Category: Asia Pacific

MIL-OSI USA: Murphy, Senate Foreign Relations Democrats Statement On Trump’s Middle East Trip

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy

May 16, 2025

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), the Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday released the following statement on President Trump’s trip to the Middle East:
“The President’s first extended foreign trip abroad should have been about advancing U.S. interests in the Middle East. Instead, it has been an instructive lesson in how foreign governments can use their influence to benefit the president personally and those around him—all while creating substantial risks to our national security.
“The President has failed to engage in substantial dialogue on the most urgent strategic challenges facing the region. His Administration has failed to sustain the ceasefire he inherited in Gaza and has systemically undercut America’s diplomatic infrastructure in a way that has created an unprecedented opening for the People’s Republic of China.
“Promoting investment by our Gulf partners in the United States must not come at the expense of protecting our most valuable A.I. and advanced chip technology and it should never line the pockets of the President and his family or inner circle. President Trump must reject all ‘gifts’ and refocus the remainder of his trip on steps to make all Americans safer, secure and more prosperous—not just those with Trump in their name.”

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Federal Agencies Conduct Joint Operation in Southern Indiana
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

More Than 20 Violent Illegal Immigrants Arrested
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—A coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted from April 29 to May 1, resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals in the Evansville and Bloomington areas, as part of an ongoing initiative to combat criminal activity and enhance public safety.

The successful three-day operation was led by a coalition of federal partners, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO).

Of the 23 individuals taken into custody:
- 18 had prior criminal arrests or convictions, including:
Additionally, four individuals were arrested on federal warrants, including one subject previously convicted of cocaine trafficking.

Those included:
- Martin Cortez-Lopez, 36, who was arrested as he left court in Bloomington, Indiana.
  
  Criminal History: 2007 – Disorderly intoxication and resisting law enforcement with violence / 2010 – Possession of cocaine and failure to appear for resisting officer with violence / 2024 – Possession of cocaine x2 and operating while intoxicated/endangerment.
  
  Previously removed 2011
- Amin Reynosa-Diaz, 29, arrested in Evansville, Indiana. Reynosa-Diaz was located at a construction site and taken into custody.
  
  Criminal History: 2020 – Driving while intoxicated / 2024 – Domestic violence.
  
  Previously removed 2019
- Jaime Ortiz-Guzman, 46, arrested in Bloomington, Indiana.
  
  Criminal History: 1999 – Federal Arrest, fraud, imposter, false documents / 2006 – Battery / 2008 – Operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license / 2024 – Operating while intoxicated and driving without a license.
  
  Previously removed felon
- Jonathan Regules-Hernandez, 44, arrested in Bloomington, Indiana, after a short foot pursuit.
  
  Criminal History: 2000 – Larceny and possession of stolen goods / 2004 – Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place with controlled substances and trafficking in cocaine / 2005 – Breaking and entering with the intent to commit felony and larceny after breaking and entering / 2007 – Alien removal under section 212 and 237 / 2025 – Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license.
  
  Previously removed felon
This operation underscores the effectiveness of interagency collaboration in addressing public safety threats. By combining investigative resources, intelligence sharing, and enforcement capabilities, federal agencies are better equipped to identify, locate, and apprehend individuals who pose risks to the community or have violated federal laws, including immigration statutes.
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May 17, 2025
India calls for global action to protect mountain ecosystems at Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Friday put forth a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems, while representing India at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. The high-level global dialogue, themed “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity”, brought together ministers, climate leaders, and policymakers from across the world.

Speaking at the summit, Yadav reaffirmed India’s commitment to global climate action and emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to safeguard the Himalayas and other mountain regions. “It is a profound honour to represent India at this historic gathering. The name Sagarmatha, meaning ‘Head of the Sky,’ aptly captures the majesty and responsibility we share in protecting our mountain ecosystems,” he said.

The Minister acknowledged Nepal’s initiative in hosting the event and highlighted the deep ecological and cultural ties India shares with its Himalayan neighbours. He pointed out that despite South Asia comprising nearly 25% of the global population, it accounts for just 4% of historical global CO₂ emissions. However, he stressed that developing countries continue to bear the brunt of the climate crisis while developed nations fall short on their climate finance and technology transfer commitments.

Underscoring the ecological richness of high-altitude regions, Yadav called for enhanced transboundary conservation and urged Himalayan nations to collaborate under the International Big Cats Alliance. This alliance, he said, can help conserve iconic species like snow leopards, tigers, and leopards by fostering shared expertise, funding, and knowledge sharing.

Referring to India’s efforts under Project Snow Leopard, Yadav cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the 13th COP of the Convention on Migratory Species in 2020, where the significance of preserving snow leopard habitats was emphasized. He shared findings from India’s first Snow Leopard Population Assessment, conducted between 2019 and 2023, which recorded 718 snow leopards—representing 10–15% of the global population.

During his address, the Union Minister outlined a five-point call for global action:

Enhanced Scientific Cooperation – Strengthening research and monitoring of cryospheric changes, hydrology, and biodiversity.
Building Climate Resilience – Investing in adaptation measures, disaster early warning systems such as for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Empowering Mountain Communities – Placing local communities at the heart of policy-making and promoting green livelihoods, sustainable tourism, and the integration of traditional knowledge.
Providing Green Finance – Ensuring adequate and predictable climate finance in line with the Paris Agreement to support mountain nations in adaptation and mitigation.
Recognizing Mountain Perspectives – Ensuring that the unique vulnerabilities and contributions of mountain ecosystems are reflected in global climate negotiations and development agendas.

“India stands ready to partner with Nepal and all mountain nations to protect our shared ecological heritage. In the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family—we must ensure our sacred mountains continue to stand tall as symbols of hope and sustainability,” Yadav concluded.

The event was attended by several global dignitaries, including Nepal’s Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, Vice Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress Xiao Jie, and COP29 President and Azerbaijan’s Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev.

May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SCMA visits Hungary to promote development opportunities in GBA

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, and the Commissioner for the Development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Ms Maisie Chan, are currently on duty visit to Hungary to promote the development opportunities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Mr Tsang arrived in Budapest, Hungary on May 15 (Hungary time) and called on the Chinese Ambassador to Hungary, Mr Gong Tao. Today (May 16) he met with the State Secretary for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Ms Boglárka Illés, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Dr Lajos Oláh, to share views on issues relating to the promotion of exchange and collaboration between Hong Kong and Hungary.

Mr Tsang also attended today the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – Europe (Hungary) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference jointly organised by the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Macao Special Administrative Region Government to promote the business opportunities brought about by the GBA to the European business community, and Hong Kong’s position as a GBA’s international entry point and roles as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”. Speaking at the conference, he encouraged enterprises and talents to capitalise on Hong Kong’s unique advantages of having staunch support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world by establishing foothold in the city and tapping into the huge market of the GBA, and to turn challenges into endless opportunities under the current international situation.

Mr Tsang emphasised that under “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong would continue to maintain its status as a free port, implement a free trade policy, maintain the free flow of capital, goods, people and information, and firmly support a rules-based multilateral trading system.

Mr Tsang will depart for Cairo, Egypt, on May 17 to attend the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – Africa (Egypt) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference to be held there. He will return to Hong Kong on May 19.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Supporting Indigenous Peoples Across the State
Source: US State of New York

ew York Governor Kathy Hochul and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca announced today plans for Governor Hochul to visit Seneca Nation Territory to apologize on behalf of New York State’s role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities. The Seneca Nation is set to welcome Governor Hochul to its Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday, May 20, when Governor Hochul will issue a long-awaited official apology to the Seneca people, as well as all former students and their descendants from various Indigenous Nations, for the State of New York’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School. Governor Hochul’s visit is believed to be the first time a sitting Governor has officially visited Seneca Nation Territory.

“No words or actions will ever be able to undo the pain and suffering of the Seneca people and other Indigenous peoples across the State, but by visiting the Seneca Nation and the site of the Thomas Indian School we will mark a new day in our relations,” Governor Hochul said. “As we prepare to officially recognize the horrifying shortcomings of our past, I thank President Seneca for his advocacy on behalf of the Seneca people and his invitation to the Cattaraugus Territory, and I look forward to further strengthening the relationship between the Seneca people and the State of New York.”

Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca said, “The severity of the wounds inflicted on our children warrants the historical significance of our Nation welcoming Governor Hochul to the Cattaraugus Territory. The atrocities that our children suffered at the Thomas Indian School have remained hidden in the shadows for far too long. At long last, our people will hear, directly from the Governor, the words we have waited lifetimes for the State of New York to say — ‘We’re sorry.’”

Originally established by Presbyterian missionaries on the Cattaraugus Territory in 1855, Thomas Indian School was owned and operated by the State of New York from 1875 until it closed in 1957. Thomas Indian School, and other residential boarding schools across the United States and Canada, operated under the government’s policy of forced assimilation of Native children. Thousands of children from various Indigenous Nations were separated from their families and forced to attend the school. They were stripped of the traditional language and culture, and suffered abuse, violence, hatred, and sometimes death, at the hands of school officials. Thousands of children are known to have died at the residential boarding schools. It is believed that the deaths of hundreds — if not thousands — more were never documented.

The devastating impacts the boarding schools had on Native American families and communities, including the decimation of family structures and traditional language, are still keenly felt today.

“I know the pain and the trauma because I have seen it and felt it in my own family, just as countless families have borne that pain and carried it every day for generations,” Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca — whose father attended Thomas Indian School, and whose grandmother was removed from her family at age 11 and forced to attend Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania — said. “The Governor’s visit will be an important moment on our road to healing. In coming to our territory and apologizing to our people, the Governor can give voice to the children whose youth and innocence were stolen from them.”

Governor Hochul’s planned visit will fulfill a pledge she made to President Seneca during a visit Nation leaders made to Albany earlier this year. It is also another example of Governor Hochul’s commitment to supporting and strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples across the state. As part of this commitment, Governor Hochul has:
- Convened leaders from the Indigenous Nations across New York State for a historic summit at the New York State Capitol in Albany.
- Appointed Elizabeth Rule as the State’s First Deputy Secretary for Indigenous Nations.
- Proposed to strengthen the stability of Indigenous Families by directing Deputy Secretary Rule to advance, in consultation with Nation leadership and stakeholders, strategies to strengthen the objectives of the Indian Child Welfare Act, underscoring New York’s commitment to redressing injustices inflicted upon Indigenous communities.
- Ensured dental care access for Indigenous Nations including $2.5 million in funding for Indigenous Nations dental health care, with the aim of addressing gaps in access.
- Responded to offensive representations by commencing a comprehensive review of artistic representation of Indigenous peoples in the Capitol, with invited participation from representatives from each of the nine Indigenous Nations to ensure that all New Yorkers are welcomed in the State Capitol.
The announced visit and apology comes as the New York State Senate unanimously approved a resolution earlier this week acknowledging the State’s role in the operation of Thomas Indian School and the horrors that occurred there. President Seneca and other Nation officials and citizens were present when the resolution was read on the Senate floor and approved.

This visit will be open to invited guests of the Seneca Nation.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security
David Lammy visits Pakistan to welcome ceasefire and make clear that further conflict is in nobody’s interest

Visit used to reassert that peace and security are the cornerstones of the UK’s relationship with Pakistan that will protect growth and prosperity for Brits, Pakistanis and the wider region

Foreign Secretary meets and thanks consular staff who provided support and advice to Brits during peak of tensions

The UK Government welcomed the sustained ceasefire between Pakistan and India, both important partners to the UK, with the Foreign Secretary asserting the importance of continued stability for the region during a visit to Pakistan today (Friday 16 May).

The Foreign Secretary praised the steps taken by both Pakistan and India to secure an agreement to cease hostilities. In meetings with senior counterparts, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Secretary highlighted the immeasurable contribution people of Pakistani descent have made to British life and he acknowledged how distressing the past few weeks have been for people in both countries, and for those with Pakistani and Indian heritage in the UK. The Foreign Secretary reflected that the British Pakistani and British Indian diasporas would particularly welcome news of the ceasefire and increased stability for Pakistan and India.

 Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:

The images of conflict between India and Pakistan were distressing for all of us in Britain: but in particular the millions of Brits with Indian and Pakistani heritage, and the many British nationals living in both of these countries. Ever since the horrendous terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the UK has done all it can to play a supportive role to reduce tensions, get to a ceasefire and condemn terrorism.

It’s positive that India and Pakistan – both great friends to the UK – have agreed to a pause in hostilities and that the ceasefire is holding. 

Because of the deep and historic links between our populations and our governments we are determined to play our part to counter terrorism and ensure this fragile ceasefire becomes a durable peace.

The UK and Pakistan have an important history of working closely together on ensuring regional security and stability. This relationship is key to the Government’s mission to deliver the Plan for Change and unlock growth and prosperity for Brits and Pakistanis alike.

The Foreign Secretary has also been in frequent contact with the Government of India, having engaged with his counterpart yesterday (15th May), and will look to travel to New Delhi soon to build upon the strength of the UK-India relationship.

While in Islamabad the Foreign Secretary also met with consular staff working at the UK’s High Commission who helped British nationals in Pakistan during the tensions, to ensure they had access to accurate, up to date information and advice.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Derby City awarded Purple Flag Award for twelfth year in a row

Source: City of Derby

Derby is once again celebrating its success on the international stage as it proudly retains its Purple Flag accreditation, a prestigious award that recognises excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy. This will be the twelfth year in a row that Derby has held the Purple Flag accreditation.

Awarded by an independent panel from the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), the Purple Flag status acknowledges cities and towns that meet or surpass standards of excellence in providing a vibrant, diverse, and enjoyable experience between 5pm and 5am.

A range of local organisations have come together through Derby’s Purple Flag working group to improve the city’s evening and night-time economy. This group includes representatives from Derby City Council, Derbyshire Constabulary, Marketing Derby, Pubwatch, St Peters Quarter and Cathedral Quarter BIDs, Derby Homes, the University of Derby, and Visit Derby alongside many more. Their collaborative efforts have been key to helping Derby retain its Purple Flag status.

ATCM noted that recent additions such as Vaillant Live, which has significantly boosted the city’s cultural and event offerings, and the Condor residential development, showcasing urban regeneration at its best, heavily contributed to Derby being awarded the Purple Flag. They also commended the achievements and active participation of the working group in improving Derby’s night life.

Councillor Sarah Chambers, Cabinet Member for Cost of Living, Equalities and Communities, said:

This latest Purple Flag award is fantastic recognition of the continuous hard work across Derby to create a welcoming, inclusive, and positive experience in the city centre. We know perception matters and this award helps reinforce Derby as a place where people feel excited to spend their evenings. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and even more excited for what’s to come.”

Brad Worley, BID Manager for both Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter, said:

The Purple Flag award represents a celebration of the safety, liveliness, and variety found within the evening and night-time attractions of our city. It’s a proud achievement for Derby and a reflection of the dedication and cooperation shown by so many groups working together to make our city centre thrive after dark.”

There are 90 Purple Flag destinations around the globe across the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Malta, New Zealand and Australia. Derby is proud to be amongst them. You can learn more about the Purple Flag award on the ATCM website.

There is plenty going on in Derby, learn more about what’s on by visiting the Derby LIVE webpage. You can learn more about Derby Nightlife on the Visit Derby webpage.

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May 17, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu presents 58th Jnanpith award to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in the national capital.

In her address, the President congratulated Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for his outstanding contribution to Indian literature. She also extended her wishes to noted poet and lyricist Gulzar, who could not attend the function due to health reasons, and hoped for his speedy recovery and continued contributions to literature, art, and society.

The President underlined the unifying and transformative power of literature. Referring to the role of writers and poets in the 19th-century social awakening and the 20th-century freedom movement, she said their work has played a pivotal role in inspiring the nation. Citing examples such as Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Vande Mataram and the literary legacy of Valmiki, Vyas, Kalidas, and Rabindranath Tagore, she said their voices continue to reflect the spirit of Indianness.

Praising the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust, the President commended its efforts in recognising literary excellence in Indian languages since 1965. She said the institution has preserved the prestige of the award by honouring deserving and outstanding litterateurs over the decades.

Highlighting the contributions of past women recipients of the Jnanpith Award, including Ashapurna Devi, Amrita Pritam, Mahadevi Verma, Qurratul-Ain-Haider, Mahasweta Devi, Indira Goswami, Krishna Sobti, and Pratibha Ray, the President said they have offered unique insights into Indian traditions and social realities. She encouraged women and young girls to actively engage in literary pursuits, drawing inspiration from these iconic writers.

Speaking about Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji, the President said he has set an exemplary standard of excellence through his scholarly and social contributions. Despite being visually impaired, he has enriched Indian literature and society through his work and spiritual vision. She expressed confidence that his life and achievements will continue to inspire generations in the fields of literature, social reform, and nation-building.

The Jnanpith Award, instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust, is one of the highest literary honours in the country, awarded annually to authors for their outstanding contribution to literature in Indian languages.

May 17, 2025
UIDAI achieves major milestone with Over 150 billion Aadhaar authentications

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

In a significant milestone for India’s digital infrastructure, Aadhaar authentication transactions have crossed the 150 billion mark, according to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This cumulative figure of over 15,011 crore authentications, achieved by the end of April 2025, marks a new chapter in the country’s expanding digital ecosystem.

The UIDAI said that Aadhaar-based authentication continues to play a crucial role in enabling the ease of living, strengthening welfare delivery mechanisms, and facilitating access to a wide range of voluntary services. In April 2025 alone, nearly 210 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were recorded, marking an increase of approximately 8% compared to the same month last year.

Alongside authentication, Aadhaar’s e-KYC (Electronic Know Your Customer) service has also shown remarkable growth, becoming an integral component in streamlining customer onboarding and improving the ease of doing business. In April 2025, the number of e-KYC transactions stood at 37.3 crore, reflecting a 39.7% surge from April 2024. As of April-end, the total number of e-KYC transactions has exceeded 2,393 crore.

The growing adoption of UIDAI’s AI-driven face authentication solution is further enhancing service delivery. Developed in-house using artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, this authentication method recorded approximately 14 crore transactions in April. Over 100 government and private sector entities are currently leveraging face authentication to ensure seamless and contactless service experiences for Aadhaar number holders.

May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation – CRTC 2024-288. THE NFB DEFENDS DOCUMENTARY AND CANADIAN CONTENT BEFORE THE CRTC.
Source: Government of Canada News

Montreal, May 16, 2025 – This morning, on behalf of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB), Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson Suzanne Guèvremont argued for the need to include cultural elements in the definition of Canadian programming. She also spoke to the vital role that documentary film plays in Canada.

These remarks were made to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) as part of its hearings on the definition of Canadian programming. The hearings are taking place in Ottawa and run until May 27, 2025.

According to Ms. Guèvremont, “A modern Canadian content policy must not abandon the very thing that gives our stories meaning: cultural elements. They reflect our creativity, diversity and uniqueness. Removing cultural elements creates invisibility.”

Here is a summary of her presentation:

In favour of clear and unambiguous cultural criteria for works that receive public funding
- The perspective, language, values and people that make up the country give meaning to its stories. Omitting these elements, under the pretext of openness or neutrality, would erase what makes Canada unique;
- Canada should draw inspiration from other countries where public funding is conditional on cultural criteria. These structured approaches foster creativity while ensuring an authentic and cohesive representation of the country and its population;
- In the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, New Zealand, France, Spain, Germany and Australia, among others, the granting of public money for audiovisual productions is conditional on some form of cultural test.
Longform documentary must be considered nationally significant programming
- Documentary is a vehicle for national identity, civic participation and collective understanding, comparable to news;
- Removing it from nationally significant programming would not only jeopardize its funding and distribution but also deprive the public of an essential mirror to understand the country;
- Protecting documentary means protecting the space where Canada sees itself most clearly.
In conclusion, Ms. Guèvremont said, “We cannot wait to redefine Canadian content. Let us move forward. Not with caution, but with conviction!”

Agendas for the public hearings, taking place May 14 to May 27, 2025, are available here:
https://crtc.gc.ca/broadcast/eng/hearings/2025/ag14_05.htm

Hearings are broadcast live and recordings are available:
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission | CRTC or CRTC Hearings | CPAC.ca

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Breaks $100K — BexBack Launches 100% Deposit Bonus to Help Traders Seize the Volatility with 100x Leverage, No KYC Required
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: GlobalData highlights potential impact of US tariffs on medical tourism

Source: GlobalData

GlobalData highlights potential impact of US tariffs on medical tourism

Posted in Medical Devices

US trade policy has seen notable changes recently, particularly with regard to import tariffs on countries such as China. Though these policies are usually justified by economic and geopolitical considerations, they also impact other areas, including the medical device industry and, more specifically, medical tourism. One growing outcome is how these tariffs are affecting medical tourism—the practice of traveling to another country to receive healthcare services. As medical expenses continue to climb in the US, a growing number of patients are looking overseas for more cost-effective treatment options, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

The US has imposed steep tariffs on a range of medical products imported from China, including syringes and needles, rubber medical and surgical gloves, and facemasks. These items are integral to a wide variety of medical procedures and daily healthcare operations. The imposition of tariffs on such goods has disrupted supply chains, constrained hospital procurement strategies, and driven up the cost of healthcare delivery across the US.

In response to these rising costs, a growing number of Americans are turning to medical tourism. Popular destinations include Mexico, India, Thailand, and Costa Rica, which offer competitive pricing and internationally accredited healthcare facilities. For example, the average cost of a knee replacement surgery in the US can exceed $50,000, but the same procedure in India or Mexico can be performed for $8000-$12,000. As US healthcare providers face increased operational costs due to tariffs – especially on imported surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and protective gear – the price gap between domestic and international care continues to widen, creating a financial incentive for patients to consider treatment overseas.

Alexandra Murdoch, Senior Medical Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “While the intended impact of tariffs may not have been to effect healthcare, they do shape patient behavior. The rise in the cost of medical devices ultimately leads to more out-of-pocket expenses for patients.”

US tariffs on medical imports are reshaping not only international trade relationships but also domestic healthcare economics. The direct result is an increase in the cost of medical care, which disproportionately affects uninsured and underinsured populations. One of the most notable responses to these price pressures has been a rise in outbound medical tourism. Patients are seeking high-quality, affordable care in countries that are not impacted by these tariffs — a trend that is likely to continue if current trade and healthcare cost trajectories remain unchanged.

Murdoch concludes: “This dynamic highlights a deeper connection between global trade policy and patient access to care. As the US continues to adjust its economic strategy, it will be important for policymakers and healthcare leaders to consider the downstream impacts on medical accessibility, affordability, and patient behavior.”

For further information on trade and tariff developments, GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence platform offers comprehensive insights.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Reintroduces Humane Accountability Act with Support from New Mexico Advocates
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 15, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the re-introduction of the Humane Accountability Act alongside key New Mexican groups including El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos, NM Comunidades en Acción y de Fe, Center for Civic Policy, and New Mexico Immigration Law Center.

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“Today, I’m proud to announce the updated Humane Accountability Act because due process, transparency, and accountability are not optional in a democracy,” said Vasquez. “This bill is about making sure that every person is treated humanely, that Congress is informed, and that our constitutional values are upheld no matter who’s in power.”

The bill, which was previously introduced in the 118th Congress, has been updated to address new immigration enforcement concerns. U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) have co-sponsored the legislation.

“Every single person in this country has the right to due process and should be treated with dignity and humanity. That includes migrants in detention centers. As Trump continues to ramp up his attacks on immigrants and the rule of law, it’s on all of us to stand up for our constitutional rights and this nation’s values,” said Rep. Juan Vargas. “We need the Humane Accountability Act to help increase oversight, hold immigration detention centers accountable, and protect due process for all.”

“Reforming our broken immigration system while securing our borders has long been one of my top priorities,” said Rep. Nikki Budzinski. “But the Trump administration’s recent actions, including the unlawful detention of U.S. Citizens, has proven that Congress must strengthen oversight and demand greater transparency from ICE. The Humane Accountability Act seek to do just that—establishing clear accountability measures to ensure detainees are treated fairly and humanely, and that the administration is following the rule of law.”

The legislation includes three key provisions:
- Transparency on Detention and Removal: DHS would be required to provide Congress with specific data on all encounters, detentions, and removals that have occurred since January, including the legal authority for removals and any transfers to detention centers located outside the territorial U.S.
- Oversight of Detention Conditions: The bill mandates comprehensive reporting on abuses, deaths, injuries, lack of legal access, enforcement in sensitive locations, and the whereabouts of individuals in custody.
- Notification for Non-Traditional Detention Sites: DHS would be required to notify Congress before using any non-traditional site, such as military installations, Tribal lands, or locations outside the territorial lands, for immigrant detention.
Multiple key organizations in New Mexico have endorsed the bill.

“My parents fled a war-torn nation to the United States, knowing that they would be guaranteed freedom and constitutional rights. Now, our community is facing dire threats as they are being detained without due process, not receiving proper notification or information in their own languages, and potentially being sent to countries they have never lived in. As the daughter of Vietnamese refugees, the Humane Accountability Act speaks to the needs of transparency and language access as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Representative Gabe Vasquez’s leadership on this issue is crucial, as it shines a light on the darkest corners of our immigration system and demands accountability from those in power.” Lan Sena, MHA Policy Director, Center for Civic Policy

“As the Trump administration pursues its terrifying vision of mass deportation—including the removal of essential workers who haven’t been convicted of any crime, sometimes to countries where they aren’t even citizens—and even considers suspending habeas corpus, the constitutional right to challenge unlawful detention, it is more urgent than ever to pass the Humane Accountability Act,” said Fabiola Landeros, immigrants’ rights organizer with El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos. “This legislation would strengthen oversight, ensure due process, and mandate humane conditions in detention centers. These are New Mexico values—values our country should aspire and fight to uphold, no matter our political affiliation.”

“The Humane Accountability Act is a bold step toward shining a light on unchecked abuses and bringing transparency and oversight to the Department of Homeland Security — whose agencies ICE and CBP have blatantly violated the due process and human rights of immigrants, asylum seekers and even U.S. citizens — including a citizen from New Mexico,” said NM Comunidades en Acción y de Fe. “We applaud Rep. Vasquez for defending the civil liberties of our people and for demanding that our federal government follows the Constitution and the rule of law. This bill, if passed, would expose the deplorable conditions in New Mexico’s private immigrant detention centers and help prevent unlawful deportations of immigrants like Kilmar Obrego Garcia. It’s not just necessary — it’s the moral imperative.”

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May 17, 2025
India’s forex reserves surge by $4.5 billion to cross $690.6 billion mark

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $4.5 billion to reach $690.62 billion for the week ended May 9, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, rose by $196 million to $581.37 billion. These assets, expressed in US dollar terms, reflect the impact of appreciation or depreciation in other currencies such as the euro, pound, and yen that are part of the reserves.

Gold reserves also saw a modest increase, rising by $4.5 million to $86.33 billion during the reporting week.

However, special drawing rights (SDRs) declined by $26 million to $18.53 billion, while India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fell by $134 million to $4.37 billion, the RBI data showed.

A strengthening foreign exchange reserve position bolsters the rupee against the US dollar and reflects the strong fundamentals of the Indian economy. It also provides the RBI with greater flexibility to manage volatility in the currency markets.

A robust forex kitty allows the central bank to intervene in the spot and forward markets by releasing dollars to curb excessive depreciation of the rupee. On the other hand, a declining reserve base limits the RBI’s ability to defend the currency during turbulent periods.

Meanwhile, India’s external sector continues to gain momentum, with total exports of goods and services registering a strong 12.7% growth in April, reaching $73.80 billion, compared to $65.48 billion in the same month last year. This growth comes despite global economic uncertainties triggered by US tariff hikes, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

Merchandise exports alone grew by 9.03% to $38.49 billion, driven largely by high-value electronics and engineering goods, underscoring the expansion of India’s manufacturing sector.

Electronic goods exports rose sharply by 39.51% to $3.69 billion in April, up from $2.65 billion a year ago. Engineering goods exports climbed by 11.28% to $9.51 billion, compared to $8.55 billion last April. Exports of gems and jewellery also increased by 10.74% to $2.5 billion, up from $2.26 billion in the corresponding period last year.

— IANS

May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: The Ombudsman attends Board Meeting of International Ombudsman Institute (with photos)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Ombudsman attends Board Meeting of International Ombudsman Institute
The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, led a delegation on a visit to Morocco early this week, and the visit concluded today (May 16).

During his stay in Morocco, Mr Chan attended the annual Board Meeting of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) as Chairman of the IOI’s Standing By-laws Committee and member of the United Nations and International Cooperation Working Group and exchanged views and ideas with representatives of other countries and regions. The Board Meeting of IOI involved participation from around 20 countries and regions among which were the United States of America, Canada, the Netherlands, Mexico, South Africa, Korea and Thailand.

The Office’s delegation also met with the Mediator of the Kingdom of Morocco, Mr Hassan Tariq, and the President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption, Mr Mohamed Benalilou, and visited the Mediator’s regional office.

Throughout the visit, Mr Chan also shared with IOI Board Members and his many international counterparts the latest developments and opportunities in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, as well as presenting Hong Kong’s important position of having strong support from the motherland and close connections to the world.
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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in practice

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Suzanne Ost, Professor of Law, Lancaster University

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An attempt to make assisted dying legal in England in Wales continues to make its way through parliament, with MPs currently scheduled to have a final vote on the bill in June.

The bill has sparked both passionate support and strong opposition, raising vital questions: how would such a law work in practice? Who would deliver it? And what would it cost?

While much attention has focused mostly on the ethics of assisted dying, the government’s recently published impact assessment looks at the practical side and it deserves closer attention.

Of course, we shouldn’t base a decision about life and death solely on financial or logistical grounds. But if assisted dying is to become part of the law in England and Wales, we need to understand how it would work in reality. The report highlights a number of key challenges:

1. The medication question

The assessment draws mainly on data from 11 other jurisdictions, especially Oregon, where assisted dying has been legal for years. It found that the drugs used can lead to prolonged and unpredictable deaths, in part due to inconsistent drug availability.

However, the report doesn’t compare this to Switzerland, where assisted dying must be self-administered and is tightly regulated. There, a single barbiturate is typically used, leading to death within two to ten minutes depending on whether it’s taken orally or via injection. This raises questions about what kind of medications would be used in the UK and how reliably they would work.

2. Opt-outs: who will deliver the service?

Experience from countries like Canada shows that most doctors opt out of providing assisted dying. In Canada, over 5,000 assisted deaths were carried out by just 80 people. Similarly, in the US and New Zealand, entire institutions – especially palliative care services – have opted out.

Kim Leadbeater, the MP sponsoring the bill, has confirmed that it would not oblige hospices to participate. While this protects individual conscience, it may leave patients struggling to find willing clinicians or being discharged home to die.

3. Can the NHS cope with a new service?

The bill assumes the NHS would be responsible for delivering assisted dying. But is the system ready?

Switzerland uses volunteer doctors outside the healthcare system, which may be more sustainable. In the UK, oversight is expected to come from a panel including a senior judge or lawyer, a psychiatrist and a social worker.

However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has raised serious concerns, both about the role psychiatrists would play and whether there are enough professionals to fulfil that role. The RCP currently opposes the bill.

4. Funding: a two-tier system?

The impact assessment suggests assisted dying would be free at the point of delivery. Yet palliative care – the alternative end-of-life support – often receives less than 40% government funding, relying heavily on charity.

Could this create a two-tier system, where assisted dying is fully funded while palliative care remains under resourced?

5. Legal costs and challenges

If passed, the bill could trigger human rights challenges, particularly around mental capacity and access. Legal experts suggest several grounds on which it might be contested and these cases would need to be defended, incurring additional costs.

Families might also seek judicial review of a panel’s decision to permit a request for assisted dying. And public protests outside clinics or hospitals offering the service could require increased policing and security – all of which have financial and social implications.

This bill tackles one of the most morally sensitive issues in society. But if it is to succeed, and be implemented safely, it must be built on more than good intentions.

The government’s impact assessment lays out the many practical hurdles: medication protocols, workforce readiness, conscientious objection, legal protections, and funding disparities. These aren’t technicalities. They’re the framework that would determine whether assisted dying is accessible, safe and ethically delivered.

As the bill progresses, the debate must move beyond principle alone. The future of this legislation – and its real world impact – will depend on how well we address these deeply human, and deeply complex, practicalities.

Suzanne Ost has previously received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy for research that she has conducted.

Nancy Preston receives funding from Horizon Europe but not for her work on assisted dying. She is affiliated with European Association of Palliative Care where she Co-Chairs the Task Force on the role of palliative care professionals in supporting patients and families considering assisted dying.

– ref. Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in practice – https://theconversation.com/assisted-dying-five-questions-that-need-answering-before-it-can-work-in-practice-256270

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: APEC Trade Ministers Issue Joint Statement Jeju, Republic of Korea | 16 May 2025 Issued by the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade The meeting in Jeju reflects APEC’s ongoing efforts to respond to global uncertainties with practical cooperation and forward-looking policy coordination.

Source: APEC – Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

Trade ministers from the 21 APEC member economies met in Jeju, Republic of Korea, for the annual APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, chaired by Korean Minister of Trade Cheong Inkyo.

The meeting concluded with the issuance of a joint statement, reaffirming the commitment to addressing economic challenges facing the region and to creating a more resilient and prosperous Asia-Pacific through strengthened economic cooperation.

The joint statement underscores APEC’s recognition of the importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO), commitment to advancing digital transformation and promotion of the prosperity through sustainable trade.

Ministers emphasized the importance of APEC as the premier forum for regional economic cooperation and recognized its role in bringing economies together to address the economic challenges facing the region. They also recognized the importance of the WTO and the need for meaningful, necessary and comprehensive reform to improve all its functions.

Ministers also discussed the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in trade facilitation, opportunities for deeper economic integration including through the work on Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) agenda and the importance of sustainable supply chains.

The meeting in Jeju reflects APEC’s ongoing efforts to respond to global uncertainties with practical cooperation and forward-looking policy coordination.

Read the 2025 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Joint Statement

Also read the 2025 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Statement of the Chair

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Port community system launched

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Port Community System (PCS) project has been launched to drive smart port development, the Transport & Logistics Bureau announced today.

The system aims to promote digitalisation within Hong Kong’s port community, enhance cross-sector information interconnectivity, and advance smart port development, in order to consolidate and enhance the Hong Kong Port’s competitiveness and the city’s status as an international maritime centre, the bureau explained.

The PCS’ pilot data sharing platform began phased testing of specific cargo clearance processes in early 2023. After rigorous testing and optimisation, the Logistics & Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) will assist the bureau in the full development of the system, with installation to be completed by the end of 2025, and implementation for industry use starting in early 2026.

The system will provide round-the-clock, real-time cargo tracking, integrate sea, land and air transport data, and offer value-added electronic services such as the One-Data-Multiple-Declarations function.

Officiating at the PCS project’s launch ceremony, Secretary for Transport & Logistics Mable Chan said the PCS is a critical infrastructure for the future development of Hong Kong’s port and maritime sectors.

“Led by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and widely supported by the industry, the PCS digitally connects Hong Kong, the Mainland and the international maritime community.

“It will also help facilitate trade and capital flows, enhance Hong Kong’s resilience and influence as an international maritime centre to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex international environment, and serve our country’s strategic goal of becoming a maritime powerhouse.”

The bureau supplemented that it will also initiate a new phase of trial in collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to explore leveraging cargo status data within the PCS to facilitate trade finance processes, with a view to helping financial institutions and small and medium enterprises reduce credit costs and processing time. To ensure that the system aligns with industry needs, the bureau has established a Strategic Advisory Panel and an Industry Expert Liaison Group, bringing together industry leaders to provide insights on the PCS’ development.

Additionally, during today’s launch ceremony, the Transport & Logistics Bureau signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with the LSCM and Guangdong e-Port Management Company. Areas of collaboration include exploring the use of the PCS to provide a pre-filling and pre-submission function for ocean manifests for vessels entering the Mainland, so as to provide further convenience for system users.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI: Mercurity Fintech’s Subsidiary Grows Cross-Border Business Advisory Services with New Asia-Pacific Healthcare Client Engagement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, NY, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (NASDAQ: MFH), a digital fintech group, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chaince Securities, Inc. (“Chaince Securities”), has secured a new engagement to serve as corporate advisor for a prominent Asia-Pacific healthcare company seeking strategic access to U.S. capital markets.

Growing Cross-Border Advisory Practice

Chaince Securities leverages its expertise in executing complex cross-border transactions for international companies seeking to access the U.S. capital market. This corporate advisory engagement reflects Chaince Securities’ commitment to cross-border advisory mandates.

Cross-Border Business Advisory Service Capabilities

Chaince Securities offers comprehensive cross-border business advisory services, such as:
- Strategic planning and execution support for the listing process
- U.S. regulatory and exchange compliance coordination
- Capital market positioning and investor outreach
- Coordination with legal, auditing, and underwriting teams to support a seamless listing process
“We are honored to serve as a trusted cross-border advisor in this important transaction,” said Shi Qiu, CEO of Mercurity Fintech Holding. “This mandate demonstrates the strength of our advisory platform and validates our commitment to supporting innovative companies as they expand their footprint into U.S. capital markets. Our growing track record establishes Chaince Securities as the go-to partner for Asian companies seeking strategic access to U.S. investors and capital.”

About Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: MFH) is a fintech group powered by blockchain infrastructure, offering technology and financial services. Through its subsidiaries including Chaince Securities, LLC, MFH aims to bridge traditional finance and digital innovation, offering services spanning digital assets, financial advisory, and capital markets solutions.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update 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.

Contacts:

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: Young India Rises to Solve for Tomorrow: Samsung’s Innovation Drive Takes Flight

Source: Samsung

Solve for Tomorrow 2025: Nudging young minds to see problems as opportunities and innovation as a way of life

A quiet revolution is underway. With Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Season 4 in full swing, India’s youth is rising to the challenge with ideas that aim to transform lives, communities, and the country.

After a successful launch earlier this year, the programme has now entered a dynamic phase: Design Thinking Workshops for school students and Open House sessions for college innovators. These events are not just about learning, they are about sparking a mindset shift, nudging young minds to see problems as opportunities and innovation as a way of life.

With roadshows already underway in nine cities – New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Patiala, Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ranchi and Sonepat, the excitement is palpable. Thousands of students from 20 schools and colleges have participated so far. And this is just the beginning. Samsung plans to take this initiative to every corner of India, including the North East.

“Solve for Tomorrow is important because it gives students the tools and mindset to identify real problems around them and create practical, innovative solutions, something traditional classrooms often miss,” said Dr. Ashish Dwivedi, a faculty member at O.P. Jindal Global University, which recently hosted a Design Thinking Open House.

At the university, curious students spent the day immersed in the design thinking process. The energy in the room was electric. Ideas were born, problems dissected, and visions shared. The students emerged inspired, transformed, and ready to take on the world.

“It helped turn a vague idea into a clearer, actionable solution,” said Aditya Naresh, a student at O.P. Jindal Global University.

Similarly, another student, Riddhima Sharma said that she learnt how to work in a team and listen to different perspectives while solving a problem.

In schools, the Design Thinking Workshops from Samsung left an equally indelible mark.

Young minds at work during a Design Thinking Workshop at a school

“The workshop conducted by Samsung and FITT-IIT Delhi has been really insightful,” said Surbhi, a teacher at ITL Public School, Delhi. “Many students from the first batch have already approached me for help with the application process.”

At Mother’s Mary School in Delhi, the girls of Classes 9 and 10 are dreaming big.

Aanya, for instance, wants to build an AI-powered app to help design sustainable homes, while Kritika is working on an eco-friendly Kindle to replace school textbooks. Interestingly, Kriti, a Class 12 student, is exploring safer menstrual products to prevent cervical cancer, all under Solve for Tomorrow’s key themes.

The passion to solve and lead, is just about as fierce among college students.

“There are many problems in the world but very few solvers,” said R. Deepika, a Business Analytics student at University of Hyderabad. “This workshop made me want to be one of them.”

“It’s helped me figure out how to build a startup and chalk out my ideas better,” said Sawan Kesari from the BA programme at University of Hyderabad. “I want to improve diagnostic services in rural India through telemedicine.”

With roadshows already underway in nine cities, the excitement is palpable as students queue up to apply for Solve for Tomorrow 2025

The clarity and purpose with which these students are identifying community problems is nothing short of inspiring. Whether it’s Aditya’s mission to make clean drinking water accessible in rural areas, Riddhima’s drive to tackle plastic waste, Prerna’s dream of assistive devices for visually impaired students, every idea echoes the larger purpose of Solve for Tomorrow, to empower the next generation of changemakers.

“Our students are eager to connect with mentors and experts through Solve for Tomorrow to bring their ideas to life.” said Poonam Verma, Principal of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies.

The application window for the initiative will be open till June 30, 2025.

After the initial application phase, the top 100 teams will be chosen, with 25 teams selected from each of the themes. At this stage, participants will undergo online training led by thematic experts, followed by a video pitch round where 40 teams will be shortlisted – 10 teams from each theme.

With thousands of students now engaged and more joining each week, Solve for Tomorrow is no longer just a competition, it’s a national innovation movement.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in pratice

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Suzanne Ost, Professor of Law, Lancaster University

Collagery/Shutterstock

An attempt to make assisted dying legal in England in Wales continues to make its way through parliament, with MPs currently scheduled to have a final vote on the bill in June.

The bill has sparked both passionate support and strong opposition, raising vital questions: how would such a law work in practice? Who would deliver it? And what would it cost?

While much attention has focused mostly on the ethics of assisted dying, the government’s recently published impact assessment looks at the practical side and it deserves closer attention.

Of course, we shouldn’t base a decision about life and death solely on financial or logistical grounds. But if assisted dying is to become part of the law in England and Wales, we need to understand how it would work in reality. The report highlights a number of key challenges:

1. The medication question

The assessment draws mainly on data from 11 other jurisdictions, especially Oregon, where assisted dying has been legal for years. It found that the drugs used can lead to prolonged and unpredictable deaths, in part due to inconsistent drug availability.

However, the report doesn’t compare this to Switzerland, where assisted dying must be self-administered and is tightly regulated. There, a single barbiturate is typically used, leading to death within two to ten minutes depending on whether it’s taken orally or via injection. This raises questions about what kind of medications would be used in the UK and how reliably they would work.

2. Opt-outs: who will deliver the service?

Experience from countries like Canada shows that most doctors opt out of providing assisted dying. In Canada, over 5,000 assisted deaths were carried out by just 80 people. Similarly, in the US and New Zealand, entire institutions – especially palliative care services – have opted out.

Kim Leadbeater, the MP sponsoring the bill, has confirmed that it would not oblige hospices to participate. While this protects individual conscience, it may leave patients struggling to find willing clinicians or being discharged home to die.

3. Can the NHS cope with a new service?

The bill assumes the NHS would be responsible for delivering assisted dying. But is the system ready?

Switzerland uses volunteer doctors outside the healthcare system, which may be more sustainable. In the UK, oversight is expected to come from a panel including a senior judge or lawyer, a psychiatrist and a social worker.

However, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has raised serious concerns, both about the role psychiatrists would play and whether there are enough professionals to fulfil that role. The RCP currently opposes the bill.

4. Funding: a two-tier system?

The impact assessment suggests assisted dying would be free at the point of delivery. Yet palliative care – the alternative end-of-life support – often receives less than 40% government funding, relying heavily on charity.

Could this create a two-tier system, where assisted dying is fully funded while palliative care remains under resourced?

5. Legal costs and challenges

If passed, the bill could trigger human rights challenges, particularly around mental capacity and access. Legal experts suggest several grounds on which it might be contested and these cases would need to be defended, incurring additional costs.

Families might also seek judicial review of a panel’s decision to permit a request for assisted dying. And public protests outside clinics or hospitals offering the service could require increased policing and security – all of which have financial and social implications.

This bill tackles one of the most morally sensitive issues in society. But if it is to succeed, and be implemented safely, it must be built on more than good intentions.

The government’s impact assessment lays out the many practical hurdles: medication protocols, workforce readiness, conscientious objection, legal protections, and funding disparities. These aren’t technicalities. They’re the framework that would determine whether assisted dying is accessible, safe and ethically delivered.

As the bill progresses, the debate must move beyond principle alone. The future of this legislation – and its real world impact – will depend on how well we address these deeply human, and deeply complex, practicalities.

Suzanne Ost has previously received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy for research that she has conducted.

Nancy Preston receives funding from Horizon Europe but not for her work on assisted dying. She is affiliated with European Association of Palliative Care where she Co-Chairs the Task Force on the role of palliative care professionals in supporting patients and families considering assisted dying.

– ref. Assisted dying: five questions that need answering before it can work in pratice – https://theconversation.com/assisted-dying-five-questions-that-need-answering-before-it-can-work-in-pratice-256270

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Landing on the Moon is an incredibly difficult feat − 2025 has brought successes and shortfalls for companies and space agencies

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Zhenbo Wang, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Tennessee

Several missions have already attempted to land on the lunar surface in 2025, with more to come. AP Photo

Half a century after the Apollo astronauts left the last bootprints in lunar dust, the Moon has once again become a destination of fierce ambition and delicate engineering.

This time, it’s not just superpowers racing to plant flags, but also private companies, multinational partnerships and robotic scouts aiming to unlock the Moon’s secrets and lay the groundwork for future human return.

So far in 2025, lunar exploration has surged forward. Several notable missions have launched toward or landed on the Moon. Each has navigated the long journey through space and the even trickier descent to the Moon’s surface or into orbit with varying degrees of success. Together, these missions reflect both the promise and difficulty of returning to the Moon in this new space race defined by innovation, competition and collaboration.

As an aerospace engineer specializing in guidance, navigation and control technologies, I’m deeply interested in how each mission – whether successful or not – adds to scientists’ collective understanding. These missions can help engineers learn to navigate the complexities of space, operate in hostile lunar environments and steadily advance toward a sustainable human presence on the Moon.

Why is landing on the Moon so hard?

Lunar exploration remains one of the most technically demanding frontiers in modern spaceflight. Choosing a landing site involves complex trade-offs between scientific interest, terrain safety and Sun exposure.

The lunar south pole is an especially attractive area, as it could contain water in the form of ice in shadowed craters, a critical resource for future missions. Other sites may hold clues about volcanic activity on the Moon or the solar system’s early history.

Each mission trajectory must be calculated with precision to make sure the craft arrives and descends at the right time and place. Engineers must account for the Moon’s constantly changing position in its orbit around Earth, the timing of launch windows and the gravitational forces acting on the spacecraft throughout its journey.

They also need to carefully plan the spacecraft’s path so that it arrives at the right angle and speed for a safe approach. Even small miscalculations early on can lead to major errors in landing location – or a missed opportunity entirely.

Once on the surface, the landers need to survive extreme swings in temperature – from highs over 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) in daylight down to lows of -208 F (-133 C) at night – as well as dust, radiation and delayed communication with Earth. The spacecraft’s power systems, heat control, landing legs and communication links must all function perfectly. Meanwhile, these landers must avoid hazardous terrain and rely on sunlight to power their instruments and recharge their batteries.

These challenges help explain why many landers have crashed or experienced partial failures, even though the technology has come a long way since the Apollo era.

Commercial companies face the same technical hurdles as government agencies but often with tighter budgets, smaller teams and less heritage hardware. Unlike government missions, which can draw on decades of institutional experience and infrastructure, many commercial lunar efforts are navigating these challenges for the first time.

Successful landings and hard lessons for CLPS

Several lunar missions launched this year belong to NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. CLPS is an initiative that contracts private companies to deliver science and technology payloads to the Moon. Its aim is to accelerate exploration while lowering costs and encouraging commercial innovation.

An artist’s rendering of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander, which navigated and avoided hazards during its final descent to the surface.
NASA/GSFC/Rani Gran/Wikimedia Commons

The first Moon mission of 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, launched in January and successfully landed in early March.

The lander survived the harsh lunar day and transmitted data for nearly two weeks before losing power during the freezing lunar night – a typical operational limit for most unheated lunar landers.

Blue Ghost demonstrated how commercial landers can shoulder critical parts of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the Moon later this decade.

The second CLPS launch of the year, Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission, launched in late February. It targeted a scientifically intriguing site near the Moon’s south pole region.

An artist’s rendering of Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission, which is scheduled to land near the lunar south pole for in-situ resource utilization demonstration on the Moon.
NASA/Intuitive Machines

The Nova-C lander, named Athena, touched down on March 6 close to the south pole. However, during the landing process, Athena tipped over. Since it landed on its side in a crater with uneven terrain, it couldn’t deploy its solar panels to generate power, which ended the mission early.

While Athena’s tipped-over landing meant it couldn’t do all the scientific explorations it had planned, the data it returned is still valuable for understanding how future landers can avoid similar fates on the rugged polar terrain.

Not all lunar missions need to land. NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer, a small lunar orbiter launched in February alongside IM-2, was intended to orbit the Moon and map the form, abundance and distribution of water in the form of ice, especially in shadowed craters near the poles.

Shortly after launch, however, NASA lost contact with the spacecraft. Engineers suspect the spacecraft may have experienced a power issue, potentially leaving its batteries depleted.

NASA is continuing recovery efforts, hoping that the spacecraft’s solar panels may recharge in May and June.

An artist’s rendering of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft. If recovered, it will orbit the Moon to measure the form and distribution of water on the lunar surface.
Lockheed Martin Space

Ongoing and future missions

Launched on the same day as the Blue Ghost mission in January, Japanese company ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 2 (Resilience) is on its way to the Moon and has successfully entered lunar orbit.

The lander carried out a successful flyby of the Moon on Feb. 15, with an expected landing in early June. Although launched at the same time, Resilience took a longer trajectory than Blue Ghost to save energy. This maneuver also allowed the spacecraft to collect bonus science observations while looping around the Moon.

The mission, if successful, will advance Japan’s commercial space sector and prove an important comeback for ispace after its first lunar lander crashed during its final descent in 2023.

The Resilience lunar lander days before its launch in the payload processing facility at the U.S. Space Force station. The Resilience lander has completed its Earth orbit and a lunar flyby. It is now completing a low-energy transfer orbit and entering an orbit around the Moon.
Business Wire

The rest of 2025 promises a busy lunar calendar. Intuitive Machines plans to launch IM-3 in late 2025 to test more advanced instruments and potentially deliver NASA scientific experiments to the Moon.

The European Space Agency’s Lunar Pathfinder will establish a dedicated lunar communications satellite, making it easier for future missions, especially those operating on the far side or poles, to stay in touch with Earth.

Meanwhile, Astrobotic’s Griffin Mission-1 is scheduled to deliver NASA’s VIPER rover to the Moon’s south pole, where it will directly search for ice beneath the surface.

Together, these missions represent an increasingly international and commercial approach to lunar science and exploration.

As the world turns its attention to the Moon, every mission – whether triumph or setback – brings humanity closer to a permanent return to our closest celestial neighbor.

Zhenbo Wang receives funding from NASA.

– ref. Landing on the Moon is an incredibly difficult feat − 2025 has brought successes and shortfalls for companies and space agencies – https://theconversation.com/landing-on-the-moon-is-an-incredibly-difficult-feat-2025-has-brought-successes-and-shortfalls-for-companies-and-space-agencies-256046

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI United Nations: China supports WFP to improve nutrition for over 100,000 school children in the Kyrgyz Republic

Source: World Food Programme

BISHKEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), will provide nutritious school meals to more than 100,000 children in the Kyrgyz Republic. This marks CIDCA’s first multilateral initiative in the country and in Central Asia through its Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund.

To launch this initiative, a handover ceremony was held yesterday at the #86 School in Osh province in the south of the country, with the Ambassador of China in the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Liu Jiangping, the Deputy Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in Osh region, Ilyas Tashbaev and the WFP Representative and Country Director in the Kyrgyz Republic, Kojiro Nakai.

“As a strategic partner of the Kyrgyz Republic, China has been supporting the country through bilateral channels, improving infrastructure and other sectors,” said H.E. Liu Jiangping, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kyrgyz Republic. “The support from CIDCA aims to enhance the National School Meals Programme via multilateral channels, which will complement China’s existing large-scale assistance and set a good example for South-South cooperation initiative.”

In 2025, 1,700 metric tons of fortified wheat flour, vegetable oil, rice and lentils will be delivered to 300 schools across Osh, Jalal-Abad and Batken provinces. WFP and the Ministry of Education and Science selected these schools based on poverty levels and nutritional needs.

“WFP is grateful for this new contribution from the Government of China. This support will help address the serious micronutrient deficiencies affecting primary school children in three provinces. WFP remains committed to strengthening the school meals programme and contributing to the growth of a healthy and successful young generation,” said Kojiro Nakai, WFP Representative and Country Director.

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Science and supported by WFP, the National School Meals Programme has already introduced nutritious meals in 920 schools across the country, with support from various donors. Each year, WFP not only supplies food but also upgrades school kitchen infrastructure, provides catering equipment and trains cooks to ensure the safe and nutritious preparation of meals.

Together, the Ministry of Education and Science, WFP, and their partners remain committed to further improving the National School Meals Programme, nourishing children for a healthier and brighter future.

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May 17, 2025

MIL-OSI United Nations: 16 May 2025 Departmental update Neglected tropical diseases centre-stage at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly

Source: World Health Organisation

Sunday 18 May 2025 10:30−13:30 Restaurant Vieux-Bois, Avenue de la Paix 12	Snakebite envenoming : reaching our 2030 targets Host: Ministry of Health, Kenya	The objective of this meeting is to build visibility for snakebite on the global health agenda
Sunday 18 May 2025 17:30−19:30 Restaurant Vieux-Bois, Avenue de la Paix 12	Shared progress: how collaborative philanthropy can accelerate country-led health goals Host: Mohammed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity	Under the theme Shared Progress: How Collaborative Philanthropy Can Accelerate Country-led Health Goals, the reception will convene country representatives; global health leaders; philanthropic organizations; and multilaterals to discuss how countries and donors can work collaboratively to forge new pathways for global health progress.
Monday 19 May 2025 13:00−14:30 Centre d’Accueil de la Genève Internationale (CAGI), La Pastorale, Route de Ferney 106	Protecting Progress: Integration for Infectious Disease Elimination in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Host: Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)	The global health landscape is undergoing tectonic shifts, driven largely by the recent significant changes in traditional donor priorities. This, compounded by ongoing challenges of climate change and humanitarian crises threatens to erode decades of progress in eliminating preventable infectious diseases such as malaria, polio, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Given this new reality, integration—both across disease programs and within broader health and development efforts—has never been more urgent.
Tuesday 20 May 2025 08:00−10:00 Hôtel Royal, Rue de Lausanne 41	Health financing : what now ? What next? Insights from malaria, dengue & NTDs Hosts: Health Finance Coalition (HFC); Malaria No More; and the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD)	The world is witnessing major shifts in the global health landscape. Among these, the decrease in donor funding for climate-sensitive infectious and tropical diseases on the one hand, and the explosive growth of health threats such as arboviruses including dengue, as well as the persistent threat of malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) on communities worldwide are likely to be among the most defining factors of future health policy.
Tuesday 20 May 2025 17:00−19:00 Pavillon Gallatin, Domaine de Penthes, Route de Pregny 26	5 Billion Mectizan Treatments Donated and Counting Hosts: Mectizan Donation Program, Task Force for Global Health	The event will celebrate the tremendous progress made towards the elimination of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, notably the 5 billion ivermectin (Mectizan) treatments that have been donated. Since 1987 MSD and the Mectizan Donation Program have provided Mectizan to eliminate onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis worldwide.
Tuesday 20 May 2025 18:00−20:00 Hôtel Président Wilson, Quai Wilson 47	Skin diseases as a global public health priority Hosts: International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin), International League of Dermatology Societies (ILDS), Anesvad Foundation, Health Diplomacy Alliance	The event will discuss the importance of addressing skin diseases as a public health problem, and will provide critical discussions on the groundbreaking WHA resolution, “Skin Diseases as a Global Health Priority”.
Wednesday 21 May 2025 08:00−09:30 Restaurant Vieux-Bois, Avenue de la Paix 12	Strengthening Strategic Partnerships to fight VBDs, NTDs, and Emerging Infectious Diseases Hosts: Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Assoc. (JPMA), Permanent Mission of Japan, IFPMA	As the field of global health undergoes significant transformation, we aim to raise global awareness of the challenges and solutions related to infectious diseases such as VBDs, NTDs, and emerging infectious diseases that have long affected LMICs. As part of this effort, we would like to overview the progress made and the challenges we face, as well as showcase strategic initiatives/contributions in this field by governments, private sector and international organizations
Wednesday 21 May 2025 09:00−13:30 Campus Biotech Innovation Park, Avenue de Sécheron 15	Economics of elimination and NTDs Host: Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE)	The event will initiate an International Economics Working Group (IEWG) dialogue, share current work, and explore collaboration on the economics of elimination and neglected tropical diseases.
Wednesday 21 May 2025 12:00−15:00 Geneva Press Club, Domaine de Penthes, Chemin de l’Impératrice 18	Accelerating NTD elimination through country-driven efforts and cross-border collaboration Hosts: Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE), African Union, END Fund, DNDi Member State Leadership: Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda	The purpose of the meeting is to share progress and celebrate successes of NTD elimination milestones, share cross-border collaboration examples, celebrate the endorsement of cross-border agreements and a Call for Action which will inspire and further enhance cross-border and multi-disease collaboration to accelerate progress towards global disease elimination targets. Ministers of Health of Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda will sign a MoU to End VL in Africa. The event will stress the importance of country ownership and strategies to reach NTD public health target and to mitigate the risk of losing the gains made over the past decades, highlighting the opportunity of the implementation of the proposed resolution on skin diseases at WHA78. A signature of an MoU for Visceral Leishmaniasis in East African countries will take place during the ceremony.
Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:00−20:00 Hõtel Royal, Rue de Lausanne 41	Roundtable dinner: The Future of Funding for NTDs Hosts: The END Fund, DEVEX	The event will be hosted by Kate Warren EVP and Executive Editor, Devex and Dr Solomon Zewdu, CEO, The END Fund. The roundtable dinner will bring together a select group of 10–12 senior stakeholders from the private sector, philanthropy, global health, policy and international financing organizations to engage in meaningful dialogue , enabling key decision-makers to share insights, align priorities and identify actions to accelerate progress in combating NTDs. Roundtable dinner: The Future of Funding for NTDS
Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:30−19:30 Colladon Parc Restaurant, Chemin Colladon 5, Petit-Saconnex	Reception for countries endemic for dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease) and in pre-certification Guinea Hosts: Ministry of Health, Chad and The Carter Center	The reception will be an occasion to celebrate the tremendous progress toward eradication, rally behind the WHA Resolution being voted on, reflect on commitments made in the Abu Dhabi Declaration and N’Djamena Commitment, and look ahead to what remains to achieve Guinea worm eradication by the year 2030.
Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:30−20:30 The International Red Cross & Red Crescent Museum, Geneva, Avenue de la Paix 17	“A seat at the table” – art installation Hosts: Gilead Sciences, Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care Program in Global Primary Health Care, International Alliance of Patient Organizations (IAPO) and UNAIDS	Frontline AIDS in collaboration with the Female Genital Schistosomiasis Integration Group (FIG), Education as a Vaccine, Alliance for Public Health, and LVCT Health will contribute artwork to this important event. It will feature stories and an art installation that bring the importance of people-centered care into focus— addressing the imbalance of power in which people with lived experience of disease are too often left out of health system decision-making.
Wednesday 21 May 2025 18:30−21:00 Hôtel Mandarin Oriental, Quai Turrettini 1	Ministerial summit: REACH network Hosts: Nigeria, REACH Network (Chairs: Minister Muhammad Ali Pate [Nigeria] and Professor Samba Sow [former Minister of Health, Mali])	The event is convened to reinforce ministerial commitment from existing REACH countries and expand the network’s impact by engaging potential new member countries. It will emphasize integrated, equitable and evidence-driven child survival strategies, particularly mass drug administration of azithromycin
Thursday 22 May 2025 08:00−10:00 Hôtel Président Wilson, Quai Wilson 47	Surveillance and innovation for dengue & arboviruses: international unity to avert future health emergencies Host: the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases	The event will focus on updates on the progression of the arboviral threat worldwide (dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, Oropouche fever), will provide a platform for Member States to make statements on arboviruses experiences and collaborative surveillance strategies, will enable discussions among participants, will serve as a forum for exchange of best practices and networking among participants
Thursday 22 May 2025 12:00−14:00 Hôtel Intercontinental, Chemin du Petit-Saconnex 7−9	Innovation Meets Unity: Advancing Global Health Solutions for Africa Host: Merck KGaA, Circle Diplomatique Genève	Global health leadership discussion to discuss diminished engagement with multilateral institutions which has resulted in weakened health systems in Africa and diminished international support

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May 17, 2025

MIL-OSI Security: Two Gang Members from Lowell Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine Pills

Source: Office of United States Attorneys

Defendants sold thousands of counterfeit “Adderall” pills supplied by the Asian Boyz gang

BOSTON – Two members of the Asian Boyz gang have been sentenced in federal court in Boston for trafficking homemade imitations of the pharmaceutical drug, Adderall, containing methamphetamine.

Erickson Dao, a/k/a “Silent,” 32, of Lowell, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 85 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release. . In January 2025, Dao pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of cocaine. Bill Phim, a/k/a “Bonez,” 37, also of Lowell, was sentenced by Judge Gorton to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release. In February 2025, Phim pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine.

A long-term investigation proved that Asian Boyz gang members and associates allegedly had access to a plentiful supply of counterfeit methamphetamine pills marketed as “Adderall.” These pills were similar in shape, size and appearance to genuine Adderall. On 12 different dates in 2022, Phim sold these counterfeit “Adderall” pills to an undercover agent. In total, Phim sold the undercover agent over 10,000 pills for more than $36,000.

Dao was identified as one of Phim’s suppliers of the methamphetamine pills. Between February 2022 and April 2022, Dao delivered the counterfeit pills to Phim on at least five occasions. Phim then sold the pills to an undercover federal agent for more than $11,000. Chemical testing confirmed that the pills were a dangerous compound of methamphetamine and caffeine. When investigators searched Dao’s residence, they discovered thousands more counterfeit “Adderall” pills and large quantities of cocaine.

In other drug transactions with the undercover officer, Phim admitted that he coordinated the supply of methamphetamine pills with other Asian Boyz gang members and associates, including Brian Gingras, a/k/a “Cheech.” Between May 2022 and September 2022, Gingras met Phim prior to the planned deals to personally deliver the pills. Gringas pleaded guilty in January 2025 and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 4, 2025.

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Superintendent Gregory C. Hudon of the Lowell Police Department made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police and the Billerica, Haverhill, North Andover and Salem Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred M. Wyshak, III of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https://www.justice.gov/PSN.

This case is also part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The remaining defendant in the case is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A Bishop: “We must disarm hearts and hands in the province of Enga”

Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

Wabag (Agenzia Fides) – “Tribal conflicts are deeply rooted in the remote province of Enga, Papua New Guinea. In the past, fighting was the final word in resolving conflicts, mainly territorial ones,” Father Giorgio Licini, a missionary of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME) and Caritas collaborator of the Episcopal Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, told Fides.The missionary recounts a situation that the Catholic community is trying to contain: “The roots of tribal conflicts are still emotional. What is done to one member of the tribe is done to all. It is the result of an ‘excess of solidarity’ and the individual’s identification with the group,” explains the missionary. “This is even more dangerous today, as injustice is often caused by widespread alcohol and drug abuse. A trivial fight can result in multiple deaths and the loss of property, regardless of the reasons for the dispute. The clan supports its members regardless of the propriety of their actions. Traditional conflicts over land have now given way to disputes over property in general and, related to it, over elections and political power. The world is changing, but traditional attitudes remain. Defending the tribe’s honor is considered fundamental,” Father Licini notes.The impact on politics is clear: “When a candidate wins a seat in the provincial or national parliament or a ministerial post, it brings immense benefits to the tribe or clan of origin.In Enga province, politics and the concurrent elections are accompanied by fraud, violence, and bloodshed, not least because of the proliferation of heavy firearms, likely smuggled from the neighboring Indonesian province of West Papua.”The missionary recounts one example: “The suburb of Paiam in Porgera is practically a ghost town after tribal fighting erupted in 2020. This year, only forty believers were able to attend Easter celebrations at the local Catholic parish of Blessed Peter To Rot, once a thriving community center. In the past, it was the wealth of land and livestock that determined a tribe’s pride. Today, it is business and political prestige. When I first traveled to the Enga region in 2019, there were few areas where tribal conflicts began. Now it is a dangerous war zone. Homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and churches have been lost.” In this context, as Justin Ain, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Wabag in Enga Province, notes, the local Church is actively committed to preventing and combating all forms of violence, with the goal of “disarming hearts and hands.” Not only by “simply helping the victims,” but above all “with education and awareness.” The bishop explains that “especially with the resources and teams of the diocesan Caritas, they organize meetings with the village population, especially with young people, who are often completely uneducated or illiterate, and make them aware of the consequences of their violent acts for themselves and their families, as well as the damage caused by alcohol and drug addiction, thus discouraging them from expressing their frustration through violence.” The local church is also working long-term, also in view of the national parliamentary elections in May 2027. Enga has six representatives elected in five districts. Elections in Papua New Guinea, and particularly in the Highlands region, are notorious for being marred by intimidation, vote-buying, and fraud during the voting process. “Recently,” the bishop reports, “we invited leaders from all walks of life to a three-day political training course on leadership, representation, and accountability to voters. Because it is from them, whom we consider leaders, that disarmament and non-violence must emanate.” Enga Province in Papua New Guinea has seen repeated outbreaks of political violence in recent years. Although the tensions are often linked to disputes over access to and use of natural resources, they also reflect ethnic and cultural conflicts, often related to competition for resources, land ownership, and access to government services. In 2024, approximately 30 people were killed in tribal clashes in Porgera, Enga Province, involving 17 tribes.The recurring conflicts, characterized by brutal violence and cyclical reprisals, reflect deeper, systemic problems. One conflict was resolved by a ceasefire, the so-called “Hilton Peace Accord,” signed last year in Port Moresby. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 16/5/2025)
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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Choi Yuk-lin promotes HK in Seoul

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin visited Seoul National University (SNU) on the last day of her Korea trip today.

She exchanged views with the university’s president Ryu Hong Lim on deepening higher education collaboration between Korea and Hong Kong, and promoted the “Study in Hong Kong” brand.

Ms Choi said Hong Kong boasts a highly internationalised and diverse post-secondary education sector, adding that a number of measures have been put in place by the Government to enhance the city’s status as an international education hub.

Apart from striving to host international education conferences and exhibitions, the Government also encourages local post-secondary institutions to enhance collaboration and exchanges with their counterparts around the world in promoting the “Study in Hong Kong” brand on a global scale. It also attracts more overseas students to study in Hong Kong through the provision of scholarships.

In addition, the Government is developing the Northern Metropolis University Town to encourage local post-secondary institutions to introduce more branded programmes, research collaborations and exchange projects with renowned Mainland and overseas institutions in a flexible and innovative manner.

At the meeting, Ms Choi introduced to the SNU the various large-scale education mega events to be held in Hong Kong, such as the Learning & Teaching Expo to be held during Digital Education Week in July this year, as well as the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Conference & Exhibition to be held in February 2026.

The education chief welcomed representatives from universities in Korea to come to Hong Kong to take part in the events and forge collaborations and exchanges with institutions worldwide.

Ms Choi also welcomed students from Korea and other places to study in Hong Kong or participate in short-term student exchange programmes, and said that she looked forward to further strengthening education ties between Korea and Hong Kong.

Ms Choi also met Hong Kong students studying at SNU to learn about their school life and encouraged them to return to Hong Kong to develop their careers after completing their studies.

Today and yesterday, Ms Choi paid courtesy calls on the Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing and the Consul General of China in Jeju Chen Jianjun, respectively to introduce Hong Kong’s latest education policy.

Yesterday, she also joined a side event of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Education Ministerial Meeting to visit an elementary school in Jeju to learn about its experiences in promoting artificial intelligence and digital innovation education.

Ms Choi will depart for a visit to the UK tomorrow.

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May 17, 2025
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The “guaranteed approval” feature is derived from Viva Payday Loans’s belief in their large pool of lenders and matching process. Although no financial product can guarantee 100% approval for all applicants, Viva Payday Loans’s method maximizes the chances of identifying a matching lender for each borrower’s case.

The Viva Payday Loans Advantage for Credit-Challenged Borrowers

Poor credit or credit-invisible borrowers frequently find themselves with no good lender to turn to. Viva Payday Loans offers a reputable site that welcomes a wide variety of credit profiles and matches users with lenders that provide payday loans and no credit online.

Viva Payday Loans also streamlines the process of obtaining a loan through a simple online application and a high approval rate, making it well-suited for people in an emergency situation that requires immediate money.

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Viva Payday Loans’s Application and Funding Process – Instant Payday Loans Online Guaranteed Approval

Viva Payday Loans has developed one of the most streamlined application and funding processes in the industry, allowing them to make good on the guarantee of instant payday loans online with guaranteed approval.

Their simplified application process includes the following:

Simple Online Application
- Only takes around 5-10 minutes to fill out
- Can be completed on any device with an internet connection
- Gathers basic information regarding identity, income, employment, and banking information
Immediate Matching System
- Links applications with suitable lenders in real-time
- Offers real-time processing of data
Rapid Approval Decisions
- The majority of borrowers have decisions within minutes
- Permits instant examination of loan terms and offers
Quick Funding Capabilities
- Several borrowers receive money through direct deposit within the next business day
- Some lenders provide same-day funding opportunities
- Ideal for urgent financial requirements
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Viva Payday Loans’s Small Payday Loan Options

Viva Payday Loans’s rapid funding ability makes it a valuable asset for emergency financial circumstances. Whether you’re looking for a $100 emergency payday loan or a $500 cash advance no credit check, Viva Payday Loans has you covered. These small payday loans online are tailored for short-term expenses and are available even for individuals with poor credit.

Benefits of small payday loans through Viva Payday Loans include:
- Loan amounts start from as little as $100
- Simplified approval processes
- Faster funding times compared to larger loans
- More manageable repayment terms
- Shorter repayment periods
- Potentially lower total costs
Viva Payday Loans also offers flexibility in repayment, enabling borrowers to align their loan terms with their pay cycle, minimizing the likelihood of default.

Viva Payday Loans’s No Credit Check Options vs. Traditional Loans

Traditional bank loans usually involve high credit scores, extensive paperwork, and days (or even weeks) of waiting for approval. Viva Payday Loans, by contrast, offers online no credit check loans with quick approval and quick funding.

This makes Viva Payday Loans’s services suitable for urgent requirements and easier for borrowers with bad credit who would otherwise be turned down because of previous credit records.

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Features and Benefits of No Credit Check Loans

No credit check loans have a number of advantages:
- Fast Approval: The majority of applicants are instantly approved.
- Bad Credit Friendly: For people with bad credit or poor credit.
- Direct Lender Access: No intermediaries—Viva Payday Loans links you directly to lenders with guaranteed approval loans.
- Flexible Terms: Choice of payday loans, installment loans, and personal loans based on your requirements.
Eligibility Criteria for Loans Without Credit Check

Most direct lenders ask for:
- Age 18+ (or age of majority in your state)
- Valid government-issued ID
- Active checking account for direct deposit
- Regular income from employment or other source that is verifiable
- Citizenship in the U.S. or permanent resident status
Credit score is not a high consideration, so loans without credit are available to nearly anyone who qualifies based on the minimal requirements.

Documents Usually Required:
- Identification (driver’s license or state ID)
- Income verification (recent paycheck stubs or bank statements)
- Active bank account information (account number and routing number)
- Contact information
- Social Security Number
Various Types of Emergency Loans | Instant Payday Loans Online Guaranteed Approval for Borrowers Looking for No Credit Check Payday Loans
- Personal Loans
Personal loans are utilized for multiple purposes and tend to have longer repayment periods. Traditional personal loans look into your credit score, but no credit check personal loans for bad credit individuals are provided by certain direct lenders.
- Credit Card Cash Advances
This provides you with the ability to withdraw cash against your credit limit. Yet, excessive interest charges and fees may turn this into an expensive proposition.
- Payday Loans
Short-term payday loans are ideal for emergencies. Viva Payday Loans offers online payday loans with guaranteed approval direct from lenders who don’t require a credit check.
- Title Loans
These require a car title as collateral. While easy to obtain, the risk of losing your vehicle makes them a last resort.
- Paycheck Advances
Usually provided by an employer or a third-party software program, they enable access to earned wages before receiving a payday. They could act as payday loan alternatives.

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How Long Does It Take to Get Approved?

With sites such as Viva Payday Loans, the majority of borrowers get immediate approval once they finish filling out the online application. The assessment is determined by income and employment status, not credit score.

Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval
- Disbursement Schedule for Quick Loans No Credit Check
Direct deposit of payday loans online guaranteed approval funds are typically made within 24 hours. 1-hour payday loans can be issued in some instances.
- 1 Hour Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval
These are best in emergencies that necessitate same-day funding. Viva Payday Loans gives you access to direct lenders with 1-hour payday loans online with no credit check and instant approval.
- $255 Payday Loans Online Same Day
A fast way to borrow among Californians and residents in other states, the $255 payday loan has no credit check and is simple to obtain. Access to this loan can be obtained through the network of direct Viva Payday Loans lenders.

Pros and Cons of No Credit Check Loans

Pros:
- Accessibility: Available to subprime borrowers with bad credit
- Speed: Easy, rapid process to apply for and get money
- Convenience: Easy online application with few documents required
- No credit hit: Application doesn’t harm credit score
- Flexibility: Money can be spent on many things
- No collateral needed: Most are unsecured
Cons:
- High expense: Much higher interest rates and fees than regular loans
- Short payment terms: Creates pressure to repay
- Risk of debt cycles: Can cause renewal or rollover cycles
- Limited credit building: Most don’t report a good payment history
- Size restrictions: Usually, smaller loan sizes
- Regulatory differences: Availability and terms differ by state
For borrowers considering these loans, the most important point is grasping whether the short-term advantage is worth the long-term expense. These products should ideally be considered emergency measures and not part of general money management.

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No Credit Check Loan Scenario in the USA

The demand for payday loans and no credit checks is growing as many Americans face falling credit scores. Sites such as Viva Payday Loans offer an essential solution to cope with this demand by providing loans with guaranteed approval and direct lender access.

Small Payday Loans Online With No Credit Check

1. Options to Small Payday Loans Online No Credit Check and Urgent Loans No Credit Check

Other alternatives are credit unions, peer-to-peer loans, or a secured loan. These can have more favorable terms and lower interest.

2. $500 Cash Advance No Credit Check Loans

Viva Payday Loans’s network provides cash advances of up to $500 for borrowers who need money urgently. These loans are available with rapid approval and guaranteed approval even for bad credit borrowers.

3. Emergency Loans No Credit Check

These loans are only for medical bills, car repairs, or emergencies. Viva Payday Loans facilitates your timely access to these emergency loans with no credit check.

How to Apply for No Denial Payday Loans Direct Lenders Only With No Credit Check?
- Go to Viva Payday Loans’s website.
- Complete the loan application.
- Matched with a direct lender.
- Accept the loan offer.
- Fund via direct deposit.
Types of Alternatives to No Credit Check Loans Guaranteed Approval: Direct Lenders for Instant Cash

1. Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval Alternatives up to $5000

Sites such as Upstart or LendingClub provide greater loan amounts to those with better financial health, although they do involve a soft credit check.

2. $255 Payday Loans Online Same Day No Credit Check Alternatives

Apps such as Earnin or Dave provide paycheck advances with low fees and no conventional credit checks.

3. 1 Hour Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval

These are ideal for emergencies, as provided by Viva Payday Loans and some select guaranteed approval direct lenders.

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Alternatives to Loans for Bad Credit No Credit Check

Consider alternatives such as secured loans, installment loans, or financial aid programs through community organizations.

Some Risk-Free Alternatives to No Credit Check Loans – Alternatives to Unsecured Installment Loans

1. Secured Loans

Employ collateral such as a vehicle or savings account to secure lower rates and improved terms.

2. Credit Unions

Credit unions tend to provide improved rates and lenient approval for bad credit members.

3. Peer-to-Peer Lending

Sites such as Prosper or LendingClub provide personal loans with less stringent credit check requirements.

4. Tribal Loans No Credit Check

These are provided by Native American tribes and are not subject to state regulations, but costs can be high.

What Are the Risks of No Credit Check Loans?

Although no credit check loans offer useful access to capital for many borrowers, they involve serious risks that must be carefully weighed:
- High APRs
- Short time to repay
- Risk of debt trap if not used responsibly
- No Credit Building Benefits
- Limited Regulation in Some States
- Aggressive Collection Practices
Why Go For No Credit Check Loans?

These loans open the door to funds when conventional banks close them because of bad credit or no credit history. These loans offer instant approval, are simple to apply for, and are ideal for emergencies.

Loan Services and Borrowing Options – How to Find a Reputable No Credit Check Loan Direct Lender?

Always choose licensed and transparent websites like Viva Payday Loans. Search for lenders who provide:
- Simple loan terms
- No concealed charges
- Direct access to the lender
- Reasonable repayment solutions
Where to Get The Best No Denial Payday Loans From Direct Lenders Only With No Credit Check?

Viva Payday Loans is the best lender platform for bridging borrowers and direct lenders of good standing, providing no-denial payday loans. They have a comprehensive network, fast application process, educational tools, and transparency guarantees that make them the best alternative for credit-hard-pressed borrowers looking for guaranteed funding solutions with approval possibilities.

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Final Thoughts

No credit check loans with guaranteed approval direct lenders such as Viva Payday Loans provide a convenient solution for individuals facing bad credit or financial crises. From personal loans to payday loans, Viva Payday Loans provides quick approval, flexible terms, and peace of mind. Whether you require a small cash advance or an emergency loan, the correct platform can be the difference-maker.

Secure your financial future—begin your online loan process with Viva Payday Loans today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest loan to get with no credit?

Payday and installment loans are generally simplest to obtain with no credit.

Who is the easiest lender to get a loan from?

Online lending platforms such as Viva Payday Loans, which have big networks of lenders, usually have the easiest requirements.

Can I get a loan with a 450 credit score in USA?

Yes, you can get a short-term loan with 450 credit score from Viva Payday Loans.

Can I get a loan with a 500 credit score?

You can get a small personal loan or payday loan with your 500 credit score from direct lenders like Viva Payday Loans.

Which loan company is best for bad credit?

Viva Payday Loans is one of the best companies to locate lenders who accept bad credit.

What is the best legit payday loan app?

Viva Payday Loans is a legitimate and secure method to locate payday loan offers.

Can I get a loan without a credit check?

Yes, there are lenders like Viva Payday Loans that will lend you money without doing a hard credit check.

Which loan company is easiest to get?

Viva Payday Loans is undoubtedly one of the easiest sites to have a quick loan approved.

Disclaimer: This announcement contains general information about Get Payday Loan loan services and should not be considered financial advice. Loans are available to US residents only.

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May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: ‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool

Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Pankaj Rohilla, Postdoctoral Fellow in Fluid Dynamics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Maybe you’ve unknowingly tried to do a manu jump. Isabel Pavia/Moment via Getty Images

Whether diving off docks, cannonballing into lakes or leaping off the high board, there’s nothing quite like the joy of jumping into water.

Olympic divers turned this natural act into a sophisticated science, with the goal of making a splash as small as possible. But another sport looks for just the opposite: the extreme maximum splash, one as high, wide and loud as possible.

Welcome to the world of “manu jumping.” Although not a familiar term in the United States, manu jumping is beloved throughout New Zealand. The sport originated in the Māori community, where popping a manu is a way of life. There, manu jumpers leap from bridges, wharves and diving platforms to make the giant splashes.

The sport is playful yet competitive. At the Z Manu World Champs, you win based on the height and width of your splash. The current record: a splash more than 32 feet high (10 meters).

The concept sounds simple, but like Olympic diving, it turns out there’s a science to manu jumping.

In New Zealand, manu jumping is an obsession.

The Worthington splash

As fluid dynamicists, we study the way living organisms interact with fluids – for instance, how flamingos feed with their heads underwater,
or how insects walk on water.

So when we stumbled upon viral videos of manu jumping on TikTok and YouTube, our curiosity was triggered. We launched a scientific investigation into the art of making a splash.

Our research was more than just fun and games. Optimizing how bodies enter fluids – whether those bodies are human, animal or mechanical – is an indispensable branch of science. Understanding the physics of water entry has implications for naval engineering, biomechanics and robotics.

We discovered that creating the perfect manu splash isn’t just about jumping into the water. Instead, it’s about mastering aerial maneuvers, timing underwater movements and knowing exactly how to hit the surface.

The microsecond the manu jumper hits the water is critical. Two splashes actually occur: The first, the crown splash, forms as the body breaks the surface. The next, the Worthington splash, is responsible for the powerful burst of water that shoots high into the air. Manu jumping is all about triggering and maximizing the Worthington splash.

So we analyzed 75 YouTube videos of manu jumps. First, we noticed the technique: Jumpers land glutes first, with legs and torso scrunched up in a V-shaped posture.

But the moment they go underwater, the divers roll back and kick out to straighten their bodies. This expands the air cavity, the space of air created in the water by the jump; then the cavity collapses, detaching itself from the body. This period of detachment is known as “pinch-off time” – when the collapse sends a jet of water shooting upward. All of this happens within a fraction of a second.

The science behind making a big splash.

Answers from Manubot

We found that jumpers entered the water at a median V-angle of about 46 degrees. Intrigued, we recreated these movements in a lab aquarium, using 3D-printed, V-shaped projectiles to test different V-angles.

The result? A 45-degree angle produced the fastest, tallest splashes, virtually matching what we observed in the human jumpers. V-angles greater than 45 degrees increased the risk of injury from landing flat on the back. We found it interesting that the jumpers very nearly hit the optimal angle largely through what appeared to be intuition and trial and error.

Note how the splash of the V-shaped projectiles was highest at 45 degrees.

Digging deeper, we then built Manubot, a robot that mimics human body movements during manu jumps. It’s able to switch from a V-shape to a straight posture underwater. This is how we learned the optimal timing to maximize splash size.

For instance, for someone who’s 5-foot-7 and jumping from 1 meter, opening their body within 0.26 to 0.3 seconds of hitting the water resulted in the biggest splash. Open too soon or too late, and splash size is compromised.

Here’s how the Manubot worked.

One caveat: Humans are far more complex than any 3D-printed projectile or a Manubot. Factors such as weight distribution, flexibility and anatomical shape add nuance that our models can’t yet replicate.

For now, though, our findings highlight a simple truth: Creating the perfect manu splash isn’t the result of luck. Instead, it relies on a carefully tuned symphony of aerial and underwater maneuvers. So the next time you see someone spray everyone in the pool with a gigantic jump, remember – there’s a beautiful science behind the splash.

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. ‘Manu jumping’: The physics behind making humongous splashes in the pool – https://theconversation.com/manu-jumping-the-physics-behind-making-humongous-splashes-in-the-pool-255837

MIL OSI – Global Reports –

May 17, 2025
MIL-OSI: JOYY to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 26, 2025

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SINGAPORE, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2025 financial results after the U.S. market closes on May 26, 2025.

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Monday, May 26, 2025 (9:00 AM Singapore/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, May 27, 2025). Details for the conference call are as follows:

Event Title: JOYY Inc. First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Conference ID: #10047454

All participants may use the link provided below to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique PIN by email.

PRE-REGISTER LINK: https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10047454-su0roj.html

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.joyy.com.

The replay will be accessible through June 3, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:

United States: 1-855-883-1031

Singapore:
Hong Kong: 800-101-3223
800-930-639

Conference ID: #10047454

About JOYY Inc.
JOYY is a leading global technology company with a mission to enrich lives through technology. With a diversified product portfolio spanning live streaming, short-form videos, casual games, instant messaging, and emerging initiatives like advertising, JOYY has evolved beyond social entertainment into a multifaceted ecosystem powered by AI and data-driven technologies. Headquartered in Singapore and operating across the globe, JOYY has fostered a vibrant user community through its localized strategies. JOYY’s ADSs have been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2012.

Investor Relations Contact
JOYY Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: joyy-ir@joyy.com

The MIL Network –

May 17, 2025

Event Title:	JOYY Inc. First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Conference ID:	#10047454

United States:	1-855-883-1031
Singapore: Hong Kong:	800-101-3223 800-930-639
Conference ID:	#10047454

Category: Asia Pacific

First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said:

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1. The medication question

2. Opt-outs: who will deliver the service?

3. Can the NHS cope with a new service?

4. Funding: a two-tier system?

5. Legal costs and challenges

Why is landing on the Moon so hard?

Successful landings and hard lessons for CLPS

Ongoing and future missions

The Worthington splash

Answers from Manubot

 Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, said: