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Category: Asia

  • MIL-OSI China: Documentary to present China’s resistance war against Japanese aggression

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

    The distributors of “Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness” announced on Monday that the documentary will open in Chinese theaters on Aug. 15 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945) and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    A poster for “Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness.” [Image courtesy of Huaxia Film]

    According to the filmmakers, the documentary presents the first panoramic portrayal of China’s 14-year resistance war against Japanese aggression, highlighting the nation’s pivotal role as the Eastern Front during World War II through its sweeping account of the Chinese people’s heroic struggle.

    The film is produced by Huaxia Film Distribution and China Central Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio (Group). Throughout production, the team behind “Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness” focused on both historical accuracy and artistic expression, balancing clear historical narrative with the preservation of national spirit. 

    Building upon extensive archival footage, the team used digital restoration techniques and artistic recreation to revive historical memories from sealed records and reconstruct pivotal moments in the Chinese people’s resistance.

    China will release various cultural works to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, according to the State Council Information Office at a press conference in Beijing on June 24. “Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness” was highlighted at the press event as a major project, alongside the war epic film “Dongji Rescue” and TV series “Our Homeland.”

    The Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was both the first to begin and the longest sustained conflict in the World Anti-Fascist War. With over 35 million Chinese soldiers and civilians killed or injured, this 14-year struggle culminated in victory over Japanese aggression and contributed to the complete defeat of global fascism. 

    China has designated Sept. 3 as Victory Day to commemorate Japan’s formal surrender on Sept. 2, 1945.

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 8, 2025

  • BRICS must amplify voice of Global South: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while attending the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, underscored the importance of the BRICS grouping in representing the interests of the Global South.

    Highlighting India’s economic resilience, Sitharaman credited strong domestic demand, sound macroeconomic management, and targeted fiscal measures for the country’s robust performance. She also noted that India’s policy response to global trade and financial restrictions has focused on market diversification, infrastructure-led growth, and structural reforms to enhance competitiveness and productivity.

    Calling BRICS a vital platform for promoting inclusive multilateralism, the Finance Minister emphasized that at a time when global institutions face crises of legitimacy and representation, BRICS must lead by example – reinforcing cooperation, pushing for credible reforms, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.

    Sitharaman also stressed that while South-South cooperation is crucial to achieving climate and development goals, the Global South should not be expected to bear the primary burden of climate action. She urged deeper cooperation among BRICS nations on sustainable development.

    July 8, 2025

  • PM Modi set for first Namibia visit by Indian PM in nearly three decades

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a landmark visit to Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the African nation in nearly three decades.

    The visit is expected to further deepen ties between India and Namibia. The two countries share a historic relationship rooted in India’s steadfast support for Namibia’s independence struggle. India was among the earliest advocates for Namibian freedom, raising the issue at the United Nations as early as 1946 and hosting the first overseas office of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) in 1986.

    During his stay in the capital, Windhoek, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and address a joint sitting of Namibia’s Parliament. A key highlight of the visit will be the signing of a technology agreement enabling unified payment interoperability between the two countries, aimed at enhancing cooperation in the fintech and digital sectors, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.

    Namibia’s rich reserves of uranium, copper, cobalt, rare earth minerals and its recent oil discoveries are drawing renewed global attention. The country is the world’s fourth-largest producer of uranium oxide, which fuels the nuclear industry, and also produces zinc and gem-quality diamonds. With growing global demand for clean energy and battery storage, Namibia’s potential to develop new mining projects for cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements has gained fresh relevance.

    Bilateral trade between the two nations stood at around $814 million in 2023–24, with Indian exports accounting for over half that figure. Indian investments in Namibia are estimated at nearly $800 million, largely in the mining sector, including zinc and diamonds.

    A notable symbol of the trust between the two nations remains the translocation of eight cheetahs from Namibia to India’s Kuno National Park in 2022 — the world’s first intercontinental transfer of a major carnivore species.

    Bilateral relations have continued to strengthen over the years through high-level exchanges, development cooperation and people-to-people contacts. Then President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, paid a State Visit to Namibia in 2016, while Namibia’s President Hage Geingob attended the India–Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi in 2015. PM Modi and President Geingob last met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in 2019.

    In June last year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Namibia, calling on President Geingob and co-chairing the first Joint Commission Meeting. He also inaugurated the India–Namibia Centre for Excellence in Information Technology in Windhoek.

    India continues to extend development assistance and capacity-building support to Namibia through scholarships, defence training programmes and technical cooperation. Indian experts are deputed to Namibian institutions, and an Indian Air Force Technical Team has been training Namibian helicopter pilots since 1996.

    The countries are exploring opportunities to expand cooperation in mining, energy, health, agriculture and infrastructure. Negotiations for a Preferential Trade Arrangement between India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), with Namibia as coordinator, are ongoing.

    Cultural ties have also grown steadily, with regular cultural events, yoga sessions and artistic exchanges. Approximately 450 Indians, NRIs and PIOs reside in Namibia today, contributing to business and community initiatives through bodies such as the India–Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the India Namibia Friendship Association.

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to EU expressing concern over cross-strait status quo during 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    MOFA response to EU expressing concern over cross-strait status quo during 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue

    July 3, 2025  

    On July 2, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi cochaired the 13th EU-China Strategic Dialogue in Brussels. When elaborating on Taiwan in a statement issued after the meeting, the European Union reaffirmed its commitment to its “one China policy” and expressed opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo, including by force or coercion. In addition, the European Union voiced concerns about human rights in China as well as hybrid threats in Europe coming from China.
     
    In response to each of China’s three large-scale military drills targeting Taiwan since May 2024, the European External Action Service (EEAS) promptly issued statements expressing concern. In these statements, the EEAS stressed that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait were of strategic importance for regional and global security and prosperity and that the European Union had a direct interest in the preservation of the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. The fact that EU High Representative Kallas has once again reiterated this position in a meeting with high-level Chinese officials demonstrates that the European Union pays close attention and attaches great importance to the cross-strait status quo. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) appreciates and welcomes such statements. 
     
    Moving forward, MOFA will continue to strengthen cooperative relations with the European Union and other like-minded partners to jointly safeguard shared values of freedom and democracy, uphold the rules-based international order, preserve the status quo across the Taiwan Strait, and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Monexis Expands Global Reach with Advanced Multi-Access Trading Platform Tailored for All Levels

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As retail and professional traders seek smarter, more personalized tools in today’s dynamic financial markets, Monexis has emerged as a powerful ally—offering a next-generation, multi-access trading platform designed to meet the needs of global investors. Combining real-time data, AI-powered insights, and educational support, Monexis is redefining digital trading through personalized strategies, transparent operations, and user-friendly technology across more than 20 countries.

    With a focus on customized strategies, educational empowerment, and cutting-edge technology, Monexis is redefining what it means to support traders at every level. Headquartered in New York and serving clients in over 20 countries, the company continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a sharp focus on individual investor success.

    A Tailored Approach to Trading Success

    Monexis distinguishes itself through personalized trading strategies tailored to each client’s financial goals, experience level, and risk profile. Whether a trader is seeking long-term portfolio growth, short-term gains, or diversification through cryptocurrency, Monexis works closely with them to design strategies that are both practical and performance-driven.

    This individual approach ensures that every user has a clear path to follow, one that is based on logic, market data, and their own financial objectives.

    Technology Meets Simplicity on the Monexis Platform
    At the heart of Monexis’s offering is its intuitive and feature-rich trading platform, where technology meets investment insight. The platform is equipped with:

    • Real-time market data
    • Advanced charting and analytical tools
    • Integrated portfolio management
    • Smart strategy builders

    Users can easily monitor their trading activity, analyze performance, and execute trades efficiently. The seamless interface is designed for both beginners and experienced traders, minimizing complexity while maximizing functionality.

    The platform also incorporates customized insights and personalized dashboards, giving traders a competitive edge in fast-moving markets.

    Education and Support as Strategic Tools
    Monexis recognizes that knowledge is a powerful asset in trading. That’s why it offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem to help traders build confidence and sharpen their decision-making. 

    The resource library includes:

    • Text lessons for beginners and advanced traders
    • On-demand video tutorials (VODs)
    • Cryptocurrency fundamentals and strategies
    • Guides on fundamental and technical analysis
    • Tools for trend identification, risk management, and market prediction

    These resources are supported by 24/5 technical support and access to real-time market signals, ensuring traders are never left without guidance when they need it most.

    Whether you’re navigating your first trade or refining an advanced investment strategy, Monexis ensures that education and support are always within reach.

    Globally Connected and Regionally Aware
    Monexis operates in a growing list of countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, including the United States, India, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This global reach allows the company to deliver culturally and regionally tailored insights while maintaining access to up-to-date international financial news, events, and policy updates.

    Users benefit from detailed market reports, trend analysis, and coverage of global economic movements, all aimed at helping them make informed, timely decisions.

    Account Types Designed for Every Trader
    Monexis understands that traders have different needs and investment capacities. To accommodate this, the platform offers four distinct account tiers, each with its own features and benefits:

    Basic Account (€250 minimum)

    • 24/5 tech support
    • 48-hour withdrawal time
    • Ideal for beginners looking to explore trading

    Standard Account (€2,500 minimum)

    • 24-hour withdrawals
    • 1:100 leverage
    • Bonuses up to 50%
    • Signals and basic consultations

    VIP Account (€10,000 minimum)

    • 12-hour withdrawals
    • 1:200 leverage
    • Bonuses up to 100%
    • Enhanced signals, consultations, and insurance
    • Personal account manager

    Prime Account (€50,000 minimum)

    • 3-hour withdrawals
    • 1:400 leverage
    • Bonuses up to 150%
    • Full access to all tools, training, and personal services

    Each account level is structured to grow with the trader, offering increasingly valuable services and faster execution as investment levels increase.

    Trusted Operations and Transparent Compliance
    Monexis Inc. is legally registered and operates under the laws of the State of New York, United States. The platform adheres to strict AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols to ensure secure, transparent, and compliant operations.
    All users are encouraged to review the platform’s privacy policy, client agreement, AML/KYC policy, and risk notices before opening an account.

    Monexis at a Glance

    • Headquarters: New York, United States
    • Website: www.monexis.org
    • Customer Support: +1 (800) 441‑7760
    • Email: support@monexis.org
    • Global Reach: Clients in over 20 countries
    • Platform Features: Real-time data, technical tools, personalized dashboards
    • Education Resources: VODs, guides, analysis tools, calculators, news
    • Support: 24/5 tech assistance and multilingual customer service
    • Compliance: Full adherence to U.S. regulations, AML/KYC policies

    Conclusion
    Monexis brings together the essential pillars of modern trading: personalized strategy, technological excellence, continuous education, and global insight. With a flexible account structure, round-the-clock support, and a platform designed to empower users of all levels, Monexis positions itself as a reliable and forward-focused trading solution for the global investor community.

    To learn more or to get started, visit www.monexis.org.
    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by the Monexis. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6c7f295b-3cdc-4f79-a007-b281fe2e86d5

    The MIL Network –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: South Korea to seek win-win trade deal with US

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    SEOUL, July 8 (Xinhua) — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) said Tuesday it will make efforts to reach a mutually beneficial trade deal with the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump effectively delayed the imposition of new tariffs on South Korean products.

    The ministry said in a statement that Seoul has been actively negotiating since the inauguration of the new government led by President Lee Jae-myung on June 4, guided by the principle of prioritizing national interests.

    The ministry noted that there is not enough time to reach an agreement on all issues, considering D. Trump’s letter to be a de facto postponement of the introduction of “equivalent” tariffs on South Korean products.

    The ministry promised to step up efforts to achieve mutually beneficial results in the remaining period of negotiations to quickly resolve tariff-related uncertainties, adding that Kazakhstan will address the trade deficit that worries the US by improving domestic rules and streamlining regulations.

    According to the statement, the ministry will seek to create an opportunity for a breakthrough in key industries through partnership between the two countries to revive manufacturing.

    In his letter to the South Korean leader, published on the social network Truth Social, D. Trump said that the two countries must abandon the long-term and permanent trade deficit caused by tariffs, non-tariff policies and trade barriers on the part of the Republic of Korea. –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 8, 2025

  • Sourav Ganguly turns 53, BCCI extends greetings to ex-cricketer

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Former India captain Sourav Ganguly turned 53 on Tuesday, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) marked the occasion by extending warm birthday wishes to its former president.

    Ganguly made his international debut in an ODI against the West Indies during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Series and went on to serve Indian cricket for 16 years.

    The elegant left-handed batter is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest cricketers, particularly in the One-Day International (ODI) format. In a career that left an indelible mark on Indian cricket, Ganguly scored 7,212 runs in 113 Test matches at an average of 42.17, including 16 centuries. In ODIs, he amassed 11,363 runs in 311 matches at an average of 41.02, registering 22 centuries.

    “424 international matches, 18,575 international runs, 38 international centuries. Here’s wishing former #TeamIndia Captain and former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly a very Happy Birthday,” the BCCI posted on X.

    Responding to the post, Ganguly said: “Thank you BCCI… the best sporting organisation in the world.”

    Sourav Ganguly is also remembered as one of India’s most influential and successful captains. Taking over the reins in 2000, he led India in 49 Tests and 146 ODIs, securing 21 and 76 wins respectively. Under his leadership, the Indian team began to achieve notable success overseas in Test cricket and reached the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003.

    A hallmark of Ganguly’s captaincy was his ability to identify and back a generation of talented cricketers who went on to become match-winners for India.

    Among his many achievements, Ganguly is one of only eight Indian players to have scored over 7,000 Test runs and ranks ninth in terms of Test centuries for India, with 16 to his name. In ODIs, he remains the eighth-highest run-scorer globally and is among a select group of 14 players to surpass the 10,000-run milestone.

    Ganguly holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in a World Cup match – a blazing 183 against Sri Lanka in 1999. He was also the first player to score three centuries in a single World Cup edition (2003) and recorded three hundreds in the ICC Champions Trophy across the 2000 and 2002 editions.

    Following his retirement from international cricket, Ganguly transitioned into administration. After serving as President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (2015–2019), he was unanimously elected as President of the BCCI, holding office from 2019 to 2022.

    (With inputs from IANS)

     

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New UK support to power green growth at home while tackling climate change abroad

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    New UK support to power green growth at home while tackling climate change abroad

    Senior Cabinet ministers meet City of London leaders as Foreign Secretary announces new climate support

    • Foreign Secretary announces new funding to make it easier for countries to access UK private sector climate finance and disaster risk insurance, driving UK green growth.

    • Support comes as senior Cabinet ministers meet City of London leaders to discuss UK financial sector’s role in boosting sustainable finance for emerging markets and developing economies.

    • David Lammy to set out the economic opportunity for the UK and the City of London, in line with the government’s Plan for Change—with emerging markets expected to drive 65% of global growth by 2035.

    New support will help millions of people globally deal with the daily impact of climate change, the Foreign Secretary David Lammy has today announced (Tuesday 8 July).

    A £12m commitment for disaster relief finance and insurance will help climate-vulnerable countries better prepare for the impact of disasters like hurricanes and drought. 

    This funding is triggered by certain warning signs—such as a weather event or forecast—to enable faster payouts and a more effective response.

    Backed by the UK financial sector, this will also help drive domestic green growth and unlock jobs, opportunity and security for people in the UK.

    This new funding comes as Cabinet Ministers from the Treasury, Foreign Office, DESNZ and DEFRA will today meet leaders from the financial sector. They will collectively discuss how to champion UK-based investors and financial institutions to channel investment into climate initiatives in emerging markets.

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

    The climate and nature crisis is the greatest global challenge we face. Failure to act will cause unprecedented environmental damage, fuelling displacement, conflict and famine.

    Tackling this crisis is also a huge opportunity for people and businesses here in the UK, delivering on our Plan for Change. The green sector is worth trillions of pounds, and I’m determined that we seize the economic growth, jobs and security it offers.

    The City of London, the world’s leading sustainable development financing hub, has a crucial role to play in this.

    Today’s measures, in support of the UK government’s Plan for Change, will help unlock sustainable finance from the UK and elsewhere, and ensure developing countries can better manage climate shocks themselves.

    This effort will help foster sustainable growth and protect the most climate vulnerable nations. Global climate investment is increasing rapidly, hitting $2.1 trillion last year, and the government sees the City of London in a prime position to capitalise on this opportunity.

    Last year the UK’s green sector grew three times faster than the economy as a whole, attracting £43bn of private investment. With London ranked as the world’s top sustainable finance centre, the UK is uniquely positioned to grow this industry further by helping to unlock finance for emerging markets that will drive 65% of global growth by 2035.

    The £12 million for pre-arranged finance will cut the cost of responding to disasters and accelerate the time it takes them to recover from such shocks.

    This follows the UK launching a global coalition with its partners last week, to scale up pre-arranged finance tenfold by 2035, alongside a coalition to drive greater investment for developing economies through public markets. This was announced by the Minister for Development Baroness Chapman at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla, Spain.

    The Foreign Secretary is also today announcing that the UK’s Financial Services Centre of Expertise will help financial regulators across ASEAN access expertise from the Financial Conduct Authority. The initiative will focus on regulatory alignment across ASEAN markets to deliver green growth opportunities for UK investors. 

    BACKGROUND:

    • It’s the first time multiple cabinet ministers will be attending a meeting with leaders from the City of London together, signalling a growth opportunity on climate action.
    • The UK will be first country to annually publish pre-arranged finance as a percentage of overall crisis finance spending, with the aspiration of increasing this over time.

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    July 8, 2025

  • Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Over two dozen people are missing after heavy rainfall in the Tibet region of China triggered a deluge in the Bhote Koshi River, which flows through Nepal and China, washing away the ‘Friendship Bridge’ that connects them, officials said on Tuesday.

    At least 18 people are missing in Nepal while China’s Xinhua news agency said 11 people were missing on the Chinese side of the border.

    In Nepal, the missing include the 6 Chinese workers and three policemen, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said on X, adding that eight electric cars were also washed away and a small hydroelectric plant damaged in the flood.

    The missing Chinese nationals were working at the Inland Container Depot, being constructed with Chinese assistance about 80 km (50 miles) north of the capital Kathmandu, said Arjun Paudel, a senior administrative official of Rasuwa district.

    “The river also swept away some containers with goods imported from China…There is a big loss (of property) and we are collecting details,” he told Reuters.

    The Nepal Army has rescued 11 people, and search and rescue operations are still underway, spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet said.

    China has been increasing its investment in Nepal in recent years in domains including roads, power plants, and hospitals.

    The Asian giant has been battered by heavy rain and flash floods over the last few days, which have left a trail of destruction, and is bracing for a tropical storm this week.

    In Pakistan also, at least 79 people, including 38 children, have died in floods and rain-related incidents, including landslides and house collapses, since June 26, its National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday.

    The authority has issued fresh alerts for flash flooding and glacial lake outbursts in the northern and northwestern provinces of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing “a significant rise in temperatures and … an upcoming weather system.”

    Gilgit-Baltistan’s northern Chilas district recorded the highest temperature in Pakistan on Saturday at 48.5 degrees Celsius (119°F), breaking its earlier record of 47.7 degrees Celsius (118°F) reported in July 1997, said NDMA spokesperson Sophia Siddiqui.

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • Gujarat records widespread showers, Borsad tops rainfall chart

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Gujarat witnessed rainfall across 153 talukas over the past 24 hours, with heavier showers concentrated in a few regions. According to officials on Tuesday, 12 talukas recorded more than one inch of rainfall, with Borsad in central Gujarat receiving the highest amount at 99 mm.

    Godhra followed closely with 95 mm, while Gandhidham and Mandvi in the Kutch region recorded 58 mm and 57 mm respectively. Other talukas that saw significant rainfall include Khambhalia (49 mm) and Bhachau (48 mm).

    According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), more rain is expected in several parts of the state. As of the morning of July 8, Gujarat had received nearly 47 per cent of its average monsoon rainfall, based on a 10-year seasonal benchmark. The state has experienced a robust start to the monsoon season, with 266–324 mm of rain recorded since June 1 – about 37–40 per cent of the seasonal average.

    This comes after an earlier report noted that June witnessed exceptionally high rainfall, with cumulative figures running nearly 11 per cent above the long-term national average. Regionally, rainfall distribution has varied: South Gujarat has received over 23 inches (nearly double the average), Central-East Gujarat around 12 inches, Saurashtra approximately 245 mm, and Kutch around 142 mm. Daily rainfall data indicates that nearly 47 per cent of the expected June-to-September total has already fallen by July 8.

    The IMD forecasts suggest that July rainfall will likely exceed 106 per cent of the long-period average for Gujarat, bringing continued widespread — and at times heavy to very heavy — showers through the middle of the month.

    In response to the above-normal rainfall, the Gujarat government has intensified its monsoon preparedness efforts. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has instructed officials to carry out urgent road repairs, especially in flood-prone rural and urban areas, treating the situation as a matter of priority.

    The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) is closely monitoring rainfall patterns and reservoir levels. Disaster response teams, including units from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), have been deployed in vulnerable districts.

    Control rooms are operating round-the-clock, and district administrations have been directed to ensure quick drainage in low-lying areas, provide temporary shelters where needed, and coordinate with health and electricity departments to prevent service disruptions.

    (IANS)

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Lin, Wang reach second round at WTT United States Smash

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

    Men’s world No. 1 Lin Shidong and women’s second seed Wang Manyu of China both advanced to the last 32 at the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash on Monday.

    Lin emerged victorious in a full-game battle against France’s Thibault Poret, while Wang swept past Sweden’s Christina Kallberg in straight games.

    Facing Poret, Lin twice held the lead but was pushed to a deciding game by his 34th-ranked opponent before sealing the win with an 11-5 final game.

    “As I haven’t competed internationally for a while, my adaptation to the venue and the table wasn’t that good at the start,” said Lin. “As the match progressed, I became more confident in my shots. Hopefully I will get the shape back as soon as possible and go all out against any opponent.”

    Chinese players had mixed results in the men’s singles first round. Xiang Peng defeated Portugal’s Joao Geraldo three-one, but Lin Gaoyuan fell to Spain’s Alvaro Robles in five games, and Zhou Qihao lost in straight games to Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna.

    In the women’s draw, Wang Manyu controlled the key moments in an 11-9, 11-8, 11-8 win over Kallberg.

    “It was our first encounter, so I made full preparations for what might lie ahead. I just kept patient on crucial points, and tried to reduce unforced errors,” Wang remarked.

    Asked about her goals for the tournament, Wang said, “Raise my game and adaptation game by game.”

    She was joined in the second round by teammate Wang Yidi, who defeated Japanese wildcard Miyu Nagasaki 3-0, and Xu Yi, who edged past Shi Xunyao in an all-Chinese matchup.

    Also on Monday, notable players advancing included Lin Yun-ju of Chinese Taipei, Sweden’s Truls Moregard, and Japan’s Satsuki Odo and Mima Ito. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Valeura Energy Inc.: Q2 2025 Operations and Financial Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) (“Valeura” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on Q2 2025 operations.

    Highlights

    • Safe ongoing operations, with oil production averaging 21.4 mbbls/d(1) – maintaining full year production guidance of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d;
    • Revenue of US$129.3 million;
    • Taxes of US$15.8 million paid, primarily in respect of the Jasmine asset. No further cash tax payments anticipated for the remainder of 2025;
    • Cash position of US$241.9 million and no debt; and
    • Final investment decision on the Wassana Field redevelopment and construction phase commenced.

    (1) Working interest share oil production, before royalties.

    Dr. Sean Guest, President and CEO commented:

    “During Q2 2025 we demonstrated another safe quarter of ongoing production and drilling operations and took a positive final investment decision on our major redevelopment project at the Wassana field, which is now moving to the construction phase.

    While production volumes are down quarter-on-quarter, our plan had always assumed that production would be weighted to the second half of the year and we are therefore maintaining our full-year production guidance range of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d.

    From a financial perspective, we continue to prioritise balance sheet strength, and firmly believe this will serve our stakeholders well as we pursue opportunities to add value. While the headwinds of lower global oil prices during the quarter are apparent in our revenue of US$129.3 million, we are continuing to invest while maintaining a strong cash position.”

    Q2 2025 Update

    Working interest share production before royalties averaged 21.4 mbbls/d during Q2 2025, a decrease of 10.2% from Q1 2025. Rates reflect the impact of planned downtime and natural declines at Valeura’s larger producing assets, which is consistent with the Company’s business plan. Q2 was anticipated to be the lowest production quarter of the year, and with rates weighted to the second half of 2025, the Company is maintaining its full year production guidance range of 23.0 – 25.5 mbbls/d.

    Oil sales totalled 1.90 million bbls during Q2 2025. The Company recorded a net increase in oil inventory, as measured at the end of the quarter, to a total of 0.93 million bbls at June 30, 2025. In addition, a parcel of 0.24 million bbls of oil was sold just after the end of the quarter, on July 1, 2025.

    Price realisations averaged US$67.95/bbl during Q2 2025, a US$0.67/bbl premium over the weighted average Brent crude oil benchmark. Realised price was down 14% from Q1 2025 given the significant drop in global oil prices.

    Taxes for the Company’s Thai I concession (Jasmine) are due in May of each year for the prior full year, and US$15.8 million was duly paid during the quarter primarily in respect of this asset. Taxes for the Company’s Thai III concessions (Nong Yao, Manora, and Wassana) are due in May and August of each year, however taxable income for the current tax period (2H 2024) was fully offset by tax loss carry-forwards. Given the above, no further tax payments are expected in 2025.

    Despite a relatively low oil price, a full quarter of spending on drilling operations, and scheduled Thai tax payments, Valeura’s cash position at June 30, 2025, was US$241.9 million (with no debt), up slightly from the previous quarter-end. In addition, US$19.6 million in revenue, relating to a lifting on June 25, 2025, was not received until early in July 2025. As a result, this US$19.6 million is not included in the revenue or the Company’s cash balance at June 30, 2025, but will be correctly accounted in the Q2 financials.

    Operations Update
    Production operations are continuing safely on Valeura’s four Gulf of Thailand fields, with no lost time injuries.

    During the quarter, Valeura mobilised its contracted drilling rig to Block G11/48 (Nong Yao, 90% working interest). The drilling campaign is progressing as planned toward its objective of approximately 10 new development wells and is expected to be complete in Q4 2025. The campaign will entail new development wells drilled from each of the three Nong Yao wellhead facilities, and will therefore include the first ever infill development wells on the Nong Yao C platform, which the Company installed in 2024.

    In May 2025, Valeura took a final investment decision on redevelopment the Wassana field in Licence G10/48 (100% interest). The project will entail deployment of a new central processing platform facility on the field, intended to increase production, reduce costs, and create a hub for eventual tie-in of potential additional satellite wellhead platforms. The project is on plan, and moving into its construction phase now. First production is planned for Q2 2027.

    Results Timing
    Valeura intends to release its full unaudited financial and operating results for Q2 2025 on August 7, 2025, and will discuss the results in more detail through a management webcast hosted later that day.

    For further information, please contact:

    Valeura Energy Inc. (General Corporate Enquiries)
    +65 6373 6940
    Sean Guest, President and CEO
    Yacine Ben-Meriem, CFO
    Contact@valeuraenergy.com

    Valeura Energy Inc. (Investor and Media Enquiries)
    +1 403 975 6752 / +44 7392 940495
    Robin James Martin, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations
    IR@valeuraenergy.com

    About the Company

    Valeura Energy Inc. is a Canadian public company engaged in the exploration, development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Thailand and in Türkiye. The Company is pursuing a growth-oriented strategy and intends to re-invest into its producing asset portfolio and to deploy resources toward further organic and inorganic growth in Southeast Asia. Valeura aspires toward value accretive growth for stakeholders while adhering to high standards of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

    Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Advisory and Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    Certain information included in this news release constitutes forward-looking information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking information is for the purpose of explaining management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”, “project”, “target” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.

    Forward-looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s anticipated full year 2025 guidance assumptions; no further cash tax payments being anticipated in 2025; timing and composition of future drilling campaigns; the effect of the Wassana redevelopment project on production, costs, and future growth of the G10/48 block; and timing for first production from the Wassana redevelopment project. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

    Forward-looking information is based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding, among other things: political stability of the areas in which the Company is operating; continued safety of operations and ability to proceed in a timely manner; continued operations of and approvals forthcoming from governments and regulators in a manner consistent with past conduct; ability to achieve extensions to licences in Thailand and Türkiye to support attractive development and resource recovery; future drilling activity on the required/expected timelines; the prospectivity of the Company’s lands; the continued favourable pricing and operating netbacks across its business; future production rates and associated operating netbacks and cash flow; decline rates; future sources of funding; future economic conditions; the impact of inflation of future costs; future currency exchange rates; interest rates; the ability to meet drilling deadlines and fulfil commitments under licences and leases; future commodity prices; the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; the impact of conflicts in the Middle East; royalty rates and taxes; management’s estimate of cumulative tax losses being correct; future capital and other expenditures; the success obtained in drilling new wells and working over existing wellbores; the performance of wells and facilities; the availability of the required capital to funds its exploration, development and other operations, and the ability of the Company to meet its commitments and financial obligations; the ability of the Company to secure adequate processing, transportation, fractionation and storage capacity on acceptable terms; the capacity and reliability of facilities; the application of regulatory requirements respecting abandonment and reclamation; the recoverability of the Company’s reserves and contingent resources; future growth; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the impact of increasing competition; the availability and identification of mergers and acquisition opportunities; the ability to successfully negotiate and complete any mergers and acquisition opportunities; the ability to efficiently integrate assets and employees acquired through acquisitions; global energy policies going forward; international trade policies; future debt levels; and the Company’s continued ability to obtain and retain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner. In addition, the Company’s work programmes and budgets are in part based upon expected agreement among joint venture partners and associated exploration, development and marketing plans and anticipated costs and sales prices, which are subject to change based on, among other things, the actual results of drilling and related activity, availability of drilling, offshore storage and offloading facilities and other specialised oilfield equipment and service providers, changes in partners’ plans and unexpected delays and changes in market conditions. Although the Company believes the expectations and assumptions reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect.

    Forward-looking information involves significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Exploration, appraisal, and development of oil and natural gas reserves and resources are speculative activities and involve a degree of risk. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company including, but not limited to: the ability of management to execute its business plan or realise anticipated benefits from acquisitions; the risk of disruptions from public health emergencies and/or pandemics; competition for specialised equipment and human resources; the Company’s ability to manage growth; the Company’s ability to manage the costs related to inflation; disruption in supply chains; the risk of currency fluctuations; changes in interest rates, oil and gas prices and netbacks; the risk that the Company’s tax advisors’ and/or auditors’ assessment of the Company’s cumulative tax losses varies significantly from management’s expectations of the same; potential changes in joint venture partner strategies and participation in work programmes; uncertainty regarding the contemplated timelines and costs for work programme execution; the risks of disruption to operations and access to worksites; potential changes in laws and regulations, including international treaties and trade policies; the uncertainty regarding government and other approvals; counterparty risk; the risk that financing may not be available; risks associated with weather delays and natural disasters; and the risk associated with international activity. See the most recent annual information form and management’s discussion and analysis of the Company for a detailed discussion of the risk factors.

    Certain forward-looking information in this news release may also constitute “financial outlook” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Financial outlook involves statements about Valeura’s prospective financial performance or position and is based on and subject to the assumptions and risk factors described above in respect of forward-looking information generally as well as any other specific assumptions and risk factors in relation to such financial outlook noted in this news release. Such assumptions are based on management’s assessment of the relevant information currently available, and any financial outlook included in this news release is made as of the date hereof and provided for the purpose of helping readers understand Valeura’s current expectations and plans for the future. Readers are cautioned that reliance on any financial outlook may not be appropriate for other purposes or in other circumstances and that the risk factors described above or other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from any financial outlook.

    The forward-looking information contained in this news release is made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction, including where such offer would be unlawful. This news release is not for distribution or release, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States, Ireland, the Republic of South Africa or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which its publication or distribution would be unlawful.

    Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

    This information is provided by Reach, the non-regulatory press release distribution service of RNS, part of the London Stock Exchange. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

    The MIL Network –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 4th China-Russia Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship was held in Jilin Province

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — The 4th China-Russia Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championships opened at the Sports Complex of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (Jilin Province, northeast China) on July 6.

    According to the Jilin Provincial Physical Culture and Sports Administration, the competition arena hosted over 50 young athletes from Russia and over 50 athletes from the aforementioned autonomous region in both male and female categories. The participants ranged in age from 6 to 18 years old.

    On the tatami, Chinese and Russian athletes demonstrated graceful movements, throwing with impeccable precision, and deftly demonstrating painful and choking techniques. The virtuoso fights between Chinese and Russian athletes became a clash of strength and intellect, and the principle of “through sport to friendship” enriched the palette of sports and cultural exchange between the two countries.

    The championship is aimed at implementing the “Sports Power” and “Healthy China” strategies. The organization of bilateral and multilateral youth competitions and educational and research projects with countries around Northeast Asia strengthens international sports cooperation. The unique “competition plus tourism plus commerce” format continuously infuses Yanbian, a popular tourist destination, with vitality. -0-

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for Polish parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Horbatowski, announces Taiwan to open market to fresh blueberries from Poland

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Foreign Minister Lin hosts welcome luncheon for Polish parliamentary delegation led by Deputy Horbatowski, announces Taiwan to open market to fresh blueberries from Poland

    Date：2025-07-01
    Data Source：Department of European Affairs

    July 1, 2025  
    No. 227  

    On July 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a luncheon for visiting deputies of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland—Łukasz Horbatowski, Marek Chmielewski, and Iwona Krawczyk—who also serve on the Polish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Group. The two sides exchanged views on issues such as bilateral relations, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
     
    In his remarks, Minister Lin pointed out that the Polish-Taiwanese Parliamentarian Group was the largest group of its kind in the Sejm. He thanked members of the Polish parliament for their long-term support of Taiwan through concrete actions. Minister Lin said that cooperation between Taiwan and Poland in economics, trade, higher education, judicial matters, technology, and other domains had continued to deepen in recent years. He expressed hope that, building on the existing foundations, the two countries would further work together to strengthen interactions and exchanges. 
     
    Furthermore, Minister Lin announced that Taiwan had recently approved the import of fresh blueberries from Poland. Once final administrative procedures were completed, he said, the people of Taiwan would have the opportunity to enjoy high-quality Polish blueberries, benefiting both Polish farmers and Taiwanese consumers. Minister Lin also noted that Taiwan possessed a world-leading ICT sector while Poland had outstanding professional talent and production capacity, which presented opportunities for bilateral collaboration in artificial intelligence, drones, and advanced chips. Minister Lin said he looked forward to continued collaboration between the two countries to build resilient and democratic non-red supply chains.
     
    Mr. Horbatowski, who was visiting Taiwan for the first time, expressed his appreciation for Minister Lin’s invitation and said that he was impressed with Taiwan’s advanced political and economic development. He added that Poland, as a major exporter of agricultural products, welcomed Taiwan’s decision to approve fresh blueberry imports and added that he looked forward to continued cooperation in the agricultural and high-tech sectors to enhance the welfare of the people of both countries.
     
    Taiwan and Poland share the universal values of freedom and democracy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to promote cooperation between the two nations in various fields so as to deepen their resilient partnership, create sustainable prosperity and well-being for the people of Taiwan and Poland, and uphold their hard-earned democratic achievements. (E)

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    July 8, 2025

  • Alien planet lashed by huge flares from its ‘angry beast’ star

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Scientists are tracking a large gas planet experiencing quite a quandary as it orbits extremely close to a young star – a predicament never previously observed.

    This exoplanet, as planets beyond our solar system are called, orbits its star so tightly that it appears to trigger flares from the stellar surface – larger than any observed from the sun – reaching several million miles (km) into space that over time may strip much of this unlucky world’s atmosphere.

    The phenomenon appears to be caused by the planet’s interaction with the star’s magnetic field, according to the researchers. And this star is a kind known to flare, especially when young.

    “A young star of this type is an angry beast, especially if you’re sitting as close up as this planet does,” said Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy astrophysicist Ekaterina Ilin, lead author of the study published in the journal Nature.

    The star, called HIP 67522, is slightly more massive than the sun and is located about 407 light-years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus. A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km).

    This star and planet, as well as a second smaller gas planet also detected in this planetary system, are practically newborns. Whereas the sun and our solar system’s planets are roughly 4.5 billion years old, this star is about 17 million years old, with its planets slightly younger.

    The planet, named HIP 67522 b, has a diameter almost the size of Jupiter, our solar system’s largest planet, but with only 5% of Jupiter’s mass. That makes it one of the puffiest exoplanets known, with a consistency reminiscent of cotton candy (candy floss).

    It orbits five times closer to its star than our solar system’s innermost planet Mercury orbits the sun, needing only seven days to complete an orbit.

    A flare is an intense eruption of electromagnetic radiation emanating from the outermost part of a star’s atmosphere, called the corona. So how does HIP 67522 b elicit huge flares from the star? As it orbits, it apparently interacts with the star’s magnetic field – either through its own magnetic field or perhaps through the presence of conducting material such as iron in the planet’s composition.

    “We don’t know for sure what the mechanism is. We think it is plausible that the planet moves within the star’s magnetic field and whips up a wave that travels along magnetic field lines to the star. When the wave reaches the stellar corona, it triggers flares in large magnetic field loops that store energy, which is released by the wave,” Ilin said.

    “As it moves through the field like a boat on a lake, it creates waves in its wake,” Ilin added. “The flares these waves trigger when they crash into the star are a new phenomenon. This is important because it had never been observed before, especially at the intensity detected.”

    The researchers believe it is a specific type of wave called an Alfvén wave, named for 20th century Swedish physicist and Nobel Prize laureate Hannes Alfvén, that propagates due to the interaction of magnetic fields.

    The flares may heat up and inflate the planet’s atmosphere, which is dominated by hydrogen and helium. Being lashed by these flares could blast away lighter elements from the atmosphere and reduce the planet’s mass over perhaps hundreds of millions of years.

    “At that time, it will have lost most if not all the light elements, and become what’s called a sub-Neptune – a gas planet smaller than Neptune,” Ilin said, referring to the smallest of our solar system’s gas planets.

    The researchers used observations by two space telescopes: NASA’s TESS, short for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, and the European Space Agency’s CHEOPS, short for CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite.

    The plight of HIP 67522 b illustrates the many circumstances under which exoplanets exist.

    “It is certainly no sheltered youth for this planet. But I am not sad about it. I enjoy diversity in all things nature, and what this planet will eventually become – perhaps a sub-Neptune rich in heavy elements that did not evaporate – is no less fascinating than what we observe today.”

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • Portugal’s Euro campaign still alive after 1-1 draw with Italy

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A last-gasp equaliser by Portugal’s Diana Gomes against Italy in a thrilling 1-1 draw kept her country’s Women’s Euro campaign alive as her strike cancelled out a stunning second-half goal by Cristiana Girelli on Monday.

    Le Azzurre thought they were through to the quarter-finals after Girelli scored in the 70th minute, shifting the ball to her right foot at the edge of the box before unleashing a curling shot into the top right corner that goalkeeper Patricia Morais had little chance of stopping.

    But Gomes brought Portugal level in the 89th when a corner hit the bar and the Portuguese worked the ball back into the box for Gomes to fire home, sending their raucous fans, who chanted and banged drums throughout the night, into utter delirium.

    The draw spoiled Italy’s chance of clinching a berth in the knockout round on Monday, with Spain the only Group B team to have so far guaranteed a quarter-final spot with their 6-2 win over Belgium in the earlier match.

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • Women’s Euros: Putellas finds flow state as Spain thump Belgium 6-2

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Spain striker Alexia Putellas scored two cracking goals as her side defeated Belgium 6-2 on Monday to all but guarantee themselves a spot in the knockout stage at the Women’s Euros, with the 31-year-old saying she found a flow state in the game that made it come easy to her.

    Finding herself in the zone on a wet, blustery evening, Putellas picked up her second straight player of the game award and contributed hugely to Spain overcoming a sloppy start to put the Belgians to the sword.

    “I think there are plenty of moments in a game, the team had an excellent performance, and even if we almost always have things we can improve, I believe that team is fine. We feel comfortable, if there’s something that doesn’t work we can change and adapt,” she told reporters.

    Putellas opened the scoring with a typical Spanish goal midway through the first half, punctuating an intricate passing move with a powerful strike, and she netted Spain’s sixth goal late on to cap a fine individual display.

    Asked whether her flow state came from her own performance or from that of the team, Putellas said it was a little bit of both.

    “They go hand in hand; as an individual you think about the group and when you feel we are all together, you flow, it makes me feel good of course,” she explained. “I have this role of creating options, sometimes I finish them, sometimes others do, (but) I’m feeling great.”

    Belgium proved a tough nut to crack but Putellas and her team trusted themselves to score, no matter who ended up getting the goals.

    “When we have them in the low block, we have more options, we are closer to the box. It’s not that it’s better for me or affects my performance, my objective is to choose the best action in every situation,” Putellas said.

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DG David Cheng-Wei Wu Visited Taiwanese Contestants of FIRST LEGO League Schedule 2025 Asia Pacific Open Championship

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu went to “1 Central Courtyard” in Macquarie University campus to visit our contestants from Taiwan.
    The Taiwanese team, Whimsical , showed D.G. Wu robots assembled by themselves, and those robots were designed and coded to accomplish all tasks required in the competition.
    Team Whimsical also set up a booth to demonstrate Taiwanese hospitality by offering local treats and games.
    We thank Team Whimsical for perfectly promoting Taiwan’s image through their talent and technological ingenuity.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    July 8, 2025

  • US restores $6.8 million aid for Tibetans, State Department says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United States has restored $6.8 million in funding for Tibetans in South Asia, the U.S. State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming comments by Tibet’s government-in-exile.

    The aid had been cut by President Donald Trump’s administration as part of its “America First” policy that hit a number of programmes, including those aimed at securing food and preventing the spread of HIV in some of the world’s poorest regions.

    Last week, the leader of the Tibetan government in-exile in India, Penpa Tsering said Tibetans became “collateral damage” in U.S. foreign aid cuts, and the funding had since been restored. He was speaking on the sidelines of the 90th birthday celebration of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

    “The (State) Department re-instated $6.8 million in aid for Tibetans in South Asia,” a spokesperson said in response to a query from Reuters by e-mail, without saying when the funding was restored.

    The U.S. has called on China to cease what it describes as interference in the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama, who fled from Tibet in 1959 in the wake of a failed uprising against Chinese rule and took shelter in India. China has said that the succession will have to be approved by its leaders.

    “The United States has had a decades-long, bipartisan commitment to support and help advance the dignity and human rights of Tibetans, as well as help Tibetans preserve their distinct religious, cultural, and linguistic identity,” the State Department spokesperson added.

    (Reuters)

     

    July 8, 2025

  • US restores $6.8 million aid for Tibetans, State Department says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United States has restored $6.8 million in funding for Tibetans in South Asia, the U.S. State Department told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming comments by Tibet’s government-in-exile.

    The aid had been cut by President Donald Trump’s administration as part of its “America First” policy that hit a number of programmes, including those aimed at securing food and preventing the spread of HIV in some of the world’s poorest regions.

    Last week, the leader of the Tibetan government in-exile in India, Penpa Tsering said Tibetans became “collateral damage” in U.S. foreign aid cuts, and the funding had since been restored. He was speaking on the sidelines of the 90th birthday celebration of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

    “The (State) Department re-instated $6.8 million in aid for Tibetans in South Asia,” a spokesperson said in response to a query from Reuters by e-mail, without saying when the funding was restored.

    The U.S. has called on China to cease what it describes as interference in the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama, who fled from Tibet in 1959 in the wake of a failed uprising against Chinese rule and took shelter in India. China has said that the succession will have to be approved by its leaders.

    “The United States has had a decades-long, bipartisan commitment to support and help advance the dignity and human rights of Tibetans, as well as help Tibetans preserve their distinct religious, cultural, and linguistic identity,” the State Department spokesperson added.

    (Reuters)

     

    July 8, 2025

  • NCS reports 4.1 magnitude quake in Assam’s Karbi Anglong

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

    The tremor occurred at 9:22 am IST at a depth of 25 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 26.51°N and longitude 93.15°E, the NCS reported.

    In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.1, On: 08/07/2025 09:22:19 IST, Lat: 26.51 N, Long: 93.15 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Karbi Anglong, Assam.”

    This comes a day after an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck the Andaman Sea at a depth of 10 km. A similar tremor, also measuring 4.5, was recorded in the same region on Sunday.

    Further information is awaited. (ANI)

    July 8, 2025

  • NCS reports 4.1 magnitude quake in Assam’s Karbi Anglong

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

    The tremor occurred at 9:22 am IST at a depth of 25 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 26.51°N and longitude 93.15°E, the NCS reported.

    In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.1, On: 08/07/2025 09:22:19 IST, Lat: 26.51 N, Long: 93.15 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Karbi Anglong, Assam.”

    This comes a day after an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck the Andaman Sea at a depth of 10 km. A similar tremor, also measuring 4.5, was recorded in the same region on Sunday.

    Further information is awaited. (ANI)

    July 8, 2025

  • ‘Buzzing’ Archer in the selection frame for third test vs India, says McCullum

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Jofra Archer is fit and ready to go if called upon for England’s third test against India, coach Brendon McCullum said, as the injury-plagued fast bowler edges closer to a return in the longest format.

    Archer has taken 42 wickets in 13 tests but has not played in the format since February 2021 after a succession of elbow injuries and back issues sidelined him for long periods.

    The 30-year-old was added to the squad for the second test at Edgbaston but did not make the starting side as England suffered a crushing 336-run defeat which levelled the five-match series at 1-1.

    “Jofra is looking fit, he’s looking strong, he’s looking ready to go, and he’ll come into calculations,” McCullum told reporters ahead of the July 10-14 test at Lord’s.

    “It’s hugely exciting. He’s buzzing as well. He’s obviously been through his injuries and his time out of test cricket.

    “We all know what he’s capable of achieving in test cricket and we hope that when the opportunity does arrive for him, he’s able to recapture, and also improve on, what he’s been able to do already in that form of the game.”

    England would also resist any temptation to promote in-form Jamie Smith up the order after the wicketkeeper-batter scored 184 and 88 while batting at number seven, McCullum added.

    “He’s just developing at rapid speed, and from our point of view, we’re very happy with him at number seven and with the gloves on,” he said.

    “He does look world class. When we made the decision to bring Jamie Smith into test cricket, we were hopeful that he’d be able to have that sort of impact, obviously in the middle, but also being able to have the power that he’s got with the tail too.”

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • Proceeding with the Constitutional mechanism of dealing with the judge is not the solution; what is the source of the money? It belonged to whom?-VP

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    lign=”center”>I am all for independence of Judiciary; we must have courage to confront uncomfortable truths within our own institutions-VP
    Pick and choose for post-retirement posts for judges seriously impairing our Judiciary- VP
    The President and the Governor are the only two constitutional offices who take oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution-VP
    Preamble of our Constitution was changed during a time when hundreds and thousands of people were behind the bars-VP

    The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, today said that, “Proceeding with the Constitutional mechanism of dealing with the judge in terms of constitutional provision is one way out, but that is not a solution because we claim to be a democracy which we are.  The world looks at us as a mature democracy where there has to be rule of law,  equality before law which means every crime must be investigated.  If the money is so huge in volume, we have to find out. Is it tainted money?  What is the source of this money?  How was it stocked in the  official residence of a judge?  It belonged to whom? Several penal provisions are violated in the process. I do hope  an FIR will be registered. We must go to the root of the matter because for democracy it matters,  that our judiciary  in whom the faith  is unshakable, it’s very foundations have been shaken. The citadel is tottering because of this incident.

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942136665524605278

    Interacting with the students and faculty members at the National University of Advance Legal Studies (NUALS) today, Referring to Shakespeare’s famous play “Julius Caesar”, Shri Dhankhar stated, “ My young friends, if you have heard of the Ides of March. Those of you who have read Julius Caesar. where the soothsayer cautioned Caesar, beware of the ideas of March. And when Caesar was going from the palace to the courtroom he spotted the soothsayer and he said- Ides of March has come. And  the soothsayer said, yes,  but not gone, and before the day was over, Caesar was assassinated. Ides of March is associated with misfortune and doom. Our judiciary had ides of March  on the night intervening 14th and 15th March,  a terrible time ! There was cash all  at the residence of a Judge in large quantum.  I say so because it is now in public domain,  officially put up by the Supreme Court that the official residence  of  a judge of the High Court,  cash in large amount was found.  Now the point is,  if that cash was found, system should have moved immediately  and the first process would have been to deal with it  as a criminal act.  Find out those who are culpable.  Bring them to justice. But so far, there has been no FIR. The government at the central level is handicapped because an FIR cannot be registered in view of a judgment of the Supreme Court rendered in early 90s.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942138345347576273

    Exhorting the students to have courage to confront problems, he underlined, “ We must have courage to confront problems. We must not rationalise failures. We must always remember we belong to a nation that has to define global narrative. We have to be architects of a world that lives in peace and harmony. We must have first courage to confront uncomfortable truths within our own institutions.….. I’m all for independence of Judiciary.  I’m a strong votary of protecting judges.  Judges deal with very difficult situations.  They decide  cases  against  the executive.They deal in certain areas where legislature matters. We must  protect our Judges  from frivolous litigation. So I’m not against the mechanism  evolved, but when something like this happens. Some things are worrisome !”

     

    “We had turbulent times in the judiciary recently. But the good thing — and soothing — is that a big change has taken place. We are seeing good times now for the judiciary. The present Chief Justice and his immediate predecessor gave us a new era of accountability and transparency. They are getting things back on the rails. But the earlier two years were very disturbing, very challenging. The normal system was not normal. Thoughtlessly, several steps were taken — it will take a while to undo them. Because it is very fundamental that institutions function with optimal performance”, he added

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942125487129858376

    “The judiciary in our country commands immense trust, immense respect of the people. People believe in the judiciary like no other institution. If their faith is eroded — shaken in the institution — we will be faced with a grim situation. A nation of 1.4 billion will suffer”, he further added.

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942117656808849675

    Expressing his concern over post retirement assignments for judges, he emphasised, “Certain constitutional authorities are not permitted to hold  assignments after their office like a Public Service Commission member cannot take any assignment under the government. CAG can’t take that assignment.  Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners can’t take that assignment because they must be free, not to be subjected to allurements and temptations. This was not for judges.  Why?  Because  judges were expected to be totally away from it.  And now we are post-retirement, post for judges.  Am I right? And not all can be accommodated, only some can be accommodated.  So when you can’t accommodate all, you accommodate some, there is pick and choose. When there is pick and choose, there is patronage. It is seriously impairing our judiciary.”

    Underscoring the significance of the nature of oath taken by the President of India and Governors, Shri Dhankhar stated, “ The President and the Governor are the only two constitutional offices who have an oath different than the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister, Members of Parliament, Members of Assembly, and other functionaries like judges. Because all of us — the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, and others — we take oath to abide by the Constitution, but the Hon’ble President and the Hon’ble Governor — they take oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution. Am I clear? So, their oath is not only very distinct, their oath is obligating them with the onerous task of preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution. I hope there is realization all around about this constitutional ordainment for the post of the Governor…..Second, what stands out the President or the Governor, apart from the rest of us, like the Vice-President, Prime Minister and Chief Ministers and Ministers, is only these two designations have immunity from prosecution. No one else has. While they hold office, they are immune to any prosecution, pending or contemplated. And I am so happy and delighted that Shri Rajendra V. Arlekar is setting very high standards as Governor because a Governor is easy punching bag”.

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942117359915094169

    Speaking about the amendments to the preamble of Indian Constitution he stated, “There has been lot of issue about preamble to the Constitution. Well first let me tell you, preamble of Indian constitution is something like parenthood to children. Howsoever you may try,  you can’t change your parenthood. Am I right?  That’s not possible. That is preamble. Secondly, historically no country’s preamble has ever been changed. Thirdly, preamble of our Constitution was changed during a time when hundreds and thousands of people were behind the bars. The darkest period of our democracy, the emergency era.  Then it was changed where the life of the Lok Sabha was also increased beyond 5 years.  It was changed at a time when people had no access to the justice system. Fundamental rights were totally suspended. You need to examine it. We may do anything,  we surely can’t change our parents.”

     

    “You will have to think aloud what happened in 42nd Constitutional Amendment  Act. What happened in 44th and what was left over? Why lakhs were jailed without access to judiciary?  How come 9 High Courts decided in favour of the citizen but  the Supreme Court, the highest court of the land failed us in  ADM’s Jabalpur case. And reversed,  indicating two things—-It is absolute prerogative of the executive to impose emergency  and to impose emergency for as much time it takes. In 1975, it was 20 plus months, and during the proclamation of emergency period,  there will be no access to Judiciary.  So we forfeited at that point of time our total claim  to be a democratic nation”, he added.

    Underscoring the significance of doctrine of separation of powers, he said, “ Constitutional essence and spirit is optimally nurtured and sustained  and it blossoms with each of the pillars of constitution working in tandem to get the nation in harmony but if the legislature, the executive and judiciary are not on the same page,  if they are not in sync with each other, If there is no harmony amongst them,  then the situation gets little worrisome. And that is why as law students you will be  focusing on doctrine of separation of powers.  The issue is not which is supreme.  Each institution of the Constitution is supreme in its own area”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942121770250842146

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1942126293320900910

    “If one institution — the judiciary, the executive, or the legislature — makes an incursion into the domain of the other, it has the potential to upset the apple cart. It can create unmanageable problems that can be potentially very dangerous for our democracy. For example, let me give it to you in layman’s language: Adjudication has to take place within the judiciary. Judgments are to be scripted by the judiciary — not by the legislature, not by the executive. And similarly, executive functions are performed by whom? By the executive. And why? Because you elect the executive — the political executive — through elections. They are accountable to you. They have to perform. They have to face elections. But if executive functions are done by, let’s say, the legislature or the judiciary — that will be antithetical to the  essence and of the doctrine of separation of powers……I am aghast  that a functionary of the executive like the CBI director  is appointed  with the participation of Chief Justice of India.  Why?  And just think,  and steer your minds.  CBI director is not the senior most person in the hierarchy. He  has above him several layers,  CVC,  Cabinet Secretary, all Secretaries.  After all, he’s heading a department.  You must  use your pen.  Is it happening elsewhere in the world?  Can it happen under our constitutional scheme?  Why should an appointment of the executive be made by anyone else other than the executive.  I strongly say so.”, he added.

    July 8, 2025

  • Wartime innovation boosts Israeli defence tech growth, drawing global interest

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Israeli army reservist Zach Bergerson felt he had to take action when he saw fellow soldiers having to rely on their eyes and ears to detect swarms of enemy drones overhead.

    So the high-tech professional, 36, developed a wearable device that uses mobile phone technology to warn troops of aerial threats. Like other reservists, Bergerson has leveraged his civilian expertise and military experience to bolster Israel’s defence industry.

    Known as SkyHoop, his startup has since emerged from stealth mode – a period when startups typically work in secrecy – to be piloted in Ukraine with discussions under way for a trial by the U.S. Defense Department.

    While U.S. President Donald Trump brokers a Gaza ceasefire, Israeli startups like Bergerson’s are drawing investment from U.S. and Israeli venture capital firms and looking to build on a growing European market for Israeli defence exports.

    More than a third of all defence tech startups registered with the country’s Startup Nation Central, an organization that tracks Israeli innovation, were created since a deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, launched the war in Gaza.

    In June, while Israel attacked Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile targets, their 12-day air war highlighted the efficacy of Israel’s aerial defences. Israel successfully intercepted 86% of Iran’s ballistic missile launches, the Defence Ministry said.

    The changing nature of war has led to shifts in defence procurement worldwide. Western armies demand new battle-tested technology, refined by soldiers in combat. Some 20% of Israeli reservists work in the robust high-tech sector.

    Israeli defence startups have drawn investment from major American venture capital firms that previously avoided the sector as it was considered riskier and mired in regulation. Israeli VC firms have emerged as well to invest in defence.

    Lital Leshem, an Israeli reservist, in December co-founded Protego Ventures, a fund that has studied some 160 defence companies and raised around $100 million. She expects the fund will invest in around four companies by year’s end.

    “Reservists are coming out of the battlefield and are actually putting together new companies to solve real problems that they have experienced in real time on the battlefield,” Leshem told Reuters.

    These companies will face major challenges scaling up to the global market and overcoming regulatory hurdles, Leshem said, but she predicts that, like Israel’s cyber industry, it is a field in which Israeli entrepreneurs can thrive.

    These startups formerly viewed the U.S. as the “holy grail” for their target market, Leshem said, but that is also changing.

    EYES ON EUROPE

    Israeli startups are hoping to benefit from Trump’s demand that European countries take over from the U.S. more of the burden of defending their continent.

    Under a new NATO defence spending plan, countries will spend 5% of GDP – up from 2% – on defence. The figure includes 3.5% of GDP on “core defence” such as weapons and troops and 1.5% on security-related investments.

    Such an increase – to be phased in over 10 years – will mean hundreds of billions of dollars more spending on defence.

    Israel’s defence exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, according to Defence Ministry figures released last month, while exports to Europe comprised more than 50% of these sales, up from 35% in 2023.

    Despite calls from some countries to boycott Israeli weapons, “when one side is purchasing, in the end, they want to buy the best product possible,” said Reserve Brigadier General Yair Kulas, head of the Defence Ministry International Defence Cooperation Directorate.

    Largely as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, Kulas said, European states are upgrading their militaries, sending older equipment to Ukraine and replacing it with new products, many of them from Israel. Kulas said the story of Israeli weapons exports is also part of a larger global trend.

    The political backlash is worrisome, Kulas said, because on the one hand Israel’s innovation is groundbreaking and world-class but there has been a “delegitimization of Israel”.

    More than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians, local health officials have said, in the 21 months since Israel launched its assault on Gaza, displacing the population and leaving the territory in ruins.

    “I don’t know how it will impact the results in 2025,” Kulas told Reuters. He said it is “certainly a huge challenge.”

    Avi Hasson from Startup Nation Central said the surge of new defence startups created by reservists is reminiscent of a technological revolution 20 years ago that would later evolve into smartphones.

    Startups may prompt larger Israeli defence companies such as ElbitESLT.TA, Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries to either try to acquire more Israeli startups and help bring them up to scale or develop their own technology at a faster pace.

    “We are now in a different world,” Hasson told Reuters.

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Ombudsman briefs Legislative Council Members on work results in 2024-25

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Office of The Ombudsman:

    The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, today (July 8) attended an annual meeting with the Legislative Council (LegCo) and briefed members on the progress and results of the Office of The Ombudsman’s work in 2024-25. Looking forward, the Office will drive positive change in public administration, especially by streamlining workflow and enhancing efficiency to bring about further improvement in public administration. Mr Chan also exchanged constructive views with LegCo Members on matters of mutual concern.

    At the meeting, Mr Chan mentioned that in response to the motherland’s expectations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Office will stay bold in reform, dare to break new ground, and innovate continuously. In the reporting year, the Office championed three strategic focuses and achieved satisfactory results in various areas. Mr Chan said, “On the front of mediation, the Office achieved unprecedented results during the reporting year, concluding an all-time high of 555 cases involving no or only minor maladministration.” Based on the motto of “responding to people’s needs”, the Office helped the complainants out of their predicament speedily and amicably through mediation, while the departments could also review internal procedures and make improvements, thereby enhancing the standards of public administration. The results were encouraging as the Office’s mediation work was highly commended by both complainants and departments.

    Interdepartmental collaboration is another strategic focus of the Office. At the meeting, Mr Chan elaborated that after analysing the interdepartmental collaboration cases handled over the past, positive impact was observed in four major areas: clarifying the demarcation of responsibilities, grasping the crux of the matter, facilitating direct communication and experience sharing among departments, and launching joint operations. The Office has introduced a new series featuring stories of good people and good deeds on social media and its website, showcasing mediation and interdepartmental collaboration closely related to people’s livelihood and highlighting the results brought about by complaint handling.

    During the reporting year, the Office spared no effort in advocating a positive complaint culture through exchange meetings, publicity campaigns, education initiatives and commendation schemes. Not only are the public encouraged to participate in social issues and voice their opinions in a constructive manner, but departments and organisations are also urged to serve the public with open-mindedness. Mr Chan firmly believes that fostering constructive suggestions and positive feedback is conducive to the promotion of good governance.

    Mr Chan highlighted at the meeting several direct investigation (DI) operations widely concerned by the Government, professions and the community, including regulation of occupational safety and health in construction industry, combating abuse of public housing resources, and the arrangements for recovery, refurbishment and reallocation of public housing rental flats. A poignant DI operation was conducted into the provision of public services relating to after-death arrangements. During the reporting year, the Office made 148 recommendations to government departments or public organisations in DI operation reports. Together with the 106 recommendations made in full investigation reports, the total number of 254 recommendations soared by 37 per cent over that in 2023-24 and hit a record high in the recent five years.

    The Office completed a reorganisation in July, under which it has streamlined the directorate establishment from a three-tier to a two-tier directorate structure by freezing the vacancy of Deputy Ombudsman. Instead, three Assistant Ombudsmen, all reporting directly to the Ombudsman, are appointed to head three major divisions, namely the Complaints Investigation Division, the Direct Investigation Division, and the Complaints Assessment and Support Division. The Office has deployed resources more flexibly to increase the number of Direct Investigation Teams from two to three, augment the staffing for complaints assessment, and streamline the complement of Complaints Investigation Teams and administrative and support staff. Mr Chan said, “The Office will adhere to the strategy of training and internal promotion to cultivate a contingent of experienced and competent investigation officers and support staff that are dedicated to our country and Hong Kong.”

    Separately, Mr Chan reported the Office’s international liaison work, including hosting the International Ombudsman Summit 2024 and The Ombudsman’s 35th Anniversary Reception Ceremony in December last year. The event was supported and commended by the Central Government, the HKSAR Government and international counterparts, and widely reported by the media. Around 140 Mainland and overseas participants from about 40 countries and regions across six continents attended the Summit. The Office also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Cooperation with representatives from eight countries and regions across five continents, demonstrating Hong Kong’s important role as a “super connector”.

    The Office actively participated in international affairs. In addition to being the Secretary of the Asian Ombudsman Association, Mr Chan was appointed earlier this year as the Chairman of the Standing By-laws Committee and a member of the United Nations and International Cooperation Working Group  under the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI) respectively. In May, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Australasian and Pacific Region of the IOI. Mr Chan pledged to continue playing an active role on international co-operation platforms, presenting to global audiences a good story about Hong Kong from stability to prosperity under “one country, two systems”, and leveraging the unique position of having strong support from the motherland and close connections to the world. Furthermore, the Office will maintain a close relationship with its Mainland counterparts.

    Looking forward, the Office will perform the gatekeeping function under The Ombudsman Ordinance to focus resources on those complaints that require assistance. It will press ahead with promoting mediation to redress public grievances, step up DI operations and make pragmatic and effective recommendations and observations, especially on streamlining workflow and enhancing efficiency to bring about improvement in public administration. Mr Chan also remarked that the preparations for establishing the Hong Kong International Ombudsman Academy are in full swing. The Academy’s first exchange session on mediation is scheduled for August 25, 2025. In line with Mr Chan’s firm belief in “prevention is better than cure”, the Academy will endeavour to instil the concept of “maladministration prevention” in public officers to enhance their vigilance and take precautions against maladministration. This also marks a new milestone of the Office in driving positive change in public administration.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    July 8, 2025

  • Williamson, Bracewell skip New Zealand’s tour to Zimbabwe

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell will skip the upcoming two-test tour of Zimbabwe with the blessing of New Zealand Cricket, while paceman Ben Sears has been ruled out by a side injury.

    Rob Walter, who replaced Gary Stead as coach last month, named his first test squad on Tuesday, awarding a call-up to uncapped young fast bowler Matt Fisher and recalling experienced hands Ajaz Patel and Henry Nicholls.

    “Kane and Michael were up front with New Zealand Cricket about their availability for this tour during the contracting process,” Walter said in a news release.

    “While all test matches are hugely special and important, the fact these tests aren’t part of the World Test Championship did influence the discussions on this occasion.

    “We will obviously miss their talent and class, but it allows an opportunity to others and we’re lucky to be able to call on the likes of Ajaz and Henry who are both proven performers at test level.”

    All-rounder Bracewell has been allowed to miss the tour to play in The Hundred in England, while paceman Kyle Jamieson has elected to stay in New Zealand for the birth of his first child.

    Jamieson’s absence offers potential opportunities for Fisher and Jacob Duffy, who has played short-format matches for New Zealand but is yet to win a test cap, in the two matches in Bulawayo in late July and early August.

    Team: Tom Latham (captain), Tom Blundell, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Nathan Smith, Will Young

    (Reuters)

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Voice Messaging App ‘buz’ Debuts ‘Kansai Vibes’ Japanese Voice Filter and Social Sharing

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — buz, the voice messaging app that recently topped app store rankings across multiple countries, has released a product update today, with a spotlight on Japanese users. The update introduces the Kansai Vibes voice filter—buz’s most technically advanced filter to date—along with a suite of new features designed to enable more user creativity and social sharing.

    Kansai Vibes: Innovation in Voice Filters

    The Kansai Vibes voice filter brings vibrant regional Japanese dialects—like those from Kansai, a south-central region of Japan known for its expressive speech and major cities like Osaka and Kyoto—to life using a completely new speech synthesis approach.

    Instead of simple voice conversion, buz now uses automatic speech recognition (ASR) to transcribe the user’s voice, a large language model (LLM) to rewrite it in the Kansai dialect, and finally text-to-speech (TTS) to generate a fresh, natural-sounding Kansai-accented voice. Each output is randomized, allowing for a variety of tones—from playful and anxious to bold or sarcastic—and featuring both male and female voices.

    The Kansai Vibes launch is part of buz’s broader push to localize content for a culturally diverse audience. By capturing the nuance and personality of one of Japan’s regional dialects, buz is deepening its appeal among Japanese users and other international users who are interested in Japanese culture.

    New ‘Featured’ Tab and Social Video Sharing

    The app’s new update also debuts a Featured tab, where filters come to life with dynamic previews and social-ready content designed to spark creativity and encourage sharing. Users can now export voice-based creations directly to video, complete with visual effects and captions, then easily and quickly post them across social platforms.

    New creative tools introduced in this release include fresh bubble styles, updated text templates, voice-to-video generation, and support for third-party video sharing—making it easier than ever to make voice moments into compelling, shareable content.

    Global Momentum and User Excitement

    buz continues its organic growth, gaining strong traction across many markets as users embrace its fresh take on voice-driven social interaction. The app is also showing strong signs of popularity among young users in Japan and around the world, reflecting its broad cross-cultural appeal. In Japan, buz has ranked #5 in the Apple App Store’s Social Networking category and #7 in Google Play’s.

    Additionally, buz has reached the #1 spot in the Social Networking category of 12 countries on the App Store and four countries on Google Play. It has also ranked among the top 10 social networking apps in 133 countries on the App Store and 53 countries on Google Play, including the US, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines. This strong viral growth across different markets demonstrates strong growth and momentum in diverse cultural contexts. With 4.9 stars on the App Store and 4.8 stars on Google Play, buz maintains one of the highest user satisfaction ratings in its category.

    Download buz:

    App Store

    Google Play

    About buz

    buz is voice messaging made fast, natural and fun. Developed by Singapore-based Vocalbeats, the leading audio-based and voice-driven messaging app bridges age, language and cultural gaps, and is part of the Company’s vision to create the world’s largest audio platform to better connect and communication. With over 29 million downloads globally, buz enables effortless connectivity among users—anytime and anywhere—through secure, clear voice transmissions and a user-centric interface.

    buz is available on the App Store and Google Play.

    For more information, please visit www.buz.ai.

    About Vocalbeats

    Vocalbeats is dedicated to building the world’s largest audio platforms to better connect and communicate while pioneering innovation in AI-powered products and experiences. The Company fosters a globally diverse and inclusive team, committed to revolutionizing audio platforms by leveraging the synergy of heterogenous perspectives. This commitment ensures the creation of innovative products that resonate worldwide.

    For more information, please visit https://www.vocalbeats.com.

    Media contact: media@vocalbeats.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Infinitesima Metron®3D 300mm System Released for In-line Process Control by Leading DRAM Manufacturer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    News Highlights

    • Ultra-fast, in-line atomic force microscope (AFM), the Metron®3D, goes online for advanced DRAM manufacturing at SK hynix in Korea
    • The Metron®3D is able to generate images at speeds 10× that of a typical AFM, suitable for the rapid pace of high-volume manufacturing (HVM)

    ABINGDON, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infinitesima today announced that SK hynix, a full stack artificial intelligence (AI) memory provider, has adopted the Metron®3D 300mm in-line wafer metrology system and released it for use in volume production. The Metron3D provides three-dimensional (3D) process control with sub-nanometre accuracy, crucial for fabrication of SK hynix’s next-generation memory devices.

    The release to production follows an extensive evaluation period, applying the system for characterization across multiple process steps.

    Mr. Young-Hyun Choi, Head of DMI (Defect Analysis, Metrology and Inspection Technology), stated, “Three-dimensional process control at the nano-scale level is becoming increasingly important to ensure high yield in advanced DRAM processes. Infinitesima’s Metron®3D has demonstrated excellent sub-nanometre 3D metrology with the required cost-of-ownership necessary for HVM implementation.”

    The Metron®3D features Infinitesima’s proprietary Rapid Probe Microscope™ (RPM™) technology that provides AFM measurement capability at 10× to 100× typical AFM throughput. The system’s capabilities also include fully automated wafer, data, and probe handling, making it optimal for in-line volume production of semiconductor devices. The investment in this metrology solution highlights SK hynix’s commitment to maintaining technical leadership in the development and manufacture of computer memory.

    “We are delighted to be working with SK hynix; their support and guidance has enabled rapid qualification of our Metron®3D system and deployment in HVM,” stated Peter Jenkins, Infinitesima President & CEO.

    About Infinitesima

    Infinitesima Limited is a UK-based leader in advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company has pioneered an innovative technology combining atomic force microscopy’s 3-dimensional surface detection capability, high-speed laser activation, and the accuracy of interferometry, the RPM™ (Rapid Probe Microscope), protected by an extensive patent portfolio.

    Semiconductor manufacturers increasingly require higher-resolution 3D metrology solutions to control next-generation processes that cannot be addressed by current optical and electron beam techniques. Infinitesima has introduced a high-speed metrology system, Metron®3D, featuring the company’s patented RPM™ technology, to address the growing customer need for in-line sub-nanometre* 3D process control. For more information, visit www.infinitesima.com.

    * 1 nanometre (nm) is 10-9of a meter; a single silicon atom is ~0.2 nm in diameter.

    About SK hynix

    SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

    Company contacts

    James Robinson, Product Marketing, Director

    james.robinson@infinitesima.com

    Peter Jenkins, President & CEO

    peter.jenkins@infinitesima.com

    www.infinitesima.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/6717920

    The MIL Network –

    July 8, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Himax Technologies, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM EDT

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAINAN, Taiwan, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX) (“Himax” or “Company”), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced that it will hold a conference call with investors and analysts on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. US Eastern Daylight Time and 8:00 p.m. Taiwan Time to discuss the Company’s second quarter 2025 financial results.

    HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
    DATE: Thursday, August 7, 2025 
    TIME: U.S.       8:00 a.m. EDT 
      Taiwan  8:00 p.m. 
         
    Live Webcast (Video and Audio):   http://www.zucast.com/webcast/jwY1jFiZ
         
    Toll Free Dial-in Number (Audio Only):
      Hong Kong 2112-1444
      Taiwan 0080-119-6666
      Australia 1-800-015-763
      Canada 1-877-252-8508
      China (1) 4008-423-888
      China (2) 4006-786-286
      Singapore 800-492-2072
      UK 0800-068-8186
      United States (1) 1-800-811-0860
      United States (2) 1-866-212-5567
    Dial-in Number (Audio Only):
      Taiwan Domestic Access 02-3396-1191
      International Access +886-2-3396-1191
         
    Participant PIN Code: 3321007 #  
         

    If you choose to attend the call by dialing in via phone, please enter the Participant PIN Code 3321007 # after the call is connected. A replay of the webcast will be available beginning two hours after the call on www.himax.com.tw. This webcast can be accessed by clicking on http://www.zucast.com/webcast/jwY1jFiZ or visiting Himax’s website, where it will remain available until August 7, 2026.

    About Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ Ultralow Power AI Sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,609 patents granted and 370 patents pending approval worldwide as of June 30, 2025.

    http://www.himax.com.tw

    Forward Looking Statements
    Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

    Company Contacts:

    Karen Tiao, Head of IR/PR
    Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
    Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
    Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
    www.himax.com.tw

    Mark Schwalenberg, Director
    Investor Relations – US Representative
    MZ North America
    Tel: +1-312-261-6430
    Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

    The MIL Network –

    July 8, 2025
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