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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s passenger car sector reports strong growth in June

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

    MG cars produced by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) are parked next to the car carrier Anji Ansheng to be shipped in east China’s Shanghai on May 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    China’s passenger car sector recorded a double-digit growth in retail sales in June as the country’s policies to boost consumption continued to take effect, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Tuesday.

    Last month, retail sales of passenger cars in China grew by 18.1 percent year on year to exceed 2.08 million units, data from the CPCA shows.

    The association attributed the strong increase to the impact of the national consumer goods trade-in program.

    The country reaffirmed its support for the program last month, ensuring continued funding to sustain the government subsidy payment throughout 2025. The program, a key part of the country’s broader strategy to stimulate domestic consumption, encourages consumers to replace outdated products — such as home appliances and vehicles — with newer, more efficient models.

    Last month, China produced 1.2 million new energy passenger vehicles, with retail sales exceeding 1.11 million units, representing year-on-year increases of 28.3 percent and 29.7 percent, respectively.

    In the first six months of the year, retail sales of passenger cars exceeded 10.9 million units, increasing 10.8 percent year on year, according to the CPCA data. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: HKMA enhances offshore RMB bond repo business

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

    Photo taken on May 12, 2025 shows the scenery on both sides of Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Tuesday announced enhancements to offshore Renminbi (RMB) bond repurchase (repo) business, to facilitate the participation of Northbound Bond Connect investors in the repo business.

    The enhancements included supporting the rehypothecation of bond collaterals during the repo period and supporting cross-currency repo, including Hong Kong dollars, U.S. dollars and Euro. These arrangements will be officially launched on Aug. 25.

    According to the HKMA, these two enhancement measures aimed to adopt international market best practices and enhance operational efficiency. They will further expand the depth and breadth of the offshore repo market, improve the market-based mechanism for offshore RMB liquidity management, and broaden the use of onshore RMB bonds as collateral in the offshore market.

    Eddie Yue, HKMA chief executive, said that to further develop Hong Kong’s bond market and enhance its attractiveness to issuers and global investors, efforts were being made to broaden the investor base and improve market liquidity. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Global trade grows by $300B in H1 with uncertain outlook: UN report

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

    This photo taken on July 3, 2025 shows cars for sale at a port in Yokohama, Japan. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Global trade grew by an estimated 300 billion U.S. dollars in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite showing a slower growth pace, the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report released Tuesday.

    In its latest Global Trade Update report, the UNCTAD warned that the global trade outlook remains uncertain due to persistent policy instability, geopolitical tensions, and signs of weakening global growth in the second half of the year.

    According to the report, global trade rose by about 1.5 percent in the first quarter and was expected to grow by 2 percent in the second quarter.

    The report noted that price increases contributed to the overall rise in trade value, while trade volumes grew by just 1 percent. Prices for traded goods edged up in the first quarter and continued to rise in the second quarter.

    Services trade remained the primary driver of growth, rising 9 percent over the last four quarters.

    The report showed mixed trends in merchandise trade among major economies in the first quarter of 2025, with developed economies outpacing developing countries. The report attributed this to a 14 percent surge in imports by the United States and a 6 percent rise in exports from the European Union.

    Meanwhile, the United States has seen a widening trade deficit over the last four quarters, contributing to deepened trade imbalances.

    The report also highlighted the heightened risks of trade fragmentation brought by recent U.S. tariffs, including a 10 percent baseline tariff and additional duties on steel and aluminum. It warned that a further wave of unilateral actions could trigger trade tensions. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China edge Australia in Women’s Asia Cup warmup finale

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

    China overcame an early deficit to squeeze past Australia 73-69 in its final warmup game ahead of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Tuesday.

    Falling 76-63 to Australia two days prior, China held firm on the free throw line late in the game to prevail, concluding its warmup series with a 5-1 record.

    Yang Liwei (C) of China goes for a lay-up during a friendly match between China and Australia in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province, July 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)

    Yang Liwei made both free throws with 19.5 seconds remaining to put China ahead 72-69, and Jia Saiqi added another to secure the win.

    “Today we were more accustomed to the game pace on both ends of the floor. We didn’t give up when trailing, but executed the coach’s tactics and made shots resolutely without overthinking the scoreline,” said Yang, who had nine points.

    Australia showed its shooting accuracy after the tip-off, making its first six shots for a 13-7 lead. With promising center Zhang Ziyu sidelined again, China began to claw back with bench players in action as it whittled the deficit to three points, before Australia pulled away again late in the first quarter for a 25-16 lead.

    Luo Xinyu sank two straight 3-pointers as China pulled within 30-33, but Australia controlled the pace afterward en route to a 42-36 halftime advantage.

    A pair of layups from Yang Shuyu helped China tie the game at 46-46 midway through the third quarter. Wang Siyu scored five points in a row as China rode on a 10-2 surge to go ahead 56-55, its first lead of the game. Australia carried a slim one-point advantage entering the final frame.

    Yang Shuyu top scored with 15 points, and Luo added 12 by going four of six from 3-point range.

    “In such a physical game, both teams didn’t have a high success rate as we were more focused on physical contact,” said China coach Gong Luming. “If China aims to rank among the world’s best, we need to adapt to that and raise our game on shots and free throws.”

    Isobel Borlase was the only Australian player scoring in double figures with 11 points.

    Defending champion China is placed in Group B along with New Zealand, South Korea and Indonesia at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup to be held in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province from July 13 to 20. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Tottenham sign Japanese defender Kota Takai

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

    Tottenham Hotspur has signed 20-year-old Japan international defender Kota Takai from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale for a fee of around five million pounds (6.8 million U.S. dollars).

    Husain Norchaev (L) of Uzbekistan vies with Takai Kota of Japan during the final match between Japan and Uzbekistan at AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 football tournament in Doha, Qatar, on May 3, 2024. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

    Takai has agreed on a five-year contract until the end of June 2030 and subject to a work permit. He moves to the UEFA Europa League champions after 81 appearances for his former club, helping Kawasaki reach the 2025 AFC Champions League final after beating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the semis.

    The defender has represented Japan at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and has played four times for the senior national team after making his debut against China in September 2024

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  • MIL-OSI China: Joao Pedro fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final

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

    Joao Pedro scored twice against his former club as Chelsea reached the FIFA Club World Cup final on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Fluminense.

    Less than a week after joining Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion, Pedro struck either side of halftime to set up a meeting with either Real Madrid or reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final.

    The game ended on a worrying note for Chelsea after midfielder Moises Caicedo limped off with an ankle injury.

    Both sides began with high intensity at MetLife Stadium despite the temperature reaching 35 degrees Celsius at kickoff.

    Chelsea dominated the early stages and got its reward in the 18th minute when Pedro Neto’s cross into the box was cleared straight to Pedro, who curled a shot into the far corner.

    Malo Gusto almost doubled the lead moments later, winning a header in the box but directing his effort straight at goalkeeper Fabio.

    Fluminense had its best scoring chance of the first half when Hercules beat goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to the ball and fired a shot that was hooked away on the line by Marc Cucurella.

    The Brazilian outfit then had a penalty for a Trevoh Chalobah handball overturned after the referee reviewed the incident on the pitchside monitor and ruled the defender’s arm was in a natural position.

    Chelsea regained the initiative after halftime as Caicedo and Cucurella both went close with shots from distance.

    Pedro scored his team’s second goal in the 56th minute, cutting inside on the counterattack before lashing a drive that bounced in off the underside of the bar.

    Fluminense looked deflated as Chelsea continued to press forward in the oppressive conditions.

    Gusto’s long-range attempt narrowly missed the top-right corner and substitute Nicolas Jackson sent an angled shot into the side-netting when Cole Palmer was free inside the six-yard box.

    Playing against his former club, 40-year-old defender Thiago Silva was arguably Fluminense’s best player, blocking and repelling a number of Chelsea attacks.

    His clearing header from a Cucurella cross in the 75th minute almost certainly denied the Premier League club a third goal.

    Fluminense pushed to get back into the match but struggled to break down Chelsea’s organized defense. Substitute Keno almost broke the English team’s resistance in the final minutes, steering a header wide after beating Reece James in the air.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan

    Opening of an OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives, Ashgabat, 4 July 2025, OSCE (OSCE) Photo details

    An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat.
    The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close co-operation with the Conflict Prevention Centre/Forum for Security Co-operation of the OSCE Secretariat, organized the course to strengthen the existing institutional capacities of border, customs, police and other law enforcement bodies in the area of combating illicit trafficking of SALW, CA and Explosives.
    The training course presented the Frontex Handbook on Firearms and shared European and international good practices and experiences in the fight against illicit trafficking of SALW, ammunition and explosives at the borders. In addition, this course offered comprehensive training in SALW/CA identification, documentation, post-seizure record-keeping and tracing, focusing on the target groups.
    In his address at the opening of the training course, William Leaf, Acting Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, said: “As the largest regional security organization in the world, representing one billion people, the OSCE supports all 57 participating States in their efforts to improve comprehensive security through a number of OSCE commitments related to border security and management.”
    “Illicit trafficking and uncontrolled spread of SALW, ammunition, and explosives—pose threats across the OSCE region, and the OSCE works with the Organization’s 57 participating States to mitigate these risks,” stressed Leaf.
    “As frontline defenders, border and customs officers play a key role in identifying and preventing such threats,” he added.
    The course was delivered by international experts from the German Bundeswehr Verification Centre (BwVC), Interpol, and Forum for Security Co-operation of the OSCE Secretariat.  Applying concrete example-based exercises, the experts involved trainees in practical exercises that were carefully tailored to control measures at the border crossing points and enhance co-operation between various services at the borders, in particular between border police/ guards and customs.
    The training course was organized within the framework of the Centre’s extrabudgetary project “Strengthening State Border Service Capacities of Turkmenistan” and financially supported by the Government of Germany. The training efforts reflect the OSCE’s commitment to significantly supporting the fight against the proliferation of illicit firearms and related threats.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE leads regional effort to prevent youth violence across South-Eastern Europe

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE leads regional effort to prevent youth violence across South-Eastern Europe

    As peer violence and early criminal behavior among young people become growing concerns, the OSCE held an intensive two-day regional training in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 2 and 3 July. The event brought together key frontline professionals from across South-Eastern Europe to strengthen efforts to prevent youth violence.
    Organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, the training equipped 23 social workers, educators, youth officers, and law enforcement representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro with practical tools to prevent and de-escalate violence among youth.
    The training focused on real-life challenges that professionals face in schools and communities, aiming to building trust, resilience, and supportive environments for young people. Participants explored the root causes of youth violence, from family issues and peer pressure to the influence of social media. Through interactive group work, simulations, and expert-led exercises, they learned how to spot early warning signs, manage conflict, and encourage mutual respect.  A key goal of the training was to strengthen regional collaboration and promote shared approaches to preventing youth violence.
    “This training on youth violence prevention was a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from the region facing similar challenges,” said Arijana Muzaferovic, Director of the Centre for Social Work in Bosanska Krupa, Bosnia and Herzegovina. “Through practical exercises, we explored concrete ways to identify early signs of risk and provide timely, meaningful support to young people before problems escalate into violence,” she added.
    Participants concluded the training with concrete ideas on how to apply the lessons learned in their local contexts and how to enhance co-operation across borders.
    The training was part of the OSCE-wide multi-year extrabudgetary project “Enhancing youth crime and drug use prevention through education on legality and awareness campaigns addressing threats of organized crime and corruption”, funded by Italy with additional support from Andorra, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland and Thailand.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE study visit on Small Arms and Light Weapons strengthens co-operation between Sweden and Ukraine

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE study visit on Small Arms and Light Weapons strengthens co-operation between Sweden and Ukraine

    Ukrainian specialists working on small arms and light weapons (SALW) control during a study visit to the Swedish National Police Force, Stockholm, 26 June 2025. (OSCE) Photo details

    From 24 to 26 June 2025, the OSCE’s Conflict Prevention Centre facilitated a study visit to the Swedish National Police Force in Stockholm for Ukrainian specialists working on small arms and light weapons (SALW) control. Participants included representatives from the National Police of Ukraine, State Border Guard Service, State Customs Service and Security Service.
    Hosting the visit, Swedish specialists presented their national firearms legislation and shared good practices on border management, detection methods, forensic analysis and investigations of cases of illicit trafficking of SALW. The visit strengthened collaboration and professional relationships between Ukraine and Sweden in firearms control, countering smuggling, and border security.
    By enhancing the authorities’ skills and capacities, this initiative boosted the co-ordination efforts within the National Firearms Focal Points and the National Coordination Centre of Ukraine, recently established to strengthen collaboration and improve response to security threats.
    The visit was organized under the OSCE’s extrabudgetary project supporting Ukrainian authorities in preventing and combating illicit trafficking in weapons, ammunition, and explosives. It aimed to foster international collaboration and enhance Ukrainian authorities’ expertise in this field.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support

    OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support | OSCE

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: OSCE and the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel (‘CT Travel’) Programme provide expert support to Turkmenistan with establishing an Advance Passenger Information (API) system

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Exchange: Risk parameters changes on Securities market

    Source: Moscow Exchange –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    CCP NCC changes the following risk parameters on Securities market starting from July,9th 2025:

    Securities market:

    Market risk rates and concentration limits:

    Underlying Current concentration limits, pcs Concentration limits from July, 9th 2025
    LK1 LK2 LK1 LK2
    OZON 67 009 335 045 45 419 227 095

    Please note; this information is raw content received directly from the information source. It is an accurate account of what the source claims, and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Partners With Warner Bros. and DC Studios To Deliver ‘Super Big’ Superman Experience

    Source: Samsung

     
    Samsung Electronics today announced a global partnership with Warner Bros. and DC Studios to celebrate the latest “Superman” film with a series of fan activations, Superman-themed video content and limited-edition digital artworks from DC Comics via Samsung Art Store.
     
    “Samsung is committed to creating a richer and more meaningful entertainment experience,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through collaborations with leading creative studios and artists, we continue to help people engage more deeply with the stories and character they love, whether in the theater or at home.”
     
    “Superman,” the first film in DC Studios’ new cinematic universe, written, directed and produced by James Gunn, hits theaters worldwide starting July 9. To mark the release, Samsung is launching a global campaign with the tagline “It’s not just big. It’s super big,” spotlighting a range of campaign video content celebrating the original Super Hero and bringing the excitement of the film to audiences across digital platforms, retail locations and public spaces.
     
    In London, the campaign will come to life through a series of Daily Planet-themed newsstand kiosks, appearing at high-traffic locations such as The Shard and Kings Cross Station.
     
    Fans can also pick up limited-edition Superman-themed items, receive exclusive gifts and take part in a global social media challenge by sharing their event photos or videos for a chance to win super prizes, including a 98” Samsung TV.
     
    Interactive activations will appear at major malls across Asia — including Malaysia, Vietnam and Korea — where fans can explore Superman-themed photo booths, immersive pop-up displays and hands-on product experiences.
     

     
    Additionally, Samsung Art Store, the leading digital art platform on Samsung Art TVs, is featuring a limited-time 10-piece Superman digital art collection from DC Comics free to users from July 1 through August 31. Available on The Frame as well as 2025 QLED and Neo QLED models,1 the collection brings Superman’s heroic legacy into the home and gives fans a whole new way to enjoy Superman-inspired art.
     
    Samsung’s Super Big TV lineup includes 98” 100” 115” Class options across Neo QLED and Crystal UHD models.2 With expansive screens, stunning picture quality and AI-powered enhancements that deliver smoother images and deeper contrast, Samsung aims to deliver a grander home entertainment experience.
     
    For more information, visit www.samsung.com.
     
     
    About Superman
    DC Studios presents a Troll Court Entertainment/The Safran Company Production, A James Gunn Film, Superman, which will be in theaters and IMAX® July 9 2025, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
     
     
    1 Samsung Art TV includes MICRO LED, The Frame, The Frame Pro, Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED and QLED models starting from Q7F and above.
    2 Product availability vary by region.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: President Erdoğan to Visit Azerbaijan

    Source: Republic of Turkey

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on July 4, 2025, to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
    Views on climate change, trade, transportation networks and ECO’s reform as well as on cooperation among member countries will be exchanged at the Summit, which will be held under the theme of “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Future”.
    President Erdoğan will address the Summit session and hold bilateral talks with leaders.
    In addition to the heads of state and government of the member countries, observers, including the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and representatives of international organizations will attend the Summit.
    Respectfully announced to the public.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac to improve access to asthma inhalers and IUDs from 1 August 2025

    Source: PHARMAC

    Pharmac is making changes to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August 2025.

    “We’re making it easier for people to get the medicines they need, when and where they need them,” says Pharmac’s Acting Director Pharmaceuticals, Adrienne Martin. “These changes will help over 140,000 New Zealanders in the first year alone.”

    From 1 August 2025, people using some strengths of budesonide with eformoterol inhalers will be able to receive three-months supply all at once, reducing the need for multiple pharmacy visits.

    Some budesonide with eformoterol inhalers will also be available on a Practitioners Supply Order (PSO). This means doctors and nurses will be able to keep it in their clinic for emergency use, teaching and demonstrations. They will also be able to give it to people if accessing a pharmacy isn’t practical.

    “These changes mean people can keep inhalers where they need them most – at home, work, or school – and learn how to use them correctly with support from their health care provider.

    “People have told us these changes will make a real difference,” says Martin. “That they support better asthma management and align with updated clinical guidelines.”

    Pharmac is also changing how IUDs and contraceptive implants are supplied. From Friday 1 August 2025, Mirena and Jaydess IUDs will be available on a Practitioners Supply Order (PSO), allowing doctors and nurses to provide them directly during appointments.

    Pharmac is also increasing the number of Jadelle contraceptive implants available on PSO, reducing the number of stock orders clinics need to make, helping to save time – especially those with high patient volumes.

    “These changes will improve access for over 21,000 people in the first year and align IUD access with other long-acting contraceptives,” says Martin. “People have told us that it will remove barriers, reduce delays, and allow for timelier and efficient care.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Pharmac to improve access to asthma inhalers and IUDs from 1 August 2025

    Source: PHARMAC

    Pharmac is making changes to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August 2025.

    “We’re making it easier for people to get the medicines they need, when and where they need them,” says Pharmac’s Acting Director Pharmaceuticals, Adrienne Martin. “These changes will help over 140,000 New Zealanders in the first year alone.”

    From 1 August 2025, people using some strengths of budesonide with eformoterol inhalers will be able to receive three-months supply all at once, reducing the need for multiple pharmacy visits.

    Some budesonide with eformoterol inhalers will also be available on a Practitioners Supply Order (PSO). This means doctors and nurses will be able to keep it in their clinic for emergency use, teaching and demonstrations. They will also be able to give it to people if accessing a pharmacy isn’t practical.

    “These changes mean people can keep inhalers where they need them most – at home, work, or school – and learn how to use them correctly with support from their health care provider.

    “People have told us these changes will make a real difference,” says Martin. “That they support better asthma management and align with updated clinical guidelines.”

    Pharmac is also changing how IUDs and contraceptive implants are supplied. From Friday 1 August 2025, Mirena and Jaydess IUDs will be available on a Practitioners Supply Order (PSO), allowing doctors and nurses to provide them directly during appointments.

    Pharmac is also increasing the number of Jadelle contraceptive implants available on PSO, reducing the number of stock orders clinics need to make, helping to save time – especially those with high patient volumes.

    “These changes will improve access for over 21,000 people in the first year and align IUD access with other long-acting contraceptives,” says Martin. “People have told us that it will remove barriers, reduce delays, and allow for timelier and efficient care.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Task Force Green tackles Tasman & Marlborough

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government has activated an Enhanced Task Force Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Tasman and Marlborough districts. 
    “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds on the Government’s commitment to support those impacted by this event,” Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. 
    “The recent flooding has been a significant and adverse event damaging farms, homes, roads and bridges. 
    “The ETFG programme puts job seekers to work where they will be of most help to the farmers and growers cleaning up their properties. This may include clearing debris, clearing fence lines and repairing buildings and waterways. 
    “It also provides support to enable public assets such as community halls and gardens, playgrounds and public spaces to be returned to the same condition they were prior to the event.
    “Across the affected areas, damage assessments are being carried out. The Ministry of Social Development will work with agencies to make sure Enhanced Task Force Green assistance is provided as soon as possible to farmers and growers in need of this support.
    “We know these are resilient communities which are pulling together to help each other. ETFG is designed to support those efforts and to lend a hand.”
    Farmers and growers can self-register for clean-up help by contacting the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254. 
    Local job seekers available to help with the clean-up effort can register their interest by emailing totsemploymentteam@msd.govt.nz or contacting Work and Income on 0800  559 009. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Task Force Green tackles Tasman & Marlborough

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The Government has activated an Enhanced Task Force Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Tasman and Marlborough districts. 
    “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds on the Government’s commitment to support those impacted by this event,” Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says. 
    “The recent flooding has been a significant and adverse event damaging farms, homes, roads and bridges. 
    “The ETFG programme puts job seekers to work where they will be of most help to the farmers and growers cleaning up their properties. This may include clearing debris, clearing fence lines and repairing buildings and waterways. 
    “It also provides support to enable public assets such as community halls and gardens, playgrounds and public spaces to be returned to the same condition they were prior to the event.
    “Across the affected areas, damage assessments are being carried out. The Ministry of Social Development will work with agencies to make sure Enhanced Task Force Green assistance is provided as soon as possible to farmers and growers in need of this support.
    “We know these are resilient communities which are pulling together to help each other. ETFG is designed to support those efforts and to lend a hand.”
    Farmers and growers can self-register for clean-up help by contacting the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254. 
    Local job seekers available to help with the clean-up effort can register their interest by emailing totsemploymentteam@msd.govt.nz or contacting Work and Income on 0800  559 009. 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service

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    Junior member Maddison and Life member Phil. Credit: Uniform Photography

    Edithvale Fire Brigade recently commemorated a century of service, celebrating the historic milestone with a Centenary Ball.

    More than 150 community members gathered on Saturday 28 June to honour the dedication of volunteers who have contributed to the brigade’s legacy.  

    In the brigade’s formative years, nine community members operated from a community built 30 by 14 foot shed. Now, more than 120 volunteers work from a newly built three-storey station that features a four-bay motor room, female only turnout room, a business hub and a community meeting room.  

    Edithvale Captain Sean McGuckin has volunteered for more than 20 years and said the celebration was a testament to the resilience and commitment of brigade members past and present.   

    “We wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for each and every volunteer who’s contributed to the brigade in some capacity,” Sean said.  

    “I feel proud to be Captain of such an incredible brigade and feel fortunate to lead us through this milestone.”  

    Each year the brigade attends over 300 fires and emergencies within Edithvale and neighbouring suburbs. Members are highly trained in wildfire and structural firefighting, with 26 members also qualified in Emergency Medical Response (EMR).  

    “Fires aren’t the only emergencies we face. We respond to high angle rescues, missing persons reports and even drownings because we have the training and resources to do so,” Sean said.   

    “We are also well-equipped with the addition of our Mobile Command Unit and Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems that allow us to help in more ways than one.”  

    “These additions mean we can be deployed to assist in incident command and control for any emergency service in Victoria and interstate.”  

    Sean also highlighted the brigade’s inclusive and committed membership base. 

    “We are very grateful to have a diverse and thriving member base, with one of the highest numbers of female volunteers in the state,” Sean said.  

    “It feels good being amongst a group of people who want to be as involved with the brigade as possible.” 

    “Every time a pager goes off or an event pops up, triple the members that are needed show up.” 

    As Edithvale enters its second century, brigade members are committed as ever to protecting the community with the same passion and dedication that shaped its first hundred years.   

    • Credit: Uniform Photography
    • Restored brigade running reel. Credit: Uniform Photography
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    • Credit: Uniform Photography
    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 9, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0752 PM CDT Tue Jul 08 2025

    Valid 090100Z – 091200Z

    …THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
    THE MID-ATLANTIC/SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND AND THE CENTRAL/SOUTHERN
    PLAINS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms should continue this evening
    across parts of the central/southern Plains and Mid-Atlantic into
    southern New England.

    …Mid-Atlantic/Southern New England…
    Bands of loosely organized convection will continue to spread
    eastward across the DelMarVa Peninsula and southeast VA/northeast NC
    vicinity over the next couple of hours this evening. A sufficiently
    moist and unstable airmass should support occasional severe/damaging
    winds with this activity until it moves offshore or eventually
    weakens with the loss of daytime heating.

    …Central/Southern Plains…
    Widely spaced strong to severe thunderstorms are present this
    evening across the central/southern Plains, generally along/south of
    a convectively reinforced boundary extending across KS into the
    Ozarks. Large-scale forcing across these regions will tend to remain
    weak on the northeast periphery of the upper ridge centered over the
    Southwest. But, multiple low-amplitude mid-level perturbations
    should aid in thunderstorm maintenance for several more hours this
    evening given the presence of moderate to strong instability and
    marginally sufficient deep-layer shear for updraft organization.
    Isolated severe winds and hail may occur with loosely organized
    multicells and occasional supercells. But, the overall severe threat
    still appears too unfocused/widely spaced to include greater severe
    probabilities.

    ..Gleason.. 07/09/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 9, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Jul 9, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Updated: Wed Jul 9 00:52:40 UTC 2025 (Print Version |   |  )

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     Forecast Discussion

    SPC AC 090052

    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0752 PM CDT Tue Jul 08 2025

    Valid 090100Z – 091200Z

    …THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
    THE MID-ATLANTIC/SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND AND THE CENTRAL/SOUTHERN
    PLAINS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms should continue this evening
    across parts of the central/southern Plains and Mid-Atlantic into
    southern New England.

    …Mid-Atlantic/Southern New England…
    Bands of loosely organized convection will continue to spread
    eastward across the DelMarVa Peninsula and southeast VA/northeast NC
    vicinity over the next couple of hours this evening. A sufficiently
    moist and unstable airmass should support occasional severe/damaging
    winds with this activity until it moves offshore or eventually
    weakens with the loss of daytime heating.

    …Central/Southern Plains…
    Widely spaced strong to severe thunderstorms are present this
    evening across the central/southern Plains, generally along/south of
    a convectively reinforced boundary extending across KS into the
    Ozarks. Large-scale forcing across these regions will tend to remain
    weak on the northeast periphery of the upper ridge centered over the
    Southwest. But, multiple low-amplitude mid-level perturbations
    should aid in thunderstorm maintenance for several more hours this
    evening given the presence of moderate to strong instability and
    marginally sufficient deep-layer shear for updraft organization.
    Isolated severe winds and hail may occur with loosely organized
    multicells and occasional supercells. But, the overall severe threat
    still appears too unfocused/widely spaced to include greater severe
    probabilities.

    ..Gleason.. 07/09/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC – No MDs are in effect as of Wed Jul 9 01:02:01 UTC 2025

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Current Mesoscale DiscussionsUpdated:  Wed Jul 9 01:16:02 UTC 2025 No Mesoscale Discussions are currently in effect.

    Notice:  The responsibility for Heavy Rain Mesoscale Discussions has been transferred to the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) on April 9, 2013. Click here for the Service Change Notice.
    Archived Convective ProductsTo view convective products for a previous day, type in the date you wish to retrieve (e.g. 20040529 for May 29, 2004). Data available since January 1, 2004.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC – No watches are valid as of Wed Jul 9 01:02:01 UTC 2025

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Current Convective Watches (View What is a Watch? clip)Updated:  Wed Jul 9 01:16:06 UTC 2025 No watches are currently valid

    Archived Convective ProductsTo view convective products for a previous day, type in the date you wish to retrieve (e.g. 20040529 for May 29, 2004). Data available since January 1, 2004.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC – No watches are valid as of Wed Jul 9 01:02:01 UTC 2025

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Current Convective Watches (View What is a Watch? clip)Updated:  Wed Jul 9 01:16:06 UTC 2025 No watches are currently valid

    Archived Convective ProductsTo view convective products for a previous day, type in the date you wish to retrieve (e.g. 20040529 for May 29, 2004). Data available since January 1, 2004.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S., Thailand Navies reunite to commence CARAT Thailand 2025

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    Sattahip, Thailand (July 7, 2025): The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began the 31st exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 with an opening ceremony in Sattahip, Thailand, July 7, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S., Thailand Navies reunite to commence CARAT Thailand 2025

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    Sattahip, Thailand (July 7, 2025): The U.S. Navy (USN), Royal Thai Navy (RTN), and Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) began the 31st exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2025 with an opening ceremony in Sattahip, Thailand, July 7, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USS George Washington Departs Manila, Continues Indo-Pacific Patrol

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    MANILA, Philippines – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWA CSG), with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked, departed Manila, Philippines, following a scheduled port visit, July 7, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard Southwest District holds change-of-command ceremony in Alameda, Calif.

    Source: United States Coast Guard

    U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/08/2025 09:00 PM EDT

     

    07/08/2025 08:40 PM EDT

    PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Coast Guard Southwest District personnel hosted a change-of-command ceremony, Tuesday on Coast Guard Island.

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  • MIL-OSI: Delixy Holdings Limited Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Singapore, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Delixy Holdings Limited (the “Company” or “Delixy”), a Singapore-based company engaged in the trading of oil related products, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,000,000 ordinary shares, par value US$0.000005 per share, (“Ordinary Shares”), 1,350,000 of which are being offered by the Company and 650,000 by the selling shareholders Mega Origin Holdings Limited (as to 325,000 Ordinary Shares) and Novel Majestic Limited (as to 325,000 Ordinary Shares) (the “Selling Shareholders”), at a public offering price of US$4.00 per Ordinary Share. The Company is also registering a resale prospectus concurrent with the Offering for the resale of 3,000,000 Ordinary Shares held by Cosmic Magnet Limited, Rosywood Holdings Limited, Dragon Circle Limited and Novel Majestic Limited, Golden Legend Ventures Limited (the “Resale Shareholders”). The Ordinary Shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on July 9, 2025 under the ticker symbol “DLXY.”

    The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of US$5.4 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Ordinary Shares offered by the Selling Shareholders or Resale Shareholders in the Offering. The Offering is expected to close on or about July 10, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    Proceeds from the Offering will be used for: (i) expanding product offerings; (ii) strengthening market position; (iii) potentially making strategic acquisitions and business cooperations, including joint ventures and/or strategic alliances and (iv) general working capital and corporate purposes.

    The Offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Bancroft Capital, LLC is acting as the sole lead underwriter for the Offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP is acting as U.S. counsel to the Company, led by William S. Rosenstadt and Mengyi “Jason” Ye, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is acting as U.S. counsel to the Underwriters, led by W. David Mannheim, Ashley Wu and Kathryn Simons, in connection with the Offering.

    A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-283248), as amended, and was declared effective by the SEC on July 8, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may be obtained from Bancroft Capital, LLC, 501 Office Center Drive, Suite 130, Fort Washington, PA 19034, or by telephone at +1 (484) 546-8000. In addition, copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

    About Delixy Holdings Limited

    Delixy Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based company principally engaged in the trading of oil-related products, including (i) crude oil and (ii) oil-based products such as fuel oils, motor gasoline, additives, gas condensate, base oils, asphalt, petrochemicals and naphtha (heavy gasoline). Operating across multiple countries in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Middle East, Delixy has established a strong presence in the region’s oil trading markets. While Delixy maintains a diversified portfolio of oil products, crude oil trading represents a core aspect of its business. The Company leverages its strong existing relationships with customers and suppliers as well as deep industry expertise to provide value-added services, including tailored recommendations on optimal trading strategies and shipping and logistical support where required. In addition, the Company’s financing capabilities allow it to extend credit terms to customers while satisfying suppliers’ immediate payment terms. For more information, please visit the company’s website: https://ir.delixy.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company’s proposed offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs, including the expectation that the Proposed Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “should”, “seek”, “estimate”, “will”, “aim” and “anticipate” or other similar expressions in this prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Registration Statement and other filings with the SEC.

    For media inquiries, please contact:

    Delixy Holdings Limited
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: ir@delixy.com

    Ascent Investor Relations LLC
    Tina Xiao
    Phone: +1-646-932-7242
    Email: investors@ascent-ir.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: July 8th, 2025 Heinrich Welcomes High-Speed Internet Access for Rural Communities in Cibola and McKinley Counties

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, welcomed the completion of three broadband projects that have connected more than 500 rural locations to high-speed internet in Cibola and McKinley counties. This was made possible by $6,800,000 secured by Heinrich in the American Rescue Plan. 

    “I’m proud to welcome $6.8 million from legislation I helped pass into law to connect New Mexicans living in Cibola and McKinley counties to high-speed internet,” said Heinrich. “This funding will connect New Mexicans in rural areas to careers they can build their families around, help local small businesses boost their sales online, and provide the next generation with the tools they need to succeed in their education and beyond.”   

    All projects provide broadband speeds of 100/100 mbps download/upload to customers in Cibola and McKinley counties.

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