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  • MIL-OSI China: Love, loss, and song: Chinese animated film tugs at heartstrings

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

    “Endless Journey of Love,” a new and original Chinese animated film set for release during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, tells a poignant love story in a fantasy world centered on time manipulation and features a touching theme song performed by pop star Zhou Shen.

    A promotional image of Zhou Shen’s theme song for Chinese animated film “Endless Journey of Love.” [Image courtesy of Universal Music China]

    Zhou’s new song and music video, “Dreaming of You,” was released on May 26. His pure and delicate voice conveys the sense of destiny woven into the film’s narrative. Using “dreams” as metaphor key, the song unlocks the shared past of the film’s protagonists, Shi Qi and Qian Xiao, whilstexploring the universal themes of connection, farewell, and reunion. The song captures the human longing to control time, relive lost moments, and transforms unsaid goodbyes. into transcendent reunions across time.

    “This song can find its way into everyone’s life. Farewell is a mandatory lesson in life,” Zhou said, recalling several very important goodbyes in his life as he resonated with the film and song. “Many vivid stories may ultimately end at a gentle point. Just like the lyrics say, maybe one day we will meet again in a dream.”

    The theme song serves as the first single and beginning of a partnership between Universal Music China (UMC) and Brave Music, a label founded by the acclaimed Chinese composer and producer Qian Lei, who wrote and produced “Dreaming of You.” On May 26, the two companies announced a multi-year global distribution deal for UMC to distribute future releases from Brave Music, leveraging Universal Music Group’s global network. 

    Crew and voice cast pose for a group photo at the premiere of “Endless Journey of Love” in Beijing, May 27, 2025. [Photo courtesy of Bravo Entertainment]

    “Endless Journey of Love,” written and directed by the couple Yu Ao and Zhou Tienan, follows Qian Xiao, a seashore village girl in 1930s China. She gains control of time from a magical device called the “Wheel of Time.” As powerful forces pursue her, she meets Shi Qi, a cold-faced assassin who is also after the wheel. The two form a one-day partnership and embark on a thrilling, romantic and tear-jerking journey with plenty of twists. Their relationship shifts from rivals to allies as the wheel pursuers try to shape their fate. The stellar voice cast includes Karry Wang, Liu Xiaoyu, and singer Zhou Shen himself, along with movie stars Huang Bo and Jia Bing.

    The film is a blend of human nature, time control and the romantic courage to defy fate. The original plot offers a fresh idea, emotional depth, all amplified by a retro Shanghai-style setting. Directors Yu Ao and Zhou Tienan said that the five-year production tested their physical and mental endurance. From scriptwriting to voice acting and refining more than 2,000 shots, the team’s shared journey through time has brought the fantasy story to life.

    Director Yu Ao said at the premiere in Beijing on May 27: “farewell is the central theme of the entire film, yet being together ‘in this very moment’ gives us the courage to face parting.”

    According to co-director Yu, the inspiration for “Endless Journey of Love” came from an unexpected farewell to their beloved dog. Learning to let go of that pain, alongside the regrets, forged the starting point for their writing. Through a fantasy story about time, the creators aim to impart a much more important lesson to viewers, this being, to “seize the moment” and not waste time. 

    Sun Lingyu, the film producer who guided its development, said that “Endless Journey of Love” is a work infused with love and hope. These principles are in the the film’s very DNA. It is her hope that this film will help people reflect on their own lives and remember their loved ones.

    A poster for “Endless Journey of Love.” [Image courtesy of Maoyan Entertainment]

    The film is scheduled for nationwide release in China on May 30, ahead of the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival and International Children’s Day holiday starting May 31.

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  • MIL-OSI: Temenos Forward Awards celebrate banks leading the way in innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced the winners of the Temenos Forward Awards 2025, which recognize the innovation of Temenos customers who are leading the way in the banking industry.

    Jean-Pierre Brulard, Chief Executive Officer, Temenos, commented: “As banks adapt to changing customer demands and the opportunities and challenges of transformative technologies such as Generative AI, the Temenos community is shaping the future of finance. We are delighted to recognize the success of banks at the forefront of innovation with our Temenos Forward Awards. Congratulations to all our award winners. Together, we are leading banking forward.”

    The following awards were selected by a judging panel comprised of Temenos executives, previous award winners, journalists and industry analysts.

    Future-Ready Banking Award – Santander International

    In 2024, Santander International became the first Temenos client to utilize lending on the Temenos SaaS Foundation Platform. Throughout the program it has transitioned to a near-zero customization SaaS architecture with integrations that enhance customer analysis and reporting, demonstrating Santander International’s commitment to agility and customer-centric solutions.

    Customer Experience Excellence Award – PC Financial

    Part of Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s leading food and pharmacy retailer, PC Financial offers a range of financial products designed to deliver on the company’s purpose – helping Canadians Live Life Well. The retailer went live on Temenos SaaS in just six months and has raised the bar in digital banking with the launch of an innovative new savings feature for the PC Money Account. PC Financial is seeing strong customer engagement with this feature and stands out with a unique customer experience strategy that seamlessly blends everyday banking products with retail offerings.

    Fast Track Growth Award – STC Bank

    STC Bank has emerged as a fintech leader in Saudi Arabia, transforming from STC Pay into STC Bank as a fully licensed digital bank. This evolution highlights its strategic investment in cutting-edge technologies and innovation to redefine banking services standards in the region. With Temenos Core, the bank has successfully launched a microservice and data-driven architecture and is expanding into innovative lending and digital deposit solutions, reinforcing its strategy of modular, data-driven offerings.

    Digital Transformation Award – Credem

    Credem, a prominent Italian bank, has emerged as a digital banking frontrunner through its deep commitment to innovation and client-centric experiences. Having launched several new mobile apps using Temenos Digital, the bank offers a seamless, consistent experience for Retail, SME, and Private Wealth clients. In 2024, Credem successfully launched a new Retail Online Banking (OLB) platform as well as a completely redesigned mobile banking interface, leading to a significantly enhanced user experience and a marked improvement in its AppStore ratings.

    Ambassador Award – Jihyun Lee (Bank Julius Baer)

    As Head of IT APAC and Global Core Banking at Bank Julius Baer, Jihyun has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership, driving transformative projects that redefine modern core banking systems. Her expertise in pioneering innovations such as fully automated CI/CD pipelines and real-time integration patterns has positioned her as a trusted strategic partner within the Temenos community. Jihyun’s commitment to excellence and her ability to foster collaborative relationships make her a true ambassador of Temenos’ values and a thought leader in the industry.

    Additionally, the following clients were chosen for a People’s Choice Award for their successful deployment of an innovative solution. Voting was conducted by a jury, as well as peers on social media.

    People’s Choice Award (Banking Innovation) – MIDBANK

    Established in 1975, MIDBANK provides retail, corporate, and investment banking services across Egypt. The bank has modernized its core and digital banking operations with Temenos to enhance efficiency and customer experience. This has led to a 30% reduction in processing times for transactions, projected annual savings of 20% in operational costs due to improved automation and streamlined workflows, and 25% higher customer satisfaction scores within the first six months of its migration.

    People’s Choice Award (Banking Innovation) – EQ Bank

    EQ Bank is Canada’s first-born digital bank, showing Canadians how banking can – and should – be better. In collaboration with Temenos and Microsoft, EQ Bank developed the TDH-EQB Fabric environment – an innovative solution enabling near real-time data access within the Temenos Data Hub (TDH) environment. This initiative delivers significant benefits to both EQ Bank and Temenos by enhancing performance, optimizing operational efficiency, and enabling faster insights.

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  • MIL-OSI: Mavenir Collaboration with Three UK and Red Hat Doubles Glasgow 5G Speeds in UK-First Open RAN Small Cells Roll-Out

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Mavenir Open vRAN and O-RAN compliant small cells central to success of Three UK’s Glasgow City Centre roll-out – boosting coverage and capacity across a high-demand, dense urban environment
    • Landmark trial demonstrates the benefit of deploying Open RAN small cells alongside existing macro networks to solve blackspot issues

    GLASGOW, Scotland, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, working in collaboration with operator Three UK and the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, Red Hat, has successfully demonstrated the performance benefits of 5G non-standalone O-RAN compliant small cells in Glasgow City Centre – doubling 5G speeds at peak times.

    This milestone UK-first trial of Open RAN in a dense urban environment also marks the first live deployment of O-RAN compliant small cells working alongside legacy macro cells from traditional vendors in this environment – driving a significant reduction in traffic congestion by delivering high-quality coverage and additional capacity. During the initial phase of the trial, both 4G and 5G speeds doubled during the busiest times of the day, with Three UK’s 5G speeds reaching an impressive 520Mbps across the trial area. The capacity boost also cascaded into further performance and user experience improvements in surrounding sites.

    Following the successful trial of 18 live sites in Glasgow City Centre, the project will now move into its final deployment phase, bringing the total number of Open RAN small cell sites to 34.

    Mavenir’s roll-out of a small cell densification layer for Three UK is being delivered as part of the SCONDA (Small Cells O-RAN in Dense Areas) project – a key connectivity initiative backed by the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The project represents a significant step forward for Open RAN in the UK by trialing – for the first time – the integration of a full decentralized Open RAN architecture with existing traditional infrastructure into a high traffic, high footfall city setting.

    Mavenir is delivering a full 4G and 5G O-RAN solution, including its OpenBeam small cell radios running on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Mavenir 4G and 5G small cell radios are being deployed on lamp posts across Glasgow to offload macro traffic and enable automation of network performance within a challenging multi-vendor, multi-technology radio environment. Three UK is leveraging Red Hat OpenShift to build and deliver the Open vRAN network, integrated into the existing 4G core of Three UK, and operating alongside the operator’s traditional RAN.

    Brandon Larson, SVP, Cloud and AI at Mavenir, said: “This network densification project proves that the Open RAN layer built by Mavenir can efficiently and effectively meet the needs of Three UK and its customers in one of the busiest cities in the UK. Our solution has delivered a 2x improvement in 5G speeds, a measurable uplift in capacity, and handover of customer traffic has been outstanding. This powerfully demonstrates that Open RAN can be fully integrated alongside traditional vendors – a breakthrough that will get the attention of radio network design teams around the world for the cost savings and flexibility it offers.”

    Iain Milligan, Chief Network Officer at Three UK said: “Mavenir and Red Hat have been exceptional partners on this groundbreaking project – the UK’s first Open RAN trial to tackle the real-world complexity of a dense urban environment. We have pushed the boundaries and proven that the Open RAN approach is a hugely valuable addition to network design and deployment.”

    He added: “Urban deployments bring a different level of technical and operational challenge compared to rural environments. We’ve had to navigate integration with legacy systems, security layers, and evolving software – all while delivering measurable improvements for customers. The trial results are encouraging and provide a strong foundation for further scaling and optimisation of Open RAN in cities.”

    Honoré LaBourdette, Vice President, Global Telco Ecosystem at Red Hat, said: “Red Hat and Mavenir share a commitment to delivering optimized Open RAN solutions for service providers to achieve improved network performance and unlock the next generation of 5G use cases. We are pleased to collaborate with Mavenir to implement an integrated 5G Standalone Open RAN solution, powered by Red Hat OpenShift, to help Three UK deliver enhanced customer experiences and streamline operations for the city of Glasgow.”

    With this latest deployment, Mavenir and Red Hat are continuing to offer carrier-grade telco cloud solutions to mobile network operators, leveraging a decade of well-established collaboration. Mavenir RAN workloads on Red Hat OpenShift offer an attractive value proposition for the mobile network operators.

    Key benefits delivered by Mavenir using Red Hat OpenShift include:

    • Full stack automation: Integration of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes with Mavenir’s Cloud-Native Automation provides full stack automation and streamlined day-1 and day-2 operational management.
    • Pre-integrated and pre-tested reference architectures: Red Hat and Mavenir help minimize complexity and reduce time spent on integration by providing a common, pre-integrated reference architecture.
    • Scalable design and faster time-to-market: Offering design flexibility to scale the architecture with Mavenir workloads on Red Hat OpenShift and leveraging additional tools for faster deployments.
    • Comprehensive Security Capabilities: Mavenir’s Open RAN solution on Red Hat OpenShift provides mobile networks with core platform security controls, including admission controllers, container isolation via Security Context Constraints (SCCs), runtime protection using kernel-level security modules (seccomp, SELinux), role-based access controls (RBAC) and network segmentation through CNI/OVN. These capabilities align with industry practices, enabling operators to implement hardened configurations for compliance objectives.

    Notes to editors

    The SCONDA project is a partnership with Three UK, Mavenir, AWTG, Freshwave, PI Works, the 5G Scotland Centre and Accenture, with the support of Glasgow City Council and funding from the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

    Three UK doubles Glasgow city centre speeds with UK-first Open RAN roll-out

    About Three UK:

    Hutchison 3G UK Limited, trading as Three UK, is a British telecommunications company based in Reading, England. It is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, a limited liability Cayman Islands company registered and listed in Hong Kong. Three is the fourth-largest mobile network operator in the United Kingdom, with about 10.9 million subscribers as of November 2024. For more information, please visit https://www.three.co.uk/

    About Mavenir:

    Mavenir is building the future of networks today with cloud-native, AI-enabled solutions which are green by design, empowering operators to realize the benefits of 5G and achieve intelligent, automated, programmable networks. As the pioneer of Open RAN and a proven industry disruptor, Mavenir’s award-winning solutions are delivering automation and monetization across mobile networks globally, accelerating software network transformation for 300+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers. For more information, please visit www.mavenir.com

    Red Hat, the Red Hat logo and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries.

    Mavenir PR Contact:
    Emmanuela Spiteri
    PR@mavenir.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Lists Ripple USD (RLUSD) to Expand Stablecoin Offerings on Spot Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on its spot trading platform. RLUSD, an enterprise-grade USD-backed stablecoin issued by Ripple, enters the Bitget ecosystem at a time when demand for secure and compliant digital assets continues to rise, particularly among institutional participants and developers focused on enterprise-grade blockchain use cases.

    As a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, RLUSD is natively issued on both the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum, leveraging the unique strengths of each blockchain. The asset is backed by a segregated reserve held in USD fiat and cash equivalents. Bitget’s decision to list RLUSD aligns with its strategy to support strong, high utility-driven assets across its growing spot market, which serves as a curated space for projects that advance blockchain adoption through real-world applications.

    “We’re excited to partner with Ripple, a team that has consistently pushed forward the adoption of crypto,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “RLUSD stands out as one of the few stablecoins issued by a NYDFS-chartered limited purpose trust company, placing it in a uniquely clear regulatory framework. This is particularly important for institutions seeking transparency and compliance in today’s evolving digital asset landscape. Listing RLUSD also aligns with our 2025 strategy to expand institutional offerings and build a more robust, trusted ecosystem.”

    The RLUSD listing on Bitget expanded access and offered a trusted trading venue for one of the industry’s most closely monitored digital assets.

    Bitget continues to scale its listings to support the increasing demand of the crypto market. The integration of RLUSD responds to the ongoing wave of stablecoins gaining popularity as critical tools in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and tokenized asset ecosystems.

    With an extensive selection of over 900 crypto pairs and a commitment to broadening its offerings, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of RLUSD signals a strategic move to embrace regulated stablecoins’s becoming a gateway to trade innovative crypto projects.

    To know more about RLUSD on Bitget please visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    About Ripple

    Ripple is the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions and other enterprises—delivering simple, compliant, reliable software that unlocks efficiencies, reduces friction, and enhances innovation in global finance. Ripple’s solutions leverage the XRP Ledger and its native digital asset, XRP, which was purpose-built to enable fast, low-cost, highly scalable transactions across developer and financial use cases. With a proven track record of working with regulators and policymakers around the world, Ripple’s payments, custody and stablecoin solutions are pioneering the digital asset economy—building credibility and trust in enterprise blockchain. Together with customers, partners and the developer community, we are transforming the way the world creates, stores, manages and moves value.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9cba8e14-64a1-4afa-b20e-1fb01bb7d4f6

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  • MIL-OSI: Nokia brings Wi-Fi 7 to all with launch of Beacon 4 and 9 home devices

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Nokia brings Wi-Fi 7 to all with launch of Beacon 4 and 9 home devices

    • Nokia introduces new entry-level and mid-tier Beacons that can deliver speeds over 3x faster than Wi-Fi 6 devices.  
    • Nokia Beacons bring affordable Wi-Fi 7 to customers globally, providing multi-gigabit capacity needed to support future devices and services in the home.
    • Nokia’s Beacon 4 and 9, powered by Corteca software, simplify device management and support enhanced services via applications available on the Corteca marketplace.

    29 May 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Today, Nokia launched two new Wi-Fi 7 gateways designed to deliver, reliable, ultra-fast broadband to every corner of the home. Nokia’s entry level Beacon 4 and mid-tier Beacon 9 offer gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi – essential for supporting the expanding demands of streaming, online gaming, video, smart home, and security applications in the home.  

    As XGS-PON and 25G PON services grow, Wi-Fi upgrades are essential to delivering multi-gigabit speeds into homes.   Nokia’s new Beacon 4 and 9 are designed specifically for this purpose, allowing service providers to offer an affordable, best-in-class Wi-Fi 7 experience for the masses. Incorporating Wi-Fi 7’s full capabilities, the dual-band Beacon 4 gateway delivers 3.6Gbs speeds over Wi-Fi while the tri-band Beacon 9 gateway delivers blazingly fast 9.4Gbs speeds that help eliminate slowdowns and buffering issues. Both Beacons are powered by its Corteca software which allows operators to create and monetize better broadband experiences.

    “As the connected home ecosystem grows increasingly complex, Wi-Fi 7 emerges not just as a technological upgrade, but as a strategic necessity. To unlock the full market potential of Wi-Fi 7, it is essential to accelerate its availability across a wider range of devices. Expanding access – while preserving opportunities for service providers to differentiate and monetize premium offerings – will be key to driving adoption at scale and delivering the elevated experience consumers expect.” said Alzbeta Fellenbaum, Practice Leader, Service Provider – Consumer at Omdia.

    “Wi-Fi 7 is a pivotal new technology that will power the connected home of the future. Operators can now make Wi-Fi 7 a reality for customers, with two new affordable solutions that ensure multi-gigabit speeds are delivered to every corner of the home for the ultimate experience,” said Dirk Verhaegen, Head of Broadband Devices, Fixed Networks at Nokia.

    The new gateways expand Nokia’s portfolio of Wi-Fi 7 devices which now include the Beacon 4, Beacon 9, Beacon 19 and Beacon 24 models, each designed to meet the varying demands of operators and end-users globally.

    Multimedia, technical information and related news 
    Web Page: Nokia Wi-Fi
    Web Page: Nokia Beacon 9
    Web Page: Nokia Beacon 4

    About Nokia
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. 

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lovart Launches The First Design Agent, Draws Global User Surge

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lovart, a San Francisco-based AI startup, has officially launched its autonomous design agent — a platform designed to automate the entire creative process, from concept to final deliverables.

    Unlike traditional AI tools focused on single outputs, Lovart enables users to generate dozens of professional-grade assets simultaneously, spanning images, video, audio, and 3D. The system integrates multiple AI models, orchestrating hundreds of design steps automatically to produce layered, editable content ready for direct use.

    From Concept to Production: A New Design Paradigm

    Users input a single prompt, and Lovart delivers up to 40 outputs, including storyboards, branding kits, UI flows, and multimedia content. The platform features an infinite canvas with advanced editing tools familiar to designers, such as layers, masks, and text refinement. Export formats include PNG, SVG, video, and audio — ensuring outputs meet professional standards.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBeHmuRAJ7I&t=1s

    Launch Reception and Market Response

    Within the first 24 hours of its launch on X (formerly Twitter), a discussion thread about Lovart garnered over 5,000 posts, reflecting strong community engagement. The waitlist grew rapidly, surpassing 100,000 users across 70+ countries within five days.

    Lovart’s Discord server has become a vibrant hub where users hold “Agent Battles,” competitions that pit the platform’s AI agents against complex creative briefs in real time.

    Industry Context: The Rise of Vertical AI Agents

    Industry analysts view Lovart as a prime example of the growing trend towards vertical AI agents — domain-specific AI systems designed to replace traditional workflows.

    YC partner Jared Friedman characterizes these agents as “autonomous teammates” that extend beyond general-purpose AI, bringing specialized expertise to complex tasks.

    Community and Creative Use Cases

    Early adopters are using Lovart to produce full marketing campaigns, multimedia storyboards, and interactive design projects with minimal manual input. The platform’s seamless orchestration of multimodal AI models allows creatives to focus on ideas while the agent handles execution.

    Access and Further Information

    Lovart continues to onboard new users and expand its feature set. Interested professionals can learn more or join the waitlist via:

    Lovart positions itself as a new standard in creative automation, offering professionals an autonomous agent capable of handling complex, multimodal design workflows from start to finish.

    About Lovart

    Lovart AI is a San Francisco-based technology company pioneering the world’s first Design Agent — an AI-native system that interprets creative intent, decomposes complex tasks, and coordinates leading multimodal models to deliver comprehensive outputs across image, video, and 3D formats. Co-founded by Haofan Wang, an AI researcher with training from Carnegie Mellon University, and supported by a global team of experts in AI systems and creative tooling, Lovart is transforming the creative landscape. Since launching in 2025, the platform has rapidly gained traction with over 100,000 users joining within just 5 days, fundamentally changing how modern creators and studios approach design workflows.

    Media Contact

    Organization: Resonate International lNC

    Contact Person: Jane Huo

    Email: aimeey@int.lovart.ai

    Country: United States

    City: San francisco

    Website:https://www.lovart.ai/

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: 
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3c892497-f390-404c-9675-758657c5431e
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6481863c-d379-4206-8354-2c73aba65e10

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  • Crisil pegs India’s GDP growth at 6.5% in fiscal 2026

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Crisil on Thursday forecast India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2026, adding that improving domestic consumption is likely to support industrial activity.

    “We expect domestic consumption demand to improve driven by healthy agricultural growth, easing inflation supporting discretionary spend, rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and income tax relief this fiscal,” the global ratings agency said in a note.

    The India Meteorological Department expects an above-normal monsoon this fiscal (106 per cent of long-period average), which bodes well for agricultural production and inflation.

    Furthermore, according to Crisil Intelligence, crude oil prices are expected to remain subdued this fiscal, averaging $65-$70 per barrel compared with an average of $78.8 per barrel in the previous fiscal.

    “We expect the MPC to cut the repo rate by another 50 basis points (bps) this fiscal, after 50 bps cuts until April. Bank lending rates have begun easing, which should support domestic demand,” according to the note.

    Overall, Crisil forecasts gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2026, with external headwinds posing downside risks.

    In the month of significant tariff announcements by the United States (US), IIP growth slowed in April. Production slowed in certain export-oriented sectors (including pharmaceuticals and chemicals), while front-loading exports benefitted others (machinery and readymade garments). Among consumer goods, durables performed better than non-durables.

    Industrial goods recorded a mixed performance, with output growth in capital goods picked up sharply along with a mild acceleration in intermediate goods.

    Performance of export-oriented sectors was mixed in April, despite the sharp improvement in merchandise exports (9.0 per cent in April in nominal terms vs 0.7 per cent in the previous month).

    There was also a 6.4 per cent increase in the production of consumer durables such as electronic goods, refrigerators, and TVs during November, reflecting the higher consumer demand for these items amid rising incomes, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics.

    The infrastructure sector clocked a growth of 4 per cent on the back of big-ticket government projects being implemented in the highways, railways and ports sectors.

    (IANS)

  • Deadly break in at UN warehouse as aid trickles into Gaza

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A United Nations warehouse in war-torn Gaza was broken into by “hordes of hungry people” on Wednesday as aid trickles into the Palestinian enclave on the brink of famine and the United States readies new terms for a possible truce between Israel and Hamas.

    The World Food Programme said initial reports were that two people had died and several more were injured at the central Gaza warehouse. The U.N. agency appealed for an immediate scale-up of food aid “to reassure people that they will not starve.”

    Eyewitness video independently verified by Reuters shows large crowds of people pushing into the warehouse and removing bags and boxes as gunfire can be heard. It was not immediately clear how the people may have been killed or injured in the incident.

    Under growing international pressure, Israel ended an 11-week long aid blockade on Gaza 10 days ago. It has allowed a limited amount of relief to be delivered via two avenues – the United Nations or the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

    U.N. Middle East envoy Sigrid Kaag told the Security Council that the amount of aid Israel had so far allowed the U.N. to deliver was “comparable to a lifeboat after the ship has sunk” when everyone in Gaza was facing the risk of famine.

    The United States has been trying to broker a ceasefire. Israel – which resumed its military operation in Gaza in March after a brief truce – continued strikes on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian health officials said.

    “We are on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be delivered later on today,” U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Wednesday. “The president is going to review it.”

    The war in Gaza was triggered on October 7, 2023, when Palestinian militants Hamas killed 1,200 people in southern Israel and took some 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Since then, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities.

    UN VS GHF

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel’s killing of Hamas Gaza chief Mohammad Sinwar marked a turn towards the “complete defeat of Hamas”, adding that Israel was “taking control of food distribution” in Gaza.

    Israel has accused Hamas of diverting and seizing aid supplies. Hamas has denied stealing aid.

    At the United Nations, more than half the Security Council called on Wednesday for the 15-member body to act on Gaza. Slovenia’s U.N. Ambassador Samuel Zbogar said some members are working on a draft resolution to demand unimpeded aid access.

    “Remaining silent is not an option,” he told the council.

    Israel’s U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon told the Security Council that Israel would allow aid deliveries “for the immediate future” via both the U.N. and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which began aid deliveries on Monday.

    However, Israel ultimately wants the U.N. to work through the GHF, which is using private U.S. security and logistics companies to transport aid into Gaza for distribution by civilian teams at so-called secure distribution sites.

    “The U.N. should put their ego aside and cooperate with the new mechanism,” Danon told reporters before the council meeting.

    The U.N. and other international aid groups have refused to work with the GHF because they say the plan is not neutral.

    “This new scheme is surveillance-based rationing that legitimizes a policy of deprivation by design,” senior U.N. aid official for the occupied Palestinian territories, Jonathan Whittall, told reporters in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

    “The U.N. has refused to participate in this scheme, warning that it is logistically unworkable and violates humanitarian principles by using aid as a tool in Israel’s broader efforts to depopulate areas of Gaza,” he said.

    WARNING SHOTS

    The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, told Reuters it was “sad and disgusting” that the U.N. and other groups would not work with the GHF, describing the foundation’s aid distribution as “effective so far.”

    The Israeli military on Tuesday said it fired warning shots in the area outside a GHF distribution site, which was briefly rushed by people waiting for aid. Footage shared on social media showed fences broken down by crowds as private security contractors fell back before restoring order.

    “I am a big man, but I couldn’t hold back my tears when I saw the images of women, men and children racing for some food,” said Rabah Rezik, 65, a father of seven from Gaza City.

    The United Nations human rights office said on Wednesday that 47 people had been injured on Tuesday while seeking aid from the GHF, citing information from partners on the ground. It could not give a specific location of where people were injured. The GHF said no one was injured at the distribution site.

    The foundation said aid distribution continued on Wednesday without incident as it opened a second distribution hub. Across the two sites it has so far given out the equivalent of 840,262 meals. The GHF said it is working to open four sites and expand further in Gaza in the weeks ahead.

    The United Nations said that since aid deliveries resumed last week Israel had approved about 800 truckloads of relief.

    But U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that fewer than 500 truckloads had made it to the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom crossing, “where we and our partners could collect just over 200 of them – limited by insecurity and restricted access.”

    Israel is under pressure over Gaza’s dire humanitarian situation. France, Britain, Canada and Germany have said they may take action if the military campaign is not halted. Italy on Wednesday said the offensive had become unacceptable.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Funding boost for local sporting clubs

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Tuggeranong BMX Club in Kambah is one recipient of the Scheme.

    In brief:

    • The ACT Government offers the Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme.
    • The scheme is providing funding to 38 local sport, recreation and community clubs.
    • Clubs will use the funding to improve their facilities and get more Canberrans involved in sport.

    The latest round of the ACT Government’s Sport and Recreation Investment Scheme provides funding for 38 local sporting and recreation clubs.

    It will help clubs develop places for sport and active recreation that are:

    • fit for purpose
    • sustainable
    • accessible.

    The investment aims to help more Canberrans get involved in sport.

    2025 funding recipients

    The ACT Water Ski Association is one club to receive funding.

    It will use the funds to upgrade its water ski clubhouse facilities at Molonglo Reach.

    This will include a refurbished kitchen and bathrooms.

    The Tuggeranong BMX Club in Kambah will replace its BMX start gate.

    Belconnen Netball Association in Charnwood will build:

    • a new female and male toilet
    • change facilities
    • a fully accessible toilet with shower
    • better storage space.

    “We are delighted to receive this investment from the ACT Government to upgrade our off-court facilities at Charnwood to ensure they are a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all our participants and supporters,”President of Belconnen Netball Association Kim Clarke said.

    “Our current toilet and storage facilities are not suitable to cater for up to 2,000 users on competition days and this support will ensure a safe, accessible and welcoming environment for everyone to play and attend our netball activities and competitions.”

    More information on the program

    The Scheme offers four funding options. These are:

    • The Community Sport Facilities Funding Program. This supports the development of new high-quality, sustainable facilities. It also covers the upgrade of existing facilities. The goal is to help maintain or increase physical activity in the community.
    • The Club Enhancement Program. This helps sporting and recreation groups to further develop their local services and programs. It can include:
      • buying equipment
      • upskilling coaches and officials
      • supporting improvements to club governance.
    • The State Organisation Support Program. This provides funding through three-year agreements. Funds are for improving organisational capacity and capability.
    • The Industry Partnership Program. This allows the ACT Government to co-invest with state sporting organisations in projects that are:
      • innovative
      • collaborative
      • scalable
      • sustainable.

    For more information visit the Sport and Recreation website.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Partial Amendments of the Articles of Incorporation

    Source: Panasonic

    Headline: Partial Amendments of the Articles of Incorporation

    The content in this website is accurate at the time of publication but may be subject to change without notice.Please note therefore that these documents may not always contain the most up-to-date information.Please note that German, French and Chinese versions are machine translations, so the quality and accuracy may vary.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: How the North West Shelf expansion risks further damage to Murujuga’s 50,000-year-old rock art

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Smith, Professor of Archaeology (World Rock Art), School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia

    Yesterday, new environment minister Murray Watt approved an extension for the North West Shelf liquefied natural gas project. The gas plant at Karratha, Western Australia, will run until 2070.

    This expansion – and the pollution it will release – has led to a recommendation by the International Council on Monuments and Sites to defer UNESCO’s decision on the world heritage listing of the nearby Murujuga rock art.

    Two of the recommendations prior to renomination of the site are to “ensure the total removal of degrading acidic emissions” and “prevent any further industrial development adjacent to, and within, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape”.

    Murujuga has more than one million petroglyphs, some up to 50,000 years old.

    It has the oldest depictions of the human face in the world and records the lore and traditions of Aboriginal Australians since the first human settlement of this continent. It is strikingly beautiful and is of enormous cultural and spiritual importance to the Traditional Owners.

    Despite the immense significance of the site, a large industrial precinct has been built at its centre.



    Read more:
    Green light for gas: North West Shelf gas plant cleared to run until 2070

    Concerns about the Murujuga Rock Art report

    On Friday, the Western Australian Government released the long awaited Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program Year 2 report. This report examines the effect of industrial pollution upon one of the world’s most significant rock art sites.

    We have conducted our own independent project into the impact of industrial emissions on Murujuga since 2018. Many of our findings support the details in this report but the government’s report summary and subsequent political commentary downplays the ongoing impacts of acidic emissions from industry on the world unique rock art.

    The most significant findings are the Weathering Chamber results. These subjected all rock types from Murujuga to the air pollutants released by industry. The results showed that all were degraded, even with relatively low doses of sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).

    The second highly significant finding is that “there is statistically significant evidence of elevated porosity of granophyre rock surfaces”. This is centred on the industrial precinct in Murujuga. The report acknowledges industrial pollution is the most likely cause.

    This degradation and elevated porosity of the rocks puts the survival of the petroglyphs at risk.

    On our research team, Jolam Neumann’s still to be published PhD thesis at the University of Bonn, Germany, considered the impacts of industrial pollution on Murujuga rocks.

    He used actual samples of gabbro and granophyre rock collected from Murujuga and simulated six years of weathering under current pollution conditions. He found elevated porosity in both rock surfaces. He also collected the residue to understand what was eroded from the rock and how.

    He found there was significant degradation of birnessite (manganese) and kaolinite (clay) from the surface. The dark red/brown surface of the rock became porous and started to break down.

    His work confirms industrial emissions are the cause of the elevated porosity in the report. His work shows the seriousness of the porosity: it is symptomatic of a process causing the rapid disintegration of the rock surface.

    Damage is ongoing

    With Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program report showing evidence of damage to the art from pollution, the state government chose to emphasise in their report summary that a defunct power plant from the 1970s and 1980s was likely the culprit.

    The report’s data suggests this power plant produced about 3,600 tonnes of NO₂ per year, and less than 400 tonnes of SO₂ per year. Current industry in the immediate area produces more than 13,000 tonnes of NO₂ per year and more than 6,500 tonnes of SO₂.

    If the old power plant damaged the art then contemporary industrial emissions will be damaging the rock art at least five times faster.

    Neumann also gained access to a piece of rock collected in 1994 by archaeological scientist Robert Bednarik, and stored in his office in Melbourne for the past 30 years.

    The area where this rock came from now has elevated porosity, but the Bendarik rock shows no signs of it. This means the bulk of the industrial damage is likely more recent than 1994 – and is ongoing.

    Losing 50,000 years of culture

    The rock art was formed by engraving into the outer thin red/brown/black surface of the rock, called rock varnish, exposing the blue-grey parent rock beneath.

    This rock varnish was made in a process that involved the actions of specialised microbes called cyanobacteria. They concentrate manganese and iron from the environment to form an outer sheath to protect themselves from the harsh desert environment.

    The rock varnish forms at an incredibly slow rate: 1 to 10 microns in 1,000 years (a human hair is about 100 microns).

    These organisms can only thrive when the rock surface acidity is near neutral (pH 6.5–7). Their manganese sheaths are crucial to the integrity of the rock varnish, it binds it together and holds it to the underlying rock.

    If you lose the manganese you lose the rock varnish and the rock art.

    Neumann found the proportion of manganese in the Bednarik rock sample was 18.4% by weight. In samples collected in the same area in 2021, the manganese content had fallen to 9.6%. The depth of the varnish was reduced, and the varnish layer was full of holes where the manganese had been degraded.

    The damage by industry over the last 26 years was clearly visible.

    Increased porosity is reducing the density of the rock varnish layer and leading to its eventual degradation. There is also an absence of cyanobacteria close to the industrial sites, but not at more distant sites, suggesting industrial emissions are eliminating the varnish-forming microbes.

    Where to next?

    Industrial pollution has degraded the rock art and will continue to do so until the industrial pollution levels at Murujuga are reduced to zero.

    There are two well-recognised ways to eliminate NO₂ emissions. One uses selective catalytic reduction to convert NO₂ to nitrogen and water. The second method is to replace all gas burning heat production processes with electricity.

    The use of such technologies should form part of the conditions to the ministerial approval of the North West Shelf extension.

    Benjamin Smith receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. Neither of these funding bodies provided funding for the research discussed here and the views expressed here may not reflect those of these funding bodies. The research upon which this Conversation piece is based was funded solely by private donations from concerned citizens. We received no funding for this research from either industry or government.

    John Black is retired and receives no government or industry funding. The research upon which this Conversation piece is based was funded solely by private donations from concerned citizens. We received no funding for this research from either industry or government.

    – ref. How the North West Shelf expansion risks further damage to Murujuga’s 50,000-year-old rock art – https://theconversation.com/how-the-north-west-shelf-expansion-risks-further-damage-to-murujugas-50-000-year-old-rock-art-257615

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Klobuchar Statement on the U.S. Court of International Trade Overturning President Trump’s Tariff Taxes

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the U.S. Court of International Trade overturning President Trump’s tariff taxes in a unanimous three-judge decision.

    “This unanimous verdict by judges appointed by Presidents Trump, Obama, and Reagan restores sanity and stability to our trade policies. Instead of raising costs by nearly $3,000 per family, we should bring relief to the American people who have faced higher costs and chaos for far too long under Trump’s tariff taxes. As the judges ruled, ‘The Constitution assigns Congress the exclusive powers to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises,” and to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.”’ The President clearly overstepped his authority with these across-the-board tariffs.”

    In April, the Senate passed Klobuchar’s bipartisan resolution with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to reverse President Trump’s across-the-board tariffs on Canadian goods.

    Klobuchar joined Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to introduce the Trade Review Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that would bring stability and accountability to U.S. trade policy by reasserting limits on the president’s ability to unilaterally impose tariffs without the approval of Congress.

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  • Choreographed Demographic Alterations Driven by Political Motives, Aimed at Changing Geographies, Disrupt Social and Cultural Equilibrium: Vice-President

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    lign=”center”>Weaponisation Of Faith Through Coerced Conversion Erodes Social Harmony, Says VP
    Peace Is Secured From A Position Of Strength, Says VP
    Democracy Cannot Prosper Without Security, Economic Resilience, And Internal Harmony, Stresses VP
    Caste-Based Census Is A Milestone Step Towards Equitable Development, Says VP
    Democracies Must Be Compassionate, But Democracy Cannot Afford To Be Complacent, Highlights VP
    Demography, Democracy, And Diversity Define The Soul Of New Bharat, Urges VP
    Vice-President Addresses The 65th And 66th Convocation Ceremony Of The International Institute For Population Sciences (IIPS) In Mumbai

    The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today said, “There are choreographed, well-structured, ill-designed alterations aimed at changing the makeup of certain geographies. Young friends, these calculated alterations in our demography are often driven by political or strategic motives that are certainly not wholesome for our nation. These disrupt our social and cultural equilibrium. Such menacing trends require vigilant monitoring and decisive action to safeguard the integrity and sovereignty of Bharat. These are the most worrying trends. In contrast to slow and long term demographic shifts, which is usual, natural, demographic changes take place. They have to take place, but they are usually slow and long term. Natural demographic shifts occur gradually, deliberate and orchestrated changes in the demographic composition of certain regions pose a significant concern.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1927729706813841451

    Addressing the 65th and 66th Convocation Ceremony of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, as the Chief Guest, Shri Dhankhar said, “Peace is quintessential, fundamental for survival of democracy. Never forget, peace is secured from a position of strength. Democracy can blossom and prosper only in peace that is earned through strength, effective security, economic resilience, internal harmony. History is proof of it. Invasions can be thwarted and peace secured only when we are ever ready for war. Bharat has sent a global message. No longer shall we tolerate terrorism. We will liquidate it and destroy the source of it. Peace is not absence of conflict. It is the presence of preparedness. Democracy is a delicate bloom in its fertile soil of security. Democracy cannot prosper if there is no security. The sunlight of economic opportunity and the steady reign of social harmony also require peace.”

    On matters of security and national fortitude, Shri Dhankhar declared, “Without peace, democracy withers into fear, mistrust, and chaos. But let us not mistake peace for passivity. Lasting peace is never given — it is earned and it is defended. A nation secures its borders by decisive policies, by being resilient in its economy — then the nation becomes a fortress of peace. We have to emerge as a powerful military force in the region. Emergence of recent combinations that were decisively defeated by us — we have to be ever cognizant of them. We must embrace the ancient wisdom. And mind you, India is a global treasure of knowledge because of our ancient scriptures. There is Shanti Mantra. If we believe in peace, the nation has never believed in expansion.”

    Turning to a transformative governance reform, the Vice-President commended the Government of India’s decision, “The recent decision by the Government of India — a game-changing decision, a milestone in governance — is to include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming decadal census. This will be transformative. This will help us satisfy aspirations equitably to bring about equality and will be a decisive step towards social justice. This will also help us when data becomes available to enrich our understanding of inequalities. Because if inequalities are there, they generate and breed inequities. That is not the essence of governance. And therefore, these caste-based censuses, the data that will emanate, will guide us for targeted development. Development will reach in sectors where it is needed. I can say with pride, institutions like IIPS are uniquely positioned to play a crucial, critical role in interpreting such data and proposing inclusive solutions.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1927720771130179898

    He warned of deeply concerning trends threatening Bharat’s social fabric, “Bharat faces alarmingly cliffhanging situations with respect to demographic shifts, driven by unchecked illegal migrants, coupled with another sinister mechanism — alluring, manipulative conversions that distort our social fabric. These are not ordinary challenges. They are existential challenges that demand urgent, resolute, and effective national response. The time to act is now. Time to act with clarity and conviction, because this time bomb is ticking. We will have to demonstrate unwavering, unflinching, determined commitment to preserving the authenticity, the sanctity, and integrity of our civilization.”

    Highlighting the severity of orchestrated demographic interference, the Vice-President stated, “When demographic balances are manipulated not by organic evolution but by sinister orchestrated design, then it is no longer a question of migration — it is a question of demographic invasion. Bharat has suffered it. There are millions of illegal migrants. Can we suffer from them? We need people in this country who are committed to our civilisation, who believe in भारतीयता, who believe in our nationalism, who are prepared to lay down their lives for the nation.”

    He raised the alarm on conversion-based strategies that fragment societal unity, “Equally disturbing, worrisome, of deep concern is the weaponization of faith through coerced or induced conversion. Where belief is replaced by inducement, every belief has to be voluntary, optional. It is induced by Allurement! and choice by agenda. These are not isolated incidents. They erode social harmony, cultural coherence, and compromise of national security. Always remember, and Bharat is known in the world for this, democracies must be compassionate, but democracy cannot afford to be complacent.”

    The Vice-President passionately called for authentic public dialogue rooted in India’s civilisational values, “Authentic discourse is our core civilisational value. We cannot have rhetoric. We cannot have jingoism. Public discourse has to be authentic. Our heritage, drawn from Upanishads and Dharmashastras, celebrates dialogue over dogma, restraint over rage. I am pained sometimes when dogma and rage prevail. Youngsters in the country, the youth of the country, and the future of the country have to play a critical role in making public discourse more rational, sensible, and in sync with our civilisational ethos. Authenticity of communication with the public is fundamental. There are some exceptions, like security aspects, but for the rest, it is non-negotiable. Let us reaffirm the soul of democracy resides in honest, sincere, upright, factually balanced and correct dialogue.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1927730018429673900

    On India’s inclusive spirit and civilisational ethos, he reflected, “Which nation in the world can boast of inclusive growth, inclusive life and harmony? The Hinduism majority deeply rooted in the civilisational spirit has never been guided by majoritarianism. People mistake it. Hinduism majority is not majoritarianism. These impulses are antithetical to us. And see the difference in other traditions across the world. Level of their intolerance, level of their fundamentalism. They determine the mission to control through demographic explosion. Expansionism has no place in Hinduism, no place in Sanatan. This is a thought because we seek not to conquer, but to coexist.”

    In his concluding remarks, the Vice-President underscored the importance of population data for development, “Demography, democracy, and diversity. These three Ds define the soul of new bharat. These three pillars encapsulate the essence of India’s identity and aspirations. Demography represents the dynamic human capital that fuels the engine of progress. Democracy provides a robust framework for collective decision-making. In any other governance, there is no participation of the people in decision-making. Democracy, from that perspective, is unique. And diversity? India represents to the entire world what diversity is. We have a resplendent landscape, a spectrum of cultures, traditions, and perspectives that make our great ‘Bharat’ unique in the world. Understanding population dynamics, its growth, distribution, and composition, is fundamental to crafting policies that ensure sustainable development, economic growth, and social harmony. This aspect is critical for national security and harmony also. I know you are aware of the challenges. Your data will awaken those who need to address these challenges that have taken monstrous dimensions.”

    https://twitter.com/VPIndia/status/1927713635578908767

    Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India, Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of (Protocol & Marketing), Maharashtra, Prof. D.A. Nagdeve, Director & Sr. Professor(Addl. Charge), IIPS and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: RASPP proposes to create a joint Russian-Chinese platform for trading in used cars

    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

    CHENGDU, May 29 (Xinhua) — The Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RAUIE) proposes to create a joint Russian-Chinese platform for trading in used cars, RAUIE Executive Director Georgy Ryabtsev said Wednesday at the first Sichuan fair to connect suppliers and buyers in the used car export sector.

    The event was held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province (southwest China). It was attended by representatives of nearly 40 trade organizations and enterprises from 10 countries, including Russia, Iran, Vietnam and Nigeria.

    “This is not only an important milestone in Sichuan Province’s entry into the global used car market, but also a key opportunity to rebuild the international automotive trade chain,” commented Ryabtsev, calling the event a “bridge” that connects the advantages of China’s supply chain with global market demand.

    “We are particularly pleased with the event’s focus on the used car market – one of the most promising areas for growth in Russian-Chinese economic cooperation,” he emphasized.

    According to him, today the automotive industry is undergoing large-scale changes: electric vehicles are transforming the global car market, and the rapid growth of sales of Chinese cars with new energy sources is opening up new prospects for the used car trade.

    “The Russian used car market is one of the largest in Eurasia. Last year alone, the volume of used car sales exceeded 5 million units,” explained G. Ryabtsev, noting the ever-growing interest in Chinese cars in Russia, as well as the growth in the import of used cars from China – both European and Chinese brands, which have already earned a reputation for being reliable, economical and meeting consumer demands.

    According to G. Ryabtsev, RASPP proposes to create a joint Russian-Chinese platform for trading in used cars. This initiative involves the creation of a single digital platform combining B2B and B2C models, with a unified legal, logistics and service infrastructure.

    “Russian consumers increasingly rely on digital channels: they are used to choosing, buying and even making transactions online. And the active development of electronic platforms, remote car diagnostic systems, logistics and legal services creates a favorable environment for the export of Chinese cars,” he added.

    On the sidelines of the fair, agreements were signed on seven major cooperation projects worth a total of more than 1 billion yuan (about 139 million US dollars).

    China began exporting used cars in May 2019, and will fully lift restrictions in this area in March 2024. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: /China Focus/ China Builds Satellite Constellations to Provide Intelligent Communications from Space

    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 29 (Xinhua) — China is boosting its presence in low Earth orbit to support growing demand for smart device connectivity, launching four new satellites this month to expand its Tianqi constellation.

    On May 19, China successfully launched a commercial carrier rocket, CERES-1, from a platform in the sea off Shandong Province, east China, placing a group of four satellites in the Tianqi constellation into their planned orbit.

    Following SpaceX’s lead, a growing number of Chinese aerospace companies have begun building Starlink-style satellite networks in recent years. Some of these commercial space firms specialize in developing critical digital infrastructure for the Internet of Things (IoT).

    The Tianqi satellite constellation developed and operated by GuoDianGaoKe Technology has reached the first phase of deployment, with 37 satellites in orbit forming a global network providing services in the fields of smart cities, marine monitoring, emergency communications and environmental monitoring.

    The launch of four new satellites will reduce the constellation’s orbital period, a key factor for real-time data transmission, to five minutes, increasing operational efficiency by 37.5 percent.

    “Tianqi has filled the technological gap in China’s low-orbit IoT satellite field. Its technical systems, system performance and terminal performance have reached the world level,” said Lu Qiang, chairman of GuoDianGaoKe Technology.

    Tianqi is currently exploring the consumer markets for smartphones, smart cars and wearables. The second phase of the project involves developing and launching additional satellites to improve consumer-grade applications.

    Another commercial satellite constellation project, funded by a leading Chinese automaker, aims to revolutionize intelligent vehicle connectivity through space.

    Geely’s Future Mobility Constellation, developed by its space subsidiary Geespace, has deployed 30 satellites across three orbital planes.

    The deployment provided 90 percent global coverage, making Geespace the first Chinese commercial enterprise to offer low-orbit satellite communications services to international users.

    “The group focuses on intelligent driving, smart mobility and consumer electronics scenarios,” said Geespace founder and CEO Wang Yang.

    Geely’s Future Mobility Constellation project is divided into three phases: 72 satellites for global real-time data transmission (phase one), 264 satellites for direct smartphone connectivity (phase two), and 5,676 satellites for global broadband access (phase three).

    Thanks to the satellite constellation, Geely’s Zeekr and Galaxy electric vehicles are equipped with space communications, allowing users to send messages via satellite when terrestrial networks fail.

    In June 2024, Geely’s satellite constellation began international commercial operation in the Middle East, and is scheduled to expand to North Africa in 2025, marking a new milestone for Chinese commercial space companies on the global stage. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China Launches New Satellite into Space

    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

    JIUQUAN, May 29 (Xinhua) — China’s Long March-4B carrier rocket blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:12 p.m. Beijing Time on Thursday, successfully sending the new satellite Shijian-26 into its designated orbit.

    The spacecraft will be mainly used in national land resources research, environmental management and other fields, providing information services to support national economic development.

    This flight was the 579th for the Changzheng series of launch vehicles. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Harvard University Should Set 15% Cap on International Students – D. Trump

    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

    WASHINGTON, May 29 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the number of international students at Harvard University should be capped at about 15 percent, while continuing to press the university to submit its list of international students.

    “Harvard needs to show us their lists,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “They have international students. About 31 percent of their students are international. Almost 31 percent. We want to know where these students are coming from. Are they troublemakers?”

    D. Trump claims that many of these students were involved in disturbances “caused by the radical left-wing lunatics in this country.”

    “I think there should be a cap, about 15 percent, not 31 percent, because we have people who want to go to Harvard and other schools that they can’t go to because we have foreign students there,” the president said.

    Since returning to the White House, Trump has targeted many US universities, warning that those who do not adjust their policies will face funding cuts. The Trump administration’s top demands include rooting out anti-Semitism on campuses and ending diversity initiatives that favor minority groups.

    According to Harvard, international students accounted for more than 27 percent of the total undergraduate student body as of fall 2023. The university currently has about 6,800 international students and scholars from more than 140 countries and regions, most of whom are pursuing graduate studies. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump warns B. Netanyahu against actions towards Iran amid nuclear talks

    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

    WASHINGTON, May 29 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against any action that could jeopardize ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Iran on a new nuclear deal, media reported.

    “Well, I’d like to be honest. Yes, I did,” Trump said when asked if he warned Netanyahu against striking Iran to avoid disrupting the talks, The Hill reports.

    “I said I don’t think it’s appropriate. We’re having very good discussions with them, and I don’t think it’s appropriate right now,” the US president added.

    D. Trump also told reporters that the situation “could change at any moment — could change with a phone call,” CNN reports.

    “I think they want to make a deal. And if we can make a deal, I will save a lot of lives,” the message said.

    The fifth round of proximity talks between Iran and the United States ended last week in Rome with “some but not final progress,” said Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al-Busaidi, who is mediating the talks. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Relations between Brazil and the US are not unconditional – Foreign Minister

    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

    RIO DE JANEIRO, May 29 (Xinhua) — Brazil’s relations with the United States are not unconditional, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told a committee of the Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, amid concerns that new U.S. restrictions could affect Brazilian citizens.

    The Foreign Minister expressed concern over the recent decision by the US government to suspend issuance of new visas to foreign students. “This is a worrying situation. We have a large number of Brazilian students at US universities, and we will have to monitor developments,” he said.

    The Minister stressed that, in accordance with international agreements, host countries are required to issue visas for participation in multilateral events, including those held by the UN or the Organization of American States (OAS).

    The US visa suspension has raised concerns in Brazil over the potential disruption to academic ties. Officials have warned that the move could hinder talent exchanges and slow scientific collaboration between the two countries.

    Access to higher education abroad remains a key element of Brazil’s labor force development and innovation strategy, said M. Vieira. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival weekend, the Khorgos checkpoint saw an increase in passenger traffic

    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

    URUMQI, May 29 (Xinhua) — The passenger flow at Horgos Port on the China-Kazakhstan border in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has increased ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the port administration said.

    According to her data, the daily number of border crossings through the checkpoint currently exceeds 3,000 people. It is expected that during the above-mentioned weekend the figure will reach approximately 4,000 people.

    Since the introduction of the visa-free regime between China and Kazakhstan in November 2023, there has been an increase in the number of border crossings through Khorgos. According to Ge Jianhua, an employee of the checkpoint administration, this year the incoming and outgoing tourist flow at the Khorgos checkpoint has exceeded 500 thousand people-times.

    Meanwhile, the number of tourists crossing the Chinese-Kazakh border by car is growing. There are currently 7 bus routes connecting Xinjiang with various regions of Kazakhstan.

    The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on May 31, and the days from May 31 to June 2 will be declared holidays in the country. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Death in custody – Alice Springs

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) is continuing to investigate the death of a 24-year-old man in police custody earlier this week.

    Around 1:10pm on Tuesday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a male had been involved in an altercation with a security guard at the Coles supermarket in Alice Springs.

    It is alleged a 24-year-old Aboriginal male was placing items down the front of his clothing when he was confronted by security guards.

    One of the security guards was assaulted and there were two police officers, who were in plain clothes at the time, in the supermarket who rendered assistance to the security guards.

    The man was placed onto the ground by those police officers, and lost consciousness a short time later.

    Initial first aid was provided, including CPR.

    St John Ambulance attended the scene, and the man was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital where he was pronounced deceased shortly after 2:20pm.

    The NTPF Major Crime Section Detectives are in Alice Springs investigating the death with oversight from the Professional Standards Command. Police are also investigating this matter on behalf of the Coroner.

    The cause of the man’s death is currently undetermined, and the forensic pathologist is required to complete further investigation to provide any substantive cause of death.

    Police believe the man was involved in an incident near the Commonwealth Bank on Gregory Terrace just prior to the incident at Coles. It is alleged that during this incident the 24-year-old has assaulted a woman who was not known to him. Police have since identified this woman and investigations remain ongoing.

    Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident at Coles or on Gregory Terrace to make contact on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

    Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst said “Detectives have collected a considerable amount of evidence and the public can be assured that a full and thorough investigative report will be prepared for the Coroner.

    “Police are in contact with the man’s family and are providing support through our Cultural Reform Team and I have visited the community of Yuendumu today to provide an update. We are also providing welfare support, alongside the NT Police Association, to the members involved. 

    “Our thoughts are with the deceased’s family, our members and the entire Alice Springs Community and we thank them for their patience as we work through this investigation.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two Washington Men Sentenced to 70 Years in Prison for Producing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Spokane, Washington – Acting United States Attorney Richard R. Barker announced that on May 27, 2025, Tony J. Bolen, age 44, and Casey Allen Greer, age 48, were sentenced for Production of Child Pornography, Conspiracy to Produce Child Pornography, and Commission of a Felony Sex Offense by an Individual Required to Register as a Sex Offender. Greer was additionally sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography, and Bolen was sentenced for Receipt and Transportation of Child Pornography. Bolen and Greer were convicted of these crimes on November 25, 2024, following a jury trial. United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced both men to 70 years in prison, followed by a life term of supervised release.  Judge Dimke also imposed a $5,000 assessment under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, as to both men, and ordered Greer to pay $18,500 in restitution to victims.

    According to court documents and information disclosed at trial and sentencing, beginning in October 2021, and continuing to December 2021, Bolen and Greer worked together to produce image and video files depicting the sexual abuse of a young child that Greer had sexually abused as early as May 2021. Bolen and Greer discussed when Greer would have access to the minor and how Greer would medicate the victim to ensure the victim’s compliance during the sexual abuse. During one such communication, Greer advised that the medication he had administered to the victim had not worked.  He stated that he needed something like chloroform to keep the victim from fighting him.  Nonetheless, Greer repeatedly sent images and videos of the sexual abuse to Bolen. In written text messages, Bolen directed Greer to sexually abuse the victim in a specific way, record the abuse, and send it to him.

    Bolen and Greer both have prior Washington State convictions for Child Molestation. Because of these convictions, Bolen and Greer were required under state and federal law to register as sex offenders at the time of the above-listed offenses.

    At sentencing, Judge Dimke advised both defendants that the conduct they engaged in was heinous and victimized both the child involved, the child’s family, and the community at large.  She stated that the intention of the 70-year sentence imposed for each defendant is to ensure that neither man was ever released back into the community.  She spoke directly to the victim and the victim’s family, thanking them for their confidence and patience with the justice system.  Judge Dimke also spoke directly to the victim, stating, “You are strong.  You are brave…this does not define you.  You have a very bright future ahead of you.”

    “The defendants’ actions in this case were nothing short of horrific. They subjected a young child to unspeakable abuse, using sleep-inducing substances to control and exploit their victim,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Barker. I am deeply grateful to Assistant United States Attorneys Ann Wick and Laurel Holland, whose tireless efforts and personal sacrifices were instrumental in bringing these offenders to justice. Trials like this one are emotionally grueling, but AUSAs Wick and Holland remained unwavering in their commitment to the victim and to the pursuit of justice. Because of this extraordinary dedication, Mr. Bolen and Mr. Greer will never again have the opportunity to harm another child.”

    AUSA Ann Wick, one of the lead prosecutors, added, “I am profoundly moved by the bravery of victims in cases like this one. Their courage in this case has ensured that two repeat sex offenders will no longer have the chance to harm innocent children. Justice was served because of the victim’s strength.”

    “These significant sentences represent a step toward justice for the immense harm these two individuals inflicted on the victim and their family,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Seattle acting Special Agent in Charge Matthew Murphy. “HSI and our partners remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable, and we will continue to ensure that those who commit such heinous crimes are held fully accountable.”

    “Exceptional sentencing is appropriate for exceptionally heinous criminal acts.  Certainly, those who take sexual advantage of our young and vulnerable must be removed from our streets and communities and the Washington State Patrol appreciates the many agencies involved in the successful investigation, capture, and prosecution of these dangerous individuals,” stated Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste. 

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    This case was investigated jointly by Homeland Security Investigations, the Washington State Patrol, and Spokane Police Department, as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ann T. Wick and Laurel J. Holland.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Greece pawn shop owner pleads guilty for his role in retail theft ring involving hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Dominic Sprague, 41, of Greece, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce. According to the plea agreement, Sprague faces up to 72 months in prison when sentenced. 

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Kyle P. Rossi, who is handling the case, stated that between December 2021 and October 17, 2024, Sprague, who was the owner and operator of the New York Gold Diamond Pawn Shop in Greece, engaged in a conspiracy with larcenists, Amanda Reeves, Shabon Banks, Chad Lewis, Jr., and pawn shop manager James Civiletti, to buy and sell stolen goods.

    As part of the scheme, Reeves, Banks, and Lewis stole new-in-box items from store shelves on a weekly and sometimes daily basis, both alone and in concert with one another. They then sold the stolen goods to the pawn shop, which was managed by Civiletti, for a fraction of their actual retail value. The pawn shop then resold the stolen merchandise on eBay at much higher prices, resulting in significant profits. In total, the New York Gold Diamond Pawn Shop purchased 37,936 stolen new-in-box items from Reeves, Banks, and Lewis on more than 670 occasions, for which they were paid $290,000.00, which was approximately 25% of the actual retail value of the stolen items. This resulted in actual losses to the victim-retailers of approximately $1,160,000.00.

    Banks, Reeves, Lewis and Civiletti were previously convicted and are awaiting sentencing.

    The plea is the result of an investigation by the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Wood; the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Todd Baxter; Homeland Security Investigations, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations Division, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Harry Chavis.     

    Sentencing is scheduled for September 23, 2025, before Judge Wolford.         

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bloods Gang Leader Convicted of Narcotics Distribution Resulting in Three Overdoses

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    A federal jury yesterday in Central Islip convicted Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, on 22 counts of a second superseding indictment charging him with narcotics distribution, including distribution that resulted in three non-fatal overdoses, as well as a firearms-related crime.  The verdict followed a four-week trial before United States District Judge Joan M. Azrack. When sentenced, Johnson faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and up to life in prison.

    Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York  Field Office (FBI); and Kevin Catalina, Commissioner, Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD), announced the verdict.

    “Johnson peddled his potentially lethal drugs across Long Island while lining his pockets with profits, causing life threatening injuries to several members of our community in the process,” stated United States Attorney Nocella.  “This Office, along with our law enforcement partners, remains committed to finding, arresting, and prosecuting the drug traffickers and gang members who seek to profit from the ongoing opioid crisis and stopping all of the devastating effects these narcotics have brought with them.”

    “For years, Gary Johnson, a Bloods gang leader, carelessly supplied potentially lethal quantities of heroin and fentanyl to turn a profit,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Raia.  “By distributing highly addictive narcotics, Johnson demonstrated a disregard to communal health and endangered countless residents, even causing three individuals to overdose.  With the assistance from our law enforcement partners, the FBI will never cease its mission to disrupt all criminal enterprises poisoning our communities with dangerous drugs.”

    “While nothing can take away the suffering of those who experienced life-threatening impacts caused by Johnson’s greed, let this sentence bring some solace that his crimes will not go unpunished,” stated SCPD Commissioner Catalina. “We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners to ensure narcotics trafficking is ceased.”

    As proven at trial and set forth in court filings, between June 2013 and November 2020, Johnson, a leader in the G-Shine set of the Bloods based in Suffolk County, sold fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin throughout Long Island.  The drugs the defendant sold resulted in multiple victims experiencing overdoses, including three overdoses in March and May 2020.  The jury returned a verdict convicting Johnson of multiple counts of distributing heroin, cocaine, and/or fentanyl.  In connection with the overdoses, Johnson was convicted of three counts of narcotics distribution resulting in serious bodily injury.

    Johnson was also convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm.  This charge arose from evidence recovered from Johnson’s residence when law enforcement executed a search warrant and recovered a semi-automatic firearm.  

    The government’s case is being handled by the Criminal Section of the Long Island Division.  Assistant United States  Attorneys Meredith A. Arfa, Stephen Petraeus and Mark E. Misorek are in charge of the prosecution with assistance from Paralegal Specialists Dejah Turla, Rebecca Roth, and Adam Bernard, as well as Victim Witness Specialist Stephanie Marroquin.

    The Defendant:

    GARY JOHNSON
    Age:  41
    Bellport, New York

    E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 20-CR-518 (S-2) (JMA)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Utah Felon Indicted after Alleged Carjacking with Victim Inside

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a felon with a violent crime after he allegedly threatened a victim with a weapon and forced the victim to drive him out of a contained area where police were actively searching for him for a separate incident.

    Joseph Anthony Kingston, 27, of West Valley City, Utah, was charged by complaint on May 1, 2025.

    According to court documents, on April 30, 2025, West Valley City Police Department officers responded to a call for service requesting assistance to get Kingston to leave a West Valley City residence. During a records check, officers discovered that Kingston had an active felony warrant and was restricted from possessing a weapon. Upon officers’ arrival at the residence, they witnessed Kingston fleeing on foot. A police containment was established for several blocks, which was searched by drone and K9 officers, but Kingston was not located, and the containment area was shut down.

    As alleged in the complaint, approximately 20 minutes later, West Valley City Police Department receive a call from an adult male who stated he was the victim of carjacking. The victim was completing a landscaping job in the area of the police containment, and upon returning to his work truck, he found a male, later identified as Kingston, laying on the floorboard of the victim’s truck. According to the victim, Kingston produced a knife and told him to “drive” and “go,” to get Kingston out of the contained area. The victim reported that Kingston remained on the floorboards until they passed the police containment. The victim drove Kingston to a different area before Kingston then proceeded to steal medical supplies and food from the truck before leaving. Subsequently, Kingston was located that same day by West Valley City Police Officers and taken into custody following a foot pursuit. At the time of his arrest, he was allegedly in possession of medical supplies from the stolen work truck.

    Kingston is charged with carjacking. His initial appearance on the indictment is May 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 8.4 before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

    Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case is being investigated by an FBI Task Force Officer with the West Valley City Police Department.

    Assistant United States Attorney Carlos A. Esqueda of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics, University of South Australia

    A US court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations. This puts implementation of Trump’s current trade policy in disarray.

    The Court of International Trade ruled the emergency authority Trump used to impose the tariffs could not override the role of Congress, which has the right to regulate commerce with other countries.

    Tariffs imposed via other legislative processes such as those dealing with cars, steel and aluminium continue to stand. But the broad-based “reciprocal” tariffs will need to be removed within 10 days of the court’s ruling. Trump administration officials have already filed plans to appeal.

    The ruling calls into question trade negotiations underway with more than 18 different nations that are trying to lower these tariffs. Do these countries continue to negotiate or do they wait for the judicial process to play out?

    The Trump administration still has other mechanisms through which it can impose tariffs, but these have limits on the amount that can be imposed, or entail processes which can take months or years. This undermines Trump’s preferred method of negotiation: throwing out large threats and backing down once a concession is reached.

    Emergency powers were a step too far

    The lawsuits were filed by United States importers of foreign products and some US states, challenging Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977.

    The lawsuits argued the national emergencies cited in imposing the tariffs – the trade deficit and the fentanyl crisis – were not an emergency and not directly addressed by the tariff remedy. The court agreed, and said by imposing tariffs Trump had overstepped his authority.

    The ruling said the executive orders used were “declared to be invalid as contrary to law”.

    The act states the president is entitled to take economic action in the face of “an unusual and extraordinary threat”. It’s mainly been used to impose sanctions on terrorist groups or freeze assets from Russia. There’s nothing in the act that refers to tariffs.

    The decision means all the reciprocal tariffs – including the 10% tariffs on most countries, the 50% tariffs Trump was talking about putting on the EU, and some of the Chinese tariffs – are ruled by the court to be illegal. They must be removed within 10 days.

    The ruling was based on two separate lawsuits. One was brought by a group of small businesses that argued tariffs materially hurt their business. The other was brought by 12 individual states that argued the tariffs would materially impact their ability to provide public goods.

    Some industry tariffs will remain in place

    The ruling does not apply to tariffs applied under Section 201, known as safeguard tariffs. They are intended to protect industries from imports allegedly being sold in the US market at unfair prices or through unfair means. Tariffs on solar panels and washing machines were brought under this regulation.

    Also excluded are Section 232 tariffs, which are applied for national security reasons. Those are the steel and aluminium tariffs, the automobile and auto parts tariffs. Trump has declared all those as national security issues, so those tariffs will remain.

    Most of the tariffs against China are also excluded under Section 301. Those are put in place for unfair trade practices, such as intellectual property theft or forced technology transfer. They are meant to pressure countries to change their policies.

    Other trade investigations are still underway

    In addition, there are current investigations related to copper and the pharmaceuticals sector, which will continue. These investigations are part of a more traditional trade process and may lead to future tariffs, including on Australia.

    The Trump administration is still weighing possible sector-specific tariffs on pharmaceuticals.
    Planar/Shutterstock

    Now for the appeals

    The Trump administration has already filed its intention to appeal to the federal appeals court. This process will take some time. In the meantime, there are at least five other legal challenges to tariffs pending in the courts.

    If the appeals court provides a ruling the Trump administration or opponents don’t like, they can appeal to the Supreme Court.

    Alternatively, the White House could direct customs officials to ignore the court and continue to collect tariffs.

    The Trump administration has ignored court orders in the past, particularly on immigration rulings. So it remains to be seen if customs officials will release goods without the tariffs being paid in 10 days’ time.

    The administration is unlikely to lay down on this. In addition to its appeal process, officials complained about “unelected judges” and “judicial overreach” and may contest the whole process. The only thing that continues to be a certainty is that uncertainty will drive global markets for the foreseeable future.

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

    – ref. Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – https://theconversation.com/trumps-global-trade-plans-are-in-disarray-after-a-us-court-ruling-on-liberation-day-tariffs-257812

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  • MIL-Evening Report: UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jon C. Day, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University

    UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has again raised grave fears for the future of the Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the problems of water pollution, climate change and unsustainable fishing.

    The committee this week released draft decisions regarding the conservation of 62 World Heritage properties. This included the Great Barrier Reef, for which it noted:

    Overall, while progress has been made, significant challenges remain in achieving water quality targets, managing extreme climate impacts, and ensuring the long-term resilience of the property.

    The comments confirm what experts already know too well: despite substantial investments from successive Australian governments, threats to the Great Barrier Reef remain.

    Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef and other coral reefs around the world. But water pollution is the most significant local threat. That issue, along with unsustainable fishing, is entirely within Australia’s control.

    The World Heritage Committee will consider the draft decision at its next meeting in Paris in July. It may amend the decision, but the concerns are now on the public record.

    What’s all this about?

    The Great Barrier Reef has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage list for more than 40 years. The listing recognises outstanding natural and cultural places around the world.

    The reef is jointly managed by the Australian and Queensland governments. UNESCO’s draft decision expressed “utmost concern” at the findings of last year’s outlook report, published by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It noted:

    the overall outlook for the property remains one of continued deterioration due largely to climate change, while the long-term outlook for the ecosystem of the property also remains ‘very poor’.

    Poor water quality persists

    Poor water quality is a major issue on the Great Barrier Reef. It is caused when sediment, nutrients, pesticides and pollution from land-based activities, such as land clearing, farming and coastal development, are carried into the ocean.

    In its draft decision, UNESCO noted with “regrets” that the latest water quality targets for sediment and nitrogen – a key component of fertilisers – were not achieved. UNESCO said the updated water quality plan should ensure targets and actions “are sufficiently ambitious and funded”.

    As the below graph shows, actions from 2009 to now have reduced pollution only by about half the desired amounts. At the existing rate of progress and funding commitments, the targets will not be met until 2047 (for sediment) and 2114 (for dissolved inorganic nitrogen).

    Huge gaps exist between current pollutants levels and the water quality targets. These and some other targets are well out of reach under existing funding levels.

    The draft decision also requests a halt to illegal land clearing while strengthening vegetation laws – both fundamental to reducing water pollution.

    Severe weather events exacerbate the water quality problem. In February this year, for example, floodwaters from ten major rivers merged to form extensive flood plumes along 700 kilometres of coastline from Cairns to Mackay, and up to 100 kilometres offshore.

    Such plumes can remain present for months after a flood. They can smother seagrass and corals, and cause damaging algal growth.

    Queensland’s floods in February discharged large plumes of sediment-laden floodwaters towards the Great Barrier Reef. This Sentinel 2 satellite image shows sediment from the Burdekin River estuary south of Townsville.
    Tropwater, CC BY-NC-ND

    The wicked problem of climate change

    UNESCO’s draft decision noted “the overall outlook for the property remains one of continued deterioration due largely to climate change”.

    Ocean heatwaves can lead to coral bleaching and potentially death. Mass bleaching occurred again this year on the Great Barrier Reef – the sixth such event since 2016.

    UNESCO described as “deeply concerning” preliminary results showing heat stress was the highest on record during the 2023–24 mass bleaching event.

    Climate change is also expected to produce more frequent and intense extreme weather events such as tropical cyclones, which can damage reefs and island ecosystems.

    UNESCO called on Australia to align its policies with the global goal of “limiting global temperature to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels”, and to take steps to mitigate negative impacts from extreme weather events.

    The challenges of fishing

    Unsustainable fishing practices damage the Great Barrier Reef. UNESCO’s draft decision noted progress in eliminating gillnet fishing, which is on track for the target of 2027.

    The fishing method involves mesh nets which can accidentally kill other wildlife, including threatened species such as dugongs, turtles, dolphins and sawfish.

    But smaller nets can still be used throughout much of the World Heritage area, so some threats to threatened species remain.

    UNESCO also urged Australia to expand electronic monitoring of commercial fishing vessels, and to ensure the targets in its Sustainable Fisheries Strategy are met. It also called for a comprehensive review of coral harvesting, which primarily supplies the global aquarium trade.

    What next?

    Despite the significant resources and management efforts Australia expends on the Great Barrier Reef, serious threats remain.

    The Great Barrier Reef is struggling under the cumulative impacts of a multitude of threats. The problems outlined above are not isolated challenges.

    Both the Queensland and Australian governments could do far more to boost the health of the reef. Clearly, more funding is needed. Without it, the future of the Great Barrier Reef is in jeopardy, and so too its tourism and fishing economies, and thousands of jobs.

    UNESCO has now asked Australia to provide more comprehensive results from the recent mass bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, along with an updated plan to improve water quality. Its draft decision maintains the spotlight on conservation concerns for this precious natural asset.

    Jon Day previously worked for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority between 1986 and 2014, and was one of the Directors at GBRMPA between 1998 and 2014. He also represented Australia as one of the formal delegates to the World Heritage Committee between 2007-2011.

    Scott F. Heron is the co-developer of the Climate Vulnerability Index; he receives funding from Australian Research Council.

    – ref. UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef – https://theconversation.com/unesco-expresses-utmost-concern-at-the-state-of-the-great-barrier-reef-257638

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  • Operation Sindoor outreach: Sule-led delegation conveys India’s resolute stance against terrorism in South Africa

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule held extensive meetings with South African leadership in Cape Town, reiterating India’s firm and united stand against terrorism.

    According to a statement from the High Commission of India in Pretoria, the delegation met with South African Deputy Minister Kenneth Morolong and conveyed India’s counter-terrorism approach, which includes holding both terrorists and their enablers accountable through prompt and decisive action.

    The Deputy Minister assured that the matter would be brought to the attention of the South African Presidency, said the Indian mission.

    The delegation also held a detailed discussion with John Steenhuisen, Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Minister of Agriculture, along with other senior DA members.

    “DA expressed solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and supported India’s resolve to fight cross-border terrorism,” the High Commission stated.

    Another key engagement was with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, chaired by Supra Obakeng Ramoeletsi Mahumapelo.

    During the meeting, the Indian MPs provided details of the Pahalgam terror attack and emphasised that Operation Sindoor was a focused and non-escalatory response aimed at neutralising the threat posed by cross-border terrorism.

    The visit began with a meeting hosted by P. (Les) Govender, Deputy Chairperson of South Africa’s National Council of Provinces (NCOP). During the session, a minute of silence was also observed in remembrance of the Pahalgam attack victims.

    The parliamentarians highlighted India’s unified approach and zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Members of NCOP expressed their solidarity with India and condemned terrorism in all its forms.

    Earlier, marking the start of the engagements, the delegation interacted with members of the Indian community in Johannesburg.

    “All-party delegation led by MP Supriya Sule interacted with the Indian community in South Africa. They emphasised India’s national consensus and collective resolve against terrorism in all its forms. Commended the wholehearted support of Indian diaspora to eradicate the scourge of terrorism,” the Indian High Commission posted on X.

    In addition to Sule, the delegation includes BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Anurag Thakur and V. Muraleedharan, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma, Telugu Desam Party’s Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Aam Aadmi Party leader Vikramjeet Singh Sawhney, and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin.

    The delegation arrived in South Africa following a successful visit to Qatar. The visit is part of India’s global outreach to raise awareness about the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, India’s calibrated military response.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • Nepal takes game to new heights with T20 league

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Glamorgan all-rounder Dan Douthwaite was not alone among the foreign players in being unsure what to expect when he headed to the Himalayas to take part in the inaugural Nepal Premier League (NPL) late last year.

    Taking up a playing contract in the mountainous nation of 30 million was always going to be a novel challenge for the Englishman, not least because the Twenty20 league was staged at a ground some 1,350 metres above sea level.

    “I thought I was going to be constantly out of breath or struggling, but it wasn’t actually as bad as I thought it was going to be,” the 28-year-old recalled of his time playing for the Kathmandu Gurkhas.

    “I think I noticed it more so with sixes. When they got the ball it absolutely went miles. A lot of balls … kept going and going and going.

    “When you think you’ve hit one straight up and it’s a 70-metre six.”

    Apart from the extra flight of the ball at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground near Kathmandu, Douthwaite’s other big takeaway from the experience was the enthusiasm of the Nepali fans.

    “Cricket in Nepal is probably like the Premier League in England … there’s a kind of almost Indian cricket feel about the way people appreciate and love the game,” he told Reuters.

    This was the third attempt by Nepal, which became an ICC associate member in 1996 and has qualified for the T20 World Cup twice, to follow in the path of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by launching its own Twenty20 league.

    The NPL hopes the passion of the fans, combined with the country’s unique geography and society, will carve out a niche in a landscape dominated by the likes of the IPL and Australia’s Big Bash League.

    “We’re rich in terms of nature,” said Sandesh Katwal, the chief executive of the Gurkhas, one of eight NPL franchises.

    “It’s a beautiful country and we’re a friendly, welcoming people. The weather, the hospitality suits international players.”

    Former England batting all-rounder and IPL veteran Ravi Bopara, who turned out for Chitwan Rhinos, said it was a great experience, even if he turned down the offer of a helicopter trip to Everest Base Camp.

    GROWING PAINS

    A modest budget meant the NPL could not attract the really big names in the sport.

    All eight NPL franchises fetched a combined price of under 169 million Nepali rupees ($1.23 million) at an auction held last September. Prize money for the champions, Janakpur Bolts, was around $81,000.

    By contrast, India’s Rishabh Pant, the highest-paid player in the IPL, commanded over $3 million in the league’s player auction for the 2025 edition.

    A rushed first season also made it difficult to recruit international players, Katwal said.

    “Everything happened within a one to two-month period … most international players were already occupied. Many didn’t know about this tournament,” he added.

    “Since Christmas was near, many overseas players were in a hurry to return. From the second season I think we can plan to start a bit earlier, October or November.”

    Nevertheless, the NPL proved to be an effective proving ground for Nepal’s domestic talent, Bopara said.

    “There was a group of players who were full of potential but lacked experience,” he added.

    Katwal said he hoped the NPL would provide that valuable competitive experience, as the IPL has done for young Indian talents.

    “It’s a dream come true for Nepali players … sharing practice sessions with the foreign players, they definitely learned a lot. We also had coaches from India, Sri Lanka, England and elsewhere,” he said.

    “Since the IPL has started, you can see young players getting opportunities and it has paid off. The NPL is also an opportunity for Nepali players, a starting point.”

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: China Film outlines its achievements, ambitions

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

    China Film Co. Ltd. has been named one of China’s top 30 cultural enterprises for the 17th time in a list jointly released by Guangming Daily and Economic Daily.

    Fu Ruoqing, chairman of China Film Co. Ltd., poses for a photo after a ceremony recognizing China’s top 30 cultural enterprises for 2025, Beijing, May 26, 2025. [Photo courtesy of China Film Co. Ltd.]

    Fu Ruoqing, chairman of China Film Co. Ltd., accepted the award at a ceremony in Beijing on May 26. The company also released a press release underscoring its remarkable achievements over the past year along with its innovations and global ambitions.

    The statement noted that behind this significant honor lies the company’s steadfast role as a national leader in cinema, demonstrating its commitment to innovation across multiple fronts including quality productions, technological advancement and market revitalization.

    China Film Co. Ltd. maintains a people-centered creative approach, emphasizing meaningful themes, compelling storytelling and high-quality productions, according to the press release. In 2024, the company released 46 films, accounting for 70.19% of China’s total domestic box office revenue. Nine of these titles ranked among the year’s top 10 highest-grossing Chinese films. The productions have earned more than 140 domestic and international honors.

    Notable releases include “The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death,” portraying the heroic efforts during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea; the visually poetic dance film “A Tapestry of a Legendary Land,” adapting traditional Chinese culture through cross-media artistry; the dramas “Promise of Decades” and “Revisit,” commemorating the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return; and “Snow Leopard,” winner of multiple international awards.

    The film company is driving reform to boost productivity and innovation, integrating its operations in investment, development, production and distribution through deep convergence of production and operational systems. This creative-centered approach unleashes youthful vitality and a pioneering spirit. Through its Young Filmmakers Initiative, the company is fostering a new generation of creative studios and empowering young directors to boldly create and innovate.

    China Film Co. Ltd. said it has consistently led technological innovation in cinema amid the convergence of technology and culture. In 2024, the company unveiled a two-year film technology innovation plan and achieved several breakthroughs in core technologies, developing China’s own high-format cinema system covering projection equipment, production processes and front-end shooting. Its 10-meter Cinity LED screen became the world’s first DCI-certified LED projection system, marking China’s leadership in direct-view display technology. Following the opening of the Cinity LED Mastering Center in Beijing, an overseas counterpart has also been completed and put into operation in Hollywood. Over 200 Cinity theaters operate domestically, with more than 30 overseas. On May 16, the world’s first 14-meter Cinity LED screen debuted in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, delivering groundbreaking audiovisual experiences.

    China operates the world’s most extensive digital film distribution network covering both urban and rural areas. As the country’s largest distributor, China Film Co. Ltd. has implemented a range of measures to ensure robust film supply. In 2024, the company handled distribution for 646 films, accounting for 87.52% of China’s total box office revenue. Notably, it distributed all of the 10 highest-grossing domestic films and 98% of imported foreign titles, further solidifying its market dominance.

    The company has actively responded to policies for stimulating consumption and domestic demand to unlock market potential. In 2024, it partnered with China Media Group to pioneer cinema live broadcasts, holding over 1,000 screening events that attracted 64,000 viewers. The “Games Wide Open” initiative, bringing Olympic events to cinemas, became a cultural phenomenon.

    The company has also accelerated global outreach, with several films receiving overseas releases and selection at international film festivals. Through its alliance booths at various film events and festivals, it has facilitated 68 participating organizations in exhibitions and negotiations, brokered 11 international cooperation deals and promoted nearly 200 films. The addition of new documentary and stage art film categories further diversified China’s cinematic exports.

    As the vanguard of China’s film industry, China Film Co. Ltd. stated it will continue to advance high-quality development through proactive measures in production, distribution, exhibition, technology and services.

    China Film Co. Ltd., China Publishing Group, Tencent, iQiyi, iFlytek and 25 other enterprises were named to this year’s list of China’s top 30 cultural enterprises. These industry leaders reported total net assets of 695.2 billion yuan in 2024, with combined operating revenue of 639.8 billion yuan from their core businesses — breaking the 600-billion-yuan threshold for the first time.

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