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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Gansu Province Receives First Railway Equipment Maintenance Order from Kazakhstan

    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

    LANZHOU, May 30 (Xinhua) — Northwest China’s Gansu Province has received its first order for railway equipment maintenance from Kazakhstan.

    On Thursday, two locomotives from Kazakhstan successfully arrived at the Alashankou checkpoint on the China-Kazakhstan border. After customs clearance, customs declaration and other procedures, they will be repaired in Lanzhou City in the province.

    According to an employee of the local logistics company that is carrying out the order, this order has successfully integrated such technology services into the service trade system. The order has not only helped open up new opportunities for Gansu Province in the field of technical maintenance of high-tech equipment brought from abroad, but also expanded the potential for industrial cooperation with Central Asian countries in the field of infrastructure.

    According to the information available, the company will assign the railway equipment maintenance team to carry out the repair work. The team will inspect and repair key components of the locomotives, such as the traction power system, braking system and electrical equipment.

    The entire maintenance process will strictly comply with international standards and industry regulations to ensure that locomotives are put into service in Kazakhstan in the best working condition after repair. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand aims to become regional hub for AI, digital innovation: deputy PM

    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

    BANGKOK, May 30 (Xinhua) — Thailand is advancing a national transformation strategy and aiming to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantharawongthong said in a video message Thursday at the Huawei Thailand Digital and AI Summit 2025.

    He pointed to the important role of AI and digital innovation in Thailand’s long-term development strategy, noting that the country’s digital economy is growing rapidly and will expand by 7.3 percent in 2025.

    “Under the ‘Economic Growth Engine of Thailand’ program, we aim to enhance national competitiveness, create a safe digital environment, and nurture a new generation of digital talent,” said P. Chantharawongthong. Thailand aims to strengthen its digital infrastructure, create a safe digital environment that protects users’ rights and enjoys public trust, and develop human capital by training talent and developing AI developers over the next two years, he added.

    In support of the country’s talent development policy, Chinese tech giant Huawei and Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University are collaborating to develop AI-focused curricula, develop ICT infrastructure, and transform the university into a fully integrated smart campus.

    “This collaboration with Huawei reflects our strong commitment to digital transformation in education and preparing our students and staff for the future digital economy,” said Parichat Sthapitanonda, vice president of the university.

    Huawei Technologies Thailand CEO Li Xiongwei pointed to the transformative power of AI for society. “By collaborating with government, industry, and academia, Huawei aims to advance all sectors, from agriculture to healthcare to finance,” he said.

    The summit brought together more than 2,000 participants, including government leaders, global tech leaders and academics, to explore the next phase of Thailand’s digital economy, powered by AI, cloud innovation and cross-sector collaboration. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi: International Mediation Organization Serves as Important Legal Public Product for Improving Global Governance

    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

    HONG KONG, May 30 (Xinhua) — The International Mediation Organization (IOM) serves as an important legal public service for improving global governance, said Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister on Friday in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).

    Speaking at the signing ceremony of the Convention Establishing IOM, Wang Yi said that IOM, as an innovative initiative in the international legal field, has an important significance in the history of international relations.

    According to him, the creation of this organization is the embodiment of the goals and principles of the Charter of the United Nations /UN/ and is aimed at filling the gaps in the mechanisms of international mediation.

    The Chinese side hopes that all signatory countries will ratify the convention as soon as possible and welcomes more countries to actively join it, he said. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: In January-May 2025, 100 forest-steppe fires were registered in Mongolia

    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

    ULAN BATOR, May 30 (Xinhua) — A total of 100 forest-steppe fires were recorded in Mongolia from January to May 2025, the country’s General Administration of Emergency Situations said on Friday.

    “The fire spread over an area of 632,352 hectares,” the official statement said. During the specified period, the amount of damage amounted to 5 billion Mongolian tugriks (more than 1.4 million US dollars).

    Currently, five forest-steppe fires are raging in the Erey and Mandal sums of Mongolia’s Selenge province, in the Batshireet sum of Mongolia’s Khentii province, and in the Tsagaan-Uure sum of Mongolia’s Khuvsgol province. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Hyperscale Data Announces 35 Consecutive Monthly Cash Dividend Payments Timely Paid for Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that it has successfully paid 35 consecutive monthly cash dividends for its 13.00% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series D Preferred Stock”). Dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock are cumulative and are payable out of amounts legally available therefor at a rate equal to 13.00% per annum per $25.00 of stated liquidation preference per share, or $0.2708333 per share of Series D Preferred Stock per month.

    Milton “Todd” Ault III, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Company, stated, “As we continue transforming Hyperscale Data into a pureplay artificial intelligence (“AI”) data center platform, we remain focused on operational performance, growth, and delivering value to our stockholders. The timely payment of 35 consecutive monthly cash dividends reflects the Company’s commitment to its overall credit profile and the long-term nature of the Series D Preferred Stock.”

    For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

    Hyperscale Data expects to divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025 (the “Divestiture”). Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing services, though it may at that time continue to mine Bitcoin. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be stockholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

    Hyperscale Data Investor Contact:
    IR@hyperscaledata.com or 1-888-753-2235

    The MIL Network –

    May 30, 2025
  • President Murmu honours 15 nurses with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    President Droupadi Murmu on Friday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 on 15 outstanding nursing professionals in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The annual awards recognise the exceptional service and unwavering commitment of nurses from across India, who have played a pivotal role in strengthening the nation’s healthcare delivery system.

    The awardees, drawn from diverse states and healthcare settings, were honoured for their dedication, compassion, and resilience — hallmarks of the nursing profession. This year’s recipients include Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Lady Health Visitors (LHVs), and Registered Nurses serving in both government and voluntary healthcare services.

    Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav and Anupriya Patel, attended the ceremony.

    Addressing the gathering, Nadda praised the awardees, saying, “This well-deserved recognition celebrates your dedication to serving humanity and will motivate you to keep making a positive impact. Our nurses are the pillars of India’s healthcare system, saving countless lives every single day.”

    Instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the National Florence Nightingale Awards include a Certificate of Merit, a medal, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The award is presented annually to honour nurses, midwives, and health workers for their distinguished service.

    The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undertaken several initiatives to bolster the nursing and midwifery professions. The recent enactment of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Act is expected to modernize nursing education and improve regulatory oversight. Additionally, the establishment of 157 nursing colleges alongside medical colleges is aimed at creating a robust, skilled nursing workforce capable of meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the country.

    May 30, 2025
  • Astronomers scrutinize a star behaving unlike any other

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Astronomers have spotted a star acting unlike any other ever observed as it unleashes a curious combination of radio waves and X-rays, pegging it as an exotic member of a class of celestial objects first identified only three years ago.

    It is located in the Milky Way galaxy about 15,000 light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Scutum, flashing every 44 minutes in both radio waves and X-ray emissions. A light-year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km).

    The researchers said it belongs to a class of objects called “long-period radio transients,” known for bright bursts of radio waves that appear every few minutes to several hours.

    This is much longer than the rapid pulses in radio waves typically detected from pulsars – a type of speedily rotating neutron star, the dense collapsed core of a massive star after its death. Pulsars appear, as viewed from Earth, to be blinking on and off on timescales of milliseconds to seconds.

    “What these objects are and how they generate their unusual signals remain a mystery,” said astronomer Ziteng Wang of Curtin University in Australia, lead author of the study published this week in the journal Nature.

    In the new study, the researchers used data from NASA’s orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory, the ASKAP telescope in Australia and other telescopes.

    While the emission of radio waves from the newly identified object is similar to the approximately 10 other known examples of this class, it is the only one sending out X-rays, according to astrophysicist and study co-author Nanda Rea of the Institute of Space Sciences in Barcelona.

    The researchers have some hypotheses about the nature of this star. They said it may be a magnetar, a spinning neutron star with an extreme magnetic field, or perhaps a white dwarf, a highly compact stellar ember, with a close and quick orbit around a small companion star in what is called a binary system.

    “However, neither of them could explain all observational features we saw,” Wang said.

    Stars with up to eight times the mass of our sun appear destined to end up as a white dwarf. They eventually burn up all the hydrogen they use as fuel. Gravity then causes them to collapse and blow off their outer layers in a “red giant” stage, eventually leaving behind a compact core roughly the diameter of Earth – the white dwarf.

    The observed radio waves potentially could have been generated by the interaction between the white dwarf and the hypothesized companion star, the researchers said.

    “The radio brightness of the object varies a lot. We saw no radio emission from the object before November 2023. And in February 2024, we saw it became extremely bright. Fewer than 30 objects in the sky have ever reached such brightness in radio waves. Remarkably, at the same time, we also detected X-ray pulses from the object. We can still detect it in radio, but much fainter,” Wang said.

    Wang said it is thrilling to see a new type of behavior for stars.

    “The X-ray detection came from NASA’s Chandra space telescope. That part was a lucky break. The telescope was actually pointing at something else, but just happened to catch the source during its ‘crazy’ bright phase. A coincidence like that is really, really rare – like finding a needle in a haystack,” Wang said.

    (Reuters)

    May 30, 2025
  • There could be no greater injustice: PM Modi accuses opposition of betraying Bihar, promises new era of progress

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a sharp dig at the opposition during his public rally in Bikramganj, Rohtas district, accusing them of deceiving Bihar for decades and now attempting to misuse the narrative of social justice to regain power. Speaking to a large gathering, PM Modi said that under previous regimes, Bihar’s poor and marginalized communities—especially Dalits, backward classes, and tribal groups—were denied basic amenities and forced to migrate in search of better lives.

    “For decades, Dalits, backward classes, and tribal communities in Bihar lacked even basic sanitation,” PM Modi said. He added that many were denied access to banking services, remained homeless, and lived without proper shelter. “Is this the social justice promised by the opposition? I say there can be no greater injustice than this,” he asserted.

    The Prime Minister criticized opposition parties for not genuinely caring about the struggles of marginalized communities. He also censured them for bringing foreign delegations to Bihar merely to highlight poverty, instead of focusing on development work. PM Modi observed that after losing support among Dalits and other marginalized groups due to their failures, the opposition is now trying to revive its political identity by invoking social justice.

    In contrast, PM Modi highlighted the “new dawn” of social justice under the current government. He said his administration has ensured access to essential services for the poor, aiming to reach 100% of eligible beneficiaries. “Four crore new houses have been provided, and three crore women are being empowered through the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative,” PM Modi said. Over 12 crore households now enjoy tap water connections, improving living standards nationwide.

    He further noted that every senior citizen above 70 is entitled to free medical treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh, while free ration is provided monthly to support the needy. “Our government stands firmly with every poor and underprivileged individual, ensuring their well-being and upliftment,” PM Modi affirmed.

    PM Modi praised Bihar’s launch of the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan, under which 22 essential welfare schemes are delivered simultaneously to villages, ensuring no eligible family is left behind. He announced that over 30,000 service camps have already connected lakhs of beneficiaries to these programmes, bringing the state closer to the vision of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Karpoori Thakur, Babu Jagjivan Ram and Jayaprakash Narayan.

    On the infrastructure front, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Rs 29,930 crore Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II (3×800 MW) in Aurangabad district. The project aims to boost energy security for Bihar and eastern India, stimulate industrial growth, create jobs, and provide affordable electricity.

    He also laid foundation stones for multiple road projects, including the four-laning of Patna–Arrah–Sasaram section of NH-119A, six-laning of the Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata highway (NH-319B) and Ramnagar–Kacchi Dargah stretch (NH-119D), and the construction of a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli. These projects will improve high-speed connectivity across Bihar, enhancing trade and regional integration.

    PM Modi also inaugurated the four-laning of Patna–Gaya–Dobhi section of NH-22 worth around Rs 5,520 crore and the elevated highway and at-grade improvements in Gopalganj town on NH-27.

    Furthering his commitment to rail infrastructure, PM Modi dedicated the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, a project worth over Rs 1,330 crore, to the nation.

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, May 16, 2025

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    (Amount in ₹ crore)
      SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS
    (Including RRBs, SFBs and PBs)
    ALL SCHEDULED BANKS
    17-May-2024 02-May-2025* 16-May-2025* 17-May-2024 02-May-2025* 16-May-2025*
    I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A)            
      a) Demand & Time deposits from banks 289665.55 349543.61 356140.08 293548.27 355582.28 362127.16**
      b) Borrowings from banks 162652.31 110268.37 112764.97 162655.67 110369.38 112767.97
      c) Other demand & time liabilities 74638.62 23238.10 23875.31 74865.42 23598.95 24262.77
    II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A)            
      a) Deposits (other than from banks) 20814780.08 23034245.19 22887588.61 21273332.24 23526182.04 23379289.97
      i) Demand 2407754.17 2918312.92 2841891.13 2457236.72 2969172.27 2892038.03
      ii) Time 18407025.91 20115932.27 20045697.48 18816095.52 20557009.77 20487251.94
      b) Borrowings @ 775774.36 868678.78 893728.27 779950.70 873014.81 898148.91
      c) Other demand & time liabilities 911191.51 1032332.99 998206.66 922791.96 1045482.05 1011114.42
    III BORROWINGS FROM R.B.I. (B) 161708.00 23458.00 23081.00 161708.00 23458.00 23081.00
      Against usance bills and / or prom. Notes     0.00     0.00
    IV CASH 84024.93 85894.00 85227.91 86536.63 88644.27 88034.90
    V BALANCES WITH R.B.I. (B) 950567.00 933070.35 928136.28 970618.00 952554.47 947302.36
    VI ASSETS WITH BANKING SYSTEM            
      a) Balances with other banks            
      i) In current accounts 9326.29 11987.03 11091.36 12032.22 14241.88 13330.22
      ii) In other accounts 179256.31 218568.59 233058.58 225178.94 280652.29 295070.10
      b) Money at call & short notice 14392.25 22530.69 17715.86 31978.36 41158.85 35986.40
      c) Advances to banks (i.e. due from bks.) 55883.81 38603.84 39786.83 58023.80 41591.12 42530.76£
      d) Other assets 119988.70 76547.84 78018.32 122833.28 80505.40 81982.16
    VII INVESTMENTS (At book value) 6199638.21 6713623.38 6680561.08 6352519.19 6867766.57 6834811.70
      a) Central & State Govt. securities+ 6198671.95 6713009.68 6680032.89 6344840.42 6859431.14 6826362.09
      b) Other approved securities 966.27 613.70 528.19 7678.77 8335.43 8449.61
    VIII BANK CREDIT (Excluding Inter-Bank Advances) 16601013.84 18284956.79 18228295.86 17036200.63 18752419.76 18695312.44
      a) Loans, cash credits & Overdrafts $ 16288503.21 17944355.56 17891538.64 16720375.59 18408325.48 18355139.20
      b) Inland Bills purchased 63646.64 80615.14 79832.65 63651.17 82034.32 81180.34
      c) Inland Bills discounted 207787.09 223812.18 221259.31 210442.27 224781.12 222739.64
      d) Foreign Bills purchased 16651.15 14036.24 14020.23 16875.71 14258.33 14240.69
      e) Foreign Bills discounted 24425.75 22137.66 21645.03 24855.88 23020.51 22012.57
    NOTE
    * Provisional figures incorporated in respect of such banks as have not been able to submit final figures.
    (A) Demand and Time Liabilities do not include borrowings of any Scheduled State Co-operative Bank from State Government and any reserve fund deposits maintained with such banks by any co-operative society within the areas of operation of such banks.
    ** This excludes deposits of Co-operative Banks with Scheduled State Co-operative Banks. These are included under item II (a).
    @ Other than from Reserve Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export Import Bank of India.
    (B) The figures relating to Scheduled Commercial Banks’ Borrowings in India from Reserve Bank and balances with Reserve Bank are those shown in the statement of affairs of the Reserve Bank. Borrowings against usance bills and/ or promissory notes are under Section 17(4)(c) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Following a change in the accounting practise for LAF transactions with effect from July 11, 2014, as per the recommendations of Malegam Committee formed to Review the Format of Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account of the Bank, the transactions in case of Repo / Term Repo / MSF are reflected under ‘Borrowings from RBI’.
    £ This excludes advances granted by Scheduled State Co-operative Banks to Co-operative banks. These are included under item VIII (a).
    + Includes Treasury Bills, Treasury Deposits, Treasury Savings Certificates and postal obligations.
    $ Includes advances granted by Scheduled Commercial Banks and Scheduled Cooperative Banks to Public Food Procurement Agencies (viz. Food Corporation of India, State Government and their agencies under the Food consortium).
    Food Credit Outstanding as on
    (Amount in ₹ crore)
    Date 17-May-2024 02-May-2025 16-May-2025
    Scheduled Commercial Banks 41273.49 62446.15 68078.36
    Scheduled Co-operative Banks 50623.09 51972.66 51972.99

    The expression ‘Banking System’ or ‘Banks’ means the banks and any other financial institution referred to in sub-clauses (i) to (vi) of clause (d) of the explanation below Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

    No. of Scheduled Commercial Banks as on Current Fortnight:135

    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    

    Press Release: 2025-2026/440

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Single-use vape ban begins 1 June: Find out what you need to know 30 May 2025 Single-use vape ban begins 1 June: What you need to know

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    The Isle of Wight Council is reminding local businesses and consumers that, starting 1 June 2025, the sale and purchase of single-use vapes will be banned under new legislation.

    This ban applies to all single-use vapes, whether they contain nicotine or not, and includes online sales and in-store purchases.

    Local businesses are urged to cease the sale of these products immediately. Any business found selling single-use vapes after the ban takes effect must dispose of them safely or risk enforcement action.

    To help ensure compliance, Trading Standards has contacted retailers directly to outline their responsibilities and provide guidance on the new rules.

    To be compliant with the new law, businesses should:

    • not purchase any new stock of single use vapes;

    • sell all existing stock before 1 June;

    • only buy vapes that comply with the new Regulations (noting that they must also comply with existing vaping products regulations);

    • train staff on the specifics of the ban.

    The new requirements will mean that vapes being sold from 1 June must be rechargeable, refillable with e-liquid and have a replaceable coil.

    The law is part of the government’s plan to tackle waste and pollution caused by disposable vapes and combat the rise in youth vaping.

    Many single use vapes contain plastic parts and lithium batteries. These are often thrown away incorrectly or littered. This can lead to fire risks for waste collection services, and pollution issues for wildlife and the environment.

    How to recycle vapes safely:

    • Do not throw vapes in a regular bin. They contain batteries and electronics.

    • Use dedicated e-waste recycling bins, found at both Lynnbottom and Afton Marsh Household Recycling Centres (HRCs), large supermarkets or vape retailers.

    • At your HRC booking, notify the meet and greet staff that you wish to dispose of vapes. They will either direct you to the dedicated vape disposal bins or take them from you to recycle.

    • Return your used vape from the retailer you purchased it from. Retailers that sell vapes are required to accept vape returns for recycling under existing waste regulations.

    • DO NOT attempt to take apart the vape yourself for recycling.

    If you’re thinking about quitting vaping, now is the perfect time to take that step. The council’s dedicated quit smoking service – Smokefree Island – is here to support you every step of the way.

    The free local support includes nicotine patches, gum, lozenges or spray to help you quit. The friendly, non-judgmental advice can help you get started today.

    For support to quit vaping contact Smokefree Island Website: Smokefree Isle of Wight | Free Stop Smoking Support Telephone: 01983 642369/0800 999 1396 Email: hello@smokefreeisland.org.uk

    For further business advice, please contact trading.standards@iow.gov.uk

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic University remembers: 80 years of Victory through the eyes of the SPbPU Student City

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    University youth have always played a key role in preserving historical memory and perpetuating the feat of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Students and staff of the Student City were no exception – they actively participated in university events dedicated to the anniversary of the Great Victory. In an effort to preserve the memory of the Student City’s contribution during the war, the united student council of the SPbPU dormitories initiated its own projects aimed at education and preserving the historical heritage.

    Information stands telling about the role of students during the war were placed in all the dormitories and hotels of the Student City. These stands became not only a tribute to memory, but also an opportunity for new generations of students to touch the pages of the past. Particular attention was paid to memorial sites – ceremonial flower-laying ceremonies were held at the dormitories on Lesnaya Street, as well as at the “Blockade Well” on Nepokorennykh Avenue.

    In addition, a series of videos was prepared for social networks, revealing the heroism of those who lived in dormitories during the war years. Thanks to living testimonies, archives and photographs, we can understand at what incredible cost in the conditions of war students continued to study and live.

    The beginning of the war

    From the recollections of Flight Research Institute student Zalman Reznikov-Levit: June 22, 1941. A clear, gentle, sunny day. The student campus “on Flyugov” was quiet. An examination session was underway. Everyone was sitting with their notes, preparing to take the next exam. The session was coming to an end. I was preparing “Electric Drive”, which was due tomorrow, Monday, June 23. The morning was clear and calm. Suddenly the radio announced that at 12 o’clock the Chairman of the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR, Comrade V. M. Molotov, would speak on the radio. I felt anxious… For the next day, a table was set up in the student campus on the street opposite the canteen near building No. 5, where the registration of volunteers for the student division of the people’s militia began. The registration of those wishing to participate lasted for several days. There were a lot of people around the registration tables, a crush, noise.

    Simultaneously with the announcement of the attack of Nazi Germany on our country, the People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the USSR V. M. Molotov read the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the mobilization of persons born between 1905 and 1918 into the Red Army. As the director of the Student City Iraida Grigoryevna Otto recalled, military tables were organized in the premises of the factory-kitchen on a voluntary basis. The staff of the Student City delivered summonses to persons who had to appear at the recruiting stations. The administration also created self-defense groups in the Student City with the help of public organizations. They consisted mainly of women and children aged 12 to 17. The duties of the participants in these groups, in addition to regular duty, included sealing windows with paper tape, filling sandbags, and keeping watch in the attics.

    Student City Buildings

    Student canteen #6, located in the third dormitory, was transferred to the hospital. The hospital’s service personnel were housed in part of the second academic building. In the first days of the war, the V and VI buildings of the Student City were occupied by an evacuation hospital. As TVN worker P. Fomin recalls, it was there that he was treated for his wounds. 85% of the glass in the building had been replaced with plywood, the heating no longer worked, and there was no water. Due to the lack of fuel, the heat supply to the Student City buildings ceased, and the remaining students heated their rooms with temporary shelters. On December 31, 1941, due to improper use of a “potbelly stove”, the IV building caught fire. A third of the building burned down, and two fires that occurred in January completely destroyed the IV building of the Student City.

    The commander of the 7th company was a career firefighter A. Kudryavtsev, and the political instructor was a polytechnic student Valentin Vernitsky. The platoon headquarters was located in the Red Corner of the first building of the Student City on Lesnoy, 65. From September 11, the entire regiment was transferred to barracks. As student Vera Sharova recalls, the female firefighters lived in two rooms on the fifth floor of the first building of the Student City, and the guys lived with the company leadership in the basement of a building on the corner of Lesnoy Prospekt and 1st Murinsky. Every day, the platoon fighters gathered at the command post, from where they went on patrol.

    In addition, a tank regiment was located in the Student City. It stayed in the main building for only 12 days, after which it was transferred to the VII Corps of the Student City, located at 14 Pribytkovskaya Street. This street no longer exists. It is built up with houses, including the institute’s dormitories. Regular scheduled classes had effectively ceased by November 1941 due to the small number of groups. Lectures were often held in the apartments of teachers or in student dormitories.

    Before the war, flowers and seedlings were grown on the territory of the Polytechnic. So by the summer of 1941, gardeners had everything ready for growing flowers. But the war messed up their plans. It was too late to start planting vegetables; they were planted in the spring. Gardening was transformed into a subsidiary farm of the institute, and its staff increased. Already from mid-July 1942, the institute’s employees were harvesting.

    Victory Day

    Two o’clock in the morning. The dormitory was quiet, almost everyone was asleep. But as soon as the radio announced the capitulation of Nazi Germany, all the students and teachers were on their feet. The corridors began to stir, people congratulated each other, kissed each other. Songs thundered throughout the corridor, – a quote from the newspaper “Polytechnic” from May 16, 1945.

    After the announcement of Victory at 2:20 a.m. a rally was organized, after which dancing and singing began. The fun continued until six o’clock in the morning.

    By the way, the restoration of the Polytechnic buildings began in the summer of 1944. Workshop No. 1 was tasked with repairing the metal roof of the first and second academic buildings, and then the Main Building and the dormitories on Lesnoy. Special teams were created, which were joined by students arriving from evacuation.

    This page of the history of the Great Patriotic War is forever inscribed in the fate of the university and the Student City, becoming a symbol of the contribution to the education of a strong, courageous generation of defenders of the Motherland.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 8 skilled trades open to outsiders

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government announced today a new arrangement to allow outside individuals to apply for entry into Hong Kong to join eight skilled trades facing acute manpower shortages.

    The arrangement, which will come into force on June 30, involves the introduction of a new channel under the General Employment Policy (GEP) and the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (ASMTP).

    Applicants are required to be non-degree professionals aged between 18 and 40 and meet the relevant qualifications specified in the Technical Professional List.

    The arrangement will be piloted for three years. Numbers will be capped at 10,000, including 3,000 for each skilled trade.

    The Technical Professional List covers eight specified skilled trades: new industrialisation technicians; nurses; aircraft maintenance technicians; marine services technicians for local vessels; information technology technicians; lift/escalator technicians; building information modeling co-ordinators; and electrical technicians.

    The Government said the skilled trades identified are all critical to sustaining Hong Kong’s operations as a city, but that they all face acute manpower shortages for at least the next five years as the workforce cannot be replenished locally through training in that time.

    Additionally, the new channel targets mid-level qualified and experienced non-degree technical professionals in specified trades, with a goal to attract them to settle in Hong Kong in the long run. This is distinct from and does not overlap with the existing Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme and sector-specific labour importation schemes.

    The new arrangement will be on a pilot basis for three years, subject to a review after the first year.

    According to prevailing requirements under the GEP and the ASMTP, professionals availing themselves of the new arrangement are required to have secured an employment offer from a local enterprise before applying, while the remuneration involved should be commensurate with the market level for similar jobs.

    Depending on the trade involved and the applicant’s qualifications, the first entry visa will be valid for 24 or 36 months. When applying for visa renewal, a technical professional must continue to be employed in the same skilled trade in Hong Kong.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd to Acquire Ucare Inc. in US$150 Million All-Stock Deal, Advancing In-Hospital Health Insurance Strategy

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BEIJING, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: TIRX) (the “Company” or “TRX”), a China-based insurance broker, today announced plans to acquire 100% of issued and outstanding shares of Ucare Inc. (“Ucare”), the sole operator of China’s only cloud-based AI-driven hospital and health insurance risk management platform, in an all-share deal valued at US$150 million. This strategic move aims to unlock new growth opportunities in the health insurance segment.

    The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, VitaCare Limited (“VitaCare”) have entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Agreement”) with certain shareholders (the “Sellers”) of Ucare and other parties. Under the Agreement, the Sellers will receive 101,486,575 newly-issued class A ordinary shares (“Shares”) of TRX, each with a par value of US$0.025. The number of Shares is calculated based on the weighted average closing price of TRX’s Class A ordinary shares over the three months preceding the Agreement, at a per-share price of US$1.478. The Shares will represent approximately 91.75% of the Company’s total issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares and approximately 13.70% of its total voting power upon closing, which is subject to customary conditions.

    Ucare develops innovative healthcare solutions that enable providers, payers, and institutions to reduce fraud, abuse, waste, and administrative costs. Powered by the largest hospital database, Ucare’s cloud-based generative AI platform continuously refines disease models by integrating real-world data, the latest medical guidelines, and real-time intelligence. Ucare’s vision is to ease the burden on patients, expand coverage, and ultimately improve access to healthcare for everyone. It currently serves over 4,000 hospitals and has contributed an estimated US$6.82 billion reduction in avoidable healthcare expenditures as of December 2024. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024, Ucare reported a net profit of US$0.6 million on revenues of US$5.4 million.

    This acquisition comes at a time when China’s health insurance market is rapidly expanding to complement national health coverage reforms. By integrating Ucare’s AI-driven data analytics, institutional channels, and clinical treatment guidance tools, TRX aims to build differentiated health insurance products, strengthen their distribution within hospital systems, and accelerate its transition into a data-powered, platform-based insurance service provider.

    The transaction is expected to close on or about July 2025. Shares issued to the Sellers will be held in escrow and released based on Ucare achieving a cumulative revenue target of at least RMB150 million over the three years following closing. Post-transaction, Ucare will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of VitaCare. Key Ucare management, including Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wei Zhu, will remain in their roles to drive continuity and growth.

    Mr. Wei Zhu, Chief Executive Officer of Ucare, stated, “We are excited to join forces with TRX in a transaction that validates our mission and achievements. Over the years, we’ve built China’s leading hospital management platform, powered by proprietary AI algorithms and a deep understanding of healthcare system dynamics. TRX’s platform, capital access, and industry network will empower us to scale R&D, integrate the latest generative AI into clinical pathways, and expand our offerings from medical institutions to insurance companies. This marks a pivotal moment in building a unified ecosystem that brings hospitals, insurers, and patients closer together for more efficient, transparent healthcare.”

    Ms. Sheng Xu, Director, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of TRX, commented, “This Agreement with Ucare represents a critical acquisition that expands our business channels by adding health insurance offerings that complement our property insurance products. With its unique positioning and first-mover advantage as the sole provider of cloud-based AI solutions for health insurance risk management, Ucare gives us privileged access to healthcare data, decision-makers, and patient journeys. This will significantly enhance our ability to design tailored insurance products,recommend solutions, streamline claims and diversify revenues. We view Ucare not only as a growth engine but as a strategic hub that bridges insurance services with healthcare delivery—an integration we believe will define the next decade of our industry.”

    About TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd
    TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd, headquartered in Beijing, China, is an insurance broker operating in China through its China-based variable interest entity. It distributes a wide range of insurance products, which are categorized into two major groups: (1) property and casualty insurance, such as commercial property insurance, liability insurance, accidental insurance, and automobile insurance; and (2) other types of insurance, such as health insurance, life insurance, and other miscellaneous insurance.

    About Ucare Inc.
    Ucare Inc. develops innovative healthcare solutions that enable providers, payers, and institutions to reduce fraud, abuse, waste, and administrative costs. Powered by the largest hospital database, Ucare’s cloud-based generative AI platform continuously refines disease models by integrating real-world data, the latest medical guidelines, and real-time intelligence. Ucare’s vision is to ease the burden on patients, expand coverage, and ultimately improve access to healthcare for everyone.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review risk factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    For investor and media enquiries, please contact:
    TIAN RUIXIANG Holdings Ltd
    Investor Relations Department
    Email: ir@tianrx.com

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    Feifei Shen
    Email: feifei@watertowerresearch.com

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an offering of 18,750,000 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $4.00 per share (the “Offering”). The Offering is being made pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company has granted the underwriters of the Offering, a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,812,500 shares of common stock, at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts. The Offering is expected to close on June 2, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

    The net proceeds from the Offering will be $70,500,000 (or $81,075,000 if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares in full), after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with the net proceeds from the offering of the notes referred to below, if it is consummated, (i) to repurchase the full $126 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 5%/6% Convertible Senior PIK Toggle Note due 2026 in a privately negotiated transaction for approximately $131 million; (ii) to prepay $50 million of outstanding borrowings due under its credit agreement, dated June 21, 2024, by and between Eos and CCM Denali Debt Holdings, LP (the “Credit Agreement”); and (iii) for general corporate purposes. Upon the prepayment of $50 million of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the PIK interest rate under the Credit Agreement will decrease from 15% to 7% and the financial covenants thereunder will be waived until 2027. CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP has agreed that upon the consummation of the offering it will not transfer any securities issued to it under the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2024, between the Company and CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP prior to June 21, 2026.

    In a separate press release, the Company also announced today the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”), plus up to an additional $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes that the initial purchasers of the note offering have the option to purchase from the Company. The issuance and sale of the notes are scheduled to settle on June 3, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The completion of the offering of common stock is not contingent on the completion of the offering of the notes, and the completion of the offering of notes is not contingent on the completion of the offering of common stock. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any notes or shares of common stock, if any, issuable upon conversion of the notes.

    Jefferies and J.P. Morgan acted as joint lead book-running managers for the Offering. TD Cowen and Stifel acted as passive book-runners for the Offering. Johnson Rice & Company acted as a co-manager for the Offering.

    The Company is conducting the Offering pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, including a base prospectus, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Offering is being made only by means of a separate prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained by contacting Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (877) 821-7388 or by email at prospectus_department@jefferies.com; and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com. Before you invest in the Offering, you should read the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the Offering and accompanying prospectus, the registration statement and the other documents that the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as incorporated by reference therein, for more complete information about the Company and the Offering. Investors may obtain these documents for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated terms of the notes being offered, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering and the intended use of the proceeds. Forward-looking statements represent Eos’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, including market interest rates, the trading price and volatility of Eos’s common stock and risks relating to Eos’s business, including those described in periodic reports that Eos files from time to time with the SEC. Eos may not consummate the proposed offering described in this press release and, if the proposed offering are consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding the final terms of the offering or the notes or its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Eos does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, except as may be required by law.

    Contacts
    Investors: ir@eose.com
    Media: media@eose.com

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. Prices Upsized $225,000,000 Convertible Senior Notes Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its offering of $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes. The issuance and sale of the notes are scheduled to settle on June 3, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Eos also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued, up to an additional $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of notes.

    The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Eos and will accrue interest at a rate of 6.75% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2025. The notes will mature on June 15, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before March 15, 2030, noteholders will have the right to convert their notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after March 15, 2030, noteholders may convert their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. Eos will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at Eos’s election. The initial conversion rate is 196.0784 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $5.10 per share of common stock. The initial conversion price represents a premium of approximately 27.5% over the public offering price in the concurrent common stock offering described below. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

    The notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at Eos’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after June 20, 2028 and on or before the 41st scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Eos’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time and certain other conditions are satisfied. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

    If a “fundamental change” (as defined in the indenture for the notes) occurs, then, subject to a limited exception, noteholders may require Eos to repurchase their notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to (x) 110% (or, if the effective date of such fundamental change is on or after June 15, 2027, 105%) of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus (y) accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

    Eos estimates that the net proceeds from the offering of notes will be $216,000,000 (or $240,000,000 if the initial purchasers fully exercise their option to purchase additional notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions. Eos intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with the net proceeds from the underwritten public offering of common stock referred to below, if it is consummated, (i) to repurchase the full $126 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 5%/6% Convertible Senior PIK Toggle Note due 2026 in a privately negotiated transaction for approximately $131 million; (ii) to prepay $50 million of outstanding borrowings due under its credit agreement, dated June 21, 2024, by and between Eos and CCM Denali Debt Holdings, LP (the “Credit Agreement”); and (iii) for general corporate purposes. Upon the prepayment of $50 million of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the PIK interest rate under the Credit Agreement will decrease from 15% to 7% and the financial covenants thereunder will be waived until 2027. CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP has agreed that upon the consummation of the offering it will not transfer any securities issued to it under the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2024, between the Company and CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP prior to June 21, 2026.

    In a separate press release, Eos also announced today the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 18,750,000 shares of its common stock, plus up to an additional 2,812,500 shares of its common stock that the underwriters of the common stock offering have the option to purchase from Eos, at a public offering price of $4.00 per share. The issuance and sale of the common stock are scheduled to settle on June 2, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The completion of the offering of the notes is not contingent on the completion of the offering of common stock, and the completion of the offering of common stock is not contingent on the completion of the offering of the notes. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any common stock in the public offering.

    The offer and sale of the notes and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws, and the notes and any such shares cannot be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the notes or any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, nor shall there be any sale of the notes or any such shares, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the completion of the offering and the expected amount and intended use of the net proceeds. Forward-looking statements represent Eos’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, the satisfaction of the closing conditions related to the offerings and risks relating to Eos’s business, including those described in periodic reports that Eos files from time to time with the SEC. Eos may not consummate the offering described in this press release and, if the offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Eos does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, except as may be required by law.

    Contacts
    Investors: ir@eose.com
    Media: media@eose.com

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: How trafficked American guns fuel Mexico’s cartel violence – podcast

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Gemma Ware, Host, The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation

    More than two thirds of guns recovered at Mexican crime scenes originate in the U.S. For decades, Mexico has struggled with staggering levels of gun violence fueled in large part by weapons trafficked across its northern border.

    Now an investigation published by The Conversation has arrived at a new estimate of the scale of this illicit gun trade between the U.S. and Mexico in 2022: 135,000 guns.

    Investigative journalist Sean Campbell and Topher McDougal, a professor of economic development at the University of San Diego, spent a year combing through multiple databases and court documents and conducting interviews to understand how the flow of guns works.

    Their investigation reveals where in the U.S. the guns are coming from, what impact these American guns are having in Mexico, and how difficult it is for American law enforcement agencies to prosecute those trafficking guns across the border.

    Listen to Campbell and McDougal talk about their investigation on The Conversation Weekly podcast.

    You can read the full investigation here.


    This episode of The Conversation Weekly was written and produced by Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware. Mixing and sound design by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl.

    Newsclips in this episode from PBS News, CGTN, France24, ABC 7 and NewsNation.

    Listen to The Conversation Weekly via any of the apps listed above, download it directly via our RSS feed or find out how else to listen here. A transcript of this episode is available on Apple Podcasts.

    Sean Campbell and Topher McDougal do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations.

    – ref. How trafficked American guns fuel Mexico’s cartel violence – podcast – https://theconversation.com/how-trafficked-american-guns-fuel-mexicos-cartel-violence-podcast-256746

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Global: From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Joshua McLeod, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, Deakin University

    Few sports have witnessed a transformation as dramatic as darts in recent years.

    From its origins as a pub game stereotypically played with cigarette and beer in hand, darts is now serious business.

    With surging television ratings and huge demand for live events, the growth of darts continues to leave many sports looking on in envy.

    There has been a combination of factors at play – not least one exceptionally prodigious teenager. Before discussing those factors, it’s worth taking a closer look at the numbers.

    Becoming big business

    Darts sits alongside a select few sports to have achieved significant commercial growth over the past decade.

    While not at the scale of sports such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Formula 1, the rise of darts has been prolific.

    In the United Kingdom, a record-breaking peak of 3.7 million viewers watched the 2024 Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship final. It was Sky Sports’ highest-ever non-soccer broadcast.

    In addition to the PDC World Championship – the sport’s premier knockout event – viewership records were also broken across the 2024 Premier League Darts season, a league-format competition featuring weekly fixtures between top-ranked players.

    On the UK’s Sky Sports, the 15 most-watched nights in the competition’s history all occurred that year.

    The PDC World Championship and Premier League Darts sit alongside the World Matchplay as the “Triple Crown” of most important darts events.

    Outside the UK, darts viewership also continues to grow.

    The Netherlands remains a strong and expanding heartland, while in Germany, viewership for the World Championship final has increased eightfold since 2008.

    In Australia, precise viewing figures are not widely available, but the Foxtel Group’s landmark four-year deal with the PDC in 2023 suggests rising demand.

    Surging audiences are translating into significantly larger broadcast deals.

    In 2025, Sky Sports reportedly outbid Netflix to secure a new £125 million (A$260.3 million) deal for exclusive UK coverage of the PDC for 2026–30. That was double the size of the previous deal.

    In contrast, many other sports face stagnation or even sharp declines in media rights value.

    For instance, the UK Super League rugby’s rights on Sky Sports fell from £40 million (A$83.3 million) per season in 2021 to £21.5 million (A$44.5 million) in 2024.

    Similarly, in soccer, the French Ligue 1’s TV deal with DAZN collapsed due to underwhelming subscriber numbers. Meanwhile, ESPN walked away from its long-standing agreement with Major League Baseball after unsuccessfully trying to cut its US$550 million (A$848 million) annual payment down to $200 million (A$309 million).

    Prize money in darts has also exploded.

    Next year, the winner of the two-week long World Championship will bank £1 million (A$2.08 million) – doubling this year’s purse.

    The prize money was £60,000 (A$124,960) in 2005, representing a 1,567% increase over 20 years.

    Tickets are also hot property. Premier League and World Championship sessions often sell out within minutes worldwide: the UK, Bahrain, New York and even Wollongong have become key stops in darts’ international calendar.

    The recipe for success

    Like Formula 1 and the UFC, darts benefits from being privately operated.

    Without the typical bureaucracy and conflicting interests seen in many traditional sport governing bodies, the PDC can respond more quickly to audience preferences and market opportunities.

    This streamlined, commercially driven approach has been key to darts’ growth.

    The sport has been expertly tailored to modern audiences.

    One of darts’ best-known selling points is the live event experience. The entertainment-first approach is known for loud music, the showmanship of player walk-ons, fancy dress from the crowd and yes, often plenty of alcohol.

    The lines are blurred between sport and party and fans love it.

    Culturally, darts is seen by many as fun, relatable, and rooted in working-class culture. After all, its heritage is in the pub.

    Darts is ideally suited to modern sport media consumption habits: PLD matches last only 20–30 minutes and the up-close TV product works perfectly for social media highlight clips.

    It is also one of the few sports where women compete directly against men.

    This adds another layer of interest for fans and has helped elevate stars such as Fallon Sherrock, who made headlines in 2019 by becoming the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship, eventually reaching the final 32.

    A prodigy emerges

    The so-called “Littler Effect” has given darts’ profile a significant boost.

    The emergence of talented teenager Luke Littler has broken new ground for the sport and drawn global interest.

    The English prodigy, who has quickly risen to fame, is by far the sport’s biggest star, but it would be unfair to say darts is a one-man band.

    Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen enjoy significant profiles while Phil Taylor is regarded as the sport’s greatest player. Australia’s Simon “The Wizard” Whitlock also forged a successful career.

    There is also colourful two-time world champion Peter Wright.

    Where to from here?

    The success of darts reveals much about modern sports audiences and their preferences.

    Darts does not rely on traditional ideas of athletic excellence, nor does it fit the Olympic ideal.

    Yet, darts is thriving while many traditional sports are stagnating.

    Darts’ success stems from remaining authentic to its working-class roots while evolving into an engaging commercial product suited for television, short-form content and digital media.

    For darts to fully achieve its global potential, the next step has to be continued international growth. Although it has grown steadily in markets like Australia and throughout Asia, the UK remains darts’ dominant base.

    As the global sports marketplace becomes more fragmented and competitive, darts is well positioned to continue growing.

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

    – ref. From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport – https://theconversation.com/from-working-class-pubs-to-sold-out-stadiums-how-darts-has-become-a-major-international-sport-254807

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Block Grant for Scottish Government hits £50 billion

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Block Grant for Scottish Government hits £50 billion

    The block grant for the Scottish Government this year is £50 billion following Main Estimates 2025-26 published on Thursday.

    The Scottish Government already had the largest real terms spending review settlement in the history of devolution of £47.7 billion. Following revisions at the Spring Statement and Main Estimates, the Treasury has now confirmed the latest settlement is £50 billion.

    Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray said:

    The UK Government delivered the largest spending review settlement in the history of the Scottish Parliament, now Scots rightly expect to see that record finding deliver better results like lower NHS waiting lists, better attainment in Schools, more police on the beat and more housing.

    I was very concerned this week to see that attainment targets for Scottish schools have been reduced and housebuilding has fallen by 4,000, meanwhile police officer numbers are lower than when police Scotland was established and 800,000 Scots are on an NHS waiting list.

    Where the UK government has responsibility for public services, we are seeing NHS waiting lists fall, more housing being built and more bobbies on the beat, all part of our Plan for Change. This historic funding deal for the Scottish Government should be delivering similar results.

    Background:

    • Main Estimates was published on Thursday, providing the Scottish Government with £572m in additional funding in 2025-26, including £454m through the Barnett formula.
    • It also confirmed the Scottish Government’s £1.8bn RDEL depreciation funding in 2025-26, including student loans.
    • This is on top of a record settlement of £47.7 billion for 2025-26 at Autumn Budget 2024.
    • This additional funding brings SG’s overall 2025-26 block grant funding to £50 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Temporary closure of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and some facilities

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Temporary closure of Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and some facilities 

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    Facilities(area near the promenade in Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (Note))     After the NG, NGD and NSOG conclude, the facilities will need to be restored and will gradually reopen for public use in the first quarter of 2026.

         During the closure period, members of the public may consider using similar leisure and sports facilities at Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, Shek Tong Tsui Sports Centre, Sheung Wan Sports Centre and Smithfield Sports Centre. Issued at HKT 18:07

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mortgage loans up 2.4%

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The value of residential mortgage loans approved in April was $25.3 billion, a 2.4% increase compared with March, the Monetary Authority announced today.

     

    Mortgage loans financing primary market transactions decreased 7.5% to $9.3 billion, while financing secondary market transactions increased 17.6% to $13.7 billion.

     

    Loans for refinancing decreased 23.5% to $2.3 billion.

     

    Mortgage loans drawn down during April amounted to $17.1 billion, a 7.7% rise from March.

     

    The number of mortgage applications in April dropped 7.8% month-on-month to 7,795.

     

    The outstanding value of mortgage loans increased 0.2% to $1.8819 trillion at end-April.

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Secretary General attends the Vilnius Summit with B9 and Nordic countries

    Source: NATO

    On Monday, 2 June 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will visit Vilnius, Lithuania. He will participate in the Vilnius Summit with B9 and Nordic countries, hosted by the President of Lithuania, Mr Gitanas Nausėda.

    While in Vilnius, Mr Rutte will have a number of bilateral meetings.

     

    Media advisory

    +/- 10:45 (CEST) Doorstep by the Secretary General

    11:00 (CEST)Opening Session remarks by the Secretary General

    14:00 (CEST) Joint press conference with the Secretary General, the President of Lithuania, the President of Poland, the President of Romania, the Prime Minister of Denmark, and the President of Ukraine

    Media coverage

    The event will be streamed live on the NATO website. 

    Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as pictures, will be available on the  NATO website. Video will be available for free download from the  NATO Multimedia Portal after the event.

    For more information:

    For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

    For more information on the programme and media access to Vilnius Summit with B9 and Nordic countries, please contact media@president.lt.

    Follow us on X: @NATO, @SecGenNATO and @NATOPress

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Development Asia: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities of PPPs in Health Care

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    A public–private partnership (PPP) is a long-term contract between a private entity and a government entity, for providing a public asset or service. It has emerged as a strategic approach in health care, enabling governments to deliver quality medical services efficiently by leveraging private sector expertise, financial resources, and technological advancements. The public partner is typically responsible for project development and planning, providing access to land and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting contract monitoring. On the other hand, the private partner is typically responsible for design, construction, and infrastructure development, bringing in investment and operational expertise, and driving innovation to enhance service efficiency and quality.

    PPPs help address challenges facing health care systems, such as inadequate infrastructure, workforce shortages, financial constraints, and service delivery gaps, by bridging critical gaps in infrastructure, service delivery, and management.

    Different countries have tailored PPP models to address their unique health care needs. The impact of PPPs is particularly significant in addressing the challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries, where health care access and quality are constrained by financial and human resource limitations. For instance, India has demonstrated significant progress in PPP-based health care service delivery, particularly in areas like super specialty hospital development, dialysis services, diagnostic networks, telemedicine initiatives, and medical institutes. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is actively exploring PPP models to strengthen its health care infrastructure and service provision, with growing emphasis on leveraging private sector participation in tertiary care, diagnostics, and hospital management. The following case studies highlight key lessons from health care PPPs in India and Uzbekistan, showcasing successful models and practical insights for effective implementation

    Upgradation of district hospitals to medical college and hospitals, Uttar Pradesh, India

    Uttar Pradesh, the most populus state of India, faced a critical shortage of medical professionals and tertiary care facilities, particularly in underserved districts. Of the 39 districts lacking medical colleges, 23 were established with state funding. To further bridge the gap, the government launched the “One District, One Medical College” initiative that involves the upgrading of district hospitals to 16 new medical colleges under a PPP model. Of these facilities, four medical colleges are being developed under state incentive schemes, while the development of three medical colleges (based on Design-Build-Finance-Operate and Transfer PPP Model) is supported through Viability Gap Funding.

    Figure 1: Project Structure Using the Design-Build-Finance-Operate and Transfer Model

    Source: Compiled by the Author Team based on NITI Aayog, Government of India. Public Private Partnership in Medical Education Concession Agreement – Guiding Principles. Guidelines for Financial Support to Public Private Partnerships in Infrastructure Viability Gap Funding Scheme, Project Tender Documents. 
    DH = District Hospital, NMC = National Medical Commission, VGF = Viability Gap Funding.

    Over the next 5 years, the project is expected to

    • improve access to medical education, addressing the shortage of trained professionals; 

    • expand tertiary care services in underserved regions;
    • enhance healthcare infrastructure by adding 6,700 beds;
    • enhance workforce availability by adding 1,600 doctors and more than 10,000 clinical workforce; and
    • provide affordable care by providing free inpatient department beds for underserved patients, free essential medicines for government-supported patients, and free outpatient department-related diagnostics; and ensured affordable rates for other patients.

    NephroPlus Dialysis Project in Uzbekistan

    Uzbekistan faced a severe shortage of dialysis centers, leading to high patient mortality and limited access to treatment, especially in remote areas. Existing facilities were overburdened and patients often had to travel long distances for care. To address this, dialysis services are being implemented through a PPP model across three regions in Uzbekistan (Karakalpakstan, Khorezm, and Tashkent), ensuring high-quality care, advanced technology, and cost-effective treatment for patients with renal diseases. The project follows a Build-Operate-Transfer model with a concession period of 10 years.

    From 2021 to 2025, the project achieved the following:

    • provided over 300,000 treatments across three regions;

    • reduced patient mortality by 40% since May 2021;

    • trained and recruited more than 300 clinical nurses and doctors through the NephroPlus Academy;

    • enabled a total savings of $9.8 million for the government; and

    • reduced by 15% country-level Hepatitis C patient count.

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  • Operation Sindoor outreach: Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation receives briefing on India-Denmark relations

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by senior BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad was given a comprehensive briefing on Thursday by Indian Ambassador to Denmark, Manish Prabhat, as part of India’s ongoing diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor.

    The briefing focused on the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, shared democratic values, and the global challenge of terrorism.

    “The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation was given a detailed briefing by Ambassador Manish Prabhat on India-Denmark bilateral relations of ‘Green Strategic Partnership’, shared values and issues of mutual concern including the challenge of combating terrorism globally,” the Embassy of India in Copenhagen posted on X.

    The delegation’s visit to Denmark follows a successful leg in Italy, where the group highlighted India’s firm stance against Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism and emphasized the “new normal” policy of zero tolerance.

    During their stay in Copenhagen, the Indian MPs are scheduled to meet with senior Danish leaders, including Deputy Speaker of the Danish Parliament Lars-Christian Brask, Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee Christian Friis Bach, other sitting Members of Parliament, as well as select former lawmakers, political figures, journalists, and members of the Indian diaspora.

    Earlier on Thursday Ravi Shankar Prasad shared details of the delegation’s engagements with key Italian officials and institutions. “We had enriching interactions with Italy’s Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, Senator Giulio Tremonti, President and Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and European Commission, in the Chamber of Deputies,” he posted on X.

    “We also engaged with prominent think tanks and strategic experts. We shared India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and our resolve to combat it in all forms. Encouragingly, we found a common understanding between India and Italy on the issue of global terrorism. Both nations affirmed their commitment to working together for peace and amity, underscoring the strong relationship between India and Italy,” he added.

    The nine-member delegation includes BJP leaders Daggubati Purandeswari, Ghulam Ali Khatana, and Samik Bhattacharya; Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena (UBT); Amar Singh of the Congress; M. Thambidurai of the AIADMK; former Union Minister M.J. Akbar; and former diplomat Pankaj Saran.

    (With inputs from IANS)

    May 30, 2025
  • PM Modi stresses green energy, infrastructure growth and farmer welfare in Bihar

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, underlined the central government’s commitment to building a modern and self-reliant Bihar, with a strong focus on green energy, infrastructure development, and farmer welfare.

    Addressing a gathering in Bihar’s Karakat, PM Modi highlighted the ongoing construction of a solar park in Kajra as a step towards increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. He said the initiative aligns with the larger national agenda of clean energy transition and reflects the government’s resolve to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

    Speaking on the benefits of the PM-KUSUM scheme, the Prime Minister said farmers are being empowered to generate additional income through solar energy. He also noted that the use of renewable-powered agricultural feeders is ensuring a reliable power supply to farmlands, contributing to enhanced agricultural productivity. “These efforts have not only improved the quality of life in rural areas but have also ensured greater safety for women,” he added.

    The Prime Minister emphasised that modern infrastructure brings maximum benefits to villages, the poor, farmers, and small industries by linking them to national and international markets. He said that new investments in the state are generating new employment opportunities and propelling economic growth.

    Recalling the Bihar Business Summit held last year, PM Modi noted that several companies had expressed interest in investing in the state. He said the resulting industrial development is helping reduce migration by enabling people to find jobs closer to home. Improved transportation facilities, he added, are allowing farmers to market their produce across wider regions, further boosting the agricultural economy.

    Reiterating the government’s commitment to the welfare of farmers, the Prime Minister said over 75 lakh farmers in Bihar are benefitting from the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He announced the setting up of a Makhana Board in the state and highlighted that Bihar’s Makhana has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, which is helping farmers gain better recognition and returns for their produce.

    He also said the Union Budget this year has made provisions for setting up a National Institute for Food Processing in Bihar, which will further support the food processing industry and benefit local farmers.

    In a major announcement, the Prime Minister informed the public that the Union Cabinet has recently approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy. He said the decision would ensure better returns for farmers and boost their income during the upcoming crop season.

    The Prime Minister’s address was part of a larger event during which he launched and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹48,500 crore, encompassing infrastructure, energy, transport, and agriculture.

     

    May 30, 2025
  • Sanjay Jha-led delegation meets Islamic leaders in Indonesia, reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance stand against terrorism

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, on Friday met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU), and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Indonesia, the world’s largest Islamic organisation, and sought their support against violence and religious extremism.

    “Honoured to meet KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board, and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of Nahdlatul Ulama – the world’s largest Islamic organisation. Our All-Party Parliamentary Delegation reaffirmed India’s resolute stand against terrorism and sought support in countering religious extremism,” Sanjay Jha posted on X.

    “As nations bound by the values of ‘Bhinneka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity), we called for shared voices to champion peace and justice. KH Ulil expressed deep solidarity with India, strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack, and affirmed the need for India and Indonesia to walk together for peace, cooperation, and progress,” the post added.

    Condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, KH Ulil said he felt the pain and called for India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace and economic development.

    Earlier on Thursday, the delegation interacted with the resident Ambassadors of friendly diplomatic missions of around 20 countries in Indonesia, sharing detailed insights on Operation Sindoor and clearly explaining the role of Pakistan in the gruesome April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

    They highlighted India’s measured, non-escalatory, and targeted response following the Pahalgam attack.

    Later, the visiting delegation met the leaders of the National Mandate Party (PAN) of Indonesia including Eddy Soeparno, Vice Chairman of PAN and Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian People’s Assembly, and Viva Yoga Mauladi, Vice Chairman of the Party and also Deputy Minister for Transmigration Republic of Indonesia, along with other leaders and Members of Parliament from PAN sharing views on India’s stance on zero tolerance for terrorism.

    The Indian MPs also had meaningful discussions with researchers and scholars of various think tanks and academia in Indonesia.

    The delegation comprises BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Hemang Joshi, and Pradan Baruah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barittas, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, and Former Indian Ambassador to France, Mohan Kumar.

    (With inputs from IANS)

    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Isle of Wight Council moves to shield Island from overdevelopment 30 May 2025 Isle of Wight Council moves to shield Island from overdevelopment

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    The Isle of Wight Council has taken a major step forward in protecting and shaping the Island’s long-term development by voting to accept the planning inspector’s required changes to the Island Planning Strategy (IPS).

    The decision, made during an extraordinary meeting of Full Council on Wednesday night, clears the way for the IPS to progress toward formal adoption.

    The IPS is a long-term strategic framework that guides how the Island will manage housing, infrastructure, job creation, and environmental priorities across the Island.

    It strikes a careful balance between the need for new and affordable homes and the protection of the Island’s unique communities, environment and heritage.

    One of the most significant changes required by the Planning Inspectorate was an increase in the Island’s annual housing target.

    While the original draft proposed 453 new homes per year — based on local evidence — the government’s standard method would have required the Island to plan for 1,104 homes annually.

    However, after reviewing the council’s detailed submission and supporting evidence, the planning inspectors concluded that a revised minimum target of 703 homes per year would be required to comply with national planning policies.

    Council officers will now begin to identify how to deliver an additional, modest, 79 homes per year for the first five years of the plan.

    They will also address other minor changes requested by the inspectors. These updates will be subject to public consultation, ensuring residents continue to have a voice in how the Island develops.

    The IPS continues to include strengthened policies to protect the Island’s natural environment and biodiversity.

    It promotes sustainable transport, supports renewable energy, and encourages development in areas with existing infrastructure, especially on brownfield land — helping to reduce pressure on greenfield sites and preserve the Island’s rural charm and nature.

    The plan also addresses key local concerns such as flood risk, coastal erosion, and affordable housing, aiming to ensure that future growth is both responsible, resilient, appropriate, and sustainable.

    Options considered

    Councillors considered several options before reaching their decision.

    The approved route, known as Option A, allows the council to move forward with the IPS while incorporating the inspector’s recommendations. This approach was seen as the most balanced, enabling the council to retain local control over planning decisions while meeting national policy requirements.

    Alternative options included withdrawing the IPS entirely and starting from scratch, which would have triggered the higher housing target of 1,104 homes per year.

    Another proposal to formally challenge the inspector’s recommendations was rejected, as it lacked a credible risk assessment and could have left the Island without a valid local plan — potentially opening the door to speculative and unregulated development.

    A council spokesperson said: “This was not an easy decision, but it was the right one under the circumstances we face. By accepting the Inspector’s recommendations, we are securing a plan that gives us the best chance to protect our Island from speculative development, while still meeting the needs of our communities.

    “Rejecting the plan, starting over or opposing the inspector’s requirements would have left us exposed to far greater housing targets and far less control. The worst of all outcomes for the Island.”

    What happens next?

    Next steps include preparing detailed proposals to meet the revised housing requirement and completing other evidence-based work.

    These will be published for public consultation in the coming months, giving residents another opportunity to help shape the final version of the plan.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 30 May 2025 News release WHO outlines recommendations to protect infants against RSV – respiratory syncytial virus

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first-ever position paper on immunization products to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally.

    Every year, RSV causes about 100 000 deaths and over 3.6 million hospitalizations in children under the age of 5 years worldwide. About half of these deaths occur in infants younger than 6 months of age. The vast majority (97%) of RSV deaths in infants occur in low- and middle-income countries where there is limited access to supportive medical care, such as oxygen or hydration.

    Published in the Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), the position paper outlines WHO recommendations for two immunization products: a maternal vaccine that can be given to pregnant women in their third trimester to protect their infant and a long-acting monoclonal antibody that can be administered to infants from birth, just before or during the RSV season.

    “RSV is an incredibly infectious virus that infects people of all ages, but is especially harmful to infants, particularly those born premature, when they are most vulnerable to severe disease,” says Dr Kate O’Brien, Director of Immunization, Vaccines, and Biologicals at WHO. “The WHO-recommended RSV immunization products can transform the fight against severe RSV disease, dramatically reduce hospitalizations, and deaths, ultimately saving many infant lives globally.”

    RSV usually causes mild symptoms similar to the common cold, including runny nose, cough and fever. However, it can lead to serious complications – including pneumonia and bronchiolitis – in infants, young children, older adults and those with compromised immune systems or underlying health conditions.

    Two immunization products to protect against RSV

    In response to the global burden of severe RSV disease among infants, WHO recommends that all countries introduce either the maternal vaccine, RSVpreF, or the monoclonal antibody, nirsevimab depending on the feasibility of implementation within each country’s existing health system, cost-effectiveness and anticipated coverage. Both products were recommended by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) for global implementation in September 2024. In addition, the maternal vaccine received WHO prequalification in March 2025, allowing it to be purchased by UN agencies.

    WHO recommends that the maternal vaccine be given to pregnant women during the third trimester of pregnancy, from week 28 onwards, to optimize for the adequate transfer of antibodies to their baby. The vaccine may be given during routine antenatal care, including at one of the 5 WHO-recommended antenatal care visits in the third trimester or any additional medical consultations.

    The second WHO-recommended immunization product, nirsevimab, is given as a single injection of monoclonal antibodies that starts protecting babies against RSV within a week of administration and lasts for at least 5 months, which can cover the entire RSV season in countries with RSV seasonality.

    WHO recommends that infants receive a single dose of nirsevimab right after birth or before being discharged from a birthing facility. If not administered at birth, the monoclonal antibody can be given during the baby’s first health visit. If a country decides to administer the product only during the RSV season rather than year-round, a single dose can also be given to older infants just before entering their first RSV season.

    The greatest impact on severe RSV disease will be achieved by administering the monoclonal antibody to infants under 6 months of age. However, there is still a potential benefit among infants up to 12 months of age.

    WHO regularly issues updated position papers on vaccines, combinations of vaccines and other immunization products against diseases that have major public health impact. These papers focus primarily on the use of vaccines in large-scale vaccination programmes. The new position paper aims to inform national public health policymakers and immunization programme managers on the use of RSV immunization products in their national programmes, as well as national and international funding agencies.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: HA pools resources to strengthen nursing education and cultivate next generation of nursing talent

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    HA pools resources to strengthen nursing education and cultivate next generation of nursing talent 
         The HA Nursing School will co-ordinate various nursing training programmes. Students will be able to share the teaching resources and facilities currently available at the four nursing schools, which will help provide a more diversified teaching and training model as well as more flexible clinical placement arrangements. It will also leverage the unique strengths of each school to design programmes and subjects that suit their own characteristics, providing students and teaching staff with more comprehensive training and development opportunities.
     
         Speaking at today’s inauguration ceremony of the HA Nursing School, the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to nursing education. He said, “The HA attaches great importance to the professional training and development of nurses. I believe that the HA Nursing School will lead our nursing training programmes to a new level through curriculum innovation and enhanced teaching quality to cultivate competent, compassionate, and patient-centred healthcare professionals who can meet the evolving healthcare needs.”
     
         The Head of the HA Academy, Dr David Sun, said, “We anticipate four major advantages following the integration of the HA’s nursing schools. We will be able to facilitate flexible management and allocation of teaching resources to prepare for providing more nursing education opportunities, offering more continuous learning opportunities for both aspiring nurses and existing nursing staff. The integration will help streamline administrative work by reducing duplicative or unnecessary procedures while further enhancing teaching standards. It will also promote exchanges and collaboration with universities, specialty colleges, the Nursing Council of Hong Kong, and nursing schools worldwide. Furthermore, this will provide students and teaching staff with more diverse opportunities for learning, exchanges, and broadening horizons as well as a more enriching campus life.”
     
         The same day, the HA also held a graduation ceremony for the Professional Diploma in Nursing (PDN) Programme 2025. About 300 graduates from the HA Nursing School completed their 3.5-year training and qualified as registered nurses, ready to join the healthcare workforce.
     
         In his address, the Chief Manager (Nursing) of the HA, Dr Danny Tong, encouraged the graduates to uphold the spirit of people-centred care. He said, “The HA has always been dedicated to nurturing nursing talents. We value not only clinical expertise but also the fostering of their core nursing values. Remember to stay true to your aspirations and serve the community with empathy, professionalism and dedication.”
     
         Three outstanding graduates, Mr Lo Ming Laam (CMC), Miss Zoe Chan (QEH) and Mr Leung Kin Lok (TMH), shared that their learning experiences at the HA Nursing School had been very rewarding. They pointed that the Programme emphasised both theoretical knowledge and practical application, which deepened their understanding of holistic care. They pledged on behalf of all graduates to apply their knowledge and provide high-quality nursing services to patients and the community.
     
         The HA’s 3.5-year full time PDN Programme is currently open for enrollment, offering 300 places. On completion of the PDN Programme, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (General) under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. The deadline for applications is August 8. For details, please visit the HA’s website
    www.ha.org.hk/visitor/ha_visitor_index.asp?Content_ID=251613&Lang=ENG&Dimension=100Issued at HKT 17:47

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 15 people sentenced to prison for involvement in 2023 domestic gas explosion in Northwest China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    YINCHUAN, May 30 (Xinhua) — A court in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Friday sentenced 15 people to prison for their involvement in a 2023 gas explosion at a kebab shop that killed 31 people.

    The 15 defendants in the case were given sentences ranging from one to six years for causing a major accident through negligence or for knowingly providing false supporting documents, the Yinchuan City Xingqing District People’s Court (NHAR administrative center) said.

    Those convicted include investors and owners of the kebab shop Zhang Hongxian and Liu Guo, the actual owner of the gas supplier company Cui Wenbo, and the legal representative of the company for inspecting gas consumption facilities Zhou Zhiguo.

    The court banned three of the accused from engaging in their professions for a certain period of time, and sentenced three others, who worked on the front lines and bear a lesser share of responsibility for what happened, to suspended sentences.

    The Fuyang Kebab Tragedy in Yinchuan occurred on June 21, 2023. A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak caused an explosion, killing 31 people and injuring 7 others.

    As the court established, the direct culprit of the tragedy was the CIS distributor, who supplied the establishment with cylinders that did not meet standards, and during the operation of which errors were also made by the establishment’s staff.

    Zhou Zhiguo and two employees of the gas consumption facility inspection company were found guilty of intentionally providing forged documents, which was considered a crime. -0-

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    May 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese to take over 80 million train trips during Dragon Boat Festival

    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, May 30 (Xinhua) — About 80.5 million passenger train trips are expected to be made during China’s five-day Dragon Boat Festival tourism boom, state-owned China Railway Corp. said Friday.

    The ancient Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Jie or Double Fifth Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, the festival is celebrated on Saturday, May 31.

    The special period for rail transport began on Friday, and the peak of passenger transport will be on Saturday, on which day the passenger flow on the country’s railways will reach 18.3 million person-times, KZhD reported.

    According to China’s railway ticket booking platform 12306, popular destinations during the holiday this year include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Xi’an, Nanjing, Changsha and Zhengzhou.

    The platform’s data also shows that Beijing-Shanghai, Beijing-Jinan, Beijing-Taiyuan, Beijing-Nanjing and Shenzhen-Xianggang routes are the most popular these days.

    To meet increased travel demands, China Railways has increased capacity and also improved service quality to provide a better travel experience for passengers. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 30, 2025
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