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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/SOUTH KOREA – 10th World Youth Peace Pilgrimage in the Demilitarized Zone: “There can be no world peace without peace on the Korean Peninsula”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025

    Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – “There can be no world peace without peace on the Korean Peninsula”. This is the slogan that young Koreans launched, who gathered in the Demilitarized Zone (a strip of land created in 1953 after the armistice of the Korean War, which serves as a buffer zone and border between the two nations, ed.) for the tenth “Peace Pilgrimage.”This year’s pilgrimage, organized by the Korea Reconciliation Committee of the Archdiocese of Seoul and sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, brought together about 40 young people from the south and north of the peninsula, as well as from various other countries around the world.During the four-day pilgrimage, the young people visited several symbolic places that became places of prayer for a few moments. For example, the Odusan Unification Tower offers spectacular views of the Han and Imjin Rivers flowing into the Yellow Sea, and Hwanghae Province of North Korea in the distance.The young pilgrims also visited Imjingak Park on their way to the Jangsan Observatory near Chopyeongdo Island, famous as a migratory bird habitat and surrounded by barbed wire fences surrounding the military training ground. There, they recited St. Francis of Assisi’s “Prayer for Peace,” together, while the gunfire of soldiers training could be heard in the background.The pilgrims moved to Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, where the Cheorwon Peace Observatory is located above the civilian control line and about 2 km from the North Korean border. Then they headed to the “Ice Cream Plateau” also known as Sapseulbong Plateau. Intense fighting and fierce artillery exchanges between the North and South Korean forces happened on this hill during the Korean War. It earned its nickname “Ice Cream Plateau” because the mountain peak looks like a melting ice cream. Here, where the scars of war still linger, young people discussed how to move forward toward peace.The youth cycled to “Open the Moon Café”. Located at the northernmost point of South Korea, near a civilian control zone checkpoint, it is run by young people from the North and who lived in a group home. After the stop, the group headed to the crematorium for UN Troops in Yeoncheon and the military cemetery for North Korean soldiers.”I heard about this North Korean military cemetery, but it was hard to imagine that such a place actually existed. And of course, the people buried here also had parents, families, and a home,” said Joanna Hwang, a mother of three from the North, who was deeply moved that “even though they were enemies, someone took the time to bury and honor the North Korean soldiers.”On the third day of the pilgrimage, participants walked in silence along a 10-kilometer coastal fence path from Nanjeong Reservoir on Ganghwa Island to Gyodongdo Island Manghyangdae Observatory, praying the rosary.On the final day, the apostles of peace offered Sunday Mass with the intention of peace on the Korean Peninsula and around the world. Finally, the participants also shared their experience of the past four days. (F.B.) (Agenzia Fides, 15/7/2025)

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The BRICS + summit in Brazil raises the banner of multilateralism

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025

    Alexandre Brum – BRICS Brasil

    by Cosimo GrazianiRio de Janeiro (Agenzia Fides) – On July 6 and 7, the annual summit of the so-called BRICS countries took place in Rio de Janeiro. This forum of states was founded in 2009 and has grown in recent years to include eleven countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. This year’s meeting was preceded by a series of events that affected its members and fueled expectations about its implementation, most notably the brief conflict between Israel and Iran, in which the United States intervened on the side of the Jewish state. However, expectations of a clear stance on this and other issues were dashed. The geopolitical actor that best took advantage of the international visibility associated with the summit was the host country, Brazil, which organized events such as the G20 summit last year, assumed the presidency of MERCOSUR, and will host the next UN climate conference. This series of events, which also included the organization of the BRICS Summit, enabled the Brazilian government to reaffirm its international stance in favor of multilateralism. Multilateralism was also the first topic addressed by Brazilian President Lula in his introductory speech. Luiz Inàcio Lula da Silva specifically criticized the threat to the progress made in recent years by organizations such as the United Nations. The Brazilian president explicitly mentioned the setbacks on issues such as climate and trade, in the latter case a not-so-disguised allusion to Donald Trump’s tariff policy.The topics of multilateralism and tariffs were mentioned in the summit’s final declaration, along with health, artificial intelligence, climate change, and the promotion of peace and security. Criticism was also directed at Israel’s actions in the Middle East and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. These accusations were also extended to the 5% increase in military spending ordered by NATO countries: Lula particularly criticized the lack of investment for peace. At the same time, little was said about the war in Ukraine. What caused a stir during the summit was the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping: the former likely to avoid embarrassing Brazil in connection with the international arrest warrant issued against the Russian president by the International Criminal Court; the latter officially had other concurrent commitments. Analysts’ eyes were on the summit because of its increasing importance for the so-called Global South. The organization now represents a large portion of the world’s population and an equally large share of global GDP—37% to be precise. The decisions of this group clarify whether and how the Global South will be able to exert a similar importance in global governance as the G7 countries, or even replace the G20 summit in its importance, the only forum that currently offers countries in this category the opportunity to gain visibility and significance in global scenarios. Compared to the G20, the BRICS forum is composed exclusively of countries that seek to relativize the influence of Western and developed countries. Whether this succeeds will depend on whether the member countries manage to negotiate common positions on key issues and achieve some form of political or economic integration. Regarding the latter, all BRICS members agree in proposing and advocating de-dollarization and the replacement of the US dollar with individual states’ currencies in trade transactions.The problem is that not everyone is ready for this transition, which would mean distancing themselves from Washington: countries like Russia and China are strongly in favor of it, while others like Saudi Arabia, due to their ongoing relations with Washington, do not accept such a prospect. It remains to be seen, therefore, whether US President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the group’s countries as they move away from the dollar will become reality. If so, the reactions of individual states to such a threat will be a true test of their loyalty to the group. Overall, it can be said that the results of the summit were mixed and that the only country that stood out somewhat more was Brazil as the organizer, because it was able to promote the main points of its foreign policy, starting with the call for multilateralism. It is premature to say that the group does not have what it takes to become an alternative to the West. However, many analysts believe that the overly diverse interests of its members will hinder the organization’s development. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the BRICS members have reached their 17th summit and that a “hard core” has emerged within the organization, in which Russia and China play a key role in finding an alternative approach to the world’s problems, different from that of the ruling groups in many Western countries. All these elements indicate that the path toward an organization of the Global South could gain weight in international relations and surpass the role played by the G20 so far. (Agenzia Fides, 16/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The BRICS + summit in Brazil raises the banner of multilateralism

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025

    Alexandre Brum – BRICS Brasil

    by Cosimo GrazianiRio de Janeiro (Agenzia Fides) – On July 6 and 7, the annual summit of the so-called BRICS countries took place in Rio de Janeiro. This forum of states was founded in 2009 and has grown in recent years to include eleven countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. This year’s meeting was preceded by a series of events that affected its members and fueled expectations about its implementation, most notably the brief conflict between Israel and Iran, in which the United States intervened on the side of the Jewish state. However, expectations of a clear stance on this and other issues were dashed. The geopolitical actor that best took advantage of the international visibility associated with the summit was the host country, Brazil, which organized events such as the G20 summit last year, assumed the presidency of MERCOSUR, and will host the next UN climate conference. This series of events, which also included the organization of the BRICS Summit, enabled the Brazilian government to reaffirm its international stance in favor of multilateralism. Multilateralism was also the first topic addressed by Brazilian President Lula in his introductory speech. Luiz Inàcio Lula da Silva specifically criticized the threat to the progress made in recent years by organizations such as the United Nations. The Brazilian president explicitly mentioned the setbacks on issues such as climate and trade, in the latter case a not-so-disguised allusion to Donald Trump’s tariff policy.The topics of multilateralism and tariffs were mentioned in the summit’s final declaration, along with health, artificial intelligence, climate change, and the promotion of peace and security. Criticism was also directed at Israel’s actions in the Middle East and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. These accusations were also extended to the 5% increase in military spending ordered by NATO countries: Lula particularly criticized the lack of investment for peace. At the same time, little was said about the war in Ukraine. What caused a stir during the summit was the absence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping: the former likely to avoid embarrassing Brazil in connection with the international arrest warrant issued against the Russian president by the International Criminal Court; the latter officially had other concurrent commitments. Analysts’ eyes were on the summit because of its increasing importance for the so-called Global South. The organization now represents a large portion of the world’s population and an equally large share of global GDP—37% to be precise. The decisions of this group clarify whether and how the Global South will be able to exert a similar importance in global governance as the G7 countries, or even replace the G20 summit in its importance, the only forum that currently offers countries in this category the opportunity to gain visibility and significance in global scenarios. Compared to the G20, the BRICS forum is composed exclusively of countries that seek to relativize the influence of Western and developed countries. Whether this succeeds will depend on whether the member countries manage to negotiate common positions on key issues and achieve some form of political or economic integration. Regarding the latter, all BRICS members agree in proposing and advocating de-dollarization and the replacement of the US dollar with individual states’ currencies in trade transactions.The problem is that not everyone is ready for this transition, which would mean distancing themselves from Washington: countries like Russia and China are strongly in favor of it, while others like Saudi Arabia, due to their ongoing relations with Washington, do not accept such a prospect. It remains to be seen, therefore, whether US President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on the group’s countries as they move away from the dollar will become reality. If so, the reactions of individual states to such a threat will be a true test of their loyalty to the group. Overall, it can be said that the results of the summit were mixed and that the only country that stood out somewhat more was Brazil as the organizer, because it was able to promote the main points of its foreign policy, starting with the call for multilateralism. It is premature to say that the group does not have what it takes to become an alternative to the West. However, many analysts believe that the overly diverse interests of its members will hinder the organization’s development. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the BRICS members have reached their 17th summit and that a “hard core” has emerged within the organization, in which Russia and China play a key role in finding an alternative approach to the world’s problems, different from that of the ruling groups in many Western countries. All these elements indicate that the path toward an organization of the Global South could gain weight in international relations and surpass the role played by the G20 so far. (Agenzia Fides, 16/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMERICA/CHILE – Presidential Election: The country in chaos amid violence, corruption, and organized crime

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025

    Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) – “I call on the presidential candidates to respect the dignity of their opponents; never to use violence, in any form, as a political method; to be an example of civic culture, generosity, and mutual respect for young people; and to promote ideas, not hatred,” said Cardinal Fernando Garib Chomalì, Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, in an appeal ahead of the upcoming presidential elections to be held in Chile in November.Chilean politics is in a transitional phase, and the 2025 elections are expected to be among the most polarized in Chilean history, with a sharp clash between a radical left and an ultra-conservative right. While on Sunday, July 13, the Republican Party (REP), the Christian Social Party (PSC), and the National Libertarian Party (PNL) sanctioned the birth of the “United Right,” for the first time in Chile’s history, a female candidate will win the left-wing primaries. This candidate is Jeannette Jara, who, however, represents less radical positions than her party.The massive immigration of the past ten years, which has exceeded one million people, combined with an unprecedented wave of violence in Chilean society, has transformed the political landscape. Just a few days ago, current President Gabriel Boric sounded the alarm, denouncing the infiltration of the armed forces by organized crime and the involvement of its members in drug trafficking networks using military resources and logistics.The first round of the presidential election is scheduled for November 16. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on December 14 between the two candidates with the most votes. The members of the National Congress and the president will be elected for the next four years. Boric will not be eligible to run again. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 16/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMERICA/CHILE – Presidential Election: The country in chaos amid violence, corruption, and organized crime

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 16 July 2025

    Santiago de Chile (Agenzia Fides) – “I call on the presidential candidates to respect the dignity of their opponents; never to use violence, in any form, as a political method; to be an example of civic culture, generosity, and mutual respect for young people; and to promote ideas, not hatred,” said Cardinal Fernando Garib Chomalì, Archbishop of Santiago de Chile, in an appeal ahead of the upcoming presidential elections to be held in Chile in November.Chilean politics is in a transitional phase, and the 2025 elections are expected to be among the most polarized in Chilean history, with a sharp clash between a radical left and an ultra-conservative right. While on Sunday, July 13, the Republican Party (REP), the Christian Social Party (PSC), and the National Libertarian Party (PNL) sanctioned the birth of the “United Right,” for the first time in Chile’s history, a female candidate will win the left-wing primaries. This candidate is Jeannette Jara, who, however, represents less radical positions than her party.The massive immigration of the past ten years, which has exceeded one million people, combined with an unprecedented wave of violence in Chilean society, has transformed the political landscape. Just a few days ago, current President Gabriel Boric sounded the alarm, denouncing the infiltration of the armed forces by organized crime and the involvement of its members in drug trafficking networks using military resources and logistics.The first round of the presidential election is scheduled for November 16. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, a runoff election will be held on December 14 between the two candidates with the most votes. The members of the National Congress and the president will be elected for the next four years. Boric will not be eligible to run again. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 16/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Liquid Intelligent Technologies and DropByDrop partner to drive smart water management across Kenya

    Source: APO

    Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (www.Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced a strategic partnership with DropByDrop Water Systems (DropByDrop), a global provider of smart water technologies. This collaboration, which combines Liquid’s extensive network and tailored technology solutions with DropByDrop’s cloud-based water management platform, will deliver smart water solutions to resolve non-revenue water challenges in the country.

    “Water scarcity is a growing challenge across the continent, and managing this precious resource efficiently is more important than ever. Through our partnership with DropByDrop, we’re bringing Liquid’s advanced technology and data-driven solutions to Kenya’s water sector. By helping providers digitise their infrastructure and build smart water ecosystems, we’re empowering them to serve their communities better,” said Neeraj Pradhan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Kenya.  

    Addressing non-revenue water challenges is a key focus of this partnership, with reports (http://apo-opa.co/4lzAoaX) indicating that approximately 47% of the water released for distribution in Kenya remains unaccounted for. By reducing these losses through improved leak detection, accurate metering, and real-time monitoring, water utilities can boost revenue collection and unlock greater funding opportunities for water infrastructure development.

    Furthermore, smart water solutions play a crucial role in advancing broader societal and environmental objectives. The data generated supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, demonstrates progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and enables informed planning for urban development and infrastructure expansion.

    Liquid’s existing Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure integrates with DropByDrop’s platform to provide reliable, efficient water delivery based on real-time data. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) integration enables remote monitoring and control, while geo-asset management ensures that infrastructure is well-maintained. Additionally, remote valve control allows for quick shut-offs or adjustments. The platform’s multilingual design and compatibility with various networks mean more people benefit from accurate billing, usage monitoring, and leak detection alerts.

    “Water is at the heart of life, yet millions still struggle to access it reliably. At DropByDrop, our mission is to harness the power of data and technology to make every drop count. Leveraging Liquid’s extensive infrastructure enables us to scale our advanced water management platform in Kenya. Together, we’re creating a future where water is managed sustainably, equitably, and intelligently,” said Sergey Khorolsky, International Projects Partner of DropByDrop.

    Liquid’s collaboration with DropByDrop underscores the critical role technology plays in addressing everyday challenges. Bringing innovative digital solutions to water management not only enhances service stability but also ensures that users have reliable, data-powered access to this essential resource, while reducing non-revenue water wastage. It also reflects Liquid’s commitment to delivering end-to-end technology solutions that support Africa’s digital transformation journey.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Liquid Intelligent Technologies.

    About Liquid Intelligent Technologies:
    Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a business of Cassava Technologies (Cassava), a technology company of African heritage with operations in 40-plus markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, where the Cassava group companies operate. Liquid has firmly established itself as the leading provider of pan-African digital infrastructure with a 110,000 km-long fibre broadband network and satellite connectivity that provides high-speed access to the Internet anywhere in Africa. Liquid is also leveraging its digital network to provide Cloud and Cyber Security solutions through strategic partnerships with leading global players. Liquid is a comprehensive technology solutions group that provides customised digital solutions to public and private sector enterprises and SMEs across the continent.

    For more information, visit https://www.Liquid.Tech/.  

    About DropByDrop Water Systems:
    DropByDrop (DBD) is Hardware Vendor Neutral, Multi-protocol Compatible, Cloud-based Smart Water Management Internet of Things (IoT) Platform with Intelligent Billing, Alerts and Geo-Asset Management, SCADA integration and Big Data Analytics capabilities.

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  • Heavy rains continue across eastern and southern India amid dual low-pressure systems; Delhi-NCR also gets drenched

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Two well-marked low-pressure areas – one over northwest Rajasthan and its neighbourhood and another over southwest Bihar and adjoining eastern Uttar Pradesh – are currently influencing weather conditions across large parts of India. These systems are likely to sustain heavy to very heavy rainfall over eastern and adjoining central India over the next two days, while persistent wet conditions are predicted for Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu over the next week.

    According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy to extremely heavy rainfall (exceeding 21 cm) was recorded at isolated locations in Uttarakhand, Konkan, and the ghat areas of central Maharashtra.

    Several other regions, including Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya, witnessed very heavy rainfall (ranging between 7 and 20 cm).

    Heavy rainfall was also observed in parts of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Odisha, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, western Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Kerala, Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

    Very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in isolated locations across North India on July 16, affecting Jammu & Kashmir, northern Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Uttarakhand. This very heavy rainfall trend is also expected to continue over Uttarakhand on July 17, and again from July 20 to 22.

    Eastern Uttar Pradesh can also anticipate very heavy showers on July 16 and 17, with western Uttar Pradesh likely to receive similar rainfall conditions on July 17. Moving to the northern hilly region, the state of Himachal Pradesh is expected to receive heavy rainfall on July 21 and 22. In southern India, specifically Kerala, Mahe, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, rainfall is predicted consistently from July 16 through July 22.

    The weather in Delhi-NCR is currently being influenced by the monsoonal changes, leading to generally cloudy skies and intermittent rain. Looking at the forecast for the coming days, today, July 16, is expected to bring light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms, with temperatures around the seasonal normal, ranging from 32°C to 34°C. Winds from the southeast will be under 15 kmph.

    Forecast for the following day, July 17, suggests very light to light rain with thunderstorms. Temperatures are likely to be slightly below normal, with highs between 32°C and 34°C and lows between 24°C and 26°C. The wind pattern will remain similar, blowing from the southeast at speeds under 16 kmph.

    On July 18, Delhi will continue to experience light rainfall and partly cloudy skies, with temperature ranges remaining consistent. Light northwesterly winds are expected to become dominant.

    By July 19, the rain is likely to ease, giving way to partly cloudy skies. Daytime temperatures are expected to increase slightly to 34°C–36°C. The winds will shift from the southwest in the afternoon, returning to the northwest by evening, with gentle speeds remaining below 12 kmph.

     

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

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    UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE

    UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says the UK, alongside the US and international partners, remains committed to providing the economic, diplomatic, and military tools Ukraine needs to defend itself.

    Madame Chair, the United Kingdom reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to defend its people and sovereignty against the Russian government’s escalating campaign of aggression. We remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring Ukraine has the tools and support it needs to prevail – diplomatically, economically, and militarily.

    The urgency of this support was underscored by the most recent Russian attacks. On the night of 11-12 July, Russia launched 597 drones and 26 cruise missiles across Ukraine in a 10-hour assault. The attacks killed at least two civilians and injured over 20 others, with damage reported from Kharkiv to Lviv. Just days earlier, Kyiv endured a combined drone, ballistic, and cruise missile strike that damaged six districts and left multiple civilians injured.

    These attacks mark a grim trend. Eight of the largest attacks of the war have been launched by Russia in the last two months. Russia launched ten times more missile and drone strikes in June 2025 than in June 2024. The impact on civilians has been appalling. According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), June 2025 saw the highest civilian toll since the war began, with 232 killed and 1,343 injured, driven by a surge in long-range missile and drone strikes reaching far beyond the front lines. From December to May, the UN estimates that civilian casualties increased by 37% from the same period the previous year. Even more horrific is the alleged use of drones armed with enhanced warheads containing up to 90kg of metal shrapnel, designed to maximise civilian casualties. As President Zelenskiiy’s aide Andrii Yermak warned, the alleged use of these shrapnel-packed warheads marks an appalling new chapter in the war.

    The growing frequency and intensity of these attacks underscore the urgent need for enhanced air defence support for Ukraine. We welcome President Trump’s decision to enable NATO Allies to purchase US military equipment vital for Ukraine to defend itself and protect civilians, including Patriot systems. The UK is pleased to be co-chairing, with Germany, a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting next week, to ensure that Ukraine gets the military support it needs to defend itself against Russia’s brutal attacks.

    Finally, on 10 July, the United Kingdom was proud to co-chair the fourth meeting of the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ alongside President Macron, bringing together representatives from 38 countries, including over 30 heads of state and government. This gathering was a powerful demonstration of unity and a clear signal to Moscow that our support for Ukraine is enduring, coordinated, and intensifying. We welcome the presence of a US delegation at the meeting for the first time, and President Trump’s announcement that the US will impose sanctions if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days. We call upon the Russian Federation to abandon their maximalist objectives in Ukraine, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire as Ukraine did five months ago, and engage in meaningful peace talks. Together with our partners we will continue to ratchet up the pressure on Russia until a just and lasting peace is reached.

    The UK will continue to stand firm with our Allies and Partners, to ensure Ukraine’s defence, uphold international law and secure a future of peace and stability in Europe – principles enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act, including the inviolability of frontiers, territorial integrity of states, and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Thank you, Madame Chair.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: World gathers to finance sustainable development of the future

    Source: Government of Sweden

    On 30 June – 3 July, the UN’s 4th International Conference on Financing for Development is taking place in Seville. Sweden is participating with a broad delegation headed by State Secretary Diana Janse. The aim of the Conference is to agree on a new global framework for how sustainable development will be financed – the so-called Sevilla Commitment. The Conference is an important opportunity to strengthen the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, and to demonstrate that the countries of the world are able to address global challenges together through cooperation, despite a difficult geopolitical context.

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  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to NATO Secretary General Rutte’s statements in joint press conference with German Chancellor Merz on China’s military expansion

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to NATO Secretary General Rutte’s statements in joint press conference with German Chancellor Merz on China’s military expansion

    July 10, 2025

    North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte met with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on July 9. During the joint press conference following the meeting, Secretary General Rutte stated that the scale of the Chinese navy had already surpassed that of the United States and that China had over 1,000 nuclear warheads at its disposal. He indicated that China’s military expansion had clearly developed toward combat readiness and that China’s ambitions to get control over Taiwan were obvious. 

    He noted that if China decided to launch an attack against Taiwan, it would likely partner with Russia to create a parallel conflict in Europe, thereby keeping Europe preoccupied. Secretary General Rutte stressed that these developments had plainly demonstrated that transatlantic and Indo-Pacific security was increasingly intertwined. He added that faced with a potential joint threat from China and Russia, NATO must strengthen its collective military capabilities and deepen cooperation with allies in the Indo-Pacific region to effectively deter any possible military aggression. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes these statements concerning regional developments.

    Since assuming office in October 2024, Secretary General Rutte has repeatedly called attention to the nature of China’s expansionist actions and its aggressive ambitions toward Taiwan. He has also actively urged people everywhere to pay heed to the challenges and risks that China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran pose to global peace and security. 

    Authoritarian countries are coordinating efforts to undermine regional peace and stability and the international order. In the face of this, Taiwan— a responsible democratic member of the global community—will continue to work with the Group of Seven, NATO, and other like-minded partners to jointly safeguard peace, stability, and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region.

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  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Czech President Pavel lauding successful Taiwan-Czech cooperation at Ukraine Recovery Conference

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to Czech President Pavel lauding successful Taiwan-Czech cooperation at Ukraine Recovery Conference

    July 11, 2025  

    President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel on July 10 attended the fourth Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, where he explained Czech contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction in an address to a plenary session with heads of state and government. In his remarks, he highlighted a successful project undertaken by the Czech Republic and Taiwan to provide safe drinking water to 380,000 residents of Dnipropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine and deliver power generation equipment to Kharkiv to give local people access to electricity. He stressed that these endeavors were a model of cooperation between like-minded democracies. 

     

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung welcomes President Pavel’s public statement and reiterates that Taiwan and the Czech Republic are like-minded democratic partners. Taiwan will continue to work with the Czech Republic and other like-minded nations in Europe on providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, thereby underscoring staunch support for democracy, freedom, human rights, and peace. 

     

    Since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, the governments of Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed three memoranda of understanding on cooperation. These address issues such as reconstructing basic infrastructure in Ukraine, including water and electricity, improving Ukraine’s primary healthcare capacity, and supporting the Ukrainian people in efforts to rebuild their country. Taiwan is also cooperating closely with other European nations to assist Ukraine.

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  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to UK-France leaders’ declaration reaffirming commitment to Taiwan Strait peace and stability

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to UK-France leaders’ declaration reaffirming commitment to Taiwan Strait peace and stability

    July 11, 2025

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom and President Emmanuel Macron of France met in London on July 10 for the 37th UK-France summit. In a declaration issued after their meeting, the two leaders said that European security was inextricably linked to the Indo-Pacific and that they would strengthen their coordination and work together for a free, open, and sovereign Indo-Pacific. They also jointly reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula, in the South and East China Seas, and in the Taiwan Strait, calling for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely welcomes and appreciates this declaration.

    The fact that the leaders of the United Kingdom and France once again expressed their commitment to cross-strait peace and stability following a similar statement released after the G7 leaders’ summit in June demonstrates that maintaining Taiwan Strait peace and stability has become a matter of international consensus. As a responsible and democratic member of the international community, Taiwan will continue to work with democratic partners around the world to contribute to the freedom, openness, and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and jointly defend the rules-based international order.

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  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability during bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability during bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang

    July 11, 2025 

    Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on July 10 met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Malaysia. Foreign Minister Iwaya stressed that cross-strait peace and stability were important to Japan and the international community. China’s large-scale military drills around Taiwan were incompatible with these goals, he said. He also reiterated opposition to any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion and stressed Japan’s serious concern over China’s expansion of naval and air activities near Japan and in the East China Sea, as these had contributed to a deteriorating regional situation.

     

    China has repeatedly resorted to various pretexts to increase its threats and military intimidation of Taiwan, which has posed a serious challenge to security across the Taiwan Strait and in the region. This has elicited a great deal of international concern. In recent years, Japan has directly expressed its high level of concern over cross-strait and regional security during bilateral meetings with China. It has done so at the Japan-China summit meeting held alongside the ASEAN summit in Laos in October 2024, the Japan-China summit meeting held during the APEC summit in November 2024, as well as at the Japan-China foreign ministers’ meeting this March in Tokyo. This shows that Japan, in accordance with its staunch support for cross-strait peace and stability, has consistently conveyed its position to China. 

     

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses welcome at the international community’s continued use of concrete actions to uphold cross-strait security. Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and cooperate closely with like-minded countries to uphold international democracy, peace, and prosperity.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Lessons from high inflation: tighter monetary policy, two new forecasting models and an open CNB

    Source: Czech National Bank

    High inflation must not be allowed to recur. Thanks to tight monetary policy, open communication and a strong koruna policy, the Czech National Bank (CNB) succeeded in taming double-digit inflation in 2022–2023 and returning it to the 2% target. It then undertook a monetary policy review to make itself better prepared for similar situations in the future. The CNB is now offering an inside look at the discussions behind the change in its approach to preparing key materials for the Bank Board’s monetary policy decision-making, the development of two new forecasting models and the strengthening of its research capacity. It has published on its website the Proceedings of the Czech National Bank Workshop on Monetary Policy: Inflation Targeting Frameworks Under Review, featuring a foreword by CNB Governor Aleš Michl.

    Three years ago, in July 2022, inflation in the Czech Republic stood at 17.5%. The CNB’s forecasting model at the time was recommending further rate hikes above the then level of 7%, but the Bank Board, under the leadership of Governor Aleš Michl, opted for a different strategy. It decided to keep interest rates unchanged until it was confident that inflation was on track to return to the target, and communicated this intention openly to the public and markets. It also supported a strong koruna policy.

    This approach resulted in the strongest exchange rate of the koruna against the euro in history and the tightest monetary conditions in 20 years in spring 2023. Inflation dropped sharply to near the 2% target in January 2024. The average inflation rate for 2024 as a whole was 2.4%, the lowest since 2018.

    The CNB has now published the proceedings of the international Czech National Bank Workshop on Monetary Policy: Inflation Targeting Frameworks Under Review. This concludes the first phase of the external review of its monetary policy analytical and modelling framework. The Bank Board initiated this review in response to the turbulent inflation episode of 2022–2023.

    In his foreword to the proceedings, Governor Aleš Michl presents the rationale behind the decision to openly review the CNB’s monetary policy analytical framework and summarises the Bank’s approach to tackling inflation. He provides a detailed account of the Bank Board’s strategy during the period when inflation neared 18%, noting that traditional macroeconomic models underestimated the impact of global shocks and often failed to forecast inflation accurately. For the first time in its history, the CNB commissioned three independent external reviews of its modelling framework. These focused on the forecasting performance of the core model, its suitability as a sole forecasting tool, and the interaction between monetary and fiscal policy. According to the Governor, a central bank must be able to learn from the past and adapt its tools to a new reality in which the economy is affected by unexpected and difficult-to-model factors. The review of the modelling framework is therefore a key step towards ensuring future price stability.

    Based on the recommendations of the review teams, the CNB has decided to expand its modelling framework. It will develop two new alternative models to complement its existing tools, enabling the Bank to better manage forecast uncertainty and respond to hard-to-predict economic shocks. This aligns with the practice of many other central banks which routinely use multiple forecasting models. The first components are expected to be ready for internal testing in late 2025 and early 2026, with development of the new models continuing throughout 2026.

    The reviewers also recommended strengthening the CNB’s research and data analytics capabilities. On 1 January 2025, the CNB established a new Research and Statistics Department, replacing the former Statistics and Data Support Department. An important task for the new department is to develop alternative macroeconomic models. It will also focus on enhancing the CNB’s data infrastructure and expanding the role of research beyond model development.

    The final versions of all the external evaluations were published on the CNB website in November 2024. In April 2025, the CNB presented these evaluations in detail, along with the conclusions of the first phase of the monetary policy review, at the international Czech National Bank Workshop on Monetary Policy: Inflation Targeting Frameworks Under Review. The outputs of this conference are now available in the Proceedings of the Czech National Bank Workshop on Monetary Policy: Inflation Targeting Frameworks Under Review. In addition to contributions from domestic and international experts – including the former head of the BIS Monetary and Economic Department Claudio Borio and ESCB Monetary Policy Committee Chair Óscar Arce – the publication features a foreword by CNB Governor Aleš Michl summarising the CNB’s approach to monetary policy during the period of elevated inflation and the steps it took to bring inflation down.

    Jakub Holas
    Director, CNB Communications Division

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA CEO Lawrence Tallon welcomes Life Sciences Sector Plan

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    MHRA CEO Lawrence Tallon welcomes Life Sciences Sector Plan

    The Life Sciences Sector plan was released today (16 July 2025)

    “I welcome the publication of the Life Sciences Sector Plan and fully support its ambition to make the UK a global leader in life sciences and a country where innovation delivers for everyone.

    “It’s great to see the MHRA is recognised as a pivotal partner in delivering the plan’s vision – by supporting innovation, protecting public health, and making the UK a global destination for innovators to research, develop and launch cutting-edge medical products.

    “Working with our partners across the sector, we will continue to enable safe and effective innovation that benefits patients, the public, and the economy.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Communities across the country to benefit from ‘innovation squads’ to re-build public services

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Communities across the country to benefit from ‘innovation squads’ to re-build public services

    Working people across England are set to benefit from better public services, with ‘innovation squads’ sent in to back community ideas and work with the frontline as part of a £100 million ‘Test, Learn and Grow’ reform programme.

    • 10 communities across England will get ‘innovation squads’ as part of £100 million government reform programme to deliver the Plan for Change.
    • Flagship reform will end ‘Whitehall knows best’ and focus on testing solutions directly in local areas with frontline workers and communities who know best.
    • Policy officials, tech specialists and other experts will be deployed to directly test new ways of fixing some of the biggest local problems. 

    Working people across England are set to benefit from better public services, with ‘innovation squads’ sent in to back community ideas and work with the frontline as part of a £100 million ‘Test, Learn and Grow’ reform programme to deliver the Plan for Change. 

    The teams, deployed to the places from central government will work alongside local government and service users to tackle the biggest challenges directly affecting local communities and people.

    Challenges the teams will look at will include increasing the uptake of Best Start Family Hubs to support parents and young children, establishing neighbourhood health services, better supporting children with special needs, getting more people into work, rolling out breakfast clubs, and tackling violence against women and girls. 

    The squads, working with tech specialists and other experts will have an explicit mandate to try new things and be creative, collaborating directly with frontline workers and people using services. 

    Cabinet Office Minister, Georgia Gould said:

    For too long residents and frontline workers have had to navigate fragmented and underfunded public services, people feeling like they have to arm up to battle to get the support they need. 

    We are going to end this. The test, learn and grow programme will bring the centre of government out of Whitehall and into communities, working with those who deliver and use public services to solve problems together, as part of our Plan for Change. We will reform public services from the ground up so people always come first.

    The programme is a flagship part of the government’s reform programme. Instead of trying to devise perfect solutions from Whitehall, the teams will work directly with affected communities to test out what works. 

    The ‘test and learn’ approach – outlined by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in December – will help tackle our biggest national challenges and make better policy across the board. 

    The approach has already been trialled successfully in four areas across England. Earlier this year, ‘innovation squads’ tested new ways to get more families through the door of local family hubs in Sheffield, resulting in many more local families using the hubs. In Liverpool they worked with the council to build an innovative data-led platform to manage temporary accommodation. 

    The news comes following the launch of a new partnership for the programme, working with external experts, academics and local authority networks to further enhance and spread learnings from the programme across the country.

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    Published 16 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Special Report: Kazakhstan Supercomputer Is the Largest Computing Cluster in Central Asia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ALMATY, July 16 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan’s first national supercomputer was officially launched in Astana in July 2025, an ambitious project that aims to make the country a regional leader in high technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital sovereignty.

    The idea of creating a supercomputer was born in early 2024. On February 12, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, the Samruk-Kazyna National Fund and the Emirati company Presight AI signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

    The project was initiated as part of the digital agenda of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

    According to the agreement, the project is being implemented in two stages. The first stage involved the integration of new computing capacities into the existing digital infrastructure of Kazakhstan, including the e-government platform eGov.

    The second phase involves the construction of a Tier III data center and the deployment of a supercomputer cluster based on the latest NVIDIA H200 graphics processors.

    In terms of technical characteristics, the Kazakh supercomputer is the largest in the region: it is capable of providing performance of up to 2 exaflops using the FP8 calculation method. This allows processing colossal amounts of information, providing a computing base for scientific research, AI development, modeling and data processing in real time.

    On May 19, 2025, the supercomputer cluster arrived in Kazakhstan and was placed in a data center with the participation of Presight AI.

    The official launch of the system took place on July 9, 2025, as part of a ceremonial event at the Alemcloud National Supercomputer Center in Astana. The event was attended by President K.-Zh. Tokayev, who emphasized that the supercomputer will allow Kazakhstan to achieve significant progress in the development of digital technologies.

    Access to high-performance computing will be given to startups developing neural network solutions, universities, research centers, as well as public and private companies.

    “The power of a supercomputer is like the entire world population, 8 billion people, doing mathematical calculations every second, but it would take them more than 4 days to do what a supercomputer does in a second,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digitalization and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, on the day the system was launched.

    The project pursues strategic goals. Firstly, it strengthens the country’s digital sovereignty by reducing dependence on foreign cloud solution providers.

    Secondly, it creates conditions for the development of the domestic IT ecosystem: universities, research centers, public and private companies gain access to powerful computing resources.

    Thirdly, this is an important step towards the formation of a full-fledged infrastructure for the development and implementation of AI-based solutions – from city management systems to working with large language models.

    Thus, the launch of the national supercomputer has become not just a technological achievement, but also an important element of Kazakhstan’s new digital strategy. The country is demonstrating its readiness to take an active position on the high-tech map of Eurasia by investing in the infrastructure that determines the future. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Croatian Foreign Minister to Visit China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic-Radman will visit China from July 20 to 22 at the invitation of Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China has seen an increase in the employment rate of people with disabilities in the past 3 years

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — China has made steady progress in expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities, with the nationwide employment rate for such people increasing by 4.8 percentage points over the past three years, official data showed at a press conference on Wednesday.

    The achievements were made under the country’s first three-year action plan to promote the employment of people with disabilities from 2022 to 2024. During this period, nearly 1.65 million new jobs for people with disabilities were created in both urban and rural areas, Li Dongmei, deputy chairwoman of the All-China Federation of Disabled Persons (ACFD), said at a press conference.

    Also during the reporting period, nearly 1.43 million people with disabilities received verified vocational training, which significantly increased their work readiness and skill level, Li Dongmei noted.

    Steady progress has also been made in higher education. For five years in a row, all disabled graduates who completed their studies at colleges in the country have been included in the employment support databases. Notably, the employment rate among those who want to work has exceeded 85 percent for five years in a row.

    To build on this momentum, the General Office of the State Council of China has released a new three-year action plan (2025-2027), jointly developed by the VFI and 30 government departments. The plan outlines 10 targeted actions aimed at further improving the employment conditions of people with disabilities.

    According to Ren Zhanbin, Director of the Department of Education and Employment at VFI, a more targeted and individual approach will be applied at the new stage.

    “We aim to not only expand employment opportunities, but also ensure that these jobs match the abilities and needs of people with disabilities and guarantee longer-term stability,” Ren Zhanbin said.

    According to the plan, relevant government agencies and local authorities will continue to improve public services, strengthen employment support, and help 85 million people with disabilities gain access to more and better job opportunities. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi: China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding state sovereignty and national dignity

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TIANJIN, July 16 (Xinhua) — China will continue to support Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and dignity, opposing power politics and bullying, upholding its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations, and further improving and developing relations with its neighbors based on the principle of good-neighborliness and friendship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday.

    Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in China to attend a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Foreign inflow to China continued to rise in first half of 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) — The number of round-trip border crossings by foreign nationals through China’s checkpoints totaled 38.05 million from January to June 2025, up 30.2 percent year on year, data from the National Immigration Administration (NIA) showed Wednesday.

    According to the agency, during the reporting period, the number of foreigners who traveled to China under the visa-free regime increased to 13.64 million people, an increase of 53.9 percent year-on-year. In January-June of this year, their share in the total number of incoming trips by foreigners was 71.2 percent.

    The total number of border crossings through Chinese checkpoints in the first six months of this year reached 333 million people, up 15.8 percent from a year earlier, according to data released at a departmental press conference.

    In particular, during the specified period, residents of mainland China crossed the state border in both directions 159 million times, which is 15.9 percent more year-on-year. Meanwhile, the number of entries and exits through the country’s checkpoints among residents of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Taiwan Island, amounted to 136 million person-times, an increase of 12.2 percent year-on-year.

    Border control agencies across the country are steadily increasing efforts to expand openness and improve service efficiency, the SUI noted.

    As part of its visa-free policy adjustments, China recently added Indonesia to the list of 240-hour visa-free transit countries, bringing the total number of eligible countries to 55. The policy allows citizens of these countries to transit through China visa-free for a stay of up to 240 hours.

    A new regional visa-free policy was also introduced, allowing tourist groups from ASEAN countries to enter Xishuangbanna (Yunnan Province, southwest China) visa-free.

    In addition, China expanded its visa-free agreements by signing new mutual visa waiver agreements with Uzbekistan, Malaysia and Azerbaijan, and introducing unilateral visa-free regimes for nine more countries, namely Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 11 killed, four injured in road accident in Afghanistan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KABUL, July 16 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and four others injured in a highway accident in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, provincial police said in a statement on Wednesday.

    The tragedy occurred in the Kariz area of Washir district, along the highway connecting Herat with the capital Kabul. A passenger bus collided head-on with another vehicle, killing 11 passengers on the spot and injuring four others.

    A preliminary investigation has shown that the cause of the accident was careless driving. All the victims were taken to nearby medical centers, where medical personnel described their condition as critical. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Holy Mass in the Chapel of the Castel Gandolfo Carabinieri Station

    Source: The Holy See

    At 9.00 this morning, the Holy Father Leo XIV celebrated Holy Mass in the Chapel of the Castel Gandolfo Carabinieri Station.
    At the end of Mass, the Holy Father visited the Monastery of the Poor Clares in Albano, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
    The following is the homily delivered by the Pope during the Eucharistic Celebration, after the proclamation of the Gospel:
     
    Homily of the Holy Father
    Dear brothers and sisters,
    The Gospel we have heard gives us the authentic Christian meaning of these two words. Brother and sister are names of relation, which we repeat often in the liturgy as a greeting, as a sign of closeness and affection. Jesus, the only-begotten Son of God, explains their meaning in relation to himself and to his Father, revealing a bond stronger than blood, since it involves all of us, uniting every man and every woman. Indeed, we are all truly brothers and sisters of Jesus when we do God’s will, that is, when we live loving each other,as God has loved us.
    Every relationship that God lives, in himself and for us, thus becomes a gift: when his only Son becomes our brother, his Father beomes our Father, and the Holy Spirit, which joins the Father and the Son, comes to dwell in our hearts. God’s love is so great that Jesus does not keep even his mother for himself, giving Mary to us as our mother, in the hour of the cross (cf. Jn 19:27). Only those who live by such full dedication can affirm: “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother” ( Mt 12:50). In particular, these words let us understand that Mary becomes the mother of Jesus because she listens to the word of God with love; she welcomes it into her own heart and lives it faithfully. Commenting the Gospel passage recalled just now, Saint Augustine therefore wrote that “Mary … is blessed, because she heard the word of God and kept it” ( Sermon 72/A, 7). The meaning of Mary’s life is enshrined in her faithfulness to the Word she received from God: the Word of life she received, carried in her womb and gave to the world.
    Dear friends, the 75 th anniversary of the proclamation of the faithful Virgin, the Virgo fidelis , as Patroness of the Carabinieri Corps, was recently celebrated. Right here in Castel Gandolfo, in 1949 my venerable predecessor Pope Pius XII accepted this beautiful proposal from the general Command of the Corps. After the tragedy of the war, in a period of moral and material reconstruction, Mary’s fidelity to God thus became a model of the fidelity of every Carabiniere towards his homeland and the Italian people. This virtue expresses the devotion, purity, and constancy in commitment to the common good which the Carabinieri protect by guaranteeing public safety and defending the rights of all, especially those in dangerous conditions.
    I therefore wish to express deep gratitude for the noble and demanding service that the Corps provides to Italy and her citizens, as well as to the Holy See and the faithful who visit Rome: I think in particular of the many pilgrims in this Jubilee year.
    Devotion to the faithful Virgin also reflects the motto of the Carabinieri, Nei secoli fedele – faithful throughout the centuries – expressing the sense of duty and abnegation of every member of the Corps, to the point of self-sacrifice. I therefore thank the authorities present, both civil and military, for what you do in the fulfilment of your duties: in the face of injustice, which harms the social order, you do not give in to the termptation of thinking that evil may prevail. Especially in this time of wars and violence, you remain faithful to your oath: as servants of the State, you respond to crime with the force of the law and with honesty. This is how the Carabinieri Corps, the Benemerita , will always be worthy of the respect of the Italian people.
    In this Eucharist, as we celebrate the passion, death and resurrection of the Lord, it is right and dutiful to remember the Carabinieri who have given their lives in the course of duty: I offer as an example to you the venerable Salvo D’Acquisto, awarded the gold medal for military valour, whose cause for beatification is underway. In every mission, may the Virgo fidelis accompany you, watching lovingly over each one of you, your families and your work.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 15 07 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 MARLOWE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 15 JULY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 NO

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 50p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,013,053 3.8372    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 3,013,053 3.8372    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    50p ORDINARY SALE 1,415 438.923p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 16 JULY 2025
    Contact name: PHIL HULME
    Telephone number: 01253 376551

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 15 07 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 MARLOWE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 15 JULY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 NO

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 50p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,013,053 3.8372    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 3,013,053 3.8372    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    50p ORDINARY SALE 1,415 438.923p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 16 JULY 2025
    Contact name: PHIL HULME
    Telephone number: 01253 376551

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: HTX Rolls Out Multi-Layered Incentives to Welcome Users Into the Next Frontier in the Golden Age of Stablecoins

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PANAMA CITY, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange is launching a series of stablecoin-focused campaigns to accelerate user onboarding and expand stablecoin adoption across its platform, positioning itself at the forefront of a structural evolution in the crypto economy. This move comes as global financial institutions like Mastercard and Morgan Stanley rapidly enter the stablecoin market, following the implementation of Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Bill and the U.S. GENIUS Act. These initiatives aim to leverage favorable global regulatory trends and offer a comprehensive range of rewards, from airdrops to trading bonuses.

    Campaign 1: New Users Exclusive — Draw up to 200 USDT Instantly after Signup

    From July 7, 16:00 to July 24, 15:59 (UTC), new users who register on HTX will receive a free lucky draw chance to win up to 200 USDT. Completing additional tasks, such as initial deposit, spot trade, or futures trade, can unlock further rewards for each new user, totaling up to 700 USDT. Daily spot and futures trading challenges provide even more bonuses. Moreover, completing the exclusive limited-time challenges can net up to 600 USDT.

    *Event details: https://www.htx.com/en-us/welfare/

    Campaign 2: Refer Friends and Share a $100,000 Stablecoin Prize Pool

    Between July 9, 10:00 and July 20, 10:00 (UTC), invite friends to register and trade on HTX, both inviters and their invitees will earn rewards in USD1, USDC, USDT, and more. The more friends you refer, the more you can earn! Upon successful signup and login by your invitee, you’ll receive a Mystery Box worth up to 20 USDT. If your invitee reaches a qualifying trading volume, you’ll snap three additional Mystery Boxes, and your friend will unlock two more. Each box contains rewards worth up to 1,500 USDT. Additionally, you can earn up to a 20% boost on your referral bonus by inviting a certain number of valid invitees, i.e. new users who sign up on HTX using your referral link and reach a cumulative trading volume of ≥10 USDT on designated USD1, USDT, USDC pairs during the event. Each inviter can get up to 600 USDT from the $50,000 prize pool.

    *Event details: https://www.htx.com/support/25006291608056

    Campaign 3: Trade Spot USD Stablecoins and Share $100,000 in Rewards

    From July 10, 10:00 to July 24, 10:00 (UTC), trade eligible stablecoin pairs including BTC/USD1, ETH/USD1, and BTC/USDT to claim your share of a $100,000 prize pool. New users completing trading tasks can win up to 5,000 USDT in token airdrops and Cashback Vouchers. Deposit USD1 to HTX from external wallets and split a $5,000 reward pool based on net deposit volume. In addition, trade specified stablecoin pairs and join the leaderboard for a chance to win up to 12,000 USDT. There is a noteworthy chance to win a Xiaomi YU7 SUV by joining the team trading contest.

    *Event details: https://www.htx.com/support/75006190718889

    As global stablecoin regulations begin to crystallize, these assets are becoming the primary bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized future. HTX is aligning with this macro trend by launching a diversified suite of user incentives designed to lower the entry barrier and enhance capital efficiency across its stablecoin ecosystem.

    Looking ahead, HTX remains committed to compliance-driven innovation and product development. By offering a secure, seamless, and regulated trading environment, the platform aims to empower more users to unlock the full potential of decentralized finance.

    About HTX

    Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

    As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

    To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by HTX. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice.Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/153a3609-b8ef-4dae-97f9-070912172f1b

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Poised for Expansion with Nvidia H20 Chip Sales Resumption in China

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, is set to benefit from the recent announcement by Nvidia regarding the resumption of H20 chip sales in China. This development comes at a crucial time for Aurora Mobile’s AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, which is experiencing rapid growth in the global market.

    The Significance of Nvidia H20 Chips
    Nvidia’s H20 chips are well-known for their prowess in AI inference tasks. With a computing performance of 148 TFLOPS@FP16 and 900 gb/s of interconnect bandwidth, these chips offer a competitive edge in the software ecosystem and interconnect capabilities. The H20 chip is currently the most powerful inference accelerator that can be legally exported to China under the existing US regulations. It is optimized for running existing AI models, which is of great relevance to GPTBots.ai’s operations.

    GPTBots.ai: A Growing Force in the AI Space
    GPTBots.ai has been making a strong impact in the technology sector with its end-to-end business platform. It allows businesses to connect AI bots with their enterprise data, services, and workflows. The platform offers a wide range of services, such as text to speech conversion, quote generation, and grammar checking. GPTBots.ai has already demonstrated its value across multiple industries, from retail and e-commerce to finance.

    In the retail and e-commerce space, GPTBots.ai has revolutionized customer support. By automating inquiries and providing 24/7 multilingual assistance, it has enhanced user experiences significantly. For instance, after implementing GPTBots.ai, a global gaming platform saw customer satisfaction rise from 70% to 95%, while average response time dropped from 10 minutes to just 15 seconds. GPTBots.ai significantly enhanced the overall customer experience. In the finance industry, GPTBots.ai streamlines customer service, compliance workflows, and risk analysis, reducing operational costs while improving regulatory adherence.

    Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, “The resumption of Nvidia H20 chip sales in China is a game-changer for GPTBots.ai. We have seen robust demand for our AI agent platform, and with the enhanced computing power these chips deliver, we are confident that GPTBots.ai will not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations. This milestone brings us significantly closer to our goal of becoming the leading global provider of AI-powered enterprise solutions.”

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai Poised for Expansion with Nvidia H20 Chip Sales Resumption in China

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, is set to benefit from the recent announcement by Nvidia regarding the resumption of H20 chip sales in China. This development comes at a crucial time for Aurora Mobile’s AI agent platform, GPTBots.ai, which is experiencing rapid growth in the global market.

    The Significance of Nvidia H20 Chips
    Nvidia’s H20 chips are well-known for their prowess in AI inference tasks. With a computing performance of 148 TFLOPS@FP16 and 900 gb/s of interconnect bandwidth, these chips offer a competitive edge in the software ecosystem and interconnect capabilities. The H20 chip is currently the most powerful inference accelerator that can be legally exported to China under the existing US regulations. It is optimized for running existing AI models, which is of great relevance to GPTBots.ai’s operations.

    GPTBots.ai: A Growing Force in the AI Space
    GPTBots.ai has been making a strong impact in the technology sector with its end-to-end business platform. It allows businesses to connect AI bots with their enterprise data, services, and workflows. The platform offers a wide range of services, such as text to speech conversion, quote generation, and grammar checking. GPTBots.ai has already demonstrated its value across multiple industries, from retail and e-commerce to finance.

    In the retail and e-commerce space, GPTBots.ai has revolutionized customer support. By automating inquiries and providing 24/7 multilingual assistance, it has enhanced user experiences significantly. For instance, after implementing GPTBots.ai, a global gaming platform saw customer satisfaction rise from 70% to 95%, while average response time dropped from 10 minutes to just 15 seconds. GPTBots.ai significantly enhanced the overall customer experience. In the finance industry, GPTBots.ai streamlines customer service, compliance workflows, and risk analysis, reducing operational costs while improving regulatory adherence.

    Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, “The resumption of Nvidia H20 chip sales in China is a game-changer for GPTBots.ai. We have seen robust demand for our AI agent platform, and with the enhanced computing power these chips deliver, we are confident that GPTBots.ai will not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations. This milestone brings us significantly closer to our goal of becoming the leading global provider of AI-powered enterprise solutions.”

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Sanction Update (1)

    Source: Isle of Man

    Financial Sanctions: Haiti

     

    The Authority has been notified that the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division has recently published new and updated information regarding the above Sanction regimes.

    News Releases advising details of the updates to the above Sanctions regimes can be read on the IOM Government website (www.gov.im/news) at:

    Financial Sanctions: Haiti

    https://www.gov.im/news/2025/jul/09/financial-sanctions-haiti/

     

    Copies of extant Sanctions Notices, are available free of charge over the Internet from the Sanctions and Export Control page on the website of the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division located at: https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/sanctions-and-export-control

    Any queries regarding the above, or any Sanctions related matter should be addressed to the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division, Sanctions Officer  on telephone number +44 (0) 1624 648109 or by email to sanctions@gov.im

     

    To receive regular updates about sanctions, including updates to the UK Sanctions List, you can subscribe to the RSS feed for sanctions & Excise news releases by copying and pasting this URL:

     

    https://gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/sanctions-and-export-control/news/RssCategorisedNews

     

     into your RSS feed reader or Microsoft Outlook RSS feeds folder. You can also view our guidance on how to use RSS Feeds.

     

    The UK Treasury operate an ‘alert’ system to provide email updates as and when changes to sanctions are introduced.  Licenceholders may consider it very prudent to avail themselves of this service if they do not already have relevant notification processes in place. 

     

    This service can be found at   Subscribe to Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation updates

     

    FSA Ref: News/ENF/14/2025 – 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Sanction Update (1)

    Source: Isle of Man

    Financial Sanctions: Haiti

     

    The Authority has been notified that the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division has recently published new and updated information regarding the above Sanction regimes.

    News Releases advising details of the updates to the above Sanctions regimes can be read on the IOM Government website (www.gov.im/news) at:

    Financial Sanctions: Haiti

    https://www.gov.im/news/2025/jul/09/financial-sanctions-haiti/

     

    Copies of extant Sanctions Notices, are available free of charge over the Internet from the Sanctions and Export Control page on the website of the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division located at: https://www.gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/sanctions-and-export-control

    Any queries regarding the above, or any Sanctions related matter should be addressed to the Isle of Man Treasury, Customs and Immigration Division, Sanctions Officer  on telephone number +44 (0) 1624 648109 or by email to sanctions@gov.im

     

    To receive regular updates about sanctions, including updates to the UK Sanctions List, you can subscribe to the RSS feed for sanctions & Excise news releases by copying and pasting this URL:

     

    https://gov.im/categories/tax-vat-and-your-money/sanctions-and-export-control/news/RssCategorisedNews

     

     into your RSS feed reader or Microsoft Outlook RSS feeds folder. You can also view our guidance on how to use RSS Feeds.

     

    The UK Treasury operate an ‘alert’ system to provide email updates as and when changes to sanctions are introduced.  Licenceholders may consider it very prudent to avail themselves of this service if they do not already have relevant notification processes in place. 

     

    This service can be found at   Subscribe to Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation updates

     

    FSA Ref: News/ENF/14/2025 – 2025

    MIL OSI Economics –