Day: January 28, 2025

MIL-OSI USA: NASA to Preview Sky-Mapping Space Telescope Ahead of Launch

Source: NASA NASA will host a news conference at 12 p.m. EST Friday, Jan. 31, to discuss a new telescope that will improve our understanding of how the universe evolved and search for key ingredients for life in our galaxy.Agency experts will preview NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) mission, which will help scientists better understand the structure of the universe, how galaxies form and evolve, and the origins and abundance of water. Launch is targeted for no earlier than Thursday, Feb. 27.The news conference will be hosted at the agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern

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MIL-OSI USA: Station Science Top News: Jan. 24, 2025

Source: NASA Reducing reliance on resupply missionsResupply of life support elements such as air, water, food, clothing, and hygiene items will be impractical on missions to the Moon and beyond. This research assessed current use and resupply of these elements on the International Space Station and outlines technologies needed for sustained human presence in space, such as 3D printing maintenance parts, systems for laundering clothes, and improved recovery and recycling of elements.Researchers analyzed the types and mass of elements supplied from Earth to the station and astronaut feedback from various studies and interviews. The paper also used data from ISS Internal Environments, a wide-ranging investigation

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MIL-OSI USA: Hear the experts give the real facts on California water

Source: US State of California 2 Jan 27, 2025 LOS ANGELES — Scientists, water managers, state leaders, and experts throughout the state are calling out the federal administration’s ongoing misinformation campaign on water management in California. Here is a snapshot of what water leaders and media are saying in California and nationally: State water officials and water districts weigh in  Association of California Water Agencies: “Water supply has not hindered firefighting efforts. Reservoirs in California are at or above average storage levels for this time of year, thanks in part to years of proactive water management.”  Deven Upadhyay, Metropolitan Water District: “The Metropolitan Water District

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MIL-OSI USA: DCCA NEWS RELEASE: SAFETY AROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY POLES AND POWER LINES

Source: US State of Hawaii DCCA NEWS RELEASE: SAFETY AROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY POLES AND POWER LINES Posted on Jan 27, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom   STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS KA ʻOIHANA PILI KĀLEPA DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   NADINE Y. ANDO DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE MICHAEL ANGELO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAFETY AROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY POLES AND POWER LINES Public Urged to Report Safety Hazards Around Electric Utility Poles and Power Lines   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2025 HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i Department of

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MIL-OSI USA: DOD Media Release: HAWAI‘I AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO CONDUCT EXERCISE SENTRY ALOHA

Source: US State of Hawaii DOD Media Release: HAWAI‘I AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO CONDUCT EXERCISE SENTRY ALOHA Posted on Jan 27, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom STATE OF HAWAI‘I KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN ADJUTANT GENERAL KA ʻAKUKANA KENELALA BRIGADIER GENERAL PHILLIP L. MALLORY DEPUTY ADJUTANT GENERAL KA HOPE ʻAKUKANA KENELALA     HAWAI‘I AIR NATIONAL GUARD TO CONDUCT EXERCISE SENTRY ALOHA     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2025 #2025-001 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i

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MIL-OSI USA: Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green to Travel to Washington, D.C.

Source: US State of Hawaii Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor Green to Travel to Washington, D.C. Posted on Jan 27, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom, Office of the Governor Press Releases STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI  JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNORKE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, D.C.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to Washington, D.C., this week at the request of U.S. Senators and national health organizations to provide input regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Governor Green has expressed concerns

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MIL-OSI China: ROC (Taiwan) government congratulates Donald Trump and JD Vance on inauguration as 47th president and 50th vice president of United States

Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) government congratulates Donald Trump and JD Vance on inauguration as 47th president and 50th vice president of United States Date:2025-01-21 Data Source:Department of North American Affairs January 21, 2025No. 024 Donald John Trump and James David Vance were sworn into office as the 47th president and 50th vice president of the United States, respectively, on January 20. The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) sincerely congratulates President Trump and Vice President Vance on their inauguration.  Building on the friendly and solid relations that exist between Taiwan and the United States, and in accordance

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MIL-OSI Economics: Euro area economic and financial developments by institutional sector: third quarter of 2024

Source: European Central Bank 28 January 2025 Euro area net saving increased to €820 billion in four quarters up to third quarter of 2024, compared with €804 billion one quarter earlier Household debt-to-income ratio decreased to 82.5% in third quarter of 2024 from 86.2% one year earlier NFCs’ debt-to-GDP ratio (consolidated measure) decreased to 67.4% in third quarter of 2024 from 69.1% one year earlier Total euro area economy Euro area net saving increased to €820 billion (6.8% of euro area net disposable income) in the four quarters up to the third quarter of 2024 compared with €804 billion in the four quarters up to

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MIL-OSI Economics: January 2025 euro area bank lending survey

Source: European Central Bank 28 January 2025 Credit standards tightened for firms in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by higher perceived risks and lower risk tolerance Credit standards remained unchanged for loans to households for house purchase but continued to tighten for consumer credit Housing loan demand continued to rebound strongly, while demand for firm loans remained weak According to the January 2025 bank lending survey (BLS), euro area banks reported a renewed net tightening of credit standards – banks’ internal guidelines or loan approval criteria – for loans or credit lines to enterprises in the fourth quarter of 2024 (net percentage of banks

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MIL-OSI NGOs: DRC: warring parties must prioritise civilian protection and humanitarian access amid ‘devastating violence’ in Goma

Source: Amnesty International – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must put pressure on all parties to the conflict in the east of the country — including the Rwandan-backed M23 fighters, the Rwandan and Congolese armies, and their allies — to prioritise the protection of civilians in the aftermath of the recent fighting in Goma, Amnesty International said today. Responding to the escalation of violence in the region, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said:  “Thousands of Congolese civilians are once again fleeing for their lives, in desperate need of safety and humanitarian aid. “Civilians face

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MIL-OSI NGOs: DRC: Warring parties must prioritize civilian protection and humanitarian access in Goma

Source: Amnesty International – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s regional and international partners must exert pressure on all parties to the conflict in the east of the country — including the Rwandan-backed M23 fighters, the Rwandan and Congolese armies, and their allies — to prioritize the protection of civilians in the aftermath of the recent fighting in Goma, Amnesty International said today. “Thousands of Congolese civilians are once again fleeing for their lives, in desperate need of safety and humanitarian aid. Amnesty International calls on all parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians amid this devastating violence Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s

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MIL-OSI Global: DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights

Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Tongliang Liu, Associate Professor of Machine Learning and Director of the Sydney AI Centre, University of Sydney Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with the release of extremely efficient AI models that can compete with cutting-edge products from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Founded in 2023, DeepSeek has achieved its results with a fraction of the cash and computing power of its competitors. DeepSeek’s “reasoning” R1 model, released last week, provoked excitement among researchers, shock among investors, and responses from AI heavyweights. The company followed up on January

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MIL-OSI Video: Victims of the Holocaust, Sudan & other topics – Daily Press Briefing | United Nations

Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. – Victims of the Holocaust – Sudan – US Foreign Assistance – Deputy Secretary-General – Occupied Palestinian Territory – Lebanon – Syria – Secretary-General/Democratic Republic of Congo – Democratic Republic of Congo/Humanitarian – Senior Personnel Appintment – Briefings Tomorrow – Honour Roll VICTIMS OF HOLOCAUST This morning, the Secretary-General spoke at the General Assembly on the Observance of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. The Secretary-General said the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas offers hope, as well as much needed

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MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Take survey and help improve your adult social care services

Source: City of Wolverhampton NHS England sends the survey to a random selection of people who receive care and support services either in their own home or residential home, or in the local community. Their feedback, whether it is positive or negative, will be used to help improve adult social care services. Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: “Our recent budget consultation found that adult social care services are the top priority for the people of Wolverhampton, and we are determined to ensure that they are the best they can possibly be. “It’s really important we

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates the ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar

Source: Government of India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates the ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in BhubaneswarThe programme showcases the state’s immense potential as a thriving hub for investment and business opportunities: PM Eastern India is a growth engine in the development of the country, Odisha plays a key role in this: PM Today, India is moving on a path of development driven by the aspirations of crores of people: PM Odisha is truly Outstanding, Odisha symbolises the Optimism and Originality of New India, Odisha is a land of Opportunities, and the people here have always shown a passion to Outperform:

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: To reimagine, reinvent, and reposition ISI as a globally recognized institution: Indian Statistical Institute poised to embrace the transformative vision as it approaches its centenary in 2031

Source: Government of India (2) Posted On: 28 JAN 2025 1:19PM by PIB Delhi The Indian Statistical Institute, established in 1931 by the visionary statistician Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, has played a pivotal role in statistical research, education, training and its application. Having been declared as an institution of national importance through the Indian Statistical Institute Act of 1959, the Institute has been a leader in advancing statistical methods and their application across various disciplines. The ISI Council is the governing body of the Institute. In terms of the provision of the ISI Act and ISI Regulations, a newly constituted Council has been set up

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 76th Republic Day celebrations to come to a close with the melodious Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

Source: Government of India (2) 76th Republic Day celebrations to come to a close with the melodious Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay ChowkAll Indian tunes (30) to be played by the bands of the three Services & CAPF Posted On: 28 JAN 2025 12:54PM by PIB Delhi In the majestic backdrop of a setting sun over the Raisina Hills, the iconic Vijay Chowk is set to immerse in the melodies of Indian tunes during the Beating Retreat ceremony, marking the culmination of 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 29, 2025. The bands of the Indian Army (IA), the Indian Navy (IN), the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOIL Celebrates 76th Republic Day with Patriotic Fervor at Balaghat Mine

Source: Government of India Posted On: 28 JAN 2025 11:30AM by PIB Delhi Embracing the spirit of unity and patriotism, Manganese Ore (India) Limited celebrated the 76th Republic Day of the nation with immense enthusiasm at its Balaghat mine. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Shri Ajit Kumar Saxena, CMD, MOIL. He was accompanied by Shri Rakesh Tumane, Director (Finance); Shri M.M. Abdulla, Director (Production & Planning); Ms. Rashmi Singh, Director (Commercial), and Smt. Sushma Saxena, w/o Shri Ajit Saxena, as Special Invitee, along with other senior officials. The event showcased a grand parade featuring the Guards and school children,

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: English rendering of PM’s speech at NCC Rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi

Source: Government of India Posted On: 27 JAN 2025 8:08PM by PIB Delhi My colleagues in the Union Cabinet, Shri Rajnath Singh Ji, Sanjay Seth Ji, CDS- General Anil Chauhan Ji, Chiefs of the three Armed Forces, Defence Secretary Shri, DG NCC, other guests and my dear friends from NCC!  Best wishes to all of you on the occasion of NCC Day. Today, around 150 cadets from 18 friendly countries are also present here among us. I welcome all these cadets. I also congratulate the colleagues of Mera Yuva Bharat, MY Bharat, associated with the country.   Friends, Being selected for the Republic Day parade is

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES is a Dynamic Platform that Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision of Showcasing and Economically Empowering India’s Creative Talents: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Source: Government of India WAVES is a Dynamic Platform that Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision of Showcasing and Economically Empowering India’s Creative Talents: Shri Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinistry of I&B Announces Top Awards for Content Creators Tourism & Cultural Heritage Promotion Content Challenge also Announced Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Launch WAVES Bazaar Posted On: 27 JAN 2025 8:00PM by PIB Delhi The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today marked a significant milestone in the lead-up to the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) with the launch of major initiatives at the National Media Centre, New Delhi by Shri Ashwini

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PRESS RELEASE – Ministry of Customs & Revenue commemorates and celebrates International Customs Day

Source: Government of Western Samoa Share this: The Ministry of Customs & Revenue commenced its week long commemoration of the International Customs Day with a thanksgiving service on Monday, 27th January 2025. The International Customs Day (ICD) is an annual event that was initiated by the World Customs Organization in the year 1983, to recognize the important role that Customs play in ensuring border security. This day is celebrated on the 26th day of January every year, the same date of the inauguaration of the Customs Cooperation Council, now known as the World Customs Organization, in the year 1952. A theme is assigned for every

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MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: JOINT PRESS RELEASE- Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption

Source: Government of Western Samoa Share this: [PRESS RELEASE]- The Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its joint commitment and partnership to strengthen relations and cooperation between both countries and to facilitate exchange of visits between citizens of both countries including promotion of people to people linkages and sub-national cooperation. An Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption was signed today (23rd January 2025) between the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Mr Agafili Shem Leo and the Chinese Ambassador to Samoa His Excellency Mr Fei Mingxing during the

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MIL-OSI Economics: Asian Development Blog: A Steppe Forward: How to Revive Mongolia’s Grasslands and Fight Climate Change

Source: Asia Development Bank Mongolia’s rangelands occupy 70% of the country’s territory and are vital for climate mitigation through carbon storage. Research highlights the importance of sustainable grazing practices and collective herder management to restore degraded rangelands and maintain their ecological functions. Spanning more than 110 million hectares across 70% of Mongolia’s land territory, and renowned as one of the last remaining natural steppe ecosystems, Mongolian rangelands have a crucial role to play in the country’s climate mitigation efforts. If well managed,  rangelands can serve as more stable carbon stores than forests, as they are more resilient to environmental stresses such as drought and fire.

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MIL-OSI Economics: Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Unpacking the Global Disparities and Imperatives for Developing Countries

Source: Asia Development Bank Kasumigaseki Building 8F, 3-2-5, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6008, Japan About ADBI The Asian Development Bank Institute was established in 1997 in Tokyo, Japan, to help build capacity, skills, and knowledge related to poverty reduction and other areas that support long-term growth and competitiveness in developing economies in Asia and the Pacific. ADBI News Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news and find out about our upcoming events and job openings. MIL OSI Economics –

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MIL-OSI Banking: BoBC Auction Results – 28 January 2025

Source: Bank of Botswana The Monetary Policy Rate (MoPR) was unchanged at 1.9 percent of the previous week, for a paper maturing on 5 February 2025.   The summarised results of the auction held on 28 January 2025, are attached below: BOBC Results 28 January 2025.pdf MIL OSI Global Banks –

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MIL-OSI Video: Amid ceasefire in Gaza, thousands of displaced Palestinians return north | United Nations

Source: United Nations (Video News) Palestinians who were forcibly displaced as a result of Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip for more than 15 months seek to return to their homes in the north amid a ceasefire. Many hope to unite with family members they have not seen since the war began, while some can only pay respects and bury their remains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS8W90zKthQ MIL OSI Video –

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MIL-OSI Video: Democratic Republic of the Congo: Situation is volatile and dangerous – Presser | United Nations

Source: United Nations (Video News) Press Conference by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations and Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ———————- Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the situation on the ground in DRC “remains volatile and dangerous.” During a press briefing at the United Nations headquarters today (27 Jan) Lacroix said, “The civilian population in a region that is already massively affected, and where the humanitarian challenges are daunting, certainly the risks of a broader humanitarian disaster are very high. And of course, we also

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MIL-OSI Video: Holocaust Memorial Ceremony: UN Chief’s remarks | United Nations

Source: United Nations (Video News) Opening remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony 2025 – International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. ——— UN chief said, “The history of the Holocaust shows us what can happen when people choose not to see and not to act.” Addressing the annual ceremony in remembrance of the victims and survivors of the Holocaust today (27 jan), Secretary-General António Guterres said, “I want to acknowledge that more than a year has passed since the appalling 7th October terror attacks by Hamas. We welcome, at long last, the

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MIL-OSI Video: International Criminal Court Security Council Signatories on Sudan – Security Council Media Stakeout

Source: United Nations (Video News) Informal comments to the media by Michael Imran Kanu, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, on behalf of the members of the Security Council that are State parties to the Rome Statute to the International Criminal Court, on Sudan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zht290nxd9w MIL OSI Video –

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MIL-OSI Video: Melodies of Life during the Holocaust

Source: United Nations (Video News) For the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in the UN General Assembly Hall on 27 January 2025, the Lebensmelodien (“Melodies of Life”) project performed music composed or heard or sung during the Holocaust. The project was founded by the third generation Holocaust survivor Nur Ben Shalom, in response to his family history. Lebensmelodien brings the silenced voices and sounds back to life and into memory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E_yTdfpGkY MIL OSI Video –

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