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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Indonesia quarry landslides rises to 19

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) — The death toll from Friday’s quarry landslides in Indonesia’s West Java province rose to 19 on Sunday, but fresh landslides have suspended the search for six missing people, officials said.

    West Java Provincial Disaster Management Agency spokesman Hadi Rahmat Harjasasmita said two more bodies were found by rescuers on Sunday at the Gunung Kuda mine in Bobos village, Cirebon regency.

    He said that in order to ensure the uninterrupted operation of search services and the provision of emergency assistance, a state of emergency was introduced on May 30, which will end on June 6.

    The search and rescue operation has been suspended due to fresh landslides at the quarry, said Mamang Fatmono, acting head of the provincial search and rescue department’s operations unit.

    “We are facing a difficult task today. At 11:10 a.m., new landslides occurred, so the search operation was suspended. The search operation will resume tomorrow,” he told Xinhua. -0-

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  • MIL-Evening Report: PNG faces deadline for fixing issues with money laundering and terrorist financing

    ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent

    Papua New Guinea has five months remaining to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) systems or face the severe repercussions of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list”.

    The FATF has imposed an October 2025 deadline, and the government is scrambling to prove its commitment to global partners.

    Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister James Marape said Treasury Minister, Ian Ling-Stuckey had been given the responsibility to lead a taskforce to fix PNG’s issues associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.

    “I summoned all agency heads to a critical meeting last week giving them clear direction, in no uncertain terms, that they work day and night to avert the possibility of us getting grey listed,” Marape said.

    “This review comes around every five years.

    “We have only three or four areas that are outstanding that we must dispatch forthwith.”

    PNG is no stranger to the FATF grey list, having been placed under increased monitoring in 2014 before successfully being removed in 2016.

    Deficiencies highlighted
    However, a recent assessment by the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) highlighted ongoing deficiencies, particularly in the effectiveness of PNG’s AML/CTF regime.

    While the country has made strides in establishing the necessary laws and regulations (technical compliance), the real challenge lies in PNG’s implementation and enforcement.

    The core of the problem, according to analysts, is a lack of effective prosecution and punishment for money laundering and terrorism financing.

    High-risk sectors such as corruption, fraud against government programmes, illegal logging, illicit fishing, and tax evasion, remain largely unchecked by successful legal actions.

    Capacity gaps within key agencies like the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and the Office of the Public Prosecutor have been cited as significant hurdles.

    Recent drug hauls have also highlighted existing flaws in detection in the country’s financial systems.

    The implications of greylisting are far-reaching and potentially devastating for a developing nation like PNG, which is heavily reliant on foreign investment and international financial flows.

    Impact on economy
    Deputy Opposition leader James Nomane warned in Parliament that greylisting “will severely affect the economy, investor confidence, and make things worse for Papua New Guinea with respect to inflationary pressures, the cost of imports, and a whole host of issues”.

    If PNG is greylisted, the immediate economic fallout could be substantial. It would signal to global financial institutions that PNG carries a heightened risk for financial crimes, potentially leading to a sharp decline in foreign direct investment.

    Critical resource projects, including Papua LNG, P’nyang LNG, Wafi-Golpu, and Frieda River Mines, could face delays or even be halted as investors become wary of the increased financial and reputational risks.

    Beyond investment, the cost of doing business in PNG could also rise. International correspondent banks, vital conduits for cross-border transactions, may de-risk by cutting ties or scaling back operations with PNG financial institutions.

    This “de-risking” could make it more expensive and complex for businesses and individuals alike to conduct international transactions, leading to higher fees and increased scrutiny.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people, children it’s killing

    COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff

    “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.”

    This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister and former senior member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s own Likud party, Ehud Olmet.

    Nightly, we witness live-streamed evidence of the truth of his statement — lethargic and gaunt children dying of malnutrition, a bereaved doctor and mother of 10 children, nine of them killed by an Israeli strike (and her husband, another doctor, died later), 15 emergency ambulance workers gunned down by the IDF as they tried to help others injured by bombs, despite their identity being clear.

    Statistics reflect the scale of the horror imposed on Palestinians who are overwhelmingly civilians — 54,000 killed, 121,000 maimed and injured. Over 17,000 of these are children.

    This can no longer be excused as regrettable collateral damage from targeted attacks on Hamas.

    Israel simply doesn’t care about the impact of its military attacks on civilians and how many innocent people and children it is killing.

    Its willingness to block all humanitarian aid- food, water, medical supplies, from Gaza demonstrates further its willingness to make mass punishment and starvation a means to achieve its ends. Both are war crimes.

    Influenced by the right wing extremists in the Coalition cabinet, like Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s goal is no longer self defence or justifiable retaliation against Hamas terrorists.

    Israel attacks Palestinians at US-backed aid hubs in Gaza, killing 36. Image: AJ screenshot APR

    Making life unbearable
    The Israeli government policy is focused on making life unbearable for Palestinians and seeking to remove them from their homeland. In this, they are openly encouraged by President Trump who has publicly and repeatedly endorsed deporting the Palestinian population so that the Gaza could be made into a “Middle East Riviera”.

    This is not the once progressive pioneer Israel, led by people who had faced the Nazi Holocaust and were fighting for the right to a place where they could determine their own future and be safe.

    Sadly, a country of people who were themselves long victims of oppression is now guilty of oppressing and committing genocide against others.

    New Zealand recently joined 23 other countries calling out Israel and demanding a full supply of foreign aid be allowed into Gaza.

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters called Israel’s actions “ intolerable”. He said that we had “had enough and were running out of patience and hearing excuses”.

    While speaking out might make us feel better, words are not enough. Israel’s attacks on the civilian population in Gaza are being increased, aid distribution which has restarted is grossly insufficient to stop hunger and human suffering and Palestinians are being herded into confined areas described as humanitarian zones but which are still subject to bombardment.

    People living in tents in schools and hospitals are being slaughtered.

    World must force Israel to stop
    Like Putin, Israel will not end its killing and oppression unless the world forces it to. The US has the power but will not do this.

    The sanctions Trump has imposed are not on Israel’s leaders but on judges in the International Criminal Court (ICC) who dared to find Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu guilty of war crimes.

    New Zealand’s foreign policy has traditionally involved working with like-minded countries, often small nations like us. Two of these, Ireland and Sweden, are seeking to impose sanctions on Israel.

    Both are members of the European Union which makes up a third of Israel’s global trade. If the EU decides to act, sanctions imposed by it would have a big impact on Israel.

    These sanctions should be both on trade and against individuals.

    New Zealand has imposed sanctions on a small number of extremist Jewish settlers on the West Bank where there is evidence of them using violence against Palestinian villagers.

    These sanctions should be extended to Israel’s political leadership and New Zealand could take a lead in doing this. We should not be influenced by concern that by taking a stand we might offend US president Donald Trump.

    Show our preparedness to uphold values
    In the way that we have been proud of in the past, we should as a small but fiercely independent country show our preparedness to uphold our own values and act against gross abuse of human rights and flagrant disregard for international law.

    We should be working with others through the United Nations General Assembly to maximise political pressure on Israel to stop the ongoing killing of innocent civilians.

    Moral outrage at what Israel is doing has to be backed by taking action with others to force the Israeli government to end the killing, destruction, mass punishment and deliberate starvation of Palestinians including their children.

    An American doctor working at a Gaza hospital reported that in the last five weeks he had worked on dozens of badly injured children but not a single combatant.

    He noted that as well as being maimed and disfigured by bombing, many of the children were also suffering from malnutrition. Children were dying from wounds that they could recover from but there were not the supplies needed to treat them.

    Protest is not enough. We need to act.

    Phil Goff is Aotearoa New Zealand’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs. This article was first published by the Stuff website and is republished with the permission of the author.

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  • GIFT Nifty hits record $102.35 billion turnover in May

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    GIFT Nifty recorded its highest-ever monthly turnover of $102.35 billion (₹8,75,098 crore) with 2.10 million contracts traded in May, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced on Sunday.

    Marking a new milestone, GIFT Nifty continues to establish itself as a benchmark in India’s equity market growth story. This achievement surpasses its previous record of $100.93 billion set in April this year.

    “This milestone reflects the growing global interest and trust in GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for India’s growth story. We are glad to witness the success of GIFT Nifty and express our sincere gratitude to all the participants for their overwhelming support in making GIFT Nifty a successful contract,” the NSE said in a statement.

    Trading volumes on NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) have seen exponential growth since the full-scale launch of GIFT Nifty operations on July 3, 2023. Since then, GIFT Nifty has recorded a cumulative volume of over 43.28 million contracts, with a total cumulative turnover of $1.93 trillion as of May 2025.

    NSE IX, an international multi-asset exchange set up at GIFT City on June 5, 2017, is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA). The exchange holds a dominant market share of over 99 per cent in GIFT IFSC, highlighting its strong leadership position.

    NSE IX offers a diversified portfolio of products, including Indian single stock derivatives, index derivatives, currency derivatives, depository receipts, and global stocks.

    Meanwhile, the NSE has achieved another significant milestone—becoming the largest unlisted company in India with over 100,000 shareholders, according to recent industry data.

    For the financial year ending March 31, 2025 (FY25), the NSE reported a 17 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated total income, reaching ₹19,177 crore.

    —IANS

  • Bridges collapse in 2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine, 7 dead

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Two bridges collapsed in different Russian regions bordering Ukraine, derailing trains and killing at least seven people and injuring dozens, Russian authorities said early on Sunday, while a Russian politician called Kyiv a “terrorist enclave”.

    Reuters could not independently confirm whether the incidents in the neighbouring regions were related. The areas in Russia’s south have been subject to frequent attacks by Ukraine during the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion more than three years ago.

    Seven people were killed and 69 injured when a highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks, derailing an approaching train in the Bryansk region late on Saturday, Russian emergency ministry and regional officials said.

    Russia’s Railways initially posted on the Telegram messaging app that the Bryansk bridge collapse was the result of an “illegal interference in the operation of transport”, but the post was later removed.

    Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that 47 people were hospitalised. Three children were among those injured with one in serious condition, he said.

    The collapse in the Kursk region occurred early on Sunday while a freight train was crossing the bridge, Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of the region, and Russian Railways said on Telegram.

    “Part of the train fell onto a road underneath the bridge,” Khinshtein said. He added that the locomotive caught fire, which was quickly extinguished. One of the drivers sustained leg injuries, and he and the team operating the train were taken to a local hospital, Khinshtein added.

    He posted a photo of derailed carriages on a damaged bridge over a road.

    Andrei Klishas, a senior member of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper chamber of parliament, said on the Telegram messaging app that the incident in Bryansk shows that “Ukraine has long lost the attributes of a state and has turned into a terrorist enclave.”

    Russia’s Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the Bryansk bridge had been blown up.

    Prominent Russian military blogger Semyon Pegov, who uses the name War Gonzo, called the Bryansk collapse “sabotage.”

    Since the war began in February 2022, there have been continued cross-border shelling, drone strikes and covert raids from Ukraine into the Bryansk, Kursk and Belgorod regions that border Ukraine.

    Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Telegram that efforts to find and rescue victims in the Bryansk incident continued throughout the night, and that some 180 personnel were involved in the operation.

    Among those killed was the locomotive driver, Russia’s state news agencies reported, citing medics.

    Social media pictures and videos showed passengers trying to help others climb out of the Bryansk train’s damaged carriages in the dark and firefighters looking for ways to reach passengers.

    The train was going from the town of Klimovo to Moscow, Russian Railways said. It collided with the collapsed bridge in the area of a federal highway in the Vygonichskyi district of the Bryansk region, Bogomaz said. The district lies some 100 km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine.

    U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Moscow and Kyiv to work together on a deal to end the war, and Russia has proposed a second round of face-to-face talks with Ukrainian officials in Istanbul on Monday.

    Ukraine has not committed to attending the talks, saying it first needed to see Russia’s proposals, while a leading U.S. senator warned Moscow it would be “hit hard” by new U.S. sanctions.

    (Reuters)

  • Piyush Goyal commences official visit to France, Italy to boost economic ties

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal began his three-day official visit to France on Sunday as part of a five-day tour of France and Italy from June 1 to 5. The visit is aimed at further strengthening India’s strategic and economic partnerships with key European nations.

    During his stay in France, the Minister will hold bilateral meetings with senior French officials, including Minister of Economy Eric Lombard and Trade Minister Laurent Saint-Martin. The discussions will focus on enhancing Indo-French economic ties, trade collaboration, and exploring investment opportunities in priority sectors.

    As part of his engagements, Goyal will participate in the India-France Business Round Table and the India-France CEO Forum. He is expected to meet senior leadership from leading French companies such as Vicat, TotalEnergies, L’Oréal, Renault, Valeo, EDF and ATR. The forums aim to deepen industry-level cooperation and foster greater dialogue between businesses from both countries.

    Speaking ahead of the visit, Goyal said, “France is a longstanding partner in India’s growth journey. This visit is an opportunity to reinforce our economic collaboration, encourage two-way investments, and support innovation-led partnerships.”

    The Minister will also represent India at the informal gathering of World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministers, held on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris. He will articulate India’s views on key global trade issues, including reform of the multilateral trading system and inclusive growth.

    Goyal will hold a series of bilateral meetings with international counterparts during the visit. These include the UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kasabi.

    The Minister will also meet Israel’s Minister for Trade and Investment Nir Barkat, Nigeria’s Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole OON, and Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mr. Mauro Luis Iecker Vieira. These interactions are expected to advance India’s global trade outreach and provide momentum to the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

    In addition, Goyal will engage with senior EU officials, including European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen. The talks will focus on boosting India-EU cooperation in trade, technology, and agriculture.

    Goyal will continue the second leg of his visit in Italy from June 3, where further engagements with industry leaders and government officials are scheduled.

  • Operation Sindoor: India’s Military Doctrine of Offensive Defence

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In the annals of India’s military history, Operation Sindoor marks a decisive departure from the doctrine of strategic restraint. Triggered by the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of Indian civilians and tourists, this operation was meticulously crafted as a calibrated military-political response. It did not seek territorial gain nor a prolonged conflict it was a limited, high-impact military reprisal meant to enforce deterrence, inflict punitive costs, and collapse the artificial distinction between so-called “non-state actors” and the Pakistani state that harbours, trains, and directs them. This operation represents a maturing Indian statecraft where kinetic power is exercised with precision, proportionality, and political clarity. India’s strategic objective was not war it was redefinition. By shifting the cost-benefit calculus of cross-border terrorism and signalling that every future provocation will invite asymmetric retaliation, Operation Sindoor has ushered in a new era in subcontinental geopolitics.

    Precision Strikes: Surgical, Not Symbolic

    The first phase of Operation Sindoor commenced in the early hours of May 7, 2025. Leveraging a composite air package of Rafale multirole fighters, Sukhoi-30MKIs, and Mirage-2000 aircraft, the Indian Air Force conducted precise, intelligence-led strikes deep inside Pakistani territory. These were not blind retaliations they were carefully selected targets identified through layered ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) systems, including satellite imagery, HUMINT, and SIGINT.

    The use of SCALP missiles from Rafales and BrahMos supersonic missiles from air platforms ensured surgical delivery with minimal collateral damage. Terrorist enclaves in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Kotli, Skardu etc., regions long known to host training camps, ammunition dumps, and communication nodes were decimated. Over 100 confirmed militant casualties, including senior leadership figures from proscribed outfits like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, marked a devastating blow to the Pakistani terror-industrial complex. What distinguished these strikes from past episodes was their surgical nature and strategic framing. India did not seek to provoke full-scale war, nor did it act in anger. It acted with method, legality, and legitimacy framing the strikes as a response to an act of war perpetrated through proxy actors by a complicit state. This legitimacy ensured global understanding, if not overt support.

    The Dogfight: Honouring the Fog of War

    Later that night, tensions escalated into an aerial dogfight over contested between two countries. Both sides scrambled assets, leading to a kinetic engagement involving BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and close-range exchanges. India lost some air assets, and so did Pakistan. However, all Indian pilots were accounted for, is a testament to India’s rapid SAR protocols, operational preparedness, and strong morale. The air engagement is a reminder that operations however well-planned carry risks. Air dominance is not simply about superior machines but real-time decision-making, jamming, radar countermeasures, and pilot skill. India emerged from the engagement with its credibility intact. The enemy was bloodied, morale hit, and escalation managed.

    Air Defence Triumph: Holding the Line

    On May 8 and 9, 2025, Pakistan attempted retaliatory missile strikes and indulged in drone warfare by Turkish drones but India’s integrated air defence network held firm. Systems like the indigenous Akash SAMs, S-400 Triumf batteries, L-70 anti-aircraft guns, and the command-and-control network Akashteer worked in seamless coordination to intercept and neutralize incoming aerial threats. These systems represented a layered shield—short, medium, and long-range defences working in tandem. Not many Indian casualties were reported across these two days. While it is tempting to credit hardware alone, this success was equally a victory for Indian military doctrine, training, radar discipline, and force synergy across the Army, Air Force, and strategic command. The S-400 system, sourced from Russia, showed its full battlefield integration with Indian command doctrine, while Akash and L-70 systems, developed by DRDO and BEL, demonstrated India’s growing self-reliance in air defence. These engagements proved that India is no longer reactive. It can now predict, pre-empt, and neutralize threats without waiting for external validation or international permission.

    Airbases Neutralized: A Blow to Pakistani Air Power

    The most daring component of Operation Sindoor came in the early hours of May 10, 2025. In a pre-dawn mission, India struck eleven Pakistani airbases with BrahMos cruise missiles and stand-off weapons. Airstrips, hardened aircraft shelters, radar systems, and command centers were targeted based on precise ISR data. These strikes disrupted the Pakistan Air Force’s sortie capability, grounded multiple squadrons, and paralyzed operational momentum.

    These weren’t merely punitive. They were strategic de-capacitation measures, designed to ensure that Pakistan could not sustain a second or third wave of escalation. Post-strike imagery, open-source analysis, and leaked intercepts confirm major damages at bases like Rahim Yar Khan, Sargodha, Bholari, Jacobabad & Nur Khan Airbase. Significant PAF infrastructure, including JF-17 hangars, SAAB Awacs, and early-warning systems, were taken offline.

    As per noted Defence & Security expert Shishir Gupta in HT, “India’s S-400 air defence system in Adampur went into action no less than 11 times during Operation Sindoor and destroyed a Pakistani SAAB-2000 airborne early warning system as far as 315 kilometres away deep in Pakistan”. He further goes on to report that “Indian Air Force also has proof of its missiles having downed one C-130 J medium lift aircraft, a JF-17 and two F-16 fighters on ground and in the air” & “..The Indian strikes took out a Chinese-made LY-80 air defence system using a HARPY kamikaze drone at Lahore, while an Indian missile took out the prized HQ-9 (Chinese version of S-300) at Malir in Karachi.”

    This phase also demonstrated India’s maturing offensive deterrence posture. The use of standoff missiles allowed deep strikes without exposing aircraft to enemy radar or engagement zones. The message was clear: India possesses both the will and the capability to cripple Pakistan’s retaliatory framework without boots on the ground.

    Redefining Deterrence: The End of “Plausible Deniability”

    Perhaps the most far-reaching impact of Operation Sindoor is the collapse of the false firewall Pakistan erected between its army and its jihadi proxies. For decades, GHQ Rawalpindi operated in the grey zone training, equipping, and deploying terrorists while pretending innocence. India, until now, often responded diplomatically, seeking proof and global condemnation. That model is now obsolete. By treating the Pahalgam attack as a state-sanctioned act of war, India has established a new doctrine: no differentiation between non-state actors and the state that shelters them. This strategic redefinition collapses the ambiguity that Pakistan exploited for decades and forces it to absorb the consequences of proxy warfare. This is more than retaliation it is deterrence by punishment. The world, too, is watching. While global powers may issue standard calls for restraint. The legitimacy of India’s counter-strikes is enhanced by its commitment to proportionality, non-targeting of civilian infrastructure, and avoidance of war escalation.

    Indus Waters Treaty in Abeyance: Weaponizing Asymmetry

    One of the boldest geopolitical moves during Operation Sindoor was India’s decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. Long hailed as an example of transboundary cooperation, the IWT has persisted even through wars. However, in the face of repeated Pakistani provocation, it has become a one-sided symbol of Indian restraint. By moving to suspend water flows or delay data sharing and project clearances, India has signalled that economic levers are now part of the strategic toolkit. This asymmetric tool non-lethal but deeply consequential gives India leverage without inviting kinetic escalation. It allows New Delhi to exert economic, agricultural, and psychological pressure on Pakistan’s heartland in a prolonged conflict scenario. This step also sends a larger message: India will now integrate all dimensions of national power military, diplomatic, economic, technological into its response architecture.

    A Strategic Template for the Future

    Operation Sindoor is not just a successful operation it is a template. India has for the first time demonstrated where there was Rapid force mobilization with surgical precision, multi-platform integration of air, missile-based assets, Resilience and transparency in combat engagements, Defensive superiority using indigenous and imported systems, Asymmetric escalation through economic and hydrological tools and Geopolitical signalling without diplomatic fallout. This holistic approach marks India’s arrival as a mature regional power capable of defending its interests across the spectrum from grey-zone threats to full-spectrum deterrence. It is no longer about reactive diplomacy. India now leads with strength, speed, and clarity.

    Noted International Defence Expert, John Spencer in his Article, “India’s Wake-Up Call: Why US Defense Reform Must Match the Speed of Modern War”, in Small War Journal has quoted as below:

    “India’s overwhelming success demonstrated something more enduring than airpower. It validated a national defense doctrine built around efficient domestic industrial strength. And most significantly, it delivered a clear message to its strategic rival. Pakistan a Chinese proxy by armament, alignment, doctrine was completely outmatched. Its Chinese-made air defense systems could not stop, detect, or deter India’s precision strikes. In Sindoor, India didn’t just win. It demonstrated overwhelming military superiority against a Chinese-backed adversary.”

    Reflecting on the Brahmos strikes of Indian Russian joint venture and its integration with domestic Indian systems under Make in India Program, he goes on to highlight that, “In the skies over Pakistan, India didn’t just dominate. It redefined regional deterrence. India didn’t just talk about reform. It executed it. And it won. India has become a master of the physics of lethality. The United States can learn from their success and model some of their changes for its own needs. India’s success—and Ukraine’s innovation—should be a wake-up call. They are building the warfighting models of the future. The US is still operating with Cold War machinery and Gulf War assumptions.”

    Further in an Article dt 29th May 2029 on X, titled “India’s Operation Sindoor: A Battlefield Verdict on Chinese Weapons—And India’s Victory”, John Spencer goes on to write about India’s weapon systems used and exclaimed that:

     “India fought as a sovereign power wielding precision tool it designed, built, and deployed with unmatched battlefield control. Pakistan fought as a proxy force, dependent on Chinese hardware that was built for export, not for excellence. When challenged, these systems failed—exposing the strategic hollowness behind Islamabad’s defense posture. ….Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military campaign. It was a technology demonstration, a market signal, and a strategic blueprint. India showed the world what self-reliance in modern warfare looks like and proved that “Atmanirbhar Bharat” works under fire.”

    Conclusion: Sindoor as a Strategic Line Drawn

    One of the articles written by Royal United Services Institute titled, “Calibrated Force: Operation Sindoor and the Future of Indian Deterrence”, on 21st May 2025 sums it up perfectly. It states that rather than serious analysis of India’s targeting methodology, command intent, or escalation thresholds, the western media coverage has focused instead on the air-to-air engagement that led to the probable loss of some Indian Air Assets. Undue prominence was given to the performance of specific platforms, with little regard for the broader operational context or the rules of engagement that shaped the encounter. Arguably more impressive than the operation’s reach was its restraint on the first day.

    The article on goes on say, “According to Indian officials, pilots operated under strict rules of engagement that prohibited initiating attacks on Pakistani aircraft or pre-emptively suppressing air defence systems. It suggests a political leadership determined to signal its intent with clarity: India was not interested in initiating a conflict with the Pakistani state, but rather in degrading a specific ecosystem of terrorist violence that exists in the country. In effect, India accepted heightened operational risk in pursuit of clear strategic messaging. Such discipline in the face of a capable adversary is neither automatic nor easy. Yet it may well have prevented a broader escalation spiral. That alone deserves more analytical attention than it has received”.

    There is a media narrative of Chinese experts in Bloomberg exulting on performance of Chinese platforms presents a distorted narrative as part of information warfare. The target here is to drown the Indian strategic success and overwhelming air-superiority of the Indian Airforce crippling Pakistani Airbases and infrastructure, taking out Chinese defence systems of which we have clear satellite imagery and proof. In any air-combat there are bound to be losses, the Americans have faced F-16 losses operated by Ukraine, American MQ-9 reaper drones were taken out by Houthis in Yemen, even the Chinese air defence systems of Pakistan were taken out by Indian Airforce in Operation Sindoor. Many of these narratives in international media are shaped by commercial interests of respective military-industrial complexes.

    However, what should matter is that the overall objective of targeted military operation carried out by India between 7th to 10th May 2025 has been achieved. Indian strategic objectives have been met without getting trapped into an elongated war like Vietnam, Afghanistan, Syria or Ukraine. Pakistan must remember that Operation Sindoor is not over yet and no amount of aid from IMF, World Bank, military aid from China (amounting to 80% its military hardware) or a Crypto deal with US corporations would be able to protect it from Indian response to state sponsored terrorism abetted by Pakistani military-intelligence apparatus.

    Operation Sindoor is a watershed in India’s military and geopolitical evolution. It transformed tragedy into a moment of clarity, demonstrating that the Indian state will no longer absorb terror as the cost of diplomacy. Every attack will now invite disproportionate retaliation measured not in rhetoric but in military and economic terms. By operationalizing deterrence, neutralizing terror nodes, blunting enemy retaliation, and avoiding escalation into war, India has delivered a sophisticated, high-impact campaign that redefines conflict dynamics in South Asia. The message is now loud and clear: There will be no safe havens. No immunity through proxies. And no peace without accountability. India has drawn a red line in blood and steel. Operation Sindoor thus showcases clinical execution of India’s military doctrine of Offensive Defence

     

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Sheung Shui Swimming Pool temporarily closed

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention TV/radio announcers:

    Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

         Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

         The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 1) that Sheung Shui Swimming Pool in the North District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.

         It will be reopened at 8.30pm today.

         The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Hukanui Road, Chartwell, Hamilton

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Hukanui Road, Chartwell.

    The crash, involving a car and a motorbike, was reported to Police at 8.05pm.

    The motorcyclist is reported to have sustained critical injuries.

    Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff.
     

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Harihari Highway (SH 6) crash

    Source: New Zealand Police

    A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6) this evening.

    The crash, at Kakapotahi near the Waitaha River Bridge, was reported to Police at 5.15pm.

    No other vehicles were involved.

    The road is expected to remain closed for some time and motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or consider delaying travel.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Mansukh Mandaviya, lauds youth and sports efforts

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, lauding his energetic efforts in promoting fitness, youth empowerment, and making India a sporting powerhouse.

    In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Ji on his birthday. He is energetically working towards making India a sporting powerhouse and empowering our youth. Equally commendable are his efforts towards the welfare of our workers, who play a key role in building a self-reliant India. May he lead a long and healthy life.”

    On the occasion of his birthday, Minister Mandaviya led the 25th edition of the nationwide ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative in Delhi. This edition was dedicated to the soldiers involved in Operation Sindoor.

    “Today’s edition is a tribute to our bravehearts who were part of Operation Sindoor. It is heartening to see citizens across the country pedal together for fitness and for our nation’s heroes,” he said.

    The ‘Fit Sunday’ movement witnessed enthusiastic participation across over 5,000 locations, continuing the momentum of 24 consecutive Sundays of public cycling events under the Fit India Movement. The initiative has evolved into a nationwide fitness campaign encouraging citizens to prioritize health and wellness.

    Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also greeted Mandaviya, saying, “My colleague in the Union Cabinet, Shri @mansukhmandviya ji, I wish you a very happy birthday. I pray to God for your good health, long life and happy life.”

    Born in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, in 1972, Mandaviya began his political career early, becoming the youngest MLA in Gujarat at the age of 28 in 2002.

    He was first inducted into the Union Cabinet in 2016 and held various portfolios, including Shipping, Road Transport, and Chemicals and Fertilisers. In 2021, he was elevated to Cabinet rank and appointed as Minister of Health and Family Welfare. In 2024, under the third Modi government, he took charge as Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports.

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: First China-Central Asia International Tourist Train Crosses Khorgos Border Crossing

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

    URUMQI, June 1 (Xinhua) — The first China-Central Asia international tourist train on the Xi’an-Almaty route with more than 200 passengers left China via the Khorgos railway checkpoint in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday and headed to Almaty in Kazakhstan.

    The tourist train departed from Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, Northwest China, on May 29. According to the schedule, it will leave Almaty on June 5 and return to Xi’an on June 7.

    The Khorgos railway checkpoint administration worked closely with local customs, border inspection and other agencies to ensure that passengers could exchange tickets smoothly, undergo inspection at the checkpoint and leave the country efficiently.

    Let us recall that 2024 was the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China, and 2025 has been declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan.

    According to Li Jiang, deputy head of Horgos Customs, the launch of the above-mentioned international tourist train has laid a new foundation for deepening connectivity and promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and Central Asian countries.

    According to available information, Almaty will host the Week of Humanitarian and Tourist Exchanges between the cities of Xi’an and Almaty, which will include a number of exhibitions, meetings, lectures and friendly football matches.

    The activities will include a display of intangible cultural heritage, an exhibition of cultural relics, promotion of traditional Chinese medicine culture, academic exchanges in archaeology, and a meeting of female entrepreneurs from the two countries.

    In May 2023, China and Kazakhstan signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements, which officially came into force in November of the same year.

    Kazakhstan is becoming a popular destination among Chinese tourists. According to statistics, by the end of 2024, the Chinese tourist flow to this Central Asian country amounted to 655 thousand people-times, which is 78 percent more than the previous year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The first international tourist train China-Central Asia crossed the Khorgos border crossing

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

    URUMQI, June 1 (Xinhua) — The first China-Central Asia international tourist train on the Xi’an-Almaty route with more than 200 passengers left China via the Khorgos railway checkpoint in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday and headed to Almaty in Kazakhstan.

    The tourist train departed from Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, Northwest China, on May 29. According to the schedule, it will leave Almaty on June 5 and return to Xi’an on June 7.

    The Khorgos railway checkpoint administration worked closely with local customs, border inspection and other agencies to ensure that passengers could exchange tickets smoothly, undergo inspection at the checkpoint and leave the country efficiently.

    Let us recall that 2024 was the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China, and 2025 has been declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan.

    According to Li Jiang, deputy head of Horgos Customs, the launch of the above-mentioned international tourist train has laid a new foundation for deepening connectivity and promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and Central Asian countries.

    According to available information, Almaty will host the Week of Humanitarian and Tourist Exchanges between the cities of Xi’an and Almaty, which will include a number of exhibitions, meetings, lectures and friendly football matches.

    The activities will include a display of intangible cultural heritage, an exhibition of cultural relics, promotion of traditional Chinese medicine culture, academic exchanges in archaeology, and a meeting of female entrepreneurs from the two countries.

    In May 2023, China and Kazakhstan signed an intergovernmental agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements, which officially came into force in November of the same year.

    Kazakhstan is becoming a popular destination among Chinese tourists. According to statistics, by the end of 2024, the Chinese tourist flow to this Central Asian country amounted to 655 thousand people-times, which is 78 percent more than the previous year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Indonesia quarry landslide rises to 17

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

    JAKARTA, June 1 (Xinhua) — The death toll from a quarry landslide in Indonesia’s West Java province has risen to 17, with eight still missing, acting head of the provincial search and rescue agency’s operations unit Mamang Fatmono said on Saturday.

    The number of rescuers was increased from 10 on Friday to 27 on Saturday, he said, adding that further landslides were threatening rescue efforts at the Gunung Kuda mine in Bobos village, Cirebon regency.

    The search for missing victims of Friday’s landslides continues.

    A state of emergency was declared after the disaster, local authorities said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysian PM calls for strategic connectivity, open trade at Shangri-La Dialogue security forum

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

    SINGAPORE, June 1 (Xinhua) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said here Saturday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is committed to promoting open and fair trade while recognizing the potential risks associated with global fragmentation.

    In a special speech at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue Security Conference, he noted that maintaining ASEAN’s autonomy is “not about resisting others” but “about strengthening ourselves.”

    The same spirit underpinned the statement by ASEAN leaders on global economic and trade uncertainty at the Kuala Lumpur summit earlier this week, Ibrahim said, adding that summit participants warned “of the dangers of unilateral action, equivalent tariffs and the growing risk of global fragmentation.”

    “We reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to an open, predictable and rules-based trading system,” the prime minister said, adding that “open markets create the kind of interdependence between countries that encourages prudence rather than confrontation.”

    Economic openness is a source of balance both between and within countries, allowing us to address pressing issues affecting the population, such as poverty, social inequality or even the digital divide, said A. Ibrahim.

    This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue conference, which runs from Friday to Sunday, is attended by representatives from 47 countries, including 40 ministerial-level delegates, 20 chiefs of defence delegates, more than 20 senior defence officials and eminent academics, according to Singapore’s Ministry of Defence. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Asian leaders express concern over US tariff policy

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

    TOKYO, June 1 (Xinhua) — Political leaders and former heads of state from across Asia have expressed concern over the U.S. government’s tariff policies, calling for stronger unity among Asian countries to overcome common challenges.

    Speaking at the 30th Future of Asia Forum held in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the current global trading order was under threat.

    He called on Asian countries to unite in addressing trade issues arising from US tariffs and stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation within ASEAN and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), especially in the areas of trade and industry.

    Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said trade wars were undermining the free, open, inclusive and rules-based multilateral trading system, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. He called for unity among countries facing pressure over tariffs.

    Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, noting that while Laos has limited trade with the United States, high tariffs could still affect its economy and investment climate.

    Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung said the US tariffs were having a significant impact on Vietnam’s exports and investments.

    Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has criticised US tariff measures, saying they could hurt the American economy and raise the cost of living at home.

    The Future of Asia Forum, organized by Nikkei, has been held annually since 1995. This year’s event is themed “Challenging Asia in a Turbulent World.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in New Zealand with cultural festivities

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

    Guests learn about Chinese sachets during an event celebrating the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand, May 30, 2025. Communities across New Zealand marked the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend with vibrant celebrations in both Christchurch and Auckland, reflecting the enduring cultural heritage of this ancient festival.(Photo by Chen Siyumneg/Xinhua)

    Communities across New Zealand marked the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend with vibrant celebrations in both Christchurch and Auckland, reflecting the enduring cultural heritage of this ancient festival.

    The Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, was recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

    In Christchurch, a cultural event was held on Friday in commemoration of the festival, featuring traditional activities such as making zongzi, the sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, cultural shows and games, and other customs symbolizing family unity, remembrance, health, and hope.

    Chinese Consul General in Christchurch He Ying said the Dragon Boat Festival is deeply tied to Chinese values, and the tradition is rooted in the cultural respect for the past and hope for a better future.

    “As we often say in China, ‘With many hands rowing together, the boat sails far.’ This spirit of unity is what brings us together today, to share stories, traditions, and goodwill across cultures,” she said.

    Meanwhile, in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, the Epsom Community Center hosted a day-long celebration on Saturday with a variety of interactive workshops, performances, and cultural showcases, welcoming families to immerse themselves in traditional customs.

    Activities included martial arts demonstrations, calligraphy and painting sessions, a dragon boat card-making workshop, and a lively lion dance performance.

    Visitors also participated in hands-on experiences such as dumpling-making and face painting.

    Dragon boat festival celebrations were also staged in other parts of Auckland as people celebrated locally with traditional food and cultural activities.

    A dragon boat race event is also planned on Sunday in Eastern Auckland on the Tamaki River.

    Organizers highlighted the growing enthusiasm for the festival among diverse communities in New Zealand, underscoring the importance of cultural exchange and mutual appreciation.

    The festival has become a bridge for cross-cultural understanding, strengthening connections between communities and fostering a deeper appreciation of Chinese heritage in New Zealand.

    “The Dragon Boat Festival is no longer just a Chinese event, it’s a celebration of unity and shared traditions among all people,” said an event organizer.

    People watch a lion dance during an event celebrating the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, May 31, 2025. Communities across New Zealand marked the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend with vibrant celebrations in both Christchurch and Auckland, reflecting the enduring cultural heritage of this ancient festival.(Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

    Children enjoy touhu, a traditional Chinese game also known as pitch-pot, during an event celebrating the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand, May 30, 2025. Communities across New Zealand marked the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend with vibrant celebrations in both Christchurch and Auckland, reflecting the enduring cultural heritage of this ancient festival.(Xinhua/Long Lei)

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  • MIL-OSI China: Fiscal, financial reforms to boost China’s development zones: Expert

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

    China’s national-level economic and technological development zones (ETDZs), long recognized as crucial drivers of economic growth and technological innovation, are set to undergo a significant upgrade, according to Luo Weijie, an economist focusing on macroeconomy and fiscal policies. 

    On May 21, the Ministry of Commerce released a work plan aimed at deepening reform and innovation in the country’s ETDZs. The plan outlines 16 targeted measures across four key areas, including encouraging foreign investment in sectors such as biomedicine and high-end equipment manufacturing, and supporting the export of digital services.

    Luo Weijie, associate professor of economics at Beijing International Studies University, pointed out that the new fiscal and financial support measures for ETDZs are expected to play a greater role in driving economic growth, attracting investment and promoting innovation. Once in place, the measures will facilitate the ETDZs to achieve high-quality development and contribute to China’s broader economic strategy. 

    One of the key measures is supporting entities that are involved in the construction and operation of development zones in going public to raise funds. According to Luo, this will provide the entities with more capital to accelerate infrastructure construction and improve the carrying capacity of the zones. He cites the Suzhou Industrial Park’s development entity, China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co. Ltd.’s successful public listing on the A-share market, as a prime example of how such financing can provide robust support for the development of ETDZs.

    Another measure outlined in the plan is providing more precise financial support to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based on their contributions to innovation, which is important because SMEs frequently face difficulties in obtaining financing, despite often serving as the driving force behind innovation and job creation. Luo emphasized that through targeted financial support, these SMEs will have more resources to invest in R&D, technology upgrades and market expansion, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and contributing to the overall innovation ecosystem of the development zones.

    The plan allows local governments to use special-purpose bonds and other funds more flexibly to support the development of national-level ETDZs. As such, local governments will be able to allocate these funds to key areas such as infrastructure construction, public service platforms and major industrial projects within the zones, which Luo explained will boost the overall investment environment and attractiveness of the zones. For instance, in the first three months of 2025, local governments in China issued new bonds worth nearly 1.24 trillion yuan, including around 960 billion yuan in special-purpose bonds. This kind of financial support can significantly boost the development of ETDZs by providing them with the necessary capital for projects that can drive economic growth and job creation.

    In line with China’s commitment to green development, the plan encourages ETDZs to develop green financial services to support the growth of green, low-carbon and circular industries. By integrating green finance into the development of ETDZs, China aims to promote sustainable economic growth while addressing environmental challenges. According to Luo, this will not only help to reduce the carbon footprint of the zones, but also create new opportunities for green industries and technologies in the global transition toward a low-carbon economy.

    On May 27, the State Council Information Office hosted a policy briefing on the work plan, providing detailed data regarding the achievements of the zones. At the briefing, Ling Ji, vice minister of commerce and deputy China international trade representative, highlighted the critical role that ETDZs are playing in opening up and development. 

    Ling pointed out that China has so far established more than 230 national-level ETDZs. In 2024, these zones collectively achieved $27.2 billion in actual foreign direct investment (FDI), or 23.4% of the national total, which demonstrates the significant role these zones play in attracting investment and driving economic growth.

    As China continues to leverage ETDZs as key platforms for economic development, Luo anticipates that these zones will likely have a profound impact on both the domestic and global economic landscapes.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Growing appetite drives up exports of zongzi

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

    Traditional sticky rice dumplings — better known as zongzi, a favorite dish during Dragon Boat Festival — are enjoying booming popularity abroad, with exports seeing strong double-digit growth this year from Shenzhen, Guangdong province.

    According to Shenzhen Customs, more than 157 metric tons of zongzi have been exported from the city since January, up 95.2 percent year-on-year, showing that the overseas appetite for this festive favorite is growing fast.

    Zhu Danpeng, an independent food and beverage analyst, said that as China’s global influence grows, overseas Chinese are feeling a deeper connection to their roots.

    “Zongzi isn’t just a festive food, it’s a symbol of cultural identity and nostalgia,” Zhu said. “Occasions such as Dragon Boat Festival are becoming even more meaningful abroad. This trend speaks not only to growing cultural influence, but also the rising confidence among overseas Chinese in the safety, quality and value of Chinese food products.”

    Traditionally, Shenzhen-made zongzi were sent mostly to Hong Kong and Macao. But that’s changing quickly. Orders have started flowing in from more markets, including Singapore, the Netherlands and the United States, as international consumers show more interest in Chinese holiday foods, according to Shenzhen Customs.

    Although classic fillings like salted egg yolk and pork still dominate, manufacturers in Shenzhen are getting more creative. Red bean paste, seafood and even fruits are now part of the mix, catering to more adventurous eaters. Zongzi fillings are also being exported on their own, opening up even more international business opportunities.

    At Santa Ana Bakery, in Shenzhen’s Bao’an district, its employees were busy wrapping and steaming zongzi for global shipments.

    “Our export orders are up 14 percent this year compared with last year,” said Wan Yingfang, a manager at the bakery. “Production started earlier, as demand was rising.”

    Meanwhile, Shenzhen Customs has stepped up efforts to facilitate exports of the festive favorite.

    “Dragon Boat Festival exports are extremely time-sensitive,” said Yao Bing, an official at Tongle division of Shenzhen Customs.

    “As a result, we have dedicated staff to help manufacturers quickly get through inspections. We’ve also created a fast-track clearance channel and improved coordination at the ports.”

    Other cities in Guangdong are also joining the export wave.

    As of Tuesday, more than 150 tons of Dragon Boat Festival-related foods, including zongzi, had been exported from cities such as Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhaoqing, according to Chinanews.com.

    These products not only bring comfort to overseas Chinese communities, but also help share a taste of Chinese culture with a wider global audience, said Zhu, the food and beverage analyst.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash, Harihari Highway (State Highway 6)

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Emergency services are responding to a motorcycle crash on Harihari Highway (State Highway 6).

    The road is closed at the Waitaha River Bridge.

    Motorists are asked to take alternative routes where possible, or consider delaying travel.

    An update will be provided when more information is available.

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    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Death following 28 May crash, SH 5, Tarawera

    Source: New Zealand Police

    A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera earlier this week.

    The person was critically injured in the crash on 28 May and was airlifted to hospital.

    Sadly they passed away in hospital on 31 May.

    Police extend our sympathies to their family and loved ones.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • Doue dazzles as PSG humble Inter 5-0 to win first European Cup

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Teenager Desire Doue scored twice to inspire Paris St Germain to their first European Cup triumph with a crushing 5-0 victory over Inter Milan on Saturday, the biggest winning margin in the final of the continent’s premier club competition.

    After losing the 2020 final to Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique’s PSG side, who teetered on the brink of elimination in the league phase, finally claimed the trophy their Qatari owners have craved since taking over the French capital club in 2011.

    PSG’s young team achieved what the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe could not do in their colours as they became only the second French side to win the trophy after Olympique de Marseille in 1993.

    “Making history was a goal from the start of last season,” Luis Enrique said.

    “I really felt a connection with the players and the fans, a very strong connection that we saw throughout the season. We were able to handle the tension and excitement in the best possible way.”

    PSG put on a masterclass which the more experienced Inter team had no answer to, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes through former Inter defender Achraf Hakimi and Doue.

    The 19-year-old Doue was on target again in the 63rd minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored 10 minutes later and substitute Senny Mayulu netted three minutes from time to complete the rout in Munich.

    Before kickoff the Italian fans sang “There’s Only Inter”, the club’s anthem, but on the pitch their side went missing and PSG ran riot to secure a richly deserved win.

    PSG bossed the game from the start, maintaining possession with their slick passing, every player constantly searching for an opening, which they found in the 12th minute when Vitinha played a pass into Doue in the box.

    Inter defenders appealed for offside but Federico Dimarco played the PSG man onside and the youngster kept his cool to roll the ball across goal and hand Hakimi the simplest of tap-ins.

    “We have made history, we have written our names in the history of this club,” Hakimi said.

    “For a long time this club deserved it, we are very happy. We have created a great family.”

    The second came eight minutes later from a quick PSG counter which found Ousmane Dembele on the left wing.

    Dembele drove forward before floating the ball to the far side and Doue had time to control the ball on his chest and his shot took a deflection off Dimarco to beat the wrong-footed Yann Sommer.

    GAME OVER

    Inter had to try to attack in the second half but PSG killed off the game with a third goal when Vitinha slid the ball through to Doue in the area and the 19-year-old coolly slipped the ball past Sommer.

    Inter were shell-shocked but things only got worse.

    Dembele’s defence-splitting pass from his own half sent Kvaratskhelia haring away before beating Sommer at his near post, a goal which brought the PSG bench, including Luis Enrqiue, onto the pitch.

    Luis Enrique became the second manager, after his former Barcelona teammate Pep Guardiola, to win the continental treble of League, Cup and Champions League in one season twice, both winning their first with Barca and their second by beating Inter.

    “He is the man who has changed everything at PSG. Since he came here, he has changed the way football is seen. He is a loyal man, he deserves it more than anyone else,” Hakimi said.

    PSG still had time for a fifth as Mayulu fired past Sommer from close range after a pass from substitute Bradley Barcola and the final whistle was greeted with huge roars from the French fans who had been singing loudly all game.

    Inter had high hopes of making up for their defeat two years ago by Manchester City in Istanbul but finished the season trophyless.

    “It absolutely didn’t feel like my Inter out there, and the players are the first to know it, but I’m proud of the journey we’ve taken,” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said.

    Luis Enrique, visibly emotional after the final whistle and wearing a T-shirt with a tribute to his daughter Xana who died in 2019, has turned PSG from a side of superstars into a group of humble players finally playing as a team.

    (Reuters)

  • Trump pulls Musk ally’s NASA nomination, will announce replacement

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The White House withdrew on Saturday its nominee for NASA administrator, Jared Isaacman, abruptly yanking a close ally of Elon Musk from consideration to lead the space agency.

    President Donald Trump said he would announce a new candidate soon.

    “After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social site.

    “I will soon announce a new nominee who will be mission aligned, and put America First in space.”

    Isaacman, a billionaire private astronaut who had been Musk’s pick to lead NASA, was due next week for a much-delayed confirmation vote before the U.S. Senate. His removal from consideration caught many in the space industry by surprise.

    Trump and the White House did not explain what led to the decision.

    “It may not always be obvious through the discourse and turbulence, but there are many competent, dedicated people who love this country and care deeply about the mission,” Isaacman said in a post on X.

    “That was on full display during my hearing, where leaders on both sides of the aisle made clear they’re willing to fight for the world’s most accomplished space agency.

    “I am incredibly grateful to President Trump, the Senate and all those who supported me.”

    His removal comes days after Musk’s official departure from the White House, where the SpaceX CEO’s role as a “special government employee” leading the Department of Government Efficiency created turbulence for the administration and frustrated some of Trump’s aides.

    Semafor reported the news earlier.

    According to a person familiar with his reaction, Musk was disappointed by Isaacman’s removal.

    “It is rare to find someone so competent and good-hearted,” Musk wrote of Isaacman on X, responding to the news.

    It was unclear whom the administration might tap to replace Isaacman.

    One name being floated is retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Steven Kwast, an early advocate for the setting-up of the U.S. Space Force and Trump supporter, according to three people familiar with the discussions.

    Isaacman, the former CEO of payment processor company Shift4, had broad space industry support but faced concerns from lawmakers over his ties to Musk and SpaceX, where he spent hundreds of millions of dollars as an early private spaceflight customer.

    The former nominee had donated to Democrats in prior elections. In his confirmation hearing in April, he sought to balance NASA’s existing moon-aligned space exploration strategy with pressure to shift the agency’s focus on Mars, saying the U.S. can plan for travel to both destinations.

    As a potential leader of NASA’s roughly 18,000 employees, Isaacman faced a daunting task of implementing that decision to prioritize Mars, given that NASA has spent years and billions of dollars trying to return its astronauts to the moon.

    On Friday, the space agency released new details of the Trump administration’s 2026 budget plan that proposed killing dozens of space science programs and laying off thousands of employees, a controversial overhaul that space advocates and lawmakers described as devastating for the agency.

    Montana Republican Tim Sheehy, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committee, wrote on X that Isaacman “was a strong choice by President Trump to lead NASA” in response to reports of his departure.

    “I was proud to introduce Jared at his hearing and strongly oppose efforts to derail his nomination,” Sheehy said.

    Some scientists saw the nominee change as further destabilizing to NASA as it faces dramatic budget cuts without a confirmed leader to navigate political turbulence among Congress, the White House and the agency’s workforce.

    “So not having (Isaacman) as boss of NASA is bad news for the agency,” Harvard-Smithsonian astronomer Jonathan McDowell said on X.

    “Maybe a good thing for Jared himself though, since being NASA head right now is a bit of a ‘Kobayashi Maru’ scenario,” McDowell added, referring to a no-win situation cadets face in the science fiction franchise Star Trek.

    (Reuters)

  • All-party delegation arrives in Spain to present India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, arrived in Madrid on Sunday as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to present India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism.

    The delegation will engage with officials from the Spanish government, members of the Indian diaspora, and civil society representatives during its two-day visit. The outreach is part of a broader campaign to reinforce India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, especially in the context of cross-border threats.

    In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Spain said, “The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, led by MP Ms. @kanimozhidmk and comprising members @RajeevRai, @CaptBrijesh, @GUPTAPC50 and @DrAshokKMittal, arrived in Madrid today. Over the next two days, the delegation will meet with members of the Spanish government, the Indian diaspora and civil society representatives to present India’s stance of #ZeroToleranceForTerrorism.”

    The delegation includes Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowta (Retd.), RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, and former Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri.

    Prior to arriving in Spain, the delegation visited Latvia, where it met with key members of the Latvian Parliament, including Ingrida Circene, Chairperson of the Group for Promoting Cooperation with the Parliament on India, and Inara Murniece, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee. The discussions focused on India’s security concerns and its determination to respond firmly to any act of terrorism, particularly those emanating from Pakistan.

    Ashok Mittal shared details of the Latvia visit on X, stating, “We conveyed India’s unified and unwavering stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism.”

    The delegation also held talks with Latvian State Secretary Andzejs Vilumson and Ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics, Special Envoy for Latvia’s United Nations Security Council (UNSC) candidacy. The Indian side shared information on the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which Latvia strongly condemned.

    Vilumson reiterated Latvia’s categorical opposition to terrorism in all its forms and expressed solidarity with India following the Pahalgam incident in April.

    The visit to Spain follows similar diplomatic engagements in Latvia, Greece, Slovenia, and Russia. These efforts are part of India’s broader international outreach under Operation Sindoor to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and build global consensus on coordinated action against terror networks.

    (IANS)

  • PM Modi virtually inaugurates Satna and Datia airports in Madhya Pradesh

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated the newly constructed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major step towards enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure development under the UDAN scheme.

    The inauguration events were held simultaneously at both airport sites in the presence of state and local officials. The development is expected to significantly benefit the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions by providing improved access to air travel and boosting regional growth.

    Satna Airport: A New Regional Hub
    Developed by the Airports Authority of India at a cost of ₹36.96 crore, the Satna Airport is designed to serve as a key regional hub in the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh. Known for its cultural and industrial importance, Satna will now have enhanced connectivity to important centres such as Chitrakoot and Maihar.

    The airport features a terminal building spread across 768 square metres, capable of handling 50 passengers during peak hours and accommodating up to 2.5 lakh passengers annually. The facility includes a recarpeted runway, parking bays for Dornier-228 aircraft, an Air Traffic Control tower, and a fire station.

    The airport is equipped with sustainable features such as 100% LED lighting, solar-powered streetlights, and a treated water reuse system for horticulture.

    Datia Airport: Boosting Religious and Cultural Tourism
    The upgraded Datia Airport has been developed at a cost of ₹60.63 crore. It connects the historic town of Datia—known for the Peetambara Peeth and the Datia Palace—to the national aviation network.

    The terminal building, also measuring 768 square metres, can accommodate 150 peak-hour passengers, with a projected annual capacity of 2.5 lakh passengers. The airport is currently equipped to operate ATR-72 aircraft, with future plans to support Airbus A-320 operations.

    Key infrastructure includes a recarpeted runway, apron bays, ATC tower, and firefighting facilities. Sustainability measures such as rainwater harvesting systems and energy-efficient lighting have also been incorporated.

    Driving Economic and Social Growth
    The operationalisation of both airports is expected to bring considerable economic and social benefits, including enhanced mobility, job creation, and growth in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare.

    The projects reflect the Government of India’s commitment to making air travel accessible to all, as envisioned under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme, and to ensuring balanced regional development by strengthening last-mile infrastructure.

  • IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall in four Kerala districts, fishermen advised caution

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert for four districts in Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall and cautioning local authorities and residents to remain alert for weather-related disruptions.

    The districts under alert include Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, where rainfall is likely to range between 7 cm and 11 cm, according to the latest IMD bulletin.

    The rest of the state is expected to receive moderate rainfall as monsoon conditions continue to strengthen over Kerala. The yellow alert serves as a precautionary warning, advising public preparedness and administrative readiness.

    Kasaragod district witnessed the most intense rainfall in the state during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m. on May 31. While the exact rainfall recorded in Muliyar was not disclosed, Kudlu received 14 cm and Panathur registered 12 cm of rainfall, indicating heavy and widespread downpours in the region.

    The IMD has also warned of strong winds reaching up to 55 kmph along the Kerala coast on Sunday. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea and are urged to stay updated with official bulletins.

    Additionally, the weather office has warned of isolated lightning activity across the state. Residents, especially in vulnerable regions, have been advised to avoid open areas during thunderstorms and to take necessary precautions.

    The State Disaster Management Authority has been alerted to monitor the evolving situation. Local bodies in the districts under yellow alert have been advised to keep emergency response teams on standby and to closely watch low-lying and flood-prone areas.

    -IANS

  • MIL-OSI China: Top amateur golfer Zhou wins third CLPG Tour title in Xiamen

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

    Zhou Shiyuan, China’s top female amateur, captured her third CLPG Tour title against a pro field on Saturday, when the Chongqing teenager carded a four-under 68 to win the Zhu Chun Strait Cup Women’s Open by two strokes in Fujian Province.

    After starting the third round with a one-stroke lead at Orient (Xiamen) Golf and Country Club, the 15-year-old, 43rd in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, closed with a bogey-free round featuring four birdies to finish on 10-under 206.

    At 15 years, five months and 14 days old, Zhou becomes the youngest person to win three times on the CLPG Tour. She broke the previous record set by Yin Xiaowen who was 16 years, five months and 15 days old when she won the Wuhuanxing Women’s Challenge on May 22, 2021.

    “Many people have congratulated me, saying that winning three times is incredible and that I have a bright future. But I feel like I’m still the same person. Nothing has changed,” reasoned a humble Zhou.

    “Even though I broke Yin Xiaowen’s record, I don’t think much of it. Yin is an outstanding player who’s already competing on the US LPGA. Though I don’t know her well, I respect her greatly.”

    Jeong Seulgi claimed the RMB 75,000 winner’s purse as the South Korean veteran carded her fifth birdie of the day at the last hole to finish with a 67, one shot ahead of Chinese amateur Wang Xinyu (65).

    Thai veteran Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong (70) was fourth, four shots back, at the tournament featuring a field made up of CLPG Tour and TLPGA Tour players in an event created to promote “friendship” across the Taiwan Strait.

    Zhou, who last year won in Chongqing and Jiangsu Province, opened with consecutive birdies to quickly get to eight-under. She picked up another stroke at the 405-yard sixth before making her last birdie at the 375-yard 10th hole. She would then par the final eight holes.

    She called this victory “harder” than her previous two wins.

    “This time, I felt tense throughout. My form in the first half of the year wasn’t great, especially in handling small details. The pressure was real in this event because the Thai players were chasing me hard,” said Zhou, who is considering turning pro at the end of the year.

    “But I’ll assess my form first. I also hope to play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur again. This year’s tournament left me with regrets. I missed the cut. Next time, I want to make it to the weekend and compete alongside the world’s top amateurs. I want to learn from them.”

    Jeong, who won a Monday qualifier for a second time this year to get into the tournament, started the final round three shots off the lead and came out firing with birdies on the first three holes. She then picked up another shot at the 372-yard ninth hole before sinking a 25-foot birdie putt at the last to secure the runner-up finish.

    “I felt I had a chance to win. Lots of great shots today, but I need more birdies,” said the former KLPGA Tour regular. “But it’s great for me. It’s a good finish. I’m not disappointed. I gave it my best efforts today.”

    Guangdong-based Wang secured a top-five finish for the third consecutive tournament with a scorching final round featuring an eagle three at the 488-yard second hole where her approach shot from 114 yards out found the cup followed by five birdies.

    “I’m certainly very pleased with this finish, especially since I played the final 36 holes without a single bogey. My game was solid overall today. Both my iron play and putting were on point,” said the 17-year-old Hunan native, who matched her personal best lowest score.

    “My goal is to earn my professional status by year’s end. For the second half of the season, I’m aiming for a tournament victory, that way I can bypass the qualifying school process altogether.”

    Rookie pro Wu Chun-wei crashed out in her CLPG Tour debut as the 2024 Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur champion was never in contention this week, closing with 79 to finish 58th. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Direct passenger air route officially launched between Shanghai and Shymkent

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) — A flight that arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport from Kazakhstan’s Shymkent on Friday marked the official opening of the first direct passenger air route between the eastern Chinese metropolis and Central Asia.

    According to the Chinese news agency Zhongxinshe, the launch of this air route will reduce travel time between Central Asia and Shanghai to 6 hours.

    Flights on this route, according to the schedule, will be operated as follows:

    On Tuesdays, the flight will depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 02:05 Beijing time and arrive in Shymkent at 06:00 local time. On Fridays, the flight will depart from Shanghai at 05:50 Beijing time and arrive in Shymkent at 10:00 local time. Return flights are scheduled to depart from Shymkent at 15:30 on Mondays and 19:50 on Thursdays local time, arriving in Shanghai at 01:00 on Tuesdays and 04:50 on Fridays Beijing time, respectively.

    The opening of the new route will expand the network of air routes of the Shanghai international air hub and create a more convenient air bridge for trade, economic, tourist and cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and Kazakhstan.

    Let us recall that a mutual visa-free regime has been in effect between China and Kazakhstan since November 10, 2023. Last year, China hosted the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism, and this year has been declared the Year of China Tourism in Kazakhstan. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Missing man in Ngau Tau Kok located

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    A man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok has been located.

    Yan Wai-man, aged 73, went missing after he left his residence on Shing Fung Road on May 27 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on May 28.

    The man was located at a bus stop on Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan this morning (June 1). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Singapore, Speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    SINGAPORE — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Singapore from May 29 – June 1, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials to engage with allies and partners, deepen relationships, and discuss global security challenges at the Shangri-La Dialogue. 

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