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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Bucharest Nine summit was held in Vilnius

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    VILNIUS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The Bucharest Nine (B9) summit was held in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius on Monday, where leaders of the B9 and Nordic countries announced their intention to gradually increase defense spending.

    A joint statement released by the Lithuanian President’s Office said the leaders were “moving towards the goal of allocating at least 5 percent of GDP” to defense and defense-related investments.

    The document, which enshrines the relevant commitment, was published following a meeting that was held under the joint chairmanship of the Presidents of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, Poland Andrzej Duda and Romania Nicusor Dan.

    The next Bucharest Nine summit is expected to take place next year in Romania. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Global trade tensions put pressure on labour markets: ILO director-general

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    GENEVA, June 2 (Xinhua) — Growing tensions in global trade are taking a toll on labour markets around the world, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo said on Monday.

    Speaking at the opening of the 113th session of the International Labour Conference, J. Houngbo said that global employment forecasts for 2025 had been revised downwards, citing the ILO’s latest World Employment and Social Prospects report.

    According to the report, the expected number of new jobs worldwide was revised down to 53 million, which is 7 million fewer than forecast in October last year. Zhang Houngbo attributed this decline primarily to the slowdown in global economic growth amid rising trade tensions.

    The ILO Director-General also highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence on global labour markets, noting that jobs in highly digitalised sectors such as media, software development and finance face growing risks, while jobs involving routine physical labour are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

    The current session of the International Labour Conference runs until 13 June. Delegates from the ILO’s 187 member states will focus on issues such as preventing biological hazards, decent working conditions and proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Chairperson of the CPPCC National Committee Visited Uzbekistan and Attended the 2nd China-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Tashkent, June 2 (Xinhua) — From June 1 to 2, Vice Chairwoman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Shen Yueyue visited Uzbekistan and took part in the 2nd China-Uzbekistan Interregional Forum, where she delivered a speech.

    During the visit, she met with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov, the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (upper house of parliament) of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev, and also held a friendly exchange of views with Deputy Prime Minister Zulaykho Makhkamova.

    Shen Yueyue noted that under the strategic leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era has entered an accelerated development trajectory. The Chinese side is ready to work with Uzbekistan to implement the agreements reached by the heads of the two states, strengthen political mutual trust, deepen all-round mutually beneficial cooperation, promote cultural and humanitarian exchanges, and jointly build a community of shared future for China and Uzbekistan from a higher starting point, bringing even more benefits to the two countries and their peoples, the vice-chairwoman of the CPPCC National Committee emphasized.

    Prime Minister A. Aripov, for his part, asked Shen Yueyue to convey sincere greetings to Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang and noted that Uzbekistan and China are good partners, distinguished by mutual benefit and common gain, as well as reliable friends who support each other. Uzbekistan is ready to deepen cooperation with China in such areas as the economy, trade, investment, cultural, humanitarian and interregional exchanges, to promote high-quality construction of the “Belt and Road”, the head of the Uzbek government assured. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 2 June 2025 Departmental update WHA78: Traditional medicine takes centre stage

    Source: World Health Organisation

    A major milestone was achieved on 26 May 2025, when the Member States agreed on the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 to take forward the development of evidence-based practice of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into the next decade. In discussing the  Strategy, Member States deliberated on crucial components for inclusion, such as establishing a robust evidence base for traditional medicine practices, developing regulatory mechanisms for quality and safety, creating integrated health-care service delivery models where appropriate, and ensuring qualified practitioners. 

    With the Strategy, the Assembly explicitly recognized not only the role of traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples but also the importance of upholding their rights, while promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation in the context of TCIM. 

    Under the 2025-2034 Strategy, WHO will assist Member States in strengthening the evidence base for TCIM, bolstering safety, quality and effectiveness, and, where appropriate, facilitating its integration into health systems while optimizing cross-sector collaboration. 

    The adoption of the Strategy capped an intensive two-year process of global and regional consultations. During the process, Member States, WHO at all three levels, stakeholders and partners, including indigenous representatives and representatives of the  World Intellectual Property Organization, provided over 1200 comments. Forty-seven  interventions were made during the discussion at the Assembly . All statements were positive, encouraging and supportive of the new Strategy. In addition, there were four interventions from non-State actors. 

    Building momentum 

    The adoption of the Strategy followed a series of high-profile side events during this year’s Assembly. 

    On 20 May 2025, ministers, global health leaders and experts gathered for the event titled “Improving Universal Health Coverage through the Implementation of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034”. hosted by China’s National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in collaboration with Malaysia, Nepal, Saudi Arabia and Seychelles. The event underscored global momentum behind the Strategy and emphasized China’s influential contributions in policy, education, research and traditional medicine integration into the health-care system. 

    On 23 May 2025, India, together with 31 Member States of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine (GFTM), hosted a second official side event, entitled “Traditional Medicine: From Traditional Knowledge to Frontier Science, for Health for All”. The event highlighted India as a role model and success story for the GFTM countries.  With over 250 delegates in attendance, the event showcased national experiences and reaffirmed global commitment to traditional medicine.

    Private sector support 

    The role of private sector support for scaling up evidence-based interventions for traditional medicine was explored during a panel discussion on 20 May 2025, convened by the Geneva-based Health Innovation Exchange. 

    The event brought together high-level speakers, including: 

    • Dr Pierre Somsé, Minister of Public Health and Population of the Central African Republic;

    • Dr Benjamin Njoudalbaye, interim head of the African Union’s Africa Medicines Agency; 

    The panel underscored the need for innovative and sustainable financing models to scale up innovations, as well as related challenges, including the need for standardized frameworks to address regulatory gaps, protect indigenous knowledge and ensure equitable benefit-sharing. Also discussed was the ethical use of tools like artificial intelligence to validate and scale practices. 

    Delegates were united in the message that bridging gaps can accelerate the path to universal health coverage and produce more inclusive economies and improved planetary health. Watch the session here. 

    Launches and announcements 

    The World Health Assembly was also the setting for showcasing innovative tools. WHO launched the first-ever WHO Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Dashboards on 21 May 2025, featuring comprehensive global and country-level profiles. The project builds on insights from the Third WHO Global Survey on TCIM, conducted between April 2023 and March 2024, and marks a significant leap forward in WHO’s data modernization agenda. The new dashboards transform static survey data into a dynamic, real-time digital platform, empowering Member States to continuously update and manage their national TCIM data. 

    During the Assembly, the Government of India’s Ministry of Ayush signed a US$ 3 million Memorandum of Understanding with WHO to support the inclusion of Traditional Medicine in the International Classification of Health Interventions. This initiative will classify and standardize traditional Ayush medical practices like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, ensuring they are globally recognized within health-care data frameworks. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the agreement on social media, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed it in his national radio address, Mann Ki Baat, as a proud milestone for India.

    Engaging with delegates 

    To promote awareness and visibility of WHO’s work on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, “Ask Me” information stands were set up on 21 May 2025 during WHA78. These interactive hubs offered delegates and participants an opportunity to explore the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, the newly launched TCIM dashboards, and key areas of WHO’s ongoing work in TCIM.

    Looking ahead to the Global Summit 

    The adoption of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 reflects a global consensus that TCIM, when validated and regulated, offers powerful solutions for advancing equity, inclusion and resilience in health care. As countries move from Strategy to action, the emphasis will be on building trust, supporting research and creating space for traditional medicine within national health plans. 

    The second WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit, to be held in New Delhi on 2–4 December 2025, will be a key opportunity to align all stakeholders in joint action behind the goals of the Strategy, and to share evidence and best practices to accelerate learning and innovation.

    In the media

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang Dies at 75

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

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

    BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — Former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission Xu Qiliang died of illness at the age of 75 in Beijing at 12:12 p.m. Monday, an official statement said.

    Xu Qiliang was also a member of the 18th and 19th Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and was an outstanding member of the CPC, a time-tested and loyal fighter for the ideals of communism, a proletarian military leader and an outstanding leader of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

    Xu Qiliang entered the military in July 1966 and joined the CPC in July 1967. He was promoted to the rank of Air Force colonel general in June 2007. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Schumer, Murray Statement on President Trump’s Expected Rescissions Request

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray
    Washington, D.C. — Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following joint statement on the rescission request President Trump is expected to submit to Congress this week:
    “Let’s be honest about what this is: President Trump is looking to go after PBS and NPR to settle political scores and muzzle the free press, while undermining foreign assistance programs that push back on China’s malign influence, save lives, and address other bipartisan priorities. The Trump administration continues to take their eye off the ball and is not focused on helping lower middle-class families’ costs. Instead, they are pursuing political retribution to appease the most right-wing factions. They are blowing up the national debt to give the wealthiest few and biggest corporations huge tax breaks while ripping health care away from millions of Americans. Donald Trump’s misplaced priorities are exactly why Americans have quickly turned on his presidency.
    “If Republicans choose to go along with this rescission package, they will follow Trump at their peril. The power of the purse is one of Congress’s most fundamental Constitutional responsibilities. Democrats will not allow Republicans to play games with the budget.”

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s steel tariffs are unlikely to have a big impact on Australia. But we could be hurt by what happens globally

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott French, Senior Lecturer in Economics, UNSW Sydney

    Shestakov Dymytro/Shutterstock

    Just one day after the US Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariffs of between 10% and 50% on nearly every country in the world, Trump announced tariffs on all US imports of steel and aluminium will increase from 25% to 50%.

    He told the rally of steel workers in Pennsylvania the increase would come into effect Wednesday US time.

    Trump said the increase “will even further secure the steel industry in the United States.” But Australia’s trade and tourism minister, Don Farrell, called them “unjustified and not the act of a friend” and “an act of economic self-harm that will only hurt consumers and businesses who rely on free and fair trade.”

    There was hope Australia would obtain an exemption from the original tariffs introduced in February. But it now seems clear Trump is intent on applying the tariffs across the board. And, unlike the Liberation Day tariffs, these are unlikely to face significant legal challenges.

    So, how will the steel tariffs affect Australians? To understand this, it is important to understand how it will affect the US and its other trading partners.

    The direct effect will be small

    As with the original 25% tariffs, the direct effect on Australian steel and aluminium producers will not be profound.

    Only about 10% of Australia’s steel and aluminium exports, and less than 1% of its overall production, goes to the US. Australia’s own BlueScope Steel’s North Star mill in Ohio is actually set to benefit from the tariffs.

    But most Australians will feel the effects of the tariffs through the indirect effects on US manufacturing and America’s trading partners.

    Impact on the US

    We know a lot about how US manufacturing will be affected because this has all happened before. In 2002, George W. Bush imposed tariffs of 8%-30% on steel products, before withdrawing them less than two years later. And Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium in his first term.

    Research has shown the tariffs did slightly increase US metal production but at great cost. In addition to increasing prices for US consumers, as tariffs typically do, the Bush steel tariffs reduced overall employment, as manufacturers that use steel as an input laid off workers or went out of business.

    Further, while these tariffs were only in place for a short time, the affected US industries took years to recover, and many never have.

    The same thing happened with the tariffs from Trump’s first term, where any gains in steel and aluminium production were more than offset by losses in metal-consuming industries.

    For Australians, this means many products we buy from the US are going to get more expensive. This includes vehicles and aircraft as well as machinery and medical equipment used by Australian producers. And if the past is a guide, many products will simply become unavailable.

    Effects on trading partners

    While Australia does not export large amounts of steel and aluminium to US, other countries do. The higher tariffs will further depress the Canadian and Mexican metals industries, which can affect Australian industry in several ways.

    First, if North American consumers are buying less of everything, that reduces demand for Australia’s exports, both directly and indirectly as the reduced spending makes is way down the supply chain.

    Australia exports very little steel to the US so is less likely to be hurt by the direct impact of the tariffs.
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    Second, the affected metals manufacturers will look for other markets for their products. Canada is not likely to flood Australia with cheap aluminium, but it may, for example, displace some of our exports to South Korea. And this is happening as the OECD is warning of excess steel capacity, driven in part by China’s outsized steel subsidies.

    But this is not all bad news for Australians. While local steel and aluminium producers will suffer from the diversion of supply from the US, a temporary fall in prices would offer some relief after the post-pandemic rise in building and infrastructure costs.

    Retaliatory tariffs

    On top of all these effects are the effects of retaliatory tariffs by other countries, as the EU has already threatened. Like the US tariffs, these tariffs will make consumers on both sides poorer, reducing demand for Australian exports. But they will open new markets as well. For example, China’s retaliatory tariffs on US almonds have caused a boom in Australian exports.

    The big question for Australia is how this will affect the price of iron ore, by far our largest export. So far, we have not seen major price swings. But if the latest salvo in Trump’s trade war causes the global economy to slow significantly, or if China backs off its steel subsidies, this could change.

    State of uncertainty

    And perhaps the most significant impact of the latest change in US tariff policy is the effect of ongoing uncertainty over US and global trade policy. Trade policy uncertainty reduces international trade flows and chills business investment.

    Whether a business is considering a venture dependent on an input that will be affected by tariffs or, like BlueScope’s Ohio steel mill, might stand to benefit from US tariffs, the uncertainty over what the policy will be tomorrow, let alone five years from now, will make any company hesitant to commit major funds.

    A case in point is Whyalla Steelworks, which has received a $2.4 billion rescue package and is currently in administration and seeking a buyer.

    With Donald Trump able to upend the global steel industry again at any moment, buyers will be thinking twice before investing billions of dollars, which is bad news for nearly everyone, not least of which the residents of Whyalla, who await the fate of a major local employer.

    Scott French does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Trump’s steel tariffs are unlikely to have a big impact on Australia. But we could be hurt by what happens globally – https://theconversation.com/trumps-steel-tariffs-are-unlikely-to-have-a-big-impact-on-australia-but-we-could-be-hurt-by-what-happens-globally-257959

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Tribunal Continues Order—Thermoelectric Containers from China

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Ottawa, Ontario, June 2, 2025—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its order made on September 5, 2019, in expiry review RR‑2018‑004, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain thermoelectric containers originating in or exported from China.

    The Tribunal found that the expiry of the order was likely to result in injury. As such, the Tribunal continued its order. The Canada Border Services Agency will therefore continue to impose anti‑dumping and countervailing duties on these products.

    The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – US trade tariffs: measures to support the Greek fruit processing industry – E-001530/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The EU recently adopted countermeasures against the United States (U.S.) tariffs on steel and aluminium[1] but suspended those for 90 days[2] to allow sufficient space and time for negotiations towards a mutually satisfactory solution. Should these negotiations not be successful, the adopted countermeasures can automatically enter into force.

    The EU also continues preparatory work for possible further proportionate countermeasures in response to other additional U.S. import tariffs.

    The EU also has at its disposal internal measures to address impacts on EU agricultural producers from situations of market disturbance, including for Greek fruit producers and processing industry.

    M ore broadly, the Commission will continue to work on diversifying trade with other partners than the U.S.

    Regarding possible trade diversion from China caused by the U.S. tariffs, the Commission is monitoring imports closely to ensure that it detects in good time any potential increase in imports due to trade diversion.

    An Import Surveillance Task Force is set up for this purpose. Should there be any noticeable increase in Chinese imports, the EU will be ready to respond appropriately.

    U nder the EU-Türkiye trade regime for agricultural products, Türkiye’s liberalisation of agricultural trade towards the EU remains indeed more limited than the EU’s liberalisation towards Türkiye.

    A key objective of modernising the Customs Union with Türkiye would be to achieve mutually enhanced market access for trade in agricultural products. However, progress on this modernisation has been stalled when the Council ceased work on it in 2018.

    • [1] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 of 14 April 2025 on commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/886, OJ L, 2025/778, 14.4.2025, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/778/oj.
    • [2] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/786 of 14 April 2025 suspending commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain products originating in the United States imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/778 and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2882, OJ L, 2025/786, 14.4.2025, http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/786/oj.
    Last updated: 2 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Emergence and monitoring of DeepSeek – E-000712/2025(ASW)

    Source: European Parliament

    The Commission assesses on an ongoing basis possible security concerns associated with DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) models.

    Open-source general-purpose AI (GPAI) models, such as DeepSeek, placed on the EU market must comply with the GPAI obligations of the EU AI Act[1] if the models present systemic risks.

    These include technical documentation, model evaluations, assessment and mitigation of systemic risks, and cybersecurity protection. These rules enter into application on 2 August 2025 and will ensure that GPAI models available to EU users are safe and trustworthy.

    Moreover, any transfer of personal data to China by DeepSeek needs to take place in compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which safeguards the fundamental right to privacy and personal data protection. The enforcement of the GDPR is the competence of the national data protection authorities in the Member States.

    The Commission also observes relevant developments in Member States and third countries . DeepSeek is banned on devices used in the Australian government and the Danish Parliament, while the Italian data protection authority blocked DeepSeek, as the model provider failed to comply with privacy rules. Taiwan advises against its use by government officials, and the United States are considering a government device ban.

    • [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj/eng.
    Last updated: 2 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Introducing Bing Video Creator: Create videos with your words for free

    Source: Microsoft

    Headline: Introducing Bing Video Creator: Create videos with your words for free

    Questions deserve answers, ideas beg for realization, and curiosity seeks satisfaction. Two years ago, we brought this belief forward with Bing Image Creator, helping users everywhere create whatever they can imagine through words—for free. Last month, we continued the next evolution of search with Copilot Search in Bing, blending the best of traditional and generative search to meet you where you are at in your discovery journey.

    Today we’re taking the next leap with Bing Video Creator, allowing you to turn your ideas into videos, for free. Powered by Sora, Bing Video Creator transforms your text prompts into short videos. Just describe what you want to see and watch your vision come to life. 

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    Bing, as your AI-powered search and answer engine, not only helps you find what you need, but gives you the freedom to create exactly what you’re looking for. 

    Bing Video Creator is free and is rolling out starting today on the Bing Mobile App and coming soon to desktop and within Copilot Search. To get started, download the Bing Mobile app.

    Bringing creation to your fingertips

    Bing Video Creator represents our efforts to democratize the power of AI video generation. We believe creativity should be effortless and accessible to help you satisfy your answer-seeking process.

    Whether you’re letting your imagination run wild, bringing a story to life, or looking for that perfect video to communicate what you’re thinking, Bing Video Creator puts the power of video creation at your fingertips. We’re excited to empower anyone to turn their words into wonder through an AI-generated video.

    How to use Bing Video Creator

    Getting started with Bing Video Creator is easy. Open Video Creator within the Bing Mobile app by clicking on the menu in the bottom right corner and selecting “Video Creator.” You can also type directly into the Bing mobile app search bar “Create a video of…” for quick access to video creation. Once Bing Video Creator becomes available on desktop, you can visit Bing.com/create.

    Open the Bing app and click on the menu in the bottom right corner, then select “Video Creator.”

    Then, simply type in a description of the video you want to create in the prompt box. The best prompts provide additional context, description, and detail. Click “Create” and let AI generate your video. Feel free to continue dreaming up new videos – you’ll receive a notification when your video is ready to view. 

    Check out this fun prompt below: “In a busy Italian pizza restaurant, a small otter works as a chef and wears a chef’s hat and an apron. He kneads the dough with his paws and is surrounded by other pizza ingredients.”

    Videos are 5 seconds long and can be created in 9:16 format with 16:9 format coming soon. You can also queue up to three video generations at a time. If all three slots are in use, you’ll need to wait for one to finish before starting another.

    Once your video is done generating, you’ll receive a convenient notification informing you your video is ready. You can choose to download the video, share it via email or via your favorite social media platforms, or copy and a share a direct link to the video.

    Your creations are stored for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to download, share, or refine your prompts. 

    Video creation is free to all users, with the ability to choose between Fast and Standard generation speeds. Start with 10 Fast creations to let your imagination come to life in seconds. After that, keep the creative juices flowing uninterrupted by redeeming 100 Microsoft Rewards points for each Fast creation or continue with Standard creation speeds.*

    Bing Video Creator is rolling out starting today Worldwide (Excluding China and Russia).

    Use cases and inspiration

    Bing Video Creator is for anyone with a story to tell. Here are some ways you can use it:

    1. Special moments: Need a quick, compelling visual to commemorate a special moment? Generate a short video that brings it to life!

    2. Communication: Turn your idea into something easy to understand, a joke into a lasting memory, or add a customized experience to your everyday conversations. Or stand out in the scroll by sharing your creation to social media.

    3. Discover: Brainstorming is now easier than ever with the ability to test creative directions, explore different styles, bring to life objects, build mood boards, and more. It’s a great way to let your curiosity roam free and discover what you can imagine.

    Tips and tricks

    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your AI-generated videos, these tips will help you unlock the full potential of Bing Video Creator.

    1. Be Descriptive with Your Prompts 
    The more vivid and specific your prompt, the better the results. Instead of “a person walking,” try “a young woman in a red coat walking through a snowy forest at sunrise.” The more detail, the better. Including camera angles and lighting also helps the model deliver what you are looking for.

    2. Use Action-Oriented and Scene-setting Language 
    Verbs like “dancing,” “exploring,” or “transforming” help the AI understand motion and intent, resulting in more dynamic visuals. Adjectives like “cinematic,” “sunny,” or “dreamy,” help craft the overall feeling of the video.

    3. Experiment with Tone and Style 
    Want something cinematic? Add “in the style of a movie trailer.” Looking for something playful? Try “animated like a cartoon.” Prompt modifiers can dramatically shift the aesthetic

    Responsible AI

    At Microsoft, our teams are guided by our Responsible AI principles and the Responsible AI Standard to help them develop and deploy AI systems responsibly. To curb the potential misuse of Video Creator, we have utilized OpenAI’s existing Sora safeguards and incorporated additional protections to deliver an experience that encourages responsible use of Video Creator. For example, we have put controls in place that aim to limit the generation of harmful or unsafe videos. When our system detects that a potentially harmful video could be generated by a prompt, it blocks the prompt and warns the user. For each video created using Bing Video Creator we have implemented content credentials and provenance based on the C2PA standard to help users identify AI generated videos. 

    Try Bing Video Creator today

    We’re excited to see what you create with Bing Video Creator. We’re continuing to refine and evolve the experience as we bring video generation to more users. Try Bing Video Creator today: https://aka.ms/TryBingVideoCreator

    The Bing team

    *Up to 10 Fast creations per user. Thereafter, creations will be processed at the Standard speed. To continue using Fast creations, users may redeem 100 Microsoft Rewards points for each video. Learn more about earning Rewards points here.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: CAR-T therapies need to overcome current limitations to unlock promising treatment possibilities for solid tumors, says GlobalData

    Source: GlobalData

    CAR-T therapies need to overcome current limitations to unlock promising treatment possibilities for solid tumors, says GlobalData

    Posted in Pharma

    CAR-Ts are revolutionizing the treatment of blood cancers, such as B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia. However, their success has not yet extended to the realm of solid tumors, as no CAR-T therapy has advanced beyond Phase II in one of these indications. Overcoming current limitations and expanding the reach of CAR-T therapeutics could unlock promising new treatment possibilities for solid tumor patients, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

    As per GlobalData’s Drugs Database, CAR-T therapeutics are a leading type of T-cell immunotherapy, accounting for over half of the approvals in the oncology cell and gene therapy landscape. This therapeutic modality involves genetically engineering autologous or allogeneic T-cells to express a chimeric antigen receptor so they actively recognize and destroy cancerous cells. In total, 13 CAR-T therapies have received regulatory authorization, including the 2025 approval of Immuneel Therapeutics’ Qartemi (varnimcabtagene autoleucel), according to the GlobalData’s recent report “T-Cell Immunotherapy Landscape: Comprehensive Analysis of Current Drugs and Dynamics.”

    In terms of sales, Gilead’s Yescarta is the leading CAR-T. Having received FDA approval in 2017, this product generated $1.6 billion globally in 2024. Yescarta, like all other CAR-Ts on the market, treats blood cancers and is redefining treatment paradigms for indications like B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia.

    Jasper Morley, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Solid tumors represent roughly 90% of all adult human cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Despite significant success in the field of blood cancers, CAR-Ts have not experienced a similar level of success in solid tumors, as there have been no CAR-T approvals in related indications. So far, the most advanced stage for a CAR-T in a solid tumor is Phase II.”

    Currently, over 650 CAR-Ts are in active development for a solid tumor indication. Over 40% of these are in the preclinical stage, and only 80 (12%) products are in the most advanced stage, Phase II.

    Morley adds: “There are a variety of challenges associated with developing CAR-Ts to treat solid tumors. The heterogeneity of solid tumors and absence of specific tumor antigens, alongside the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, make it difficult for CAR-Ts to infiltrate and persist within the tumor. These challenges limit the efficacy of CAR-Ts when treating solid tumors, which is confirmed by GlobalData’s Drugs Intelligence database, as no CAR-T has ever successfully completed a Phase II trial and entered Phase III for a solid tumor.”

    Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), which is a frontrunner in the CAR-T landscape, accounts for two of the 13 marketed products: Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) and Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel). It is also a joint leader in the solid tumor landscape, with 12 CAR-Ts in development. BMS is looking to extend the label for Breyanzi to solid tumors, as this product is currently in Phase II for primary and secondary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.

    Elsewhere, China-based Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute is matching BMS in the solid tumor pipeline, with 12 CAR-Ts in development. However, Shenzhen’s portfolio is more advanced, with 11 Phase II products, compared to only one for BMS; as such, Shenzhen may overtake BMS as the front-runner in this area.

    Morley concludes: “CAR-Ts have demonstrated remarkable potential, but so far, their success has remained confined to blood cancers with little success in other indications. Given the prevalence of solid tumors, overcoming the limitations of CAR-Ts in these indications is crucial, and as such, there is a strong focus on the CAR-T market in this area. Success could transform cancer treatment, providing new hope for patients and proving commercially beneficial for drugmakers.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE, CBP seize 50,000 kilograms of meth precursor chemicals destined for Sinaloa Cartel

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    HOUSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 50,000 kilograms of di-cumyl peroxide, a chemical precursor used by drug traffickers to produce methamphetamines and other illicit narcotics, May 30 at the Port of Long Beach, California.

    The shipment, which originated in China and was destined for the Sinaloa Drug Cartel in Mexico, was identified as a result of an initiative launched by ICE in 2019 that leverages the agency’s extensive expertise in illicit cross-border trade and sophisticated analytical tools and techniques to identify suspicious shipments of chemical precursors from China, India and other source countries that are destined for the drug cartels in Mexico.

    “For far too long, the Mexican drug cartels have raked in billions of dollars at the expense of our local communities leaving nothing but addiction, death and despair in their wake,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Houston Special Agent in Charge Chad Plantz. “This initiative provides HSI with a game-changing method to stay one step ahead of the cartels by disrupting the flow of chemicals that they depend on to produce illicit narcotics.”

    Since the initiative first launched, it has led to the interdiction of more than 1,700,000 kilograms of chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamines and fentanyl. Just this past March, it led to the seizure of nearly 44,000 kilograms of glacial acetic acid at the Port of Houston, which was also destined for the Sinaloa Cartel. In addition to preventing the chemicals from reaching the cartels, the initiative has also helped expose the location of clandestine drug labs in Mexico. In conjunction with Mexican authorities, 13 drug labs operated by the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel have been located and eliminated since January 2025 as a result of the initiative.

    For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking in Texas follow us on X at @HSIHouston.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., KCSL, received the prestigious Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony held in May at a recognition ceremony in China. It was the highlight of the Westlake Advanced Regenerative Medicine Engineering Conference, which was the first international meeting on regenerative engineering, a field he founded and has pioneered.

    The Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2020 to recognize excellence in research and development in the field. The award transcends individual honor, serving as a catalyst for advancing the field, fostering international collaboration, and inspiring innovation.

    Bioactive Materials is an international, peer-reviewed research publication covering all aspects of bioactive materials.

    The presentation ceremony was chaired by Prof. Zheng Yufeng of Peking University, editor-in-chief of Bioactive Materials. More than 300 experts and scholars from the global biomaterials and medical engineering fields convened to witness this milestone event. Bioactive materials have emerged as a core driver of medical revolution. At the event, Laurencin announced the beginning of the “Year of Regenerative Engineering.”

    Three eminent scholars spoke in celebration of Laurencin’s legacy and outstanding achievements in the field of regenerative engineering. Professor Robert Langer, F.R.Eng. Sc.D., (MIT), gave a moving tribute, “Dr. Laurencin is a distinguished scientist who has made groundbreaking discoveries in regenerative engineering, trained generations of students, demonstrated leadership across universities and globally, and inspired countless individuals as a role model.”

    Professor Liu Changsheng (Shanghai University), a 2021 Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, noted, “As a pioneer in regenerative engineering, Professor Laurencin has driven the integration of engineering and biology, enabled clinical translation of technologies, and pioneered polymeric biomaterials for musculoskeletal repair. His contributions are profound, and this award is well-deserved.”

    Professor Guillermo Ameer (Northwestern University) a 2022 Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award recipient said, “We look to Dr. Laurencin to continue leading the field of regenerative engineering as a role model, bridging gaps and advocating for equity for those with limited resources.”

    At UConn Laurencin is the University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UConn School of Medicine, professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He is the chief executive officer of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering, a cross-university institute created and named in his honor at the University of Connecticut.

    Laurencin is the founder and pioneer of the field of Regenerative Engineering. He is an expert in biomaterials science, stem cell technology, and nanotechnology and was named one of the 100 Engineers of the Modern Era by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He received the Founder’s Award (highest award) from the Society for Biomaterials, the Von Hippel Award (highest award) from the Materials Research Society, and the James Bailey Award (highest award) from the Society for Biological Engineering and the Priestley Medal (highest award) from the American Chemical Society. He received the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, NIH’s highest and most prestigious research award, for his field of Regenerative Engineering and the National Science Foundation’s Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation Grant Award.  Laurencin is the editor-in-chief of Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine, published by Springer Nature, and is the founder of the Regenerative Engineering Society. He is a fellow of the American Chemical Society, a fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, a fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society, a fellow of the Materials Research Society, and a AAAS fellow. The American Association for the Advancement of Science awarded Laurencin the Philip Hauge Abelson Prize given ‘for signal contributions to the advancement of science in the United States’.

    Laurencin is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering, an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, and an elected fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. He is the first surgeon in history elected to all four of these academies. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Active internationally, he is an elected fellow of the Indian National Academy of Sciences, the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the African Academy of Sciences, The World Academy of Sciences, and is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

    Laurencin is the recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, America’s highest honor for technological achievement, awarded by President Barack Obama in ceremonies at the White House. He is the first individual in history to receive one of the oldest/highest awards of the National Academy of Medicine (the Walsh McDermott Medal) and the oldest/highest award of the National Academy of Engineering (the Simon Ramo Founder’s Award).

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Second Defendant Pleads Guilty For Fraudulently Obtaining Millions In Public Benefits And Laundering Proceeds To China

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Carlos A. Grijalva, age 59, of Simi Valley, California, pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments in the amount of approximately $46.4 million.

    Grijalva is the second defendant to plead guilty in connection with this case, following the guilty plea of Bruce Jin in January 2025. In April 2025, Grijalva, along with a third defendant, Brian R. Cleland, was charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and other offenses, after charges were originally filed against all three defendants in August 2023.

    According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Grijalva admitted that, from 2021 to early 2022, he, Cleland, and Jin, along with other unnamed coconspirators, agreed to launder state unemployment compensation funds that they knew had been obtained through fraud. Grijalva also admitted that he and the others entered into a series of agreements that made it appear as if they were operating legitimate businesses selling masks and other COVID19 personal protective equipment while knowing that the funds obtained and laundered through their companies were derived from fraudulently obtained state unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits.

    Grijalva also admitted to knowing that bank accounts of identity theft victims were unlawfully accessed across the United States and that fraudulent UC claims were generated and paid to these accounts. Grijalva understood that this fraudulent activity was being conducted by fraudsters located in China. Through this pattern of financial activity, tens of millions of dollars of fraudulent UC payments were issued to accounts by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department and other state treasuries around the United States.

    Grijalva also admitted that he and Cleland then provided the bank account information of these identity theft victims to payment processing companies to generate ACH payments to accounts controlled by him and Cleland. The bank account information being provided to him and Cleland, including account numbers and routing numbers, was likewise from an individual in China, known in the superseding indictment as “COCONSPIRATOR 2.” As a result of this fraudulent activity, Grijalva and Cleland obtained over $46 million in fraudulently obtained funds. Grijalva admitted that he and Cleland discussed, on a number of occasions, that the supposed sale of COVID-19-related PPE would be their cover story for this financial activity.

    After that, Cleland and Grijalva, using a number of different bank accounts, transferred over $30 million to companies controlled by Bruce Jin, as well as transferring additional funds to an individual known as “COCONSPIRATOR 1” in the superseding indictment. Grijalva admitted that he and Cleland made transfers to Jin knowing that Jin would, in turn, transfer at least a portion of these funds to parties located in China.

    Grijalva also admitted that he and Cleland each made an estimated $2.2 million dollars in personal profit from the scheme.

    Grijalva agreed to certain property forfeitures as part of his plea agreement, including approximately $46.4 million in US currency, as well as the contents of several bank accounts and real properties located in Hawaii and California that were purchased using funds traceable to the charged offenses. One of these properties, located in California, was purchased in the name of one of Grijalva’s family members.

    Jin has been detained since his arrest in August 2023 and is awaiting sentencing. Cleland has pleaded not guilty to the charged offenses and is awaiting trial.

    The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ravi Romel Sharma and K. Wesley Mishoe and Trial Attorney Patrick B. Gushue of the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering & Asset Recovery Section, Bank Integrity Unit, are prosecuting the case. 

    The U.S. Attorney General previously established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to marshal the resources of the Department of Justice in partnership with agencies across government to enhance efforts to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. For more information on the department’s response to the pandemic, please visit https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus.

    The maximum penalty for conspiracy to launder monetary instruments is 20 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine.

    A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City prepares to mark first-ever Stoke-on-Trent Day

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Monday, 2nd June 2025

    Stoke-on-Trent Day will be an annual celebration held on 5 June.

    Stoke-on-Trent will officially celebrate Stoke-on-Trent Day for the very first time on Thursday 5 June, 2025 – exactly 100 years since the city was granted city status by King George V.

    Stoke-on-Trent Day will be an annual celebration held on 5 June, honouring the city’s history, culture, natural and built environment, and the diverse communities that call it home.

    The city council has created a free Stoke-on-Trent Day toolkit, filled with ideas, decorations, recipes and activities to help individuals, families, schools, workplaces and community groups join the fun. The toolkit can be downloaded now at sot100.org.uk.

    While it’s a chance to reflect on the past, it’s also about looking ahead with pride and ambition. Stoke-on-Trent is a city shaped by heritage — but full of life, creativity and opportunity today.

    Highlights of the city’s cultural and community landscape include:

    • Official recognition as a World Craft City, joining an international network of creative destinations
    • Over 85 parks and green spaces, teeming with local wildlife and cherished by residents
    • A thriving arts scene, with nine not-for-profit organisations and a wide range of community-led projects
    • A proud ceramics industry, with globally recognised pottery manufacturers like Duchess China and Moorland Pottery still producing in the city
    • World-class museums that preserve and showcase Stoke-on-Trent’s unique story
    • A growing number of independent artisans, makers and creatives
    • Traditional indoor and outdoor markets, offering everything from fresh produce to handmade goods
    • Flagship events like the British Ceramics Biennial and Stoke on Clay, celebrating local art and craft
    • Ongoing investment in heritage restoration and regeneration projects
    • A dynamic food and drink scene, championed by local innovators like Appetite, Feasted and Titanic Brewery
    • Emerging opportunities for business growth and entrepreneurship

    Residents, businesses and schools are encouraged to mark the occasion in their own way – whether it’s hosting a party, attending local events or simply sharing what the city means to them on social media using #SOTDay.

    Photos, videos and stories will be shared across official channels to showcase the city’s spirit and creativity.

    Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins, said: “Stoke-on-Trent Day is a chance for everyone who loves this city – from our diverse local communities to those who have moved away – to come together and celebrate our shared heritage and future.

    “Whether you’re enjoying a Staffordshire oatcake, some traditional lobby, or simply eating and drinking from your favourite local ceramics, it’s about coming together to show pride in our city.

    “Our ceramics – and our people – have spread across the globe and Stoke-on-Trent Day is a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate this fantastic city.”

    The day is part of a wider programme of events throughout 2025, including the People’s Parade on Saturday 7 June, and a host of activities and exhibitions celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary.

    For more details and to download the Stoke-on-Trent Day toolkit, visit sot100.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI USA News: SUNDAY SHOWS: President Trump is Supercharging the U.S. Economy

    Source: US Whitehouse

    This morning, Trump Administration officials took to the airwaves to describe how the One Big Beautiful Bill will be an economic boon for working Americans, the soaring nature of the Trump economy, and more.

    Here’s what you missed:

    Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought on State of the Union

    • On lowering the deficit: “This bill doesn’t increase the deficit or hurt the debt. In fact, it LOWERS it by $1.4 trillion.”
    • On protecting Medicaid: “This bill will preserve and protect the programs, the social safety net, but it will make it much more common sense.”
    • On cancer research funding: “We actually want it to go to cancer research. We want it to go to the research that people think that they have been funding through their tax dollars … We don’t want it to go to waste, fraud, and abuse.”

    Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Face the Nation

    • On prices: “We wanted to make sure that there aren’t price increases, Margaret — and thus far, there have been no price increases. Everything has been alarmist. The inflation numbers are actually dropping. We saw the first drop in inflation in four years.”
    • On inflation: “When we were here in March, you said there was going to be big inflation. There hasn’t been any inflation. Actually, the inflation numbers are the best in four years. So why don’t we stop trying to say this COULD happen — wait and see what DOES happen.”
    • On the deficit: “The deficit this year is going to be lower than the deficit last year — and in two years, it will be lower again. We are going to bring the deficit down slowly. We didn’t get here in one year.”

    Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Fox News Sunday

    • On tariffs: “The $1.2 trillion trade deficit, and all the underlying implications of that, is a national emergency. It’s gutting our manufacturing base … Rest assured, tariffs are not going away … Congress has given this authority to President Trump and he’s going to use it.”

    National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on This Week

    • On the deficit: “If the bill doesn’t pass, then we’re looking at the biggest tax hike in American history … The idea that it’s worse for the deficit to do something that pays for itself if we get 3% growth is just not defensible.”

    Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Sunday Morning Futures

    • On deportations: “President Trump is doing exactly what he campaigned on and what the American people elected him to do — and that’s enforce the law. And so we are going to do mass deportations … We are going out there and ensuring that people that repeatedly break our laws are being held accountable.”
    • On international students at Harvard: “These ties to China are deeply alarming … If you come to this country to learn and you’re a foreign student and you recognize the opportunity, that’s fantastic — but don’t come here to spy on us and take that information back home to an enemy that is working to destroy us every day. And China has infiltrated this country. It’s my job to protect the homeland and I’ve been given that direction by President Trump. They will not participate in this foreign student program until they clean up their ways.”

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  • MIL-OSI China: Former senior Chinese military official Xu Qiliang passes away 2025-06-02 21:35:10 Former senior Chinese military official Xu Qiliang died of illness at the age of 75 in Beijing at 12:12 p.m. on Monday, an official statement said.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — Former senior Chinese military official Xu Qiliang died of illness at the age of 75 in Beijing at 12:12 p.m. on Monday, an official statement said.

      Xu, who had served as a member of the Political Bureau of the 18th and 19th Central Committees of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, was extolled in the statement as an excellent CPC member, a time-tested and loyal communist soldier, a proletarian military strategist, and an outstanding leader of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

      Xu joined the PLA in July 1966, joined the CPC in July 1967, and was awarded the rank of Air Force General in June 2007.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/CHINA – Chinese Catholic communities begin the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart and prepare for Pentecost

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Beijing (Agenzia Fides) – With the inner light and hope rekindled during the month of May, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Catholic communities of mainland China have begun the month consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and are preparing to celebrate the solemnity of Pentecost.Community pilgrimages, the making of religious vows, and the beginning of the Pentecost Novena marked the last weekend in many Chinese dioceses.Many Catholics from Beijing gathered at the Marian Shrine of Housangyu, in the district of Mentougou, for the closing of the Marian month and the opening of the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart.The solemn Eucharistic liturgy on Sunday, June 1, was presided over by the Bishop of Beijing, Joseph Li Shan, and concelebrated by Coadjutor Bishop Matteo Zhen Xuebin. The warm welcome of the local community made the day a true experience of communion.All parishes participated in the celebration from early morning until the evening. The faithful were also able to receive the sacrament of confession and participate in the pious practice of the Stations of the Cross.The parish of Nantang, like many others, began the Pentecost Novena on Saturday, May 31. Until June 8, the church will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to facilitate participation in Eucharistic adoration and allow for intense spiritual preparation for Pentecost, renewing the invocation of the Holy Spirit to console and comfort souls, rekindling the faith of all.On Friday, May 30, Joseph Tong Changping, Bishop of the Diocese of Weinan/Tongzhou (Shaanxi Province), inaugurated and consecrated a statue of Our Lady of Life in front of the Parish of the Holy Stigmata of St. Francis. Those present prayed together, asking for Mary’s intercession and God’s blessing for peace in the world and “for the healthy growth of all human life.”In the cathedral of the Diocese of Wenzhou, the faithful gathered to pray the Holy Rosary before the image of Our Lady. A special prayer was offered for parents who were asking for graces for their children on the Feast of the Visitation. That same day, in the Diocese of Jingzhou (Shashi), the Sisters of the Congregation of the Child Jesus made their perpetual vows during the celebration of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. Bishop Joseph Xu Honggen of the Diocese of Suzhou presided over the solemn liturgy, during which the Sisters of the Congregation of the Presentation of Mary also made their perpetual vows.In his homily, Bishop Xu expressed his sincere desire and deep expectations, emphasizing that these vows are not only an important milestone in the spiritual life of each religious, but also a source of pride and hope for the entire diocese and the local Church.Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is deeply rooted in the daily life of Chinese Catholic communities (see Fides, 14/6/2024).According to partial data collected in the precious ‘Guide to the Catholic Church in China’, compiled by the late French missionary Jean Charbonnier (1932-2023), there are more than 200 parishes, churches, and chapels dedicated to the Sacred Heart in mainland China. Among them, the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Guangzhou stands out, considered one of the most beautiful and solemn in the country. New churches continue to be consecrated, such as the one dedicated to the Sacred Heart in June 2023 in the Diocese of Wenzhou.According to the Shanghai Catholic newspaper Shengxin (Sacred Heart), published between 1887 and 1949, it was the Jesuit Father Jean Charles de Broissia who introduced this devotion to China. However, the spread of the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is attributed above all to his confrere Romain Hinderer (1668-1744), who built the first large church dedicated to the Sacred Heart between 1722 and 1732 in the city of Hangzhou, where today stands the mausoleum Park of the Jesuit Martino Martini (1614-1661), a prominent Italian historian, geographer, and cartographer. (NZ) (Agenzia Fides, 2/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI: FormFactor, Inc. Announces Purchase of New Manufacturing Facility

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LIVERMORE, Calif., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), a leading provider of test and measurement technologies for the semiconductor industry, today announced that it has purchased a manufacturing site in Farmers Branch, Texas. The site, which comprises four structures and includes 50,000 square feet of clean room space, was purchased for $55 million dollars.

    Commenting on the purchase, Mike Slessor, CEO of FormFactor, Inc., said, “FormFactor’s purchase of the Farmers Branch, Texas manufacturing facility enables us to acquire a scarce, fit-for-purpose asset that aligns with our strategic roadmap and provides significant operational flexibility. Located in a lower-operating cost region, it is one of a handful of existing facilities in the U.S. that has a clean room and comes equipped with the infrastructure to meet our future manufacturing needs.”

    Slessor added, “As we’ve said for some time, we are seeing increased test intensity driven by the adoption of advanced packaging technologies, which is in turn driving increased demand for FormFactor’s probe-card products. This is evident in the recent rapid growth of our High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, probe-card revenue, and we expect this advanced-packaging driven growth to continue.”.

    “The purchase of this facility, for a competitive price, creates optionality for us in cost-effectively meeting this anticipated increasing long-term demand, and it will be an important step forward as we refine our operational strategy.”

    About FormFactor:

    FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle – from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The Company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.formfactor.com.

    Forward-looking Statements:

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the federal securities laws, including with respect to the Company’s future financial and operating results, and the Company’s plans, strategies and objectives for future operations. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs as of the date of this release, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future financial and operating results, including under the heading “Outlook” above, market trends, conditions in and the growth of the semiconductor industry and the Company’s performance, and other statements regarding the Company’s business. Forward-looking statements may contain words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “continue,” and “prospect,” and the negative or plural of these words and similar expressions, and include the assumptions that underlie such statements. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements: changes in and impacts from export control, tariffs and other trade barriers; changes in demand for the Company’s products; customer-specific demand; market opportunity; anticipated industry trends; the availability, benefits, and speed of customer acceptance or implementation of new products and technologies; manufacturing, processing, and design capacity, goals, expansion, volumes, and progress; difficulties or delays in research and development; industry seasonality; risks to the Company’s realization of benefits from acquisitions; reliance on customers or third parties (including suppliers); changes in macro-economic environments; events affecting global and regional economic and market conditions and stability such as tariffs, military conflicts, political volatility, infectious diseases and pandemics, and similar factors, operating separately or in combination; and other factors, including those set forth in the Company’s most current annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, there are varying barriers to international trade, including restrictive trade and export regulations such as the US-China restrictions, dynamic tariffs, trade disputes between the U.S. and other countries, and national security developments or tensions, that may substantially restrict or condition our sales to or in certain countries, increase the cost of doing business internationally, and disrupt our supply chain. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements within this press release will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of operations or financial condition of the Company. Unless required by law, the Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or revise its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Investor Contact:
    Stan Finkelstein
    Investor Relations
    (925) 290-4273
    ir@formfactor.com

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  • MIL-OSI: CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. Announces Continued Enhancement of Intellectual Property Portfolio with Two Granted U.S. Patents and European Patent Application Allowance Regarding Company’s Lead Compound CER-1236

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Results in 18 Issued Patents and Allowed Patent Applications Internationally with Nine Total Patent Families

    SOUTH SAN FRANSCISCO, Calif., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: CERO) (“CERo” or the “Company”) an innovative immunotherapy company seeking to advance the next generation of  engineered T cell therapeutics that deploy phagocytic (i.e., target-cell eating) mechanisms alongside the array of built-in target cell destroying  mechanisms used by T cells, announces two previously announced U.S. patent applications have been granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and one European patent application has been allowed by  the European Patent Office, all of which significantly expand the Company’s intellectual property portfolio.

    The USPTO granted U.S. Patent No. 12,291,557, titled, “CHIMERIC TIM4 RECEPTORS AND USES THEREOF” on May 6, 2025.  The granted claims cover certain design aspects of CER-1236, the Company’s lead compound.  This patent provides composition of matter protection for a chimeric TIM4 receptor comprising a TIM4 binding domain and canonical T cell signaling domains.

    Additionally, the European Patent Office has allowed European Patent Application No. 1882166.7 titled, “CHIMERIC ENGULFMENT RECEPTOR MOLECULES AND METHODS OF USE”  on May 16, 2025.  The allowed claims encompass a chimeric engulfment receptor comprising a TIM4 binding domain and TLR2 signaling domain. The allowance of this European patent application expands protection of additional design aspects of CER-1236, which have already been granted in the U.S., Japan, and China.   

    Finally, the USPTO granted U.S. Patent No. 12,303,551, titled, “CELLULAR IMMUNOTHERAPY COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF,” on May 20, 2025. This patent provides coverage for combination cellular immunotherapy compositions  and methods of use for CER-1236. The patent covers combination of a chimeric engulfment receptor CD4+ T cell (CD4+ CER-T cell) with a chimeric antigen receptor CD8+  T cell (CD8+ CAR-T cell) or T cell receptor CD8+ T cell (CD8+ TCR-T cell), and their use to treat cancer. This type of combination therapy could be an exciting avenue to complement the CER-T cell technology with other powerful anti-cancer therapies. CERo’s intellectual property portfolio now includes 9 total patent families with protection out to 2042 in the United States.

    With these additional granted patents and allowed application, CER-1236 and its platform technology is supported by 18 total issued patents and allowed patent application internationally.

    Chris Ehrlich, CERo Therapeutics CEO, commented, “We continue to aggressively expand our intellectual property portfolio, as it ensures CERo’s success in the market. These patents protect the core innovations of the CER-T technology that differentiate it from other cell therapies and demonstrate the true novelty of our design .  We continue to seek a robust range of patents across multiple geographies that cover this technology in general, and CER-1236 in particular. The appreciation of the novelty of the CER-T technology by the patent offices validates the innovation and therapeutic potential of this approach, and we believe that we will continue to grow the portfolio. In the near term, we anticipate updates on our clinical trial progress in AML, and the announcement of initiating human trials to treat ovarian and non-small cell lung cancers.”

    About CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.

    CERo is an innovative immunotherapy company advancing the development of next generation engineered T cell therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. Its proprietary approach to T cell engineering, which enables it to integrate certain desirable characteristics of both innate and adaptive immunity into a single therapeutic construct, is designed to engage the body’s full immune repertoire to achieve optimized cancer therapy. This novel cellular immunotherapy platform is expected to redirect patient-derived T cells to eliminate tumors by building in engulfment pathways that employ phagocytic mechanisms to destroy cancer cells, creating what CERo refers to as Chimeric Engulfment Receptor T cells (“CER-T”). CERo believes the differentiated activity of CER-T cells will afford them greater therapeutic application than currently approved chimeric antigen receptor (“CAR-T”) cell therapy, as the use of CER-T may potentially span both hematological malignancies and solid tumors. CERo has commenced clinical trials for its lead product candidate CER-1236 for hematological malignancies.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This communication contains statements that are forward-looking and as such are not historical facts. This includes, without limitation, statements regarding the financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations of CERo. These statements constitute projections, forecasts and forward-looking statements, and are not guarantees of performance. Such statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. When used in this communication, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strive,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. When CERo discusses its strategies or plans, it is making projections, forecasts or forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on the beliefs of, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to, CERo’s management.

    Actual results could differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements in this communication. Certain risks that could cause actual results to differ are set forth in CERo’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the documents incorporated by reference therein. The risks described in CERo’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission are not exhaustive. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can CERo assess the impact of all such risk factors on its business, or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. You should not put undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements made by CERo or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. CERo undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Contact:
    Chris Ehrlich
    Chief Executive Officer
    chris@cero.bio

    Investors:
    CORE IR
    investors@cero.bio

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  • MIL-OSI: Xunlei Closes Acquisition of Hupu

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xunlei Limited (“Xunlei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: XNET), a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Shanghai Kuanghui Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Kuanghui”, also known as Shanghai Kuanghui Internet Technology Co., Ltd.), which operates Hupu, a leading sports media and data platform in China.

    Pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement between Xunlei and Kuanghui, Xunlei has paid a cash consideration of RMB400 million prior to the closing. As announced previously, the total cash consideration for the transaction is RMB500 million. Xunlei will pay the remaining RMB100 million cash consideration in two equal installments after twelve and twenty-four months following the closing of the transaction, respectively, according to the terms of the definitive agreement.

    About Xunlei

    Founded in 2003, Xunlei Limited (Nasdaq: XNET) is a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China. Xunlei provides a wide range of products and services across cloud acceleration, shared cloud computing and digital entertainment to deliver an efficient, smart and safe internet experience.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s 2025 Dragon Boat Weekend Box Office Revenue Reaches 400 Million Yuan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — As of 12:47 p.m. Monday, Chinese cinema box office revenue during the 2025 Duanwu (Dragon Boat) Festival weekend had exceeded 400 million yuan (about 55.67 million U.S. dollars), up significantly from the same period last year, according to data from China’s Maoyan film platform.

    The American spy thriller “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” topped the box office charts during the reporting period. As of 12:47 p.m., it had earned about 165.31 million yuan.

    As this year’s Dragon Boat Festival weekend coincides with International Children’s Day, the festival program features a variety of family-friendly animated films that have captivated audiences across the country.

    The second through fourth spots on the holiday chart were dominated by animated films, including the Japanese animated film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales,” the Russian animated adventure “Endless Journey of Love,” and the film adaptation of the cult animated story from Walt Disney Studios “Lilo & Stitch.”

    Duanwu Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. This year it was celebrated on May 31, and the days from May 31 to June 2 are declared holidays in the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chairperson of the Senate of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Russian Ambassador

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Tashkent, June 2 (Xinhua) — Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (upper house of parliament) of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva held a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov, the Narodnoye Slovo newspaper reported on Monday.

    As reported, during the conversation, the results of the successful and productive period of the ambassador’s work in Uzbekistan were summed up. His significant contribution to the development and strengthening of Uzbek-Russian relations over the past four years was noted.

    “Special attention was paid to issues of further strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation, including within the framework of international parliamentary structures. The decisive role of the political will of the Presidents of Uzbekistan and Russia as a basis for the development and deepening of bilateral ties was emphasized. The growing importance of parliaments in activating bilateral dialogue was also noted,” the statement said.

    It is noted that following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue constructive and mutually beneficial cooperation in the interests of the peoples of both countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Railways Carry 11.9 Million Passenger Trips on Second Day of Dragon Boat Festival Holiday

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — China’s railways carried 11.9 million passenger trips on Sunday, the second day of the Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival holiday, state-owned China Railways Corp. said.

    Popular destinations on the day included the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Zhengzhou and Shenzhen.

    China Railways’ passenger traffic is expected to reach 17.9 million on Monday, with an additional 1,279 passenger trains expected to be put into service on the day to handle the influx, the corporation said.

    KZhD said railway services across the country are increasing capacity, improving service quality and organising cultural events at stations to further enhance the passenger experience.

    Duanwu Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. This year it was celebrated on May 31, and the days from May 31 to June 2 are declared holidays in the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI: Radware Expands its Threat Intelligence Services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MAHWAH, N.J., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced it has expanded its Threat Intelligence Services with the launch of its Telegram Claimed Attacks Report and TLS Fingerprint Reputation Feed. The subscription-based cloud services work in real-time to provide global threat intelligence and visibility so security teams can anticipate and neutralize emerging cyber threats before they materialize. In the face of escalating cyberthreats, they offer additional preemptive protection to strengthen cyber defenses and improve security posture with minimal operational effort.

    “Our new TLS Fingerprint Reputation Feed and Telegram Claimed Attacks Report are part of our comprehensive, multi-layered approach to cyber security and threat management,” said Gabi Malka, chief operating officer at Radware. “They are like an advanced warning system designed to help already time-strapped security teams stay ahead of cyber threats. The new capabilities deliver real-time, high-value insights into attackers, their motivations and methods so security teams can take proactive, decisive action on threats before they happen and maintain an airtight security posture.”

    Telegram Claimed Attacks Report
    Radware’s Telegram Claimed Attacks Report, the latest addition to the company’s Cloud Threat Intelligence Service, offers real-time visibility into cyber threats targeting specific regions or industry verticals. This new open-source intelligence (OSINT) based report aggregates claims made by hacker groups on Telegram, presenting them with supporting evidence. Key features include:

    • Timely insights: Offers real-time visibility into emerging threats for swift decision-making.
    • Proactive threat management: Helps security operation center teams anticipate attacks or address attacks happening in real-time.
    • Intuitive dashboards: Presents refreshed data every 15 minutes via user friendly interfaces and offers easy filtering of specific data by industry geography and attacking group.

    TLS Fingerprint Reputation Feed
    To prevent malicious actors from entering a system, Radware’s TLS Fingerprint Reputation Feed proactively identifies and blocks malicious TLS fingerprints by leveraging advanced analytics and global threat intelligence correlated across Radware’s cloud network. The feed, which is an enhancement to Radware’s industry leading DDoS Protection, includes:

    • Global data correlation: Offers access to a globally sourced, continuously updated feed of high-risk TLS fingerprints.
    • Automated mitigation: Dynamically blocks known malicious TLS fingerprints at the handshake level.
    • Smart learning and configurability: Customizes scoring models and defines thresholds by severity.
    • Seamless visibility: Monitors blocked fingerprints and policy impact through a user-friendly dashboard.

    Radware has received numerous awards and recognitions for its application and network security solutions from industry analysts, including Aite-Novarica Group, Forrester, GigaOm, Gartner, KuppingerCole, and QKS Group.

    About Radware
    Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

    Radware encourages you to join our community and follow us on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Radware Blog, X, and YouTube.

    ©2025 Radware Ltd. All rights reserved. Any Radware products and solutions mentioned in this press release are protected by trademarks, patents, and pending patent applications of Radware in the U.S. and other countries. For more details, please see: https://www.radware.com/LegalNotice/. All other trademarks and names are property of their respective owners.

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Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of global economic conditions, including as a result of the state of war declared in Israel in October 2023 and instability in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, tensions between China and Taiwan, financial and credit market fluctuations (including elevated interest rates), impacts from tariffs or other trade restrictions, inflation, and the potential for regional or global recessions; our dependence on independent distributors to sell our products; our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively; our business may be affected by sanctions, export controls, and similar measures, targeting Russia and other countries and territories, as well as other responses to Russia’s military conflict in Ukraine, including indefinite suspension of operations in Russia and dealings with Russian entities by many multi-national businesses across a variety of industries; the ability of vendors to provide our hardware platforms and components for the manufacture of our products; our ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified personnel; intense competition in the market for cybersecurity and application delivery solutions and in our industry in general, and changes in the competitive landscape; our ability to develop new solutions and enhance existing solutions; the impact to our reputation and business in the event of real or perceived shortcomings, defects, or vulnerabilities in our solutions, if our end-users experience security breaches, or if our information technology systems and data, or those of our service providers and other contractors, are compromised by cyber-attackers or other malicious actors or by a critical system failure; our use of AI technologies that present regulatory, litigation, and reputational risks; risks related to the fact that our products must interoperate with operating systems, software applications and hardware that are developed by others; outages, interruptions, or delays in hosting services; the risks associated with our global operations, such as difficulties and costs of staffing and managing foreign operations, compliance costs arising from host country laws or regulations, partial or total expropriation, export duties and quotas, local tax exposure, economic or political instability, including as a result of insurrection, war, natural disasters, and major environmental, climate, or public health concerns; our net losses in the past and the possibility that we may incur losses in the future; a slowdown in the growth of the cybersecurity and application delivery solutions market or in the development of the market for our cloud-based solutions; long sales cycles for our solutions; risks and uncertainties relating to acquisitions or other investments; risks associated with doing business in countries with a history of corruption or with foreign governments; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with undetected defects or errors in our products; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties; laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting our business; compliance with open source and third-party licenses; complications with the design or implementation of our new enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system; our reliance on information technology systems; our ESG disclosures and initiatives; and other factors and risks over which we may have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Radware, refer to Radware’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the other risk factors discussed from time to time by Radware in reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except as required by applicable law, Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware’s public filings are available from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware’s website at www.radware.com.

    Media Contact:
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  • MIL-OSI Global: Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Daniel Cash, Reader in Law, Aston University

    For governments, a credit rating is more than a financial signal. It is a verdict that can influence the cost of borrowing, access to markets and, ultimately, the ability to provide for their citizens.

    Rating decisions are made behind closed doors in a private process that isn’t open to assessment or scrutiny.

    For African countries, this opacity can be especially damaging. When rating decisions lack transparency, it’s impossible to challenge potential biases or inconsistencies in methodology that put developing economies at a disadvantage. The result is higher borrowing costs that drain resources from healthcare, education and infrastructure investment.

    Africa’s new credit rating agency has the chance to change this. The African Credit Rating Agency is an initiative under development by the African Union and its partners. It is more than a new entrant; it is an attempt to rethink how financial authority is earned, exercised and scrutinised. The new agency plans to introduce transparent governance structures that could revolutionise rating methodology.

    As a researcher who has looked closely at the working of rating agencies, I believe this opportunity to bring transparency to financial governance isn’t just about better ratings. It’s a step towards economic sovereignty.

    Success for the African Credit Rating Agency shouldn’t be measured by whether it displaces the “big three” rating agencies (Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch). The real question isn’t whether an African agency can compete, but rather whether it can show the world how to rate credit differently.

    A flawed process

    The three big agencies do publish their methodologies – their criteria and risk models. This creates an illusion of transparency. Yet the final judgments emerge from committee meetings that produce no public record, no accountability, and no right of meaningful appeal.

    These rating committees typically comprise five to 10 analysts who meet in closed sessions to make each sovereign rating decision. S&P, Moody’s and Fitch each operate internal rating committees for every sovereign rating decision. The deliberations, dissenting views, and specific reasoning behind final votes remain confidential. Only a brief summary is provided with a rating decision.

    Research has shown that credit rating agencies are more accurate at assessing the creditworthiness of advanced economies than developing economies. There have also been studies on the discrepancy between what is expected when the public methodologies are applied and what the agencies actually rate. These studies have been done for economies like Hong Kong and China, but no equivalent research has yet been undertaken for African sovereigns.

    This discrepancy exposes an accountability void. When methodology-based predictions miss the mark, we must question what happens in those committee rooms. Especially when African nations are being assessed by analysts stationed continents away, with limited understanding of local economic and political realities.

    The African Credit Rating Agency could make three changes to the way ratings are done:

    • through public deliberations

    • by forming hybrid committees

    • with technological intervention.

    First, it could release committee transcripts within 30 days of each decision. This would give markets and governments unprecedented insight into rating rationales. This isn’t radical – central banks already publish meeting minutes, and courts publish opinions with dissenting views.

    Second, it could pioneer panels that include not only rating analysts, but regional economists, sectoral specialists, and even civil society observers. All with recorded votes. This diversified expertise would disrupt “group think” while capturing nuances of African economies that traditional agencies overlook.

    I have examined this idea from the perspective of injecting climate and sustainability-related expertise into credit rating committees. I believe this is a crucial step to take to evolve the concept of the credit rating committee.

    Third, the agency could use artificial intelligence to analyse patterns across committee discussions, flagging potential regional biases or inconsistent methodology application. It might be able to use secure digital ledgers to create unchangeable records of decisions.

    Why the big three keep it closed

    The industry thrives on privacy – protecting proprietary methodologies and shielding decisions from external challenge. And the natural oligopoly (a market dominated by a few large players due to high entry barriers, reinforced by market preference for predictability) helps it stay that way.

    The sovereign credit ratings of the three big agencies are built on quantitative and qualitative factors. But research shows that sovereign ratings are subjected to qualitative understandings. This puts developing economies at a disadvantage when agencies demonstrate pro-western biases because they lack data or knowledge.

    The impact of a credit rating downgrade for a sovereign borrower is usually multifaceted. Research shows that a single-notch downgrade can raise borrowing costs by more than 100 basis points, equivalent to an extra US$100 million annually on a US$10 billion bond.

    Investors prefer fewer, stronger signals rather than many competing views. So there’s little incentive for established players to change. The African Credit Rating Agency, as a new entrant, can offer something the incumbents won’t: governance innovation that serves both markets and nations.

    Radical openness will shake markets, at least at first. Committee members might face political pressure. Transparency alone doesn’t guarantee fair outcomes.

    But the world already demands transparency from central banks and constitutional courts. Why accept anything less from institutions that shape sovereign destiny?

    Next steps

    By 2050, one in four people on Earth will be African. The financial architecture serving them must evolve towards systems that recognise the continent’s unique strengths.

    Opening the rating committee to view represents more than technical reform – it’s about shifting who holds power in global finance. If it does this, the African agency won’t just deliver better ratings; it will model how global finance can be governed more justly.

    Daniel Cash does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Africa’s new credit rating agency could change the rules of the game. Here’s how – https://theconversation.com/africas-new-credit-rating-agency-could-change-the-rules-of-the-game-heres-how-257138

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Experts and policymakers discuss confidence-building measures and norms in cyberspace at OSCE workshop in Mongolia

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

    Headline: Experts and policymakers discuss confidence-building measures and norms in cyberspace at OSCE workshop in Mongolia

    Participants at an OSCE workshop on cyber norms and confidence-building measures held in Ulaanbaatar, 27 May 2025. (OSCE) Photo details

    Cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus and Mongolia explored cyber norms and confidence-building measures (CBMs) at a workshop in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department on 27 and 28 May.
    The 21 workshop participants discussed the use of and nexus between CBMs — a key element of how states build transparency, co-operation and trust in cyberspace — and cyber norms, which set standards for responsible state conduct.
    “The OSCE is the first regional organization to develop and adopt CBMs for cyberspace, providing practical steps and voluntary actions designed to increase transparency, foster communication and build trust. This workshop has been designed with a cross-regional perspective, particularly seeking to highlight good practices from the ASEAN region. I am pleased that we have many expert speakers from ASEAN and the OSCE contributing their valuable insight,” said Alena Kupchyna, OSCE Co-ordinator of Activities to Address Transnational Threats, in her opening remarks.
    Through expert-led discussions, the workshop explored national and regional strategies and challenges, highlighting areas for possible future joint efforts. It also facilitated an inter-regional exchange of good practices with experts from Southeast Asia and provided a platform for closer co-operation.
    “Mongolia attaches great importance to international collaboration, mutual trust, and the exchange of best practices, which are more vital than ever in safeguarding the integrity and resilience of our shared cyberspace. We have been a steadfast supporter and active participant in confidence-building measures led by the United Nations, the OSCE, and the ASEAN Regional Forum, contributing to regional peace, trust, and security,” said P. Altan-Od, State Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications of Mongolia.
    During an exercise involving a fictitious cyber incident, participants put their theoretical knowledge to the test. They explored how to use international norms and CBMs during an incident and the role of national preparedness and regional co-operation in responding to cyber threats.
    “Cyber confidence-building measures are not just diplomatic niceties — they are essential instruments of peace and security in the digital age. As the cyber domain continues to grow in importance, the need for structured, co-operative approaches to prevent conflict and enhance collective resilience is urgent,” said Marius Stucki, Counsellor, Deputy Head of the Political Section of the Embassy of Switzerland in the People’s Republic of China.
    The workshop was delivered as part of the OSCE extrabudgetary project, “Activities and customized support for the implementation of OSCE cyber/ICT security confidence-building measures”, with financial support from Switzerland.

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  • Hard work clearly visible: PM Modi hails India’s athletics champions

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian athletes for their stellar performance at the recently concluded 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, stating that their “hard work and determination were clearly visible” throughout the tournament.

    India secured a total of 24 medals — eight gold, 10 silver, and six bronze — at the continental meet held in Gumi, South Korea, finishing second in the final medal tally behind China.

    “India is proud of our contingent for their stupendous performance at the recently held 2025 Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. The hard work and determination of every athlete were clearly visible throughout the tournament. Best wishes to the athletes for their future endeavours,” PM Modi posted on X.

    More than 60 Indian athletes participated in the competition, held from May 27 to 31. The 26th edition of the championships featured over 2,000 athletes, with Indians competing across 30 medal events — 15 for men, 14 for women, and one mixed team event — during the five-day event.

    Servin Sebastian opened India’s medal tally with a bronze in the men’s 20km race walk on Day 1.

    Gulveer Singh clinched India’s first gold medal in the men’s 10,000m and followed it up with another gold in the 5,000m event. Rupal Chaudhary became the first Indian woman to win a medal at the championships with a silver in the 400m race.

    The Indian 4x400m mixed relay team successfully defended their title, while the women’s 4x400m relay team also claimed gold.

    Jyothi Yarraji retained her women’s 100m hurdles crown with a strong finish, while Avinash Sable became the first Indian man in 36 years to win a steeplechase gold at the Asian Athletics Championships.

    Animesh Kujur (200m) and Parul Chaudhary (3000m steeplechase) set new national records in their respective events.

    Tejaswin Shankar made history by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in the decathlon at the Asian Athletics Championships. He scored 7,618 points to earn silver, adding to his bronze from the 2023 edition.

    In the women’s long jump, Ancy Sojan (6.33m) and Shaili Singh (6.30m) secured silver and bronze, respectively.

    -IANS

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 15th National Games Fencing test event concludes

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) said today (June 1) that the 15th National Games (NG) Fencing test event held at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park on May 31 and June 1 has concluded.
     
         The two-day test event, which was also the Challenge Cups Fencing Championships, consisted of men’s and women’s épée, foil and sabre competitions featuring the open and veteran divisions. Over 500 athletes competed in all six event categories.
     
         The test event covered a wide array of testing areas, including event operations and procedures, competition organisation, venue setup, sports and prize presentations, information systems, medical services, volunteer services and broadcast arrangements.
     
    The Head of the NGCO, Mr Yeung Tak-keung, said that this test event is the first fencing event ever held in the Kai Tak Sports Park. Both venue facilities and competition arrangements have achieved the expected results. Since last November, Hong Kong has completed test events for all eight NG competition events. The General Administration of Sport of China has recently announced the competition schedule for the 15th NG, and the competition events in Hong Kong will be held from October 31 to November 20. The NGCO is making thorough preparations for the events. Mr Yeung also expressed gratitude to all related government departments and organisations for their assistance and support.
     
         For information on the 15th NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games in Hong Kong, please visit the thematic website (www.2025nationalgames.gov.hk/en/index.html), as well as the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/2025nationalgames.hk) and Instagram page (www.instagram.com/2025nationalgames.hk).

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