transport and tour operators don’t always follow safety and maintenance standards. This includes activities such as […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Johnson Introduces TRUST Act To Hold Judges Accountable for Misconduct
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) “Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act (TRUST Act)” Ensures Misconduct By Federal Judges Investigated Even If They Resign, Retire WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, introduced the Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act (TRUST Act). The legislation ensures that pending misconduct complaints will still be fully investigated even if a federal judge resigns, retires, or passes away while under investigation. All federal judges – […]

MIL-OSI: International Petroleum Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — William Lundin, IPC’s President and Chief Executive Officer, comments: “We are pleased to announce another strong quarter of operational and financial performance for Q1 2025. IPC achieved an average net daily production during the quarter of 44,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd). Our results during the quarter were in line with the 2025 guidance announced at our Capital Markets Day in February as we continue to execute according to plan across our operations in Canada, Malaysia and France. Notably, the transformational Blackrod Phase 1 development project in Canada […]

MIL-OSI: Viridien secures sale of Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution to ONGC
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Paris, France – May 6, 2025 Viridien has announced a sale of its state-of-the art Sercel Marlin™ Offshore Logistics management solution to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its Western offshore E&P operations in India. The sale includes a five-year contract to provide ONGC with dedicated on-premises Sercel software and support services. The Sercel Marlin Offshore Logistics solution will digitize and streamline ONGC’s complex offshore E&P logistics, increasing situational awareness through real-time vessel tracking and boosting efficiency in operational planning while also managing helicopter transit. Seamless integration with ONGC’s market-leading […]

May 6, 2025
MIL-OSI Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on NewzIntel.com for May 1, 2025

MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on May 1, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Politics and Human Rights – Chilling Government proposal to remove voting rights
Source: Amnesty International Yesterday news broke that the Government is proposing a total ban on voting for people in prison. Currently people in prison who are serving less than three years are able to vote. The proposed blanket ban is a breach of human rights. The High Court has previously ruled it is an unjustifiable limitation on the rights protected by the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act and made a “declaration of inconsistency”, which was upheld in a Supreme Court decision. The 2023 Independent Electoral Review stated all prisoners should have the right to vote. Lisa Woods, Movement Building […]

MIL-OSI: Financial results for Q1 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Profit after tax of DKK 491 million and return on equity of 14.0% With a profit after tax of DKK 491 million and a return on equity of 14.0%, Spar Nord is off to a good start to 2025. As expected, the result is affected by the falling level of interest rates, with a lower return on the Bank’s substantial excess liquidity contributing to a reduction in net interest income compared with last year. This is the principal reason why core income was DKK 136 million lower than in the same period of last year. In terms […]

MIL-OSI: Financial results for Q1 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Profit after tax of DKK 491 million and return on equity of 14.0% With a profit after tax of DKK 491 million and a return on equity of 14.0%, Spar Nord is off to a good start to 2025. As expected, the result is affected by the falling level of interest rates, with a lower return on the Bank’s substantial excess liquidity contributing to a reduction in net interest income compared with last year. This is the principal reason why core income was DKK 136 million lower than in the same period of last year. In terms […]

MIL-OSI Economics: Experience the Future of TV with Samsung’s Premium AI-Integrated QLED TV Series and Crystal Clear 4K UHD TV Now Live on Amazon and Flipkart
Source: Samsung Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced the launch of its new range of AI-powered QLED TV and Crystal Clear 4K UHD TV, available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung.com starting May 1, 2025. Designed to deliver the ultimate home entertainment experience, the new lineup includes the QLED series – QEF1, equipped with cutting-edge AI technology, and the Clear 4K UHD series – UE81, UE84, UE86, engineered to provide exceptional clarity, color, and detail for an immersive viewing experience. At the center of the launch is the QLED TV, featuring Real and Safe Quantum Dot Technology to […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones
Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE Headline: Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones | OSCE Skip navigation Navigation Navigation Home Newsroom News and press releases Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones MIL OSI Europe News –

MIL-OSI Economics: Higher turnover with payment cards in the first quarter of the year
Source: Danmarks Nationalbank Statistical News Payments 01 May 2025Statistics period: 1st quarter of 2025 The total turnover with payment cards in Denmark was almost kr. 157 billion in the first quarter of 2025. That is 5.6 per cent higher than in the first quarter of 2024. The card turnover covers the nominal value of all transactions carried out in Denmark with both Danish and foreign payment cards. It includes both physical store purchases and online transactions but excludes cash withdrawals. Data from Danmarks Nationalbank on daily payment card transactions in the card acquiring market in Denmark indicates that the increase […]

MIL-Evening Report: Election quiz: have you been paying attention?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Digital Storytelling Team, The Conversation We’re at the tail end of five weeks of intense campaigning for the federal election. The major and minor parties, as well as independents, have thrown a slew of policies at the Australian people, most of which we’ve catalogued in our Policy Tracker. There have also been memorable moments, a few fairly forgettable debates, and a whole lot of memes – both astute and cringeworthy. (Where does that Coalition “diss track” fit in? We’ll leave it to you to decide.) So, how closely have you been paying […]

MIL-Evening Report: The rise of right-wing Christian populism and its powerful impact on Australian politics
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elenie Poulos, Adjunct Fellow, Macquarie University As Australians cast pre-poll votes in record numbers, it is not only political parties and candidates who are trying to influence votes. Australian Christian Right (ACR) groups have produced “scorecards” that rate party policies according to so-called Christian values. And they have organised candidate forums designed for Christian audiences. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has deployed hundreds of its members to pre-polling booths in marginal seats to campaign for the Coalition. Who is the Australian Christian Right? The ACR is a diverse movement of individuals, groups […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Auckland Council to consult on the future use of Western Springs Stadium
Source: Auckland Council Three options for the future use of Western Springs Stadium will go out to public consultation this month, before the council makes a final recommendation later this year. Auckland Council’s Governing Body agreed to invite Aucklanders to give their feedback on the future use of Western Springs Stadium before determining a preferred direction. Max Hardy, Director of Group Strategy and Chief Executive’s Office, says Western Springs Stadium is a valued venue with a long history in Auckland. “Western Springs has served as an important venue for sports, large-scale outdoor festivals and concerts. “Through this process, we are […]

MIL-OSI: Notice of Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Diversified Energy Company PLC(“Diversified” or the “Company”) Notice of First Quarter 2025 Results Timing Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company plans to publish its Trading Statement for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “1Q25 Trading Statement”) on Monday, May 12th, 2025. The Company will host a conference call that day at 1:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM EST) to discuss the 1Q25 Trading Statement and make an audio replay of the event available shortly thereafter. Conference Details Prior to the event, Diversified will […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Polling stations open for Kent County Council election
Source: City of Canterbury Home  »  Latest News   »   Polling stations open for Kent County Council election Polling stations are now open for today’s Kent County Council election – you have until 10pm to go and cast your vote. Please remember that you will need to take accepted photo identification with you. You can see the full list of accepted ID. If you require an emergency proxy vote for this election, you must apply for this by 5pm today. Anyone who has not yet returned their postal vote can do so at a polling station, or it can be handed in to […]

MIL-OSI: Alm. Brand A/S – Interim Report for Q1 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Satisfactory profit leads to DKK 50 million upgrade of guidance for insurance service result The insurance service result for Q1 2025 was a profit of DKK 337 million (Q1 2024: DKK 291 million), corresponding to a combined ratio of 88.2 (Q1 2024: 89.3), driven in particular by sustained growth in Personal Lines, fewer weather-related claims and an improved expense ratio. The guidance for the full-year insurance service result is lifted by DKK 50 million to DKK 1.55-1.75 billion excluding the run-off result for Q2-Q4 2025. Insurance revenue grew at a satisfactory rate of 5.2% to DKK 2,858 […]

MIL-OSI: Alm. Brand A/S – Interim Report for Q1 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Satisfactory profit leads to DKK 50 million upgrade of guidance for insurance service result The insurance service result for Q1 2025 was a profit of DKK 337 million (Q1 2024: DKK 291 million), corresponding to a combined ratio of 88.2 (Q1 2024: 89.3), driven in particular by sustained growth in Personal Lines, fewer weather-related claims and an improved expense ratio. The guidance for the full-year insurance service result is lifted by DKK 50 million to DKK 1.55-1.75 billion excluding the run-off result for Q2-Q4 2025. Insurance revenue grew at a satisfactory rate of 5.2% to DKK 2,858 […]

MIL-OSI: Netcompany – Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Netcompany – Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2025 Company announcement No. 13/2025                                                                                                                                 1 May 2025 Growth and margin improvement in a continued challenging market Summary In Q1 2025, Netcompany grew revenue by 9.1% (constant 9%) to DKK 1,744.3m. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24.4% (constant 25%) to DKK 307.3m in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.6% in Q1 2025 (constant 17.7%) compared to 15.5% in Q1 2024. Diluted earnings per share increased by 36.9% to DKK 2.56. Average workforce increased by 342 FTEs to 8,150 FTEs in Q1 2025 from 7,808 […]

MIL-OSI: Netcompany – Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Netcompany – Interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2025 Company announcement No. 13/2025                                                                                                                                 1 May 2025 Growth and margin improvement in a continued challenging market Summary In Q1 2025, Netcompany grew revenue by 9.1% (constant 9%) to DKK 1,744.3m. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24.4% (constant 25%) to DKK 307.3m in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.6% in Q1 2025 (constant 17.7%) compared to 15.5% in Q1 2024. Diluted earnings per share increased by 36.9% to DKK 2.56. Average workforce increased by 342 FTEs to 8,150 FTEs in Q1 2025 from 7,808 […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Votes to Reverse Trump’s Cost-Spiking Tariffs, Extreme Republicans Block It
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) voted to pass a bipartisan Congressional resolution to reverse Trump’s chaotic, across-the-board tariffs on goods from around the world that have raised prices for families and hurt Nevada’s businesses and economy. Unfortunately despite these efforts, extreme Republicans voted to block its passage. Since the beginning of his term, Trump has imposed tariffs on nearly every country in the world, creating uncertainty and devastating the economy. Reports today highlighted that, due to Trump’s economic policies, the economy shrank for the first time […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed: New $18.4B Navy Submarine Contract to Boost RI Workforce & Help Safeguard the Nation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – The enormous black cylinders that begin to take shape in the cavernous manufacturing production facilities at Quonset Point provide the United States with an unparalleled strategic deterrent that helps safeguard the nation and provides the U.S. Navy with an unmatched advantage beneath the waves. Thousands of Rhode Island workers make critical contributions to designing, engineering, and building these next generation submarines. Now, thanks to a new $18.4 billion U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Corp, the parent company of Electric Boat, more work will […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reed: New $18.4B Navy Submarine Contract to Boost RI Workforce & Help Safeguard the Nation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – The enormous black cylinders that begin to take shape in the cavernous manufacturing production facilities at Quonset Point provide the United States with an unparalleled strategic deterrent that helps safeguard the nation and provides the U.S. Navy with an unmatched advantage beneath the waves. Thousands of Rhode Island workers make critical contributions to designing, engineering, and building these next generation submarines. Now, thanks to a new $18.4 billion U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Corp, the parent company of Electric Boat, more work will […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Labour backs workers while Govt cuts jobs and protections
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This May Day Labour is standing with workers to defend decent jobs and fair pay. “Many Kiwis are struggling to find work or have lost their jobs because of this Government’s disastrous choices,” Labour workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “Under National, unemployment is up to 5.1%, with 33,000 more people out of work. Construction workers are leaving the country, manufacturing jobs are being cut, and more Kiwis are worried about finding or keeping a job. “They’re also making life harder for those still in work by scrapping Fair Pay Agreements, docking pay […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Release: Labour backs workers while Govt cuts jobs and protections
Source: New Zealand Labour Party This May Day Labour is standing with workers to defend decent jobs and fair pay. “Many Kiwis are struggling to find work or have lost their jobs because of this Government’s disastrous choices,” Labour workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. “Under National, unemployment is up to 5.1%, with 33,000 more people out of work. Construction workers are leaving the country, manufacturing jobs are being cut, and more Kiwis are worried about finding or keeping a job. “They’re also making life harder for those still in work by scrapping Fair Pay Agreements, docking pay […]

May 1, 2025
MIL-OSI Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on NewzIntel.com for April 13, 2025

MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on April 13, 2025.

MIL-OSI China: Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze River
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Over 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons released into Yangtze River Updated: April 13, 2025 07:20 Xinhua Staff members put a Chinese sturgeon into a release device in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province, April 12, 2025. More than 20,000 second-generation Chinese sturgeons were released into the Yangtze River during a release activity here on Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows an activity to release Chinese sturgeons into the Yangtze River in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] This photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the Chinese […]

MIL-OSI China: SCO dialogue partners eye deeper cooperation with China at investment event
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TIANJIN, April 12 — At a recent investment promotion event in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin was seen exchanging business cards with entrepreneurs from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries. “I really appreciate attending this event,” said Sahin, vice president of global purchasing and logistics at Hattat Holding A.S., a Turkish company engaged in energy, automotive, agricultural and real estate development. He noted his assurance that the event would help him meet with potential Chinese and Russian investors and cooperation partners. The China-SCO Sustainable Development Industrial Investment Promotion […]

MIL-OSI China: China-funded road connecting two provinces in Cambodia inaugurated
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TBONG KHMUM, Cambodia, April 12 — Cambodia on Saturday inaugurated the China-funded National Road 71C, connecting the eastern Tbong Khmum province with the southeastern Kampong Cham province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the event. Hun Manet said the 114.9-km road is crucial to facilitating travel and goods transportation and will play an important role in helping boost the local economy and tourism development. Hun Manet said China is an “indispensable friend” of Cambodia for socio-economic development. China is recognized as No. 1 partner, […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: New hub helps green tech to flourish
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Last month, the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, or HKSTP, transformed its InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong into a GreenTech Hub, with the aim of supercharging Hong Kong’s drive to be an international hub for green technology and green finance. Kevin To, the head of a green tech company focused on developing electric motorcycles, batteries and smart battery replacement systems, believes the hub can be a catalyst for advancing green technology in Hong Kong. “We can combine all these green tech companies together,” he said. “We have more opportunities to communicate, to interact with […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens
Source: City of Liverpool Liverpool city region’s annual Pride March is set to take place on Saturday 26th July, with organisers LCR Pride Foundation announcing that “March with Pride” registrations are now open. LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, alongside organisations and community groups are invited to stand against rising hate, discrimination and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalised communities, and unite in solidarity, by joining with more than 20,000 people to March with Pride, in celebration and protest. The planned route will start at St. George’s Hall Plateau at 12pm. The procession will then move through the city centre before making […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Swift response leads to arrests, following incidents in Palmerston North and Foxton
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Attributable to Inspector Ross Grantham, Manawatū Area Commander: Central District Police officers acted swiftly to deal with incidents involving youth offenders last night and in the early hours of this morning. At around 8.15pm yesterday Police received a report of an aggravated robbery in the Square, Palmerston North. One person received minor injuries and the group of offenders fled on foot with stolen items. Police conducting area enquiries located the group on Featherston Street but they evaded police. A police dog team responded quickly and tracked the offenders to Mersey Terrace where they were […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Enduring Pacific partnerships
Source: New Zealand Government Kia ora, aloha, good morning. Interim President of the East-West Center, Jim Scott, distinguished guests. It is an absolute pleasure to be here in Hawaii, leading a cross-party delegation through the Pacific. New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific is foundational to who we are as a people. It transcends governments, political parties, and the disruptive events and controversies of the moment. A core and enduring part of New Zealand’s approach is our determination to work with our Pacific brothers, sisters and cousins to forge together a more secure, more prosperous and more resilient future, which grows opportunities and possibilities […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road closure, SH6 Blenheim – Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson is closed while emergency services attend a crash near Canvastown, reported at around 6.20am. A large vehicle has rolled and is obstructing the roadway. No injuries are reported. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the crash is cleared. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News –

MIL-OSI New Zealand: SH6 re-opens, Blenheim – Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police (District News) State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson has re-opened following a crash near Canvastown this morning. There are speed restrictions in the area, motorists are advised to exercise caution. Police wish to thank motorists for their patience while the crash was cleared. ENDS MIL OSI New Zealand News –

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister: Scotland must be resilient in face of global shocks
Source: Scottish Government ‘UK response must reflect changing reality.’ The Scottish Government will take steps to ensure Scotland is as “resilient as we can possibly be” in the face of global economic uncertainty, First Minister John Swinney has said. Responding to the events of the last few weeks, the First Minister has called for a UK Government response that reflects the fact that “the world is changing around us”. First Minister John Swinney said: “I know that this is a time of great uncertainty for people, that many families and businesses are worried about what global events will mean for […]

MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN LAFALCE
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer New York, N.Y. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John LaFalce: “Congressman LaFalce was as Buffalo as they come. He had one of the biggest brains and the biggest heart. John was a legislative giant and a dear friend going back to our time serving together in the House. He would see a problem, whether in his beloved city of Buffalo or across the country, and dedicate every fiber of his being to making sure it was solved. […]

MIL-OSI Video: Happy Passover from President Donald J. Trump
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements) I want to wish the Jewish people in America and Israel, and all around the world, a very happy Passover. Every year at this time, Jewish families celebrate God’s liberation of the ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, guiding them through the prophet Moses on a forty-year journey to a very, very promised land. The story of Exodus, which is retold around the globe and all over the world at every Passover Seder, is a reminder not only of the enduring strength of the Jewish people, but of the […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Man arrested after attempted car theft at Seaford
Source: New South Wales – News A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a car at Seaford last night. Police were called to Commercial Road, Seaford just after 9pm on Saturday 12 April by reports of an attempted robbery. A 19-year-old woman was sitting in her car in the shopping centre car park when she was approached by a man who asked for a lift. They had a brief conversation before he allegedly reached in and dragged her out of the car. Witnesses quickly intervened, pulled the man out of the car and detained him until police arrived. […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government acts to save British steel production
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Government acts to save British steel production Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production. Parliament recalled to introduce emergency powers that will allow the Government to protect the Scunthorpe site Unique action to gives the best chance of safeguarding steelmaking, protecting jobs, national security and supply chains. This strategic decision aims to secure domestic steel production for nationally important projects like airports, rail and housing and deliver growth at part of the Plan for Change. Steelmaking is set to continue in Scunthorpe following […]

MIL-Evening Report: ‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Merja Myllylahti, Senior Lecturer, Co-Director Research Centre for Journalism, Media & Democracy, Auckland University of Technology Getty Images The news media is doing its best to keep everyone up to speed with the pace of Donald Trump’s radical changes to the world order. But in Aotearoa New Zealand, where avoiding news is more common than in other countries, many of us are blocking our ears to it all. In 2025, “Trump fatigue” is now one of the key reasons 73% of New Zealanders say they actively avoid the news to some extent. […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte. The leaders discussed issues of shared interest, including strengthening Euro-Atlantic security, continuing to support Ukraine in its self-defence, bolstering military readiness and burden-sharing, as well as identifying additional opportunities to further deepen transatlantic co-operation in the defence industry and innovation. Prime Minister Carney underscored that NATO remains a cornerstone of transatlantic security. He reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to strengthening the Alliance and contributing to the capabilities it requires. Prime Minister Carney and Secretary General Rutte […]

MIL-OSI: XRP News: Only 9 Days Left as XploraDEX $XPL Presale Enters Countdown Phase – Last Chance to Join XRP’s Smartest DeFi Launch
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ZURICH, Switzerland, April 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The clock is ticking, and the window is closing. With just 9 days left before the XploraDEX $XPL presale officially ends, crypto investors across the XRP ecosystem are making their final moves to lock in what could be the most promising DeFi launch of 2025. XploraDEX isn’t just another decentralized exchange, it’s the first AI-powered trading platform on XRPL, designed to give every trader the advantage of predictive analytics, intelligent automation, and precision execution. With over 44% of the presale already sold and momentum accelerating, this is the final […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM statement on British Steel: 12 April 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release PM statement on British Steel: 12 April 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s statement on British Steel this afternoon. Today, my government has stepped in to save British Steel. We are acting to protect the jobs of thousands of workers, and all options are on the table to secure the future of the industry. Delivering security and renewal for working people is at the heart of my Plan for Change. This government is turning the page on a decade of decline, where our manufacturing heartlands were hollowed out by the previous government. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Murray, Rep. Brown Lead Members in Letter Urging Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Abandon Plans to Dismantle OFCCP Amid Reports DOL Plans to Slash Staff By 90 Percent, Shutter Local Offices
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray 40 Members call on Trump admin to reverse course on plans to dismantle agency charged with combating illegal employment discrimination ahead of April 14th “fork in the road” deadline OFCCP recovered $22.5 million for 12,756 affected workers in FY24 alone ICYMI: Senator Murray Presses Deputy Labor Secretary Nominee on Trump Dismantling OFCCP And Enabling Illegal Discrimination Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (D, OH-11) […]

MIL-OSI USA: Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Slam OMB’s Proposed NASA Goddard Cuts, Vow to Fight Back Against NASA Budget
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed cuts to NASA Goddard missions: “Maryland is the proud home to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and to many of the men and women who conduct the vital work being done there and at its partner launch site, NASA Wallops Flight Facility. This work is critical […]

MIL-OSI USA: Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Slam OMB’s Proposed NASA Goddard Cuts, Vow to Fight Back Against NASA Budget
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Representatives Steny Hoyer, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s proposed cuts to NASA Goddard missions: “Maryland is the proud home to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and to many of the men and women who conduct the vital work being done there and at its partner launch site, NASA Wallops Flight Facility. This work is critical […]

MIL-OSI USA: Issa Criticizes LA28 Decision Not to Keep Galway Downs an Olympic Venue
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-50) Calls for continued support of Temecula facility as 2028 Olympics Equestrian venue Congressman Darrell Issa issued the following statement in response to the decision by LA28 to not keep Galway Downs as an Olympic venue for the 2028 summer games. “I’m deeply disappointed to learn that Galway Downs in Temecula is reportedly no longer LA28’s proposed host site for equestrian events at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games. This abrupt move appears arbitrary, unwarranted, and our community deserves a clear explanation of the process that led to this change. At […]

MIL-OSI USA: Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended
US Senate News: Source: The White House MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ECONOMIC POLICY THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS THE SENIOR COUNSELOR TO THE PRESIDENT FOR TRADE AND MANUFACTURING THE CHAIR OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION SUBJECT: Clarification of Exceptions Under Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, as Amended In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Passover: Minister Yaseen
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) “Tonight, Alberta’s Jewish community gathers to celebrate the eight days of Passover and the retelling of the story of the Exodus from Egypt. “Passover commemorates the liberation of Jewish people, marking a time of freedom, resilience and faith. It is a reminder to stand strong and united against adversity. “The Jewish community – both here and abroad – continues to navigate challenges and hardship. I hope everyone who is celebrating has a meaningful holiday, and that G-d’s care for His people brings comfort and hope to them all. “Chag Pesach kasher v’sameach! – […]

April 13, 2025
MIL-OSI Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on NewzIntel.com for April 11, 2025

MIL-OSI Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on NewzIntel.com on April 11, 2025.

MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent between 2005 and 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “This 22 km3 decrease between 2005 and 2023 is equivalent to 37 percent of the volume of Lake Taupō,” environment statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said. Stats NZ has updated its Annual glacier ice volumes: Data to 2023 environmental indicator, using data from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). The environmental indicators Wildfire risk: Data to 2023 and UV […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police acknowledge sentence of Jimmy Heremaia
Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Please attribute to Detective Inspector Dave De Lange: Police acknowledge the sentence handed down to Jimmy Heremaia in the High Court at Napier today. We are pleased to see justice done for Ariki’s family, who have been such fierce advocates for her since her death. We know no sentence could ever make up for her loss, however we hope today’s result offers some comfort to them. I would also like to acknowledge the investigation team, who put in many months of hard work to achieve this result. This was a meticulous, difficult and complex […]

MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Laws to Improve Public Safety
Source: US State of Colorado DENVER – Today, Governor Polis signed new laws to improve public safety in Colorado and strengthen the state’s workforce. The Governor signed SB25-003 – Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices, sponsored by Senators Tom Sullivan and Julie Gonzales, and Representatives Andrew Boesnecker and Meg Froelich, to improve public safety by enhancing gun safety education. The Governor also wrote a signing statement. “I am focused on improving public safety and making Colorado one of the top ten safest states in the country. This bill ensures that our Second Amendment rights are protected and that Coloradans can continue […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Larsen, Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell and Rep. Randall Reintroduce Legislation to Permanently Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington) Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), along with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025, legislation to permanently reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission in the Puget Sound, and fund it at $10 million each fiscal year for the next six years, through Fiscal Year 2031. […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health – Nelson’s hands-on message to Te Whatu Ora over patient safety – NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation More than 200 people are expected to make a chain around Nelson Hospital on Saturday, to demand a new hospital immediately and enough staff to care for the community. Nelson residents will go hand-in-hand with unions New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO), Public Service Association (PSA) and Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) to further highlight the hospital’s troubles including understaffing, structural deficiencies and even pest-related woes. NZNO delegate Amanda Field says the Government’s failure to adequately fund healthcare means management of Nelson Hospital is being forced to make difficult decisions that […]

MIL-OSI New Zealand: Health AWARDS – ProCare and Unitec recognise Top Pacific Nurses
Source: ProCare ProCare in partnership with Unitec, is pleased to announce the winners of the Top Pacific Nurse award for the 2024 academic year – Katerina Alapae and Seluvaia Havea. The winners were presented their awards at the Pacific Graduation Dinner on Thursday 3 April, where graduates who had completed the Pacific Nursing programme were recognised. This is the third year the ProCare Top Pacific Nurse Award has been presented. It recognises high-achieving Pacific nursing students and aims to encourage interest in primary care nursing and support for the wider community. Viv Pole, Head of Pacific Health at ProCare says: […]

MIL-OSI Australia: 116-2025: Biosecurity Portal – indicate when the goods will be ready for inspection
Source: New South Wales Government 2 10 April 2025 Who does this notice affect? Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections via the Biosecurity Portal. Information The Biosecurity Portal allows a requester to provide the exact time that goods are available. Providing this information will assist the department in allocating resources effectively. Biosecurity Portal users are encouraged… MIL OSI News –

MIL-OSI Security: Federal Employee Charged With Possession Of A Firearm By An Unlawful Drug User
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Bryan Roger Byers (57, Jacksonville), a United States Postal Service employee, with possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user. If convicted, Byers faces up to 15 years in federal prison. According to court documents and proceedings, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating Byers after a firearm he had purchased was recovered during a drug trafficking investigation. During that investigation, a felon was found to be in possession of a […]

MIL-OSI Security: Federal Employee Charged With Possession Of A Firearm By An Unlawful Drug User
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Bryan Roger Byers (57, Jacksonville), a United States Postal Service employee, with possessing a firearm as an unlawful drug user. If convicted, Byers faces up to 15 years in federal prison. According to court documents and proceedings, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) began investigating Byers after a firearm he had purchased was recovered during a drug trafficking investigation. During that investigation, a felon was found to be in possession of a […]

MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard, local agencies, responding to helicopter crash in Hudson River
Source: United States Coast Guard 04/10/2025 07:18 PM EDT NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state and federal agencies in response to the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that occurred Thursday afternoon in New York City near the Holland Tunnel. Click the link to read the full release. MIL Security OSI –

MIL-Evening Report: Labor gains 5-point lead in a YouGov poll, taken during Trump tariff chaos
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A national YouGov poll, conducted April 4–10 from a sample of 1,505, gave Labor a 52.5–47.5 lead, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since the March 28 to April 3 YouGov poll. This is Labor’s best result in YouGov for 18 months, and slightly better for Labor than the 2022 election result (52.1–47.9 to Labor). Primary votes were 33.5% Coalition (down 1.5), 32% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (steady), 8.5% One Nation (up […]

MIL-Evening Report: Labor gains 5-point lead in a YouGov poll, taken during Trump tariff chaos
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne A national YouGov poll, conducted April 4–10 from a sample of 1,505, gave Labor a 52.5–47.5 lead, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since the March 28 to April 3 YouGov poll. This is Labor’s best result in YouGov for 18 months, and slightly better for Labor than the 2022 election result (52.1–47.9 to Labor). Primary votes were 33.5% Coalition (down 1.5), 32% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (steady), 8.5% One Nation (up […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: Australia – Household spending lifts in March but consumers remain cautious – CBA
Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Interest rate cuts are expected to fuel a consumer recovery in 2025, however rising global uncertainty could weigh on sentiment. The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose 0.9 per cent in March, buoyed by a lift in recreation and hospitality spending off the back of Melbourne Grand Prix and the return of the winter football codes. Modest gains were seen across all 12 spending categories for the month, led by Education which surged 4.3 per cent amid rising tuition fees and the start of the academic year. Notable uplifts were also seen in […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. LaMalfa Statement on the Passage of the SAVE Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a bill that ensures only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. “The right to vote was always intended to be reserved for United States citizens. Allowing non-citizens that right would undermine the very principles upon which our nation was founded and diminish the value of votes cast by actual American citizens,” said Rep. LaMalfa. “For […]

MIL-OSI USA: Rep. LaMalfa Statement on House Passage of Senate Budget Resolution
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to the budget resolution. Passage of this amendment is a critical step in the reconciliation process and moves us one step closer to a balanced budget. “Runaway spending has driven inflation and pushed costs higher across the board. This budget resolution takes an important step toward reversing that damage, bringing down energy costs, stopping a devastating tax increase, and putting us back on the path to a balanced budget […]

MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Felon Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Possession of a Firearm
Source: Office of United States Attorneys TUCSON, Ariz. – Arturo Contreras Soto, 37, of Tucson, was sentenced on Tuesday by Chief United States District Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 60 months in prison. Soto was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon following a bench trial on January 28, 2025. On April 3, 2024, Tucson Police Department officers arrested Soto while he was riding an electric bicycle and carrying an open container of alcohol near downtown Tucson. The officers searched the satchel that Soto was wearing across his chest and found a 9mm handgun with a loaded […]

MIL-OSI Security: Tucson Woman Indicted for Attempting to Smuggle Rifle Ammunition from the United States Into Mexico
Source: Office of United States Attorneys TUCSON, Ariz. – Last week, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned a one-count indictment against Andrea Villalva, 32, of Tucson, Arizona, for Smuggling Goods from the United States. The complaint filed in this case alleges that, on March 7, 2024, Villalva attempted to exit the United States through the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona. During a physical inspection of Villalva’s vehicle, Customs and Border Protection Officers discovered 8 sealed cases of 5.56 XP193 rifle ammunition hidden behind the rear wall of the trunk. In total, 8,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered. […]

MIL-OSI Security: Fresno County Podiatrist and Sales Representative Indicted for Conspiracy to Submit Millions of Dollars in False Claims Related to Skin Grafts
Source: Office of United States Attorneys FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment today against Felipe Ruiz, 51, of Fresno, and Jose Gabriel Aguirre, 52, of Clovis, charging them with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced. According to court documents, Ruiz was a podiatrist at West Coast Podiatry Inc. (WCP), a podiatric medical practice with locations in Fresno, Madera, and Stanislaus Counties. Aguirre was a sales representative for several companies that sold skin grafts. Aguirre used his name, his wife’s name, and the name of a corporation registered to his wife […]

MIL-OSI Security: Albion man pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Norman Kelly, 68, of Albion, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to receipt of child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maeve E. Huggins, who is handling the case, stated that between March 12 and September 20, 2023, Kelly used his laptop computer to entice minors to engage in sexually explicit behavior for the purpose of producing images, which he would receive via the […]

MIL-OSI: Prospera Energy Announces Leadership and Operations Update
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CALGARY, Alberta, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AnnouncementProspera Energy is pleased to announce key appointments to its leadership team, positioning the Company for sustained long term success. Effective immediately, Shubham Garg, who has served as Chairman of the Board since October 2024, will assume the additional role of Interim Chief Executive Officer. Alongside this, Prospera welcomes Mr. Christopher Moore to its Board of Directors. A seasoned entrepreneur and investor, Mr. Moore is a prominent shareholder of the Corporation and brings a formidable blend of […]

MIL-OSI Submissions: New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – Stats NZ media release
Source: Statistics New Zealand New Zealand’s glacier volume down 42 percent since 2005 – 11 April 2025 – Total glacier ice volumes in Aotearoa New Zealand decreased by 42 percent between 2005 and 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. “This 22 km3 decrease between 2005 and 2023 is equivalent to 37 percent of the volume of Lake Taupō,” environment statistics spokesperson Tehseen Islam said. Stats NZ has updated its Annual glacier ice volumes: Data to 2023 environmental indicator, using data from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). The environmental indicators Wildfire risk: Data to 2023 and UV […]

MIL-OSI China: SCO members sign industrial cooperation deals totaling 4.8 bln yuan in China’s Tianjin
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News SCO members sign industrial cooperation deals totaling 4.8 bln yuan in China’s Tianjin TIANJIN, April 10 — The China-SCO Conference on Industrial Cooperation for Sustainable Development, held in north China’s Tianjin Municipality on Thursday, saw eight members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) sign cooperation contracts totaling nearly 4.8 billion yuan (about 665.82 million U.S. dollars). Deals for a total of 18 projects were inked, focusing on key areas such as new energy, new materials, infrastructure, mining and petrochemicals. Participants noted that SCO members have complementary advantages in the field of […]

MIL-OSI China: Yichang advances green shipping with use of shore power
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Yichang advances green shipping with use of shore power Updated: April 11, 2025 07:09 Xinhua A drone photo taken on April 10, 2025 shows staff members of the State Grid Yichang Power Supply Company inspecting shore power facilities at Zigui port in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province. In recent years, Yichang in central China’s Hubei Province has been promoting the use of shore power, which allows ships to connect to the local electricity grid while at port, instead of turning to diesel engines to generate electricity. This can significantly reduce […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Retail Storefronts Owned by Foreign Adversaries from U.S. Military Bases
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas Tom Cotton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353April 10, 2025 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Retail Storefronts Owned by Foreign Adversaries from U.S. Military Bases Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) today introduced the Military Installation Retail Security Act to prohibit the Department of Defense (DoD) from authorizing, renewing, or extending long-term retail agreements with companies owned or controlled by adversarial nations on U.S. military bases. The legislation also requires the review of all retail stores on military bases nationwide […]

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