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  • PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.

    The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leaders to deliberate on global issues, including reforms in global governance, peace and security, multilateralism, artificial intelligence, climate change, global health, and economic challenges.

    This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. After the two-day Summit, he will travel to Brasília for a State Visit — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades.

    “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”

    On the sidelines of the Summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

    The last BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan in October 2024, came at a time when the world was grappling with multiple challenges, including conflicts, climate impacts, and cyber threats.

    This year’s Summit holds significance for India as it will assume the BRICS Chairship next year. India last chaired the grouping in 2021, marking its 15th anniversary.

    India has consistently pitched itself as the voice of the Global South, pushing for the interests of developing countries on platforms like BRICS.

    The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance*. Sunday’s discussions will focus first on reforms in global governance, limited to full members only.

    Talks will then cover peace and security, multilateralism, economic and financial affairs, and the responsible use of AI, followed by an official reception hosted by President Lula.

    On Monday, leaders will meet again to discuss environment issues, COP30, and global health.

    — IANS

  • PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.

    The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leaders to deliberate on global issues, including reforms in global governance, peace and security, multilateralism, artificial intelligence, climate change, global health, and economic challenges.

    This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. After the two-day Summit, he will travel to Brasília for a State Visit — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades.

    “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”

    On the sidelines of the Summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

    The last BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan in October 2024, came at a time when the world was grappling with multiple challenges, including conflicts, climate impacts, and cyber threats.

    This year’s Summit holds significance for India as it will assume the BRICS Chairship next year. India last chaired the grouping in 2021, marking its 15th anniversary.

    India has consistently pitched itself as the voice of the Global South, pushing for the interests of developing countries on platforms like BRICS.

    The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance*. Sunday’s discussions will focus first on reforms in global governance, limited to full members only.

    Talks will then cover peace and security, multilateralism, economic and financial affairs, and the responsible use of AI, followed by an official reception hosted by President Lula.

    On Monday, leaders will meet again to discuss environment issues, COP30, and global health.

    — IANS

  • PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.

    The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leaders to deliberate on global issues, including reforms in global governance, peace and security, multilateralism, artificial intelligence, climate change, global health, and economic challenges.

    This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. After the two-day Summit, he will travel to Brasília for a State Visit — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades.

    “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”

    On the sidelines of the Summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

    The last BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan in October 2024, came at a time when the world was grappling with multiple challenges, including conflicts, climate impacts, and cyber threats.

    This year’s Summit holds significance for India as it will assume the BRICS Chairship next year. India last chaired the grouping in 2021, marking its 15th anniversary.

    India has consistently pitched itself as the voice of the Global South, pushing for the interests of developing countries on platforms like BRICS.

    The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance*. Sunday’s discussions will focus first on reforms in global governance, limited to full members only.

    Talks will then cover peace and security, multilateralism, economic and financial affairs, and the responsible use of AI, followed by an official reception hosted by President Lula.

    On Monday, leaders will meet again to discuss environment issues, COP30, and global health.

    — IANS

  • PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit.

    The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leaders to deliberate on global issues, including reforms in global governance, peace and security, multilateralism, artificial intelligence, climate change, global health, and economic challenges.

    This is PM Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. After the two-day Summit, he will travel to Brasília for a State Visit — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly six decades.

    “As a founding member, India remains committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies,” the PM had said earlier this week. “Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic, and balanced multipolar world order.”

    On the sidelines of the Summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

    The last BRICS Summit, hosted by Russia in Kazan in October 2024, came at a time when the world was grappling with multiple challenges, including conflicts, climate impacts, and cyber threats.

    This year’s Summit holds significance for India as it will assume the BRICS Chairship next year. India last chaired the grouping in 2021, marking its 15th anniversary.

    India has consistently pitched itself as the voice of the Global South, pushing for the interests of developing countries on platforms like BRICS.

    The theme for this year’s Summit is ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Governance*. Sunday’s discussions will focus first on reforms in global governance, limited to full members only.

    Talks will then cover peace and security, multilateralism, economic and financial affairs, and the responsible use of AI, followed by an official reception hosted by President Lula.

    On Monday, leaders will meet again to discuss environment issues, COP30, and global health.

    — IANS

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Special Prosecutor Requests Detention Warrant for Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yel

    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 6 (Xinhua) — The special prosecutor investigating former South Korean President Yun Seok-yul’s attempted imposition of martial law has requested a warrant for his detention, a spokesman for the special prosecutor’s team said Sunday.

    Independent special prosecutor Cho Eun-seok, who is handling the sedition and other charges against the former president, has asked the Seoul Central District Court to issue a warrant.

    Charges listed in the warrant include obstruction of justice, abuse of power and falsification of official documents, the spokesman said.

    The warrant was requested to detain Yun Seok Yeol for an extended period of time, at least 20 days.

    The independent prosecutor’s team, which began its investigation on June 18, last month requested an arrest warrant for Yoon Seok-yeol for up to 48 hours, but the court rejected the request because Yoon Seok-yeol’s side said he was willing to appear for questioning at the special prosecutor’s request.

    On June 19, Yoon Seok-yeol ignored a police summons for a third time in a case involving his order to thwart an attempted arrest in January by presidential security forces and delete information from secure phones given to three military commanders.

    Let us recall that Yun Seok-yol was detained in the presidential administration building on January 15. On January 26, while in custody, he was charged with organizing a rebellion. However, on March 8, the politician was released after the prosecutor’s office decided not to appeal the court’s decision.

    On April 4, the Constitutional Court upheld a motion to impeach Yun Seok-yul over the attempted imposition of martial law last December, formally removing him from office. –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 –

  • MIL-Evening Report: Legends of a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific – Octo Mote

    Pacific Media Watch

    West Papuan independence advocate Octovianus Mote was in Aotearoa New Zealand late last year seeking support for independence for West Papua, which has been ruled by Indonesia for more than six decades.

    Mote is vice-president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and was hosted in New Zealand by the Green Party, which Mote said had always been a “hero” for West Papua.

    He spoke at a West Papua seminar at the Māngere Mountain Education Centre and in this Talanoa TV segment he offers prayers for the West Papuan solidarity movement.

    In a “blessing for peace and justice”, Octo Mote spoke of his hopes for the West Papuan struggle for independence at lunch at the Mount Albert home of New Zealand activist Maire Leadbeater in September 2024.

    He gave a tribute to Leadbeater and the Whānau Community Centre and Hub’s Nik Naidu, saying:

    “We remember those who cannot eat like us, especially those who oppressed . . . The 80,000 people in Papua who have had to flee their homes because of the Indonesian military operations.”

    Video: Nik Naidu, Talanoa TV


    Blessings by Octo Mote.               Video: Talanoa TV

    On Saturday, 12 July 2025 Te Atatu MP Phil Twyford will open the week-long Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) exhibition at the Ellen Melville Centre Women’s Pioneer Hall at 3pm.

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1856900961820487/

    Poster for the Legends of the Pacific: Stories of a Nuclear-Free Moana 1975-1995 exhibition, July 13-18.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • Health Minister JP Nadda distributes appointment letters, flags off Ayushman Bharat registration vans in Delhi

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday distributed appointment letters to newly recruited nursing officers and paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at an event held at Vigyan Bhawan.

    Describing the occasion as momentous, Nadda noted that this is the first time in 15 years that Delhi’s nursing officers and paramedical staff have received appointment letters. He emphasized that this recruitment marks a major step in strengthening Delhi’s healthcare system by inducting a specialized workforce.

    Nadda highlighted that Delhi bears one of the highest healthcare burdens in the country, with patients from across India seeking treatment in the capital. He credited the current Delhi government for prioritizing healthcare, improving infrastructure, and effectively implementing flagship schemes such as the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

    He further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme was introduced to provide healthcare access to senior citizens above the age of 70. In Delhi, four lakh Ayushman Cards have been issued so far, including two lakh under the Vay Vandana initiative. Nadda urged stakeholders to work towards the full implementation of PM-ABHIM in Delhi, including the target of establishing 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) by March 31, 2026.

    Reflecting on the evolution of national health policy, Nadda noted that the 1997 Health Policy was focused largely on curative care. In contrast, the National Health Policy 2017, introduced under the Modi government, embraces a philosophy of comprehensive care, with emphasis on preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative healthcare, particularly for the elderly.

    He stressed the importance of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in delivering equitable, affordable, and accessible healthcare. Under the government’s preventive healthcare push, extensive screenings have been conducted: 18 crore for hypertension, 17 crore for diabetes, 15 crore for oral cancer, 7.5 crore for breast cancer, and 4.5 crore for cervical cancer. These efforts aim to diagnose diseases early and limit their spread.

    Nadda also outlined progress in maternal and child health. He stated that Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are supporting mothers from conception to early childcare, with improved access to regular checkups and immunizations. The Maternal Mortality Ratio has dropped from 130 to 88 per lakh live births, Infant Mortality Rate has declined from 39 to 26, and the Under-Five Mortality Rate has fallen by 42%, significantly higher than the global average of 14%. Neonatal mortality has also declined by 40%, compared to the global rate of 11%. He added that India has also made remarkable progress in reducing TB incidence by 17.7%, more than double the global decline rate of 8.3%, as per the WHO Global TB Report 2024.

    On medical education and infrastructure, Nadda said that India had only seven AIIMS until 2014. Today, 20 AIIMS are operational. The number of medical colleges has grown from 387 to 780, and medical seats have increased from 51,000 to 1,18,000, with a target of adding 75,000 more seats in the next five years.

    Commending the launch of Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans, Nadda said 70 specially designed vans will soon cover all assembly constituencies in Delhi. Today, 20 of them were flagged off. These vans will assist in collecting data, issuing Ayushman Cards, and registering beneficiaries at their doorsteps, ensuring maximum outreach.

    Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, speaking at the event, stated that four lakh Ayushman Cards have already been distributed in Delhi, including two lakh under the Vay Vandana scheme. A total of 2,258 individuals have received treatment under the Ayushman Arogya Yojana, and 108 Delhi hospitals have been empanelled. She announced that by March 31, 2026, Delhi will establish 1,100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs using Rs 1,700 crore allocated under PM-ABHIM. Of these, 100 AAMs are ready, 34 have already been inaugurated, and the rest will be launched soon. The government aims to inaugurate 100 AAMs every month, with a goal of 15 in each Assembly constituency and 150 in each parliamentary constituency.

    Rekha Gupta also said that every Delhi hospital now hosts a Jan Aushadhi Kendra to provide access to affordable medicines and emphasized her government’s focus on transparency and zero tolerance for corruption in healthcare services.

    Following sustained recruitment efforts, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, NCT Delhi, has issued appointment offers to 1,388 Nursing Officers and 41 Paramedical Officers selected through the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB). To date, 1,270 candidates have accepted the offers. As of July 3, 557 Nursing Officers and 20 Paramedical Officials have completed document verification. This recruitment drive aims to significantly reduce the acute shortage of healthcare staff in Delhi’s hospitals, and efforts are ongoing to fill all existing and anticipated vacancies.

    To support faster registration and awareness, 70 IEC (Information, Education & Communication) vans are being deployed across all Assembly constituencies in Delhi. Each van will operate for 30 days, equipped with facilities for on-the-spot Ayushman Card registration and outreach campaigns, particularly targeting low-income families and senior citizens.

    The ceremony was attended by Delhi government ministers, including Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Ravinder Indraj Singh, and Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with Members of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Praveen Khandelwal, Yogender Chandolia, and Bansuri Swaraj. Senior officials from the Health Ministry and Delhi government were also present at the event.

     

  • South Korea prosecutors file request to detain ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    South Korean special prosecutors on Sunday filed a request to detain former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to insurrection from when he declared martial law last year, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.

    “Detention request is related to allegations of abuse of power and obstruction of justice,” the statement from the special counsel of prosecutors investigating the December 3 incident said.

    Yoon’s martial law decree was lifted about six hours after it was announced when lawmakers, who had been forced to scale the walls of the assembly building to make it through a ring of security forces, voted the decree down.

    Yoon was summoned on Saturday for hours of questioning by the special counsel as part of the probe over the insurrection charges, according to the counsel officials.

    The special prosecutors have not provided credible evidence for the charges it is seeking against Yoon, and his legal team has plans to “explain in court that the request for an arrest warrant is unreasonable,” Yoon’s lawyers said in a statement.

    (Reuters)

  • Dalai Lama a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern world: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple where the spiritual leader has been residing since 1960.

    Speaking at the celebrations amidst the presence of his Cabinet colleague Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Hollywood actor Richard Gere, Union Minister Rijiju said, “Your holiness, you are more than a spiritual leader. You are a living bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world.”

    He noted, “For over seven decades, you have carried the light of the Buddha’s teachings with humility and clarity, guiding not only followers of Tibetan Buddhism but also people of all faiths and backgrounds.”

    “In a world at strife with conflict, your message embodied in how you continue to lead your life assumes even greater and more urgent significance. It is a matter of pride and honour for India and Indians to have you in our midst,” he noted.

    Rijiju reached McLeodganj on Saturday to attend the long-life prayer offering on the birthday eve. He travelled by overnight train from Delhi to Pathankot in Punjab and further travelled by road.

    Ahead of reaching McLeodganj, Union Minister Rijiju clarified that the position of the Dalai Lama is of utmost importance, not just for Tibetans but for all his followers across the world.

    “The right to decide on his successor rests solely with the Dalai Lama himself,” he had said.

    Offering greetings to the spiritual leader, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu in his speech said His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has devoted his life to compassion, peace, and the wellbeing of all sentient beings, his journey “is an inspiration to humanity”.

    “Through every trial, His Holiness has remained a steady voice of wisdom, teaching us that true strength lies in forgiveness, and real change begins with the human heart. His message transcends borders and beliefs, calling us all to live with more kindness and courage,” he wrote on X.

    “On this most auspicious occasion, we offer our collective prayers for your long life and continued guidance. May your words keep lighting the path for generations yet to come, and may your presence remain a refuge for all sentient beings,” the CM further said.

    Saying the Dalai Lama belongs to the universe, Hollywood actor Richard Gere said, “Your Holiness, on behalf of all of us as Westerners, there was something very sweet I saw at the religious conference, the confirmation that His Holiness agreed to continue the institution of the Dalai Lama. But, many of the Lamas who spoke out — they were openly declaring — the Dalai Lama doesn’t belong to Tibet anymore; he belongs to the world… He belongs to the universe.”

    A day earlier, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Khandu participated in special prayers seeking a long life for the Buddhist monk. In September last year, Chief Minister Khandu had an audience with the Tibetan spiritual leader and invited him to visit the northeastern state. He had also announced the gifting of a ‘Phodrang’ (meaning palace in the Dzongkha language) that was used as the Dalai Lama’s temporary residence in Tawang, a revered seat of Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh, after he fled from Tibet following the Chinese invasion in 1959, to the Dalai Lama Trust.

    His Holiness the Dalai Lama is expected to visit Arunachal Pradesh in the near future, marking a significant moment for the people of the state who share a deep reverence for his spiritual leadership.

    Followers of the spiritual leader believe the Dalai Lama shares a deep emotional bond with Arunachal Pradesh, as it was the place through which he entered India after he escaped from Tibet on March 31, 1959, and was received by Indian officials who escorted his entourage to Bomdila.

    Tawang, a picturesque town located at an altitude of more than 11,000 feet, is home to one of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries. The place is spiritually important for Tibetan people as the sixth Dalai Lama was born in the 17th century at the Urgelling Monastery near Tawang.

    If the Dalai Lama travels to Arunachal Pradesh, it would be his eighth visit to the northeastern state after his visits in 1983, 1996, 1997, twice in 2003, 2009, and 2017.

    Braving heavy monsoon rain and thick fog, crowds of Tibetan exiles, monks and well-wishers on Sunday attended celebrations to mark the 90th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj, a small and quaint hill station in the suburbs of the northern hill town of Dharamsala, that has lured Westerners since he settled here in 1960 after his exile from Tibet.

    Huge crowds began to assemble in the morning at the Tsuglagkhang temple to join the birthday celebrations.

    “Special prayer sessions were held for the wellbeing and long life of the Dalai Lama,” a spokesperson for the government-in-exile told IANS.

    The hilltop Tsuglagkhang temple is close to the official palace of the Dalai Lama here.

    Born July 6, 1935, to a farming family in a small hamlet in Taktser in Amdo province in northeastern Tibet, the two-year-old child was recognised as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso, in 1937.

    (IANS)

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance.

    This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD as a future-ready institution focused on national defence and economic resilience. The department’s new Mission Statement and Motto – ‘Alert, Agile, Adaptive’ – will also be unveiled during the event, said the Defence Ministry.

    Eight high-level business sessions or Manan Satras will address key areas including budget reform, audit restructuring, pricing innovation, and capacity building. These discussions aim to redefine the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFAs) in fostering fiscal discipline while supporting a competitive and self-reliant defence industry.

    Managing a defence budget of Rs 26.8 lakh crore – including Rs 1.7 lakh crore for pensions – DAD plays a vital role in disbursements, procurement pricing, auditing, and strategic advisory. Recent digital reforms such as SAMPURNA, SPARSH, e-Raksha Awaas, and AI-based procurement systems have enhanced transparency and service delivery across the defence finance ecosystem.

    With 206 outreach programs and over 200 service centres established in the past year, DAD is strengthening last-mile connectivity and stakeholder engagement. Training institutions like NADFM Pune and CENTRAD Delhi are also pioneering officer education in defence economics and data analytics.

    Aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reform, the Controllers’ Conference is expected to yield actionable outcomes aimed at building a smarter, more agile defence financial architecture – one that aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s long-term national security.

    Key dignitaries attending the event include Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) S G Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Dr Mayank Sharma.

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance.

    This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD as a future-ready institution focused on national defence and economic resilience. The department’s new Mission Statement and Motto – ‘Alert, Agile, Adaptive’ – will also be unveiled during the event, said the Defence Ministry.

    Eight high-level business sessions or Manan Satras will address key areas including budget reform, audit restructuring, pricing innovation, and capacity building. These discussions aim to redefine the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFAs) in fostering fiscal discipline while supporting a competitive and self-reliant defence industry.

    Managing a defence budget of Rs 26.8 lakh crore – including Rs 1.7 lakh crore for pensions – DAD plays a vital role in disbursements, procurement pricing, auditing, and strategic advisory. Recent digital reforms such as SAMPURNA, SPARSH, e-Raksha Awaas, and AI-based procurement systems have enhanced transparency and service delivery across the defence finance ecosystem.

    With 206 outreach programs and over 200 service centres established in the past year, DAD is strengthening last-mile connectivity and stakeholder engagement. Training institutions like NADFM Pune and CENTRAD Delhi are also pioneering officer education in defence economics and data analytics.

    Aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reform, the Controllers’ Conference is expected to yield actionable outcomes aimed at building a smarter, more agile defence financial architecture – one that aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s long-term national security.

    Key dignitaries attending the event include Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) S G Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Dr Mayank Sharma.

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance.

    This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD as a future-ready institution focused on national defence and economic resilience. The department’s new Mission Statement and Motto – ‘Alert, Agile, Adaptive’ – will also be unveiled during the event, said the Defence Ministry.

    Eight high-level business sessions or Manan Satras will address key areas including budget reform, audit restructuring, pricing innovation, and capacity building. These discussions aim to redefine the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFAs) in fostering fiscal discipline while supporting a competitive and self-reliant defence industry.

    Managing a defence budget of Rs 26.8 lakh crore – including Rs 1.7 lakh crore for pensions – DAD plays a vital role in disbursements, procurement pricing, auditing, and strategic advisory. Recent digital reforms such as SAMPURNA, SPARSH, e-Raksha Awaas, and AI-based procurement systems have enhanced transparency and service delivery across the defence finance ecosystem.

    With 206 outreach programs and over 200 service centres established in the past year, DAD is strengthening last-mile connectivity and stakeholder engagement. Training institutions like NADFM Pune and CENTRAD Delhi are also pioneering officer education in defence economics and data analytics.

    Aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reform, the Controllers’ Conference is expected to yield actionable outcomes aimed at building a smarter, more agile defence financial architecture – one that aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s long-term national security.

    Key dignitaries attending the event include Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) S G Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Dr Mayank Sharma.

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance.

    This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD as a future-ready institution focused on national defence and economic resilience. The department’s new Mission Statement and Motto – ‘Alert, Agile, Adaptive’ – will also be unveiled during the event, said the Defence Ministry.

    Eight high-level business sessions or Manan Satras will address key areas including budget reform, audit restructuring, pricing innovation, and capacity building. These discussions aim to redefine the role of Integrated Financial Advisors (IFAs) in fostering fiscal discipline while supporting a competitive and self-reliant defence industry.

    Managing a defence budget of Rs 26.8 lakh crore – including Rs 1.7 lakh crore for pensions – DAD plays a vital role in disbursements, procurement pricing, auditing, and strategic advisory. Recent digital reforms such as SAMPURNA, SPARSH, e-Raksha Awaas, and AI-based procurement systems have enhanced transparency and service delivery across the defence finance ecosystem.

    With 206 outreach programs and over 200 service centres established in the past year, DAD is strengthening last-mile connectivity and stakeholder engagement. Training institutions like NADFM Pune and CENTRAD Delhi are also pioneering officer education in defence economics and data analytics.

    Aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s declaration of 2025 as the Year of Reform, the Controllers’ Conference is expected to yield actionable outcomes aimed at building a smarter, more agile defence financial architecture – one that aligns with the goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens India’s long-term national security.

    Key dignitaries attending the event include Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) S G Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Dr Mayank Sharma.

  • Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, Defence Ministry says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia’s anti-aircraft systems downed 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, mostly in regions bordering Ukraine, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday, reporting no damage.

    More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.

    The Defence Ministry said the drones that were intercepted overnight included 30 over the western Bryansk region, 29 in the Kursk region and 17 in Belgorod – all of which share a border with Ukraine.

    Another 18 drones were downed over the Oryol region, which borders Kursk and has been hit by previous Ukrainian drone attacks targeting oil facilities.

    Russia’s civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsiya, said it had lifted restrictions that were introduced overnight to ensure safety due to the drones at airports in St. Petersburg, Kaluga, Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod.

    (Reuters)

     

  • Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9.

    Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India over the next 6–7 days, with extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated locations, the IMD added.

    A low-pressure area is also forming over Gangetic West Bengal and its neighbourhood, further intensifying rainfall in the eastern region.

    Heavy rainfall is particularly likely in regions including Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Saurashtra & Kutch, and parts of the Northeast. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Vidarbha, is also likely to receive continued heavy rains between July 6 to July 9.

    Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

    Today, Delhi will experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 32–34°C, below normal by 2–4°C. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 kmph, later shifting to southeasterly at 8–12 kmph by evening.

    On Monday (July 7), similar weather conditions will persist, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain in the 32–34°C (max) and 25–27°C (min) range. Southeast winds in the morning will weaken to under 10 kmph from the northeast by afternoon, picking up slightly in the evening.

    On Tuesday (July 8), light rain with thunderstorms is likely to continue under a cloudy sky. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, with maximums at 32–34°C and minimums at 25–27°C. Winds will shift from the east in the morning to the northeast in the afternoon, and to the southeast by night.

    On Wednesday (July 9), very light to light rain with thunderstorms is forecast. Daytime temperatures will rise slightly to 33–35°C, with nighttime lows of 24–26°C. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming northeasterly by afternoon and evening with speeds up to 15 kmph.

  • Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9.

    Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India over the next 6–7 days, with extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated locations, the IMD added.

    A low-pressure area is also forming over Gangetic West Bengal and its neighbourhood, further intensifying rainfall in the eastern region.

    Heavy rainfall is particularly likely in regions including Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Saurashtra & Kutch, and parts of the Northeast. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Vidarbha, is also likely to receive continued heavy rains between July 6 to July 9.

    Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

    Today, Delhi will experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 32–34°C, below normal by 2–4°C. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 kmph, later shifting to southeasterly at 8–12 kmph by evening.

    On Monday (July 7), similar weather conditions will persist, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain in the 32–34°C (max) and 25–27°C (min) range. Southeast winds in the morning will weaken to under 10 kmph from the northeast by afternoon, picking up slightly in the evening.

    On Tuesday (July 8), light rain with thunderstorms is likely to continue under a cloudy sky. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, with maximums at 32–34°C and minimums at 25–27°C. Winds will shift from the east in the morning to the northeast in the afternoon, and to the southeast by night.

    On Wednesday (July 9), very light to light rain with thunderstorms is forecast. Daytime temperatures will rise slightly to 33–35°C, with nighttime lows of 24–26°C. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming northeasterly by afternoon and evening with speeds up to 15 kmph.

  • Heavy rain likely in Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa: IMD

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, central Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Madhya Pradesh, and east Rajasthan are expected to witness intense rainfall activity between July 6 to July 9.

    Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely across several parts of Northwest, West Coast, and Northeast India over the next 6–7 days, with extremely heavy rainfall (more than 21 cm) likely at isolated locations, the IMD added.

    A low-pressure area is also forming over Gangetic West Bengal and its neighbourhood, further intensifying rainfall in the eastern region.

    Heavy rainfall is particularly likely in regions including Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Saurashtra & Kutch, and parts of the Northeast. Central India, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Vidarbha, is also likely to receive continued heavy rains between July 6 to July 9.

    Delhi-NCR Weather Forecast

    Today, Delhi will experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 32–34°C, below normal by 2–4°C. Winds will be southwesterly at 15 kmph, later shifting to southeasterly at 8–12 kmph by evening.

    On Monday (July 7), similar weather conditions will persist, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms. Temperatures will remain in the 32–34°C (max) and 25–27°C (min) range. Southeast winds in the morning will weaken to under 10 kmph from the northeast by afternoon, picking up slightly in the evening.

    On Tuesday (July 8), light rain with thunderstorms is likely to continue under a cloudy sky. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, with maximums at 32–34°C and minimums at 25–27°C. Winds will shift from the east in the morning to the northeast in the afternoon, and to the southeast by night.

    On Wednesday (July 9), very light to light rain with thunderstorms is forecast. Daytime temperatures will rise slightly to 33–35°C, with nighttime lows of 24–26°C. Winds will be calm in the morning, becoming northeasterly by afternoon and evening with speeds up to 15 kmph.

  • MIL-OSI: Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui Sets Global Benchmark with LQUIDPAY Deobank, Wins Top Fintech Honors in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui, the visionary fintech entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of LQUIDPAY Deobank, is making waves across the global fintech and Web3 ecosystems. With two major accolades in 2025 — one from Entrepreneur Middle East in Dubai and another from Times of India Group in Lucknow — Siddiqui’s impact is now being recognized on both the international and domestic stage.

    His rise reflects a larger movement: the transformation of traditional banking into decentralized, borderless, and user-owned financial systems.

    From Global Acclaim to National Spotlight: 2025 Awards That Defined a Movement

    In May 2025, LQUIDPAY Deobank was awarded “Fintech Company of the Year” at the Leaders in E-Business Awards in Dubai. Just weeks later, Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui received the “Times Leadership Award 2025” in his hometown, Lucknow — solidifying his growing stature in India’s fintech landscape.

    These awards highlight Siddiqui’s transformative work in building digital financial infrastructure that is self-sovereign, compliant, and globally accessible.

    Award-Winning Innovation: What Makes LQUIDPAY Deobank a Game Changer

    LQUIDPAY Deobank is the world’s first decentralized on-chain bank, created to offer secure, borderless, and transparent financial services. With a strong emphasis on user sovereignty, it removes intermediaries and empowers users to manage their money freely, anywhere in the world.

    Key Innovations:

    • Self-Custodial Vaults for total asset control
    • Visa-Enabled Virtual & Physical Cards for global crypto spending
    • On-Chain Yield Savings (6–14% APY) backed by smart contracts
    • Crypto On/Off-Ramp for instant fiat access
    • ATM Withdrawals via PIN + NFC Cards (launching globally in 2025)
    • Enterprise API Access for Web3 fintech infrastructure

    These innovations are already unlocking access for users in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

    Global Recognition: Fintech Company of the Year – Entrepreneur Middle East

    At the Leaders in E-Business Awards held in Dubai, LQUIDPAY Deobank was honored for creating decentralized financial tools that serve both individuals and enterprises. The award celebrates the company’s ability to merge compliance, speed, and decentralization under a single ecosystem.

    This positioned Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui as a global Web3 leader driving the evolution of finance.

    National Impact: Times Leadership Award 2025 – Lucknow, India

    On June 28, 2025, Siddiqui was awarded the Times Leadership Award 2025 in Lucknow by the Times of India Group — a powerful moment of homegrown recognition. This award not only honored his technological contributions but celebrated his commitment to India’s digital future.

    Official Publication: (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68625b36e0d38c65cf43de77/)

    “Receiving this award in Lucknow, the heart of India, reaffirms our mission to empower 1.4 billion people with financial freedom,” said Siddiqui on stage.

    The Vision and Mission Behind Siddiqui’s Fintech Movement

    At the core of Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui’s journey is a bold, human-centered vision.

    Vision

    To build a decentralized, borderless financial ecosystem where every individual — regardless of geography — can access, grow, and control their own financial future without reliance on centralized institutions.

    Mission

    To empower the world’s 1.4 billion unbanked through accessible, self-custodial, and blockchain-powered banking systems. Through platforms like LQUIDPAY Deobank, Siddiqui is enabling secure savings, global payments, and decentralized wealth creation for all.

    “Financial sovereignty should not be a privilege. It should be a default,” he often emphasizes.

    About Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui: Building the Future of Finance

    A self-taught technologist with 10+ years of blockchain expertise, Siddiqui is the mind behind several disruptive ventures:

    • LQUIDPAY Deobank (2024) – A decentralized bank offering crypto savings, Visa card payments, and DeFi-powered finance
    • Protocol Yield (2025) – A DeFi platform with daily profit sharing, AI-powered risk scoring (PY Score), and broker partners including Binance and Bybit
    • DODO (2023) – A gasless, index-based crypto trading platform
    • BTC20 Smart Chain (2022) – A high-speed blockchain with 65,000 TPS and over 17 million wallets

    Each initiative supports his broader goal of making finance secure, user-owned, and built for a decentralized future.

    Awards Timeline

    Date Award Title Presented By Location
    May 27, 2025 Fintech Company of the Year 2025 Entrepreneur Middle East Dubai
    June 28, 2025 Times Leadership Award 2025 Times of India Group Lucknow

    What’s Next: Scaling Financial Access for the World

    Looking ahead, Siddiqui and LQUIDPAY Deobank are focused on:

    • ATM withdrawals with crypto cards
    • Global market activation in Africa, LATAM, Asia and USA
    • Financial education for the underserved
    • Enterprise-grade DeFi tools for fintech partners
    • Mobile-first apps for next-gen banking

    Siddiqui’s next chapter is all about scaling secure, sovereign, and accessible finance for everyone, everywhere.

    Follow the Journey

    Website: www.lquidpay.finance
     Media Inquiries: admin@lquidpay.finance
    Learn More: www.shavezahmedsiddiqui.com

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa arrives in Brazil ahead of Rio Summit

    Source: Government of South Africa

    By Gabi Khumalo

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for his working visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, which kicks off today.

    The President, who arrived on Saturday evening, will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Summit at the invitation of President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

    Ahead of the high-level engagements, officials and delegations could be seen entering and exiting the summit venue making final preparations, while tight security measures were in place. 

    The objectives for this year’s summit include highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impact of Israeli military action in Gaza and in conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine and Iran; and advocating for the sustainable resolution of conflicts through diplomacy, inclusive dialogue, and a commitment to the United Nations Charter.

    The summit, taking place from 6 to 7 July 2025, will also explore ways of expanding tangible trade, tourism, investment, and financial cooperation within BRICS and with BRICS partner countries.

    “For South Africa, these deliberations will enhance our efforts to further diversify trade and enhance resilience, growth and development. The summit will look into synergies between BRICS, COP30 (Conference of the Parties) and G20 (Group of Twenty) outcomes, including in global governance of artificial intelligence and prioritising climate finance that is just, accessible, and transformational.

    “BRICS leaders will continue advocating for the reform of global governance systems to be more inclusive and representative of contemporary realities. This includes the goal of countries of the South for more meaningful participation of the global South in global decision-making processes and structures, including in the United Nations Security Council,” the Presidency said.

    The specific objectives of South Africa’s engagement in BRICS are:
    • To enhance the future growth and development of South Africa through its BRICS membership.
    • To strengthen intra-BRICS relations and develop mutually beneficial cooperation across the three pillars of cooperation, political and security, financial and economic, and cultural and people-to-people cooperation.
    • To shape global governance reform to be more equitable, balanced and representative.

    South Africa has emphasised concrete cooperation that contributes both directly and indirectly to the priorities of a better South Africa, a better Africa, and a better world through its partnership in BRICS.

    During the 17th BRICS Summit, session leaders are expected to deliberate on topics, including global governance reform, peace, and security, including a report by National Security Advisors.

    “Heads of State and government will discuss a BRICS Leaders Statement on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence. This will be followed by the adoption of a BRICS Leaders Framework Declaration on Climate Finance and the launch of the BRICS Partnership for the Elimination of Socially Determined Diseases.”

    The summit will conclude with the adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration.

    The summit will be attended by leaders of the BRICS member states, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.

    Member states participate in all BRICS meetings, while partner states participate principally in summits. Partner states may be invited to other meetings of the association if members agree on this.

    Leaders of BRICS partner countries will come from Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda and Uzbekistan.

    The Rio Summit will also be attended by leaders of outreach countries, which in the BRICS system are countries from the region, where the rotational Presidency is located.

    In this context, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay have also been invited by the Government of Brazil to participate in the Rio gathering. 

    The United Nations, the African Union (AU) and International Organisations will also participate.

    Leaders of all BRICS members are confirmed for the Rio Summit with President Putin participating virtually and China represented by Premier Li Qiang.

    President Ramaphosa is supported by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola; Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni; Deputy Minister of Finance Dr David Masondo and Deputy Minister of Trade Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi. – SAnews.gov.za
     

    MIL OSI Africa –

  • Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, IMD predicts more showers in next two days

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Sunday morning, offering some relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms for the national capital over the next two days.

    In its latest update, IMD Delhi said, “The sky will remain generally cloudy. Light to moderate rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, is likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days.”

    According to the IMD, there has been no significant change in the maximum and minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours.

    “Maximum temperatures remained in the range of 36–37°C, while minimum temperatures were between 25–29°C. Both minimum and maximum temperatures are near normal for this time of year,” the IMD said.

    It also noted that south-westerly winds with speeds up to 15 kmph prevailed over Delhi.

    On the broader weather pattern, IMD said the monsoon trough at mean sea level now extends through Suratgarh, Sirsa, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Daltonganj, Bankura, Digha, and then southeastwards into the northeast Bay of Bengal.

    Additionally, an upper air cyclonic circulation lies over Himachal Pradesh and adjoining Punjab at about 1.5 km above mean sea level.

    (With inputs from ANI)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, Myanmar, Thailand to Jointly Eradicate Telecom Fraud Networks /Detailed Version-1/

    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 6 (Xinhua) — China, Myanmar and Thailand have reached a series of consensuses on deepening cooperation to root out all telecom fraud clusters and arrest all suspects in Myawaddy and other centers of such illegal activities, the Ministry of Public Security said Sunday.

    The decision was made at a recent ministerial meeting on joint efforts to combat telecommunications fraud, which was attended by law enforcement officials from the three countries.

    Thanks to the joint efforts of their competent departments, more than 5,400 Chinese nationals suspected of the Myawaddy telecom fraud have been extradited to China since the beginning of 2025, marking significant progress in the trilateral law enforcement campaign. -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 Asia-Pac: Rosanna Law visits Paris

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Continuing a visit to Paris, France, on Friday and Saturday, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law met the Deputy Mayor of Paris, the Deputy General Manager of the French National Centre of Cinema and the President of the Grand Palais, and toured various attractions.

     

    Miss Law met French National Centre of Cinema Deputy General Manager Olivier Henrard on Friday. The centre oversees French policies relating to cinema, the audiovisual arts, digital creation, and video games.

     

    Miss Law highlighted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s commitment to supporting the creative industries and strengthening global partnerships in filmmaking, and pointed to significant potential for deeper collaboration between Hong Kong and France in this field.

     

    Miss Law also met Deputy Mayor of Paris Arnaud Ngatcha to discuss opportunities for the enhancement of cultural and tourism ties between Hong Kong and France.

     

    She briefed him on the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, a signature annual event organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and shared her plans to explore potential collaborations with Bordeaux’s wine industry during her upcoming visit to the city.

     

    Mr Ngatcha expressed openness to strengthening partnerships in the fields of culture and tourism and shared insights on how to engage local communities when hosting large-scale events, with particular reference to Paris’s experience in staging the Olympic Games.

     

    Earlier on Friday, Miss Law toured Notre-Dame de Paris, where she learnt about the cathedral’s ongoing restoration and its significance as a global tourist attraction.

     

    The culture chief also met Grand Palais President Didier Fusillier, with discussions focusing on the versatility of the Grand Palais as a venue for cultural, sporting, and other major events.

     

    Inspired by its innovative use of space for events and exhibitions, Miss Law remarked on the potential for adopting similar approaches at venues in Hong Kong, particularly the Kai Tak Sports Park. She also outlined her vision of enhancing Hong Kong’s global profile through multi-disciplinary events of varying scales.

     

    Yesterday, Miss Law visited the Musée National des Arts Asiatiques – Guimet, and the Musée d’Orsay, two of Paris’s most renowned museums. She remarked on the distinctive cultural and artistic importance of each institution.

     

    With a view to reinforcing Hong Kong as a premier cultural hub, Miss Law garnered ideas for strengthening cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and France through exhibitions, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • Nearly 48,000 devotees undertake Amarnath Yatra in first three days

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Nearly 48,000 devotees have participated in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra over the past three days, amid tight security arrangements.

    According to officials, over 21,000 Yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine on Saturday. On Sunday morning, another group of 7,208 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in two escorted convoys bound for the Kashmir Valley.

    “The first convoy is heading to the Baltal base camp in North Kashmir, while the second is en route to the Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp in South Kashmir,” officials said.

    The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), which oversees the annual pilgrimage, noted that in addition to the pilgrims arriving at the Jammu base camp, many devotees are reporting directly to the Baltal and Nunwan base camps for on-spot registration.

    Meanwhile, 36 pilgrims sustained minor injuries on Saturday when five vehicles in a Valley-bound convoy collided near Chandrakote in Jammu’s Ramban district.

    In the wake of the horrific April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, security for this year’s Yatra has been significantly ramped up.

    An additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed to augment the presence of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and local police. All transit camps along the route and the entire stretch from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar to the cave shrine are under tight security cover.

    Locals have extended full cooperation to the Amarnath Yatra, as they have consistently done in the past. In a heartwarming gesture that sent a strong message against terrorism, residents of Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Yatris with garlands and placards at Qazigund, near the Navyug Tunnel, as they entered the Valley.

    This year’s Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 and will conclude after 38 days on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and the Raksha Bandhan festival.

    (IANS)

  • Nearly 48,000 devotees undertake Amarnath Yatra in first three days

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Nearly 48,000 devotees have participated in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra over the past three days, amid tight security arrangements.

    According to officials, over 21,000 Yatris had darshan inside the holy cave shrine on Saturday. On Sunday morning, another group of 7,208 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in two escorted convoys bound for the Kashmir Valley.

    “The first convoy is heading to the Baltal base camp in North Kashmir, while the second is en route to the Nunwan (Pahalgam) base camp in South Kashmir,” officials said.

    The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), which oversees the annual pilgrimage, noted that in addition to the pilgrims arriving at the Jammu base camp, many devotees are reporting directly to the Baltal and Nunwan base camps for on-spot registration.

    Meanwhile, 36 pilgrims sustained minor injuries on Saturday when five vehicles in a Valley-bound convoy collided near Chandrakote in Jammu’s Ramban district.

    In the wake of the horrific April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, security for this year’s Yatra has been significantly ramped up.

    An additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed to augment the presence of the Army, BSF, CRPF, SSB, and local police. All transit camps along the route and the entire stretch from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar to the cave shrine are under tight security cover.

    Locals have extended full cooperation to the Amarnath Yatra, as they have consistently done in the past. In a heartwarming gesture that sent a strong message against terrorism, residents of Kashmir welcomed the first batch of Yatris with garlands and placards at Qazigund, near the Navyug Tunnel, as they entered the Valley.

    This year’s Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 and will conclude after 38 days on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and the Raksha Bandhan festival.

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI China: China, Myanmar, Thailand endeavour to eradicate telecom fraud networks

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

    China, Myanmar and Thailand agreed to intensify cooperation to dismantle all telecom scam compounds and arrest all suspects in Myawaddy and other telecom fraud hubs, China’s Ministry of Public Security announced Sunday.

    The decision came during a recent ministerial meeting on joint crackdown against telecom fraud attended by law enforcement agencies of the three countries.

    Thanks to their joint efforts, over 5,400 Chinese nationals suspected of frauds in Myawaddy have been repatriated in 2025, marking significant progress in the tripartite crackdown campaign.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • Wimbledon: Djokovic hits century to lead veterans into last 16, Krejcikova crashes

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic scored his 100th match win at Wimbledon and led the march of the old guard into the last 16 on Saturday while an ailing Barbora Krejcikova’s title defence ended in defeat and tears.

    World number one Jannik Sinner was at his ruthless best yet again as the Italian gathered momentum in his quest for a maiden All England Club title while American Ben Shelton and Australian Alex de Minaur announced themselves as dark horses.

    Djokovic is on an altogether different plane as he looks to capture his eighth title to match Roger Federer’s record on the pristine lawns of London and his 25th major overall to surpass Margaret Court on the all-time list of champions.

    The 38-year-old showed exactly why Wimbledon could be his best chance of achieving the elusive targets when the 2023 and 2024 runner-up dismantled Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-0 6-4 in a little under two hours.

    A ton of victories put him among elite company as the sixth seed became only the third player to achieve that feat at the tournament after nine-times champion Martina Navratilova and Swiss great Federer.

    “Wimbledon is a favourite and a dream tournament for not just myself, but probably the majority of players. Growing up, most of the kids dream of playing here and winning here,” Djokovic said.

    “I’ve been blessed to do it multiple times. Any history that I make in my favourite tournament, I’m blessed.”

    Grigor Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 34-year-old, also scored his 100th match win across the four Grand Slams when he quelled the challenge of Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-3 6-4 7-6(0).

    Joining him was fellow veteran Marin Cilic, the Croatian 36-year-old getting past spirited Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-4 to book a meeting with Italian 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli who took apart big-serving Czech teenager Jakub Mensik 6-2 6-4 6-2.

    While Cobolli may not be relishing a meeting with the tricky Cilic, his compatriot Sinner will welcome the chance to test his metronomic hitting against Dimitrov’s elegant approach in what promises to be a classic.

    SUBLIME SINNER

    A sublime Sinner booked that clash with a 6-1 6-3 6-1 hammering of Pedro Martinez. The top seed, who has lost just 17 games in his first three matches, equalled the professional era record for fewest games dropped to make the Wimbledon fourth round along the way.

    “About the games lost, this is whatever,” Sinner said, his grounded nature coming into sharp focus.

    “I’m not looking on these kind of records. I know everything can change very quickly from one round to the other.”

    After the unexpected high of last year’s title triumph, Krejcikova came crashing down when she was beaten 2-6 6-3 6-4 by American 10th seed Emma Navarro in a disjointed Court One contest.

    The distressed 29-year-old Czech, who has endured her share of injuries this season, was in tears as she prepared to serve to stay in the tournament at 3-5 in the deciding set before eventually crashing out.

    “It was tough, neither of us played our best tennis, she was dealing with some injuries and I was dealing with whatever I was dealing with,” Navarro said, adding that it was difficult to focus when her opponent was struggling.

    “It’s not easy to be composed. Part of you is saying just put a bunch of balls in the court and that’s all you need to do. But then you trick yourself into not playing the way that you want to play.”

    Krejcikova’s exit and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina’s 7-6(6) 6-3 defeat by Danish powerhouse Clara Tauson means a first-time women’s champion will be crowned at the Grand Slam for the eighth consecutive year.

    Iga Swiatek will hope she can be the one after the five-times major champion secured a 6-2 6-3 victory over American Danielle Collins, whose compatriot Hailey Baptiste crashed to 18-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-3.

    Shelton gave Americans something to smile about when the powerful left-hander made quick work of Hungarian lucky loser Marton Fucsovics 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 while De Minaur swatted aside Dane August Holmgren 6-4 7-6(5) 6-3 to go through.

    (Reuters)

  • Reigning champions England beaten 2-1 by France in Women’s Euro opener

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    France forwards Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored first-half goals as they beat reigning champions England 2-1 in their Women’s Euro Group D opener on Saturday, handing Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman her first defeat at the finals of the competition.

    After championship-winning runs with Netherlands in 2017 and England in 2022, Wiegman came into the game unbeaten in 12 games at the Euro finals, but the beginning of the end of that run came when Katoto scored from close range in the 36th minute.

    Her goal was the result of a brilliantly simple counter-attack, with Elisa De Almeida winning the ball and sending it down the line for Delphine Cascarino to chase and she squared it perfectly for Katoto to score with a simple finish.

    The second goal three minutes later was a virtuoso solo performance from Sandy Baltimore, who dribbled and jinked and almost lost the ball before firing it high over Hampton into the net from a tight angle.

    An uncharacteristically rudderless England enjoyed plenty of possession but struggled to string together their passes, and the French pressed cleverly, pouncing on any poor touches to win the ball and force the English on to the back foot.

    England did not register a shot on target until Keira Walsh reduced the deficit with a strike from distance in the 87th minute, prompting a late charge from the Lionesses that almost saw them snatch an unlikely point.

    Alessia Russo, who had an early goal ruled out after a VAR check, and Grace Clinton both went close and 19-year-old substitute Michelle Agyemang had a goal-bound effort blocked by Selma Bacha, who threw herself at everything to protect the French goal in the closing minutes as her side hung on to win.

    Netherlands, who beat debutantes Wales 3-0 earlier on Saturday, top the group after the first round of games ahead of their clash with England on Wednesday in Zurich, while France can book their spot in the knockout stage with a win over Wales in St. Gallen the same evening.

    Wiegman said that the Lionesses had played into France’s hands by trying to play the ball short too often, leading to her side becoming the first reigning Women’s Euro champions to lose their opener at the next tournament.

    “We needed to get out of the first press and skip (a player), and that harmed us a bit and they scored goals. At the end we played with four attackers, we really tried to get the goal over the line, but we didn’t,” she told broadcaster ITV.

    “When we were out of their press, we were too sloppy. We know that they are really strong on the counter, they are strong players and fast players… we know France are really good, but we caused a little bit our own problems.”

    England captain Leah Williamson blamed individual errors while defending one-on-one for the defeat, but was already looking past it.

    “Everyone take responsibility for themselves and have a look. Tomorrow we have a new game plan, different places available and different opposition,” she said.

    France’s Cascarino picked up the player of the game award and said her side’s success came as no surprise to her.

    “I was expecting a good game from us. We worked a lot to prepare for this English team, and it’s always possible to start on a good note,” she told reporters.

    “We got a fright in the beginning but we remained calm and we managed to get to our objective. We stuck to the game plan, and I believe we really controlled the game.”

    (Reuters)

  • Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare to reach Club World Cup semis

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a semi-final against Paris St Germain.

    The Spanish giants stamped their authority on the match early at the MetLife Stadium, dominating possession and opening a two-goal lead thanks to strikes by Gonzalo and Fran Garcia in the 10th and 20th minutes.

    Despite the reduced intensity of play in New Jersey’s scorching heat, Real comfortably saw out the match, leaving Dortmund unable to mount a comeback until the game exploded into life in added time.

    Substitute Maximilian Beier pounced on a rebound in the 93rd minute to pull one back for Dortmund, but a minute later Kylian Mbappe restored Real’s two-goal cushion with a stunning volley, showcasing his trademark composure.

    Dortmund refused to back down, however, and Serhou Guirassy’s pace saw him break through Real’s defence only to be pulled down in the box by Dean Huijsen.

    The defender was shown a straight red card, ruling him out of the semi-final, and Guirassy coolly converted the resulting spot-kick to reduce the deficit to 3-2.

    Dortmund came within inches of forcing extra time when in the ninth minute of added time Thibaut Courtois produced a sensational save to deny Marcel Sabitzer’s powerful strike.

    Real Madrid now turn their attention to PSG, who defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 to book their place in the semi-finals. The winners of that clash will face Fluminense or Chelsea in the final.

    (Reuters)

  • US blames Hamas for attack that hurt two US aid workers in Gaza

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The United States on Saturday blamed Hamas for an attack that injured two American aid workers from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation at a food distribution site in Gaza.

    The U.S.- and Israeli-backed GHF said in a statement that the injured Americans were receiving medical treatment and were in a stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

    “The attack – which preliminary information indicates was carried out by two assailants who threw two grenades at the Americans – occurred at the conclusion of an otherwise successful distribution in which thousands of Gazans safely received food,” the GHF said.

    U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce blamed “Hamas terrorists” for the attack.

    “This act of violence against the people actually bringing relief to Gazans lays bare the depravity of Hamas,” she said in a post on X.

    “GHF has contributed over 62 MILLION MEALS – nothing will stop these courageous aid workers. We are praying for the rapid recovery of the injured Americans.”

    The Israeli military earlier accused what it called “terrorist organisations” of sabotaging the distribution of aid in Gaza.

    GHF, which began distributing aid in Gaza in May, employs private U.S. military contractors to provide security at their sites.

    Gaza has seen an escalation in violence as efforts continue to reach a ceasefire agreement. Hamas on Friday said it had responded positively to a U.S.-brokered deal and was prepared to enter talks. U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

    KILLINGS NEAR AID DISTRIBUTION SITES

    Gazan authorities reported at least 70 people have been killed in the territory by the Israeli military in the last 24 hours, including 23 near aid distribution sites. The ministry did not specify where or how exactly they had been killed.

    The Israeli military had no immediate comment on the reports.

    In a statement on Friday, the military said troops had killed 100 militants in Gaza in the past week, and that it had “operational control” over 65% of Gaza after an offensive against Hamas fighters in the north.

    The Hamas-run interior ministry in Gaza on Thursday had warned residents of the coastal enclave not to assist the GHF, saying deadly incidents near its distribution sites endangered hungry Gazans.

    The GHF bypasses traditional aid channels, including the United Nations, which says the U.S.-based organisation is neither impartial nor neutral.

    Since Israel lifted an 11-week aid blockade on Gaza on May 19, the U.N. says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid handouts. A senior U.N. official said last week that the majority of people killed were trying to reach aid distribution sites of the GHF.

    The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

    Gaza’s health ministry says Israel’s retaliatory military assault on the enclave has killed over 57,000 Palestinians. It has also caused a hunger crisis, internally displaced Gaza’s entire population and prompted accusations of genocide and war crimes. Israel denies the accusations.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Afghanistan’s interim government welcomes Russia’s decision on diplomatic recognition

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

    KABUL, July 6 (Xinhua) — Afghan interim government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has welcomed the Russian Federation’s decision to recognize the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” as the de jure administration of the post-war Central Asian state and hopes that other countries will follow suit.

    “We are grateful to Russia for this bold decision. We welcome it, and it can open a new page in relations between Afghanistan and Russia,” Z. Mujahid said in an interview with local publication Tolonews on Friday evening.

    Russia was the first country to officially recognize the interim government of Afghanistan and receive the ambassador of the interim government.

    Z. Mujahid also noted that Russia’s decision “deserves high praise,” adding: “We also call on other countries to fulfill their obligations to establish contacts and build relations with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.”

    The interim government of Afghanistan came to power in August 2021 after the withdrawal of foreign troops led by the United States. –0–

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