News published on Federal Newswire in May 2023

Australia-China foreign minister: Australia wants partnership with China 'to engage our national interest'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 29, 2023

Australia-China relations have begun to thaw, but Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said recently that both countries recognize the unlikelihood of returning to their thriving bilateral relationship of the past. A spokesperson for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told the Federal Newswire that Australia's goal for the region is for every country to play by the rules and benefit from stability and prosperity.

Kersey: 'It’s up to scientists and engineers' to bring ideas to life

By Federal Newswire Report | May 29, 2023

An embedded software developer and YouTube channel star has created a fully working superhero helmet based on the Marvel Comics "Iron Man" movies series.

Blinken: U.S. 'proud to provide $245 million in humanitarian assistance' to Sudan, neighboring countries

By Federal Newswire Report | May 29, 2023

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke recently with the commander of Sudan's armed forces about maintaining a temporary ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region.

Blinken: Hizballah financier manipulated 'permissive nature of the global art, diamond and precious gems markets'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

The U.S. Departments of State and Treasury have announced they are taking actions against an international sanctions-evasion network accused of using a complex web of companies and individuals to finance Hizballah’s terrorist activities.

Martin: Despite climate challenges,'we are seeing opportunities for growth'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

June 5 is the deadline to apply for part of $500,000 in federal grant funding for projects that incorporate innovative conservation practices into agricultural production in the Pacific Islands area.

Parton: DOL 'recruited 303 organizations to raise their voices in support of registered apprenticeships'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor has taken a significant step toward promoting, expanding and diversifying registered apprenticeship opportunities across the nation by announcing the addition of 98 new organizations to the existing 205 apprenticeship ambassadors.

Pollock: 'Trustees must exercise oversight on behalf of shareholder interests'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken legal action against an investment adviser for breaching regulations outlined in the Liquidity Rule.

Klein: 'Milestone collaboration with IBM aims to provide SAP customers a better user experience'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

SAP SE and IBM announced IBM Watson technology will be integrated into SAP solutions to deliver fresh AI-driven insights and automation to support innovation and improve user experiences throughout the SAP solution range.

Vanderberg: 'Rogue River Trail is a national treasure, and we are happy to re-open it'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

A popular hiking trail in Oregon that was closed after parts of it were impacted by a landslide last month has been reopened for hikers.

Federal Reserve System publishes 2 notices in week ending May 13

By Federal Newswire | May 28, 2023

There were two notices published by the Federal Reserve System in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.

Blinken: North Korea's 'illicit cyber and IT worker operations threaten international security'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

The Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have imposed sanctions against entities and individuals associated with North Korea's overseas IT workers.

Garcia: New York, New Jersey metro areas ‘showing up as real local climate leaders’

By Federal Newswire Report | May 28, 2023

Four metropolitan areas in New York state are receiving $1 million each from the federal government to develop ways to cut climate pollution and create clean-energy economies.

Bowman: Report helps to 'refine our understanding of the economic challenges facing U.S. households'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 27, 2023

The Federal Reserve Board released the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 report May 22, shedding light on the financial security of American adults and their families.

House Republicans to EPA: 'China has a stranglehold on the critical minerals supply chain'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 27, 2023

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and 150 other House Republicans have written a letter to Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), expressing their concerns regarding potential adverse consequences associated with enforcing regulations on the vehicle choices made by American citizens.

Jensen: 'Durez Corp. knowingly failed to develop and implement safeguards to protect employees'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor recently uncovered violations related to inadequate protection against respiratory and fire hazards caused by resin accumulations at the Durez Corporation facility in Kenton, Ohio.

Regan: New online tool could 'reduce exposure to toxins, strengthen community resilience, and increase environmental justice'

By Federal Newswire Report | May 27, 2023

Coastal communities, regions and states can use new data visualization to determine projected sea-level rise near hazardous waste facilities in coastal flood zones.