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  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as ‘criminal’

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A major accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with the isolated state’s leader calling it a “criminal act” that could not be tolerated, state media KCNA reported.

    Kim, who witnessed the failed launch of the 5,000-ton destroyer, excoriated the accident as caused by “carelessness” that tarnished national dignity, and ordered the ship restored before a ruling party meeting in June, KCNA said on Thursday.

    The report did not say whether there were any casualties.

    The accident happened when the destroyer was being eased into the water in a so-called side launch, a manoeuvre that was risky for a ship that size given the technical and financial challenges the North faced, military analysts said.

    The mishap likely occurred in front of a large crowd at the northeastern port of Chongjin, increasing the public humiliation for Kim, they said.

    KCNA said the incident was caused by a loss of balance while the vessel was being launched and sections of the bottom of the warship were crushed, but did not give more details of damage sustained.

    “Kim Jong Un made stern assessment saying that it was a serious accident and criminal act caused by absolute carelessness, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism … and could not be tolerated,” KCNA reported.

    The accident “brought the dignity and self-respect of our state to a collapse”, Kim said, adding an immediate restoration of the destroyer was “not merely a practical issue but a political issue directly related to the authority of the state.”

    South Korea’s military said the ship was now lying on its side in the water.

    The North fired multiple cruise missiles from an area south of the port around the time the accident was reported, Seoul’s military said.

    “DEEPLY HUMILIATING”

    The rare public disclosure of an accident follows a report of the launch of another destroyer of a similar size in April, also attended by Kim, at the west coast shipyard of Nampho.

    North Korea has previously experienced accidents such as a satellite launch failure and apartment building collapse that have been subsequently used to promote the role of the leadership in correcting the problems.

    The 5,000-ton destroyers launched by North Korea this year are the country’s largest warships yet, part of leader Kim’s push to upgrade its naval power with vessels capable of carrying and launching dozens of missiles.

    In a report last week on preparations for the latest launch, U.S.-based 38 North said it appeared the ship would be side-launched from the quay.

    Such a method has not been previously observed in launching warships in North Korea, but it was likely chosen because the shipyard did not have enough space or an incline to direct the vessel’s stern first into the water, military analysts said.

    The North also lacked floating or dry docks that are common in advanced shipbuilding states, with a stern launch normally requiring more sophisticated equipment, retired South Korean submarine commander Choi Il said.

    “Pushing from the side is the most basic, simplest and cheapest” if done right, he said.

    Yang Wuk, an Asan Institute for Policy Studies military expert, said the botched launch of the country’s largest warship was embarrassing for the country.

    “The fact that this kind of accident occurred and became public would be deeply humiliating for North Korea,” Yang said.

    Commercial satellite imagery of the shipyard the day before the launch showed the destroyer positioned on the quay with support vessels by its side and its missile tube magazines exposed.

    (Reuters)

  • Railways are part of our economy and our identity: MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani has said that Indian Railways are not only integral to the country’s economy but also form a key part of its identity. He made these remarks during the virtual inauguration of the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station in Andhra Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
     
    Dr. Pemmasani said that Indian Railways transport over two crore passengers daily and are among the largest employers in the world. Emphasising the changing role of infrastructure in modern India, he stated, “Infrastructure today is not just about convenience—it is about confidence.”
     
    The Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways have been central to the country’s development strategy. “The Prime Minister’s vision is focused on transforming railway infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and aligning stations with broader urban renewal goals,” he said.
     
    Highlighting the redevelopment of Sullurupeta railway station, Dr. Pemmasani informed that the project was undertaken at a cost of ₹14.5 crore. The station holds special importance as it is located in the sacred district of Tirupati and serves as the nearest railhead to Sriharikota, India’s premier spaceport.
     
    The Minister also outlined the significant progress made in the railway sector in Andhra Pradesh over the past 11 years. He said that budgetary allocation for the state’s rail projects has increased to ₹9,417 crore in 2025–26, over ten times the amount allocated during 2009–14. During this period, the state saw the addition of 414 km of new railway lines, 1,217 km of track doubling, and 3,748 km of electrification.
     
    Dr. Pemmasani further added that 41 railway projects worth ₹34,700 crore have been sanctioned in Andhra Pradesh over the last 11 years. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme alone, 73 stations in the state are being redeveloped.
     

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: CFS follows up on aquatic product imported from Japan suspected of breaching Food Safety Order

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (May 22) that an aquatic product from a regulated Japanese prefecture was suspected to be in breach of the relevant Food Safety Order when the CFS inspected food imported from Japan. The product concerned has been marked and sealed by the CFS and has not entered the market. The CFS is following up on the case.

    A spokesman for the CFS said, “During an inspection of the consignment of food imported from Japan, the CFS found a pack of chilled scallops manufactured in Miyagi Prefecture after the Order was issued. The importer concerned is thus suspected of breaching the relevant Order.”

    According to the Order, all aquatic products originating from the 10 metropolis/prefectures, namely Tokyo, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Niigata, Nagano and Saitama, are prohibited from being imported into and supplied in Hong Kong if they are harvested, manufactured, processed or packed on or after August 24, 2023, including all live, chilled, frozen, dried or otherwise preserved aquatic products, sea salt, and unprocessed or processed seaweed.

    ​The CFS will continue to follow up on such incident and take appropriate action, including informing the Japanese authorities concerned of the incident. Prosecution will be instituted against the importer concerned should there be sufficient evidence. The investigation is ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Apr inflation up 2%

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Overall consumer prices rose 2% year-on-year in April, larger than the corresponding increase in March, the Census & Statistics Department announced today.
     
    Netting out the effects of the Government’s one-off relief measures, underlying inflation was 1.3%, also larger than that in March.
     
    Compared with a year before, price increases were recorded in April in the following categories: electricity, gas and water; transport; housing; miscellaneous services; meals out and takeaway food; miscellaneous goods; and alcoholic drinks and tobacco.
     
    Meanwhile, year-on-year decreases were logged in clothing and footwear; durable goods; and basic food.
     
    The Government said that inflation pressure remained largely moderate in recent months, with price pressures on various major components staying contained in general.
     
    Travel-related charges climbed amid the Easter holidays which started in April, resulting in an increased underlying consumer price inflation rate in the month, it explained.
     
    The Government expects that overall inflation should remain modest in the near term, while pressures from domestic costs and external prices should stay broadly in check.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.21.25

    Source: US State of California 2

    May 21, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:

    Armen Meyer, of San Francisco, has been appointed Senior Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Consumer Financial Protection at the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. Meyer has held several positions at the American Fintech Council since 2021 including Co-Founder, Advisor, and Board Member. He has held several positions at Millenia Capital since 2021, including Advisor and General Partner. Meyer held multiple positions at LendingClub and LendingClub Bank from 2017 to 2023, including Head of the Public Policy and Government Affairs Team and Vice President of Regulatory Strategy and Policy. He held multiple positions at PriceWaterhouseCoopers from 2011 to 2017, including Managing Director for Financial Services Advisory, Director of Regulatory Strategy, and Chief of Staff for Financial Services Regulatory. Meyer held multiple positions at the New York Banking Department from 2009 to 2011, including Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Superintendent. He held multiple positions in the New York Executive Office from 2007 to 2009, including Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Communications Director to the Lieutenant Governor. Meyer is an Advisor to FS Vector, FairplayAI, Spring Labs, Pontoro, Raido Capital, University of California Berkeley SkyDeck, The AI Education Project, and Fordham University’s College at Lincoln Center. He is a Board Member of the Gaidz Foundation for Armenian heritage and Valt. Meyer is Head of Partnerships for the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Northern California, and a member of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Innovation Council, the Exchequer Club of Washington DC, Armenian Assembly and Armenians in Banking and Finance, and supporter of The Mechanicals Theater Company. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, a Master of Public Administration degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math from Fordham University. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $195,564. Meyer is a Democrat.

    Jacob Arkatov, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Medical Board of California. Arkatov has been an Associate at O’Melveny & Myers since 2022. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Arkatov is a Democrat.

    Peter Brierty, of Highland, has been appointed to the Southwestern Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission. Brierty has been a Retired Annuitant at the San Bernardino County Fire Department since 2025. He was a Project Manager at Pacific Heritage, Inc. from 2017 to 2023. Brierty held multiple positions at the San Bernardino County Fire Department from 1978 to 2013, including Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief, and Division Manager. Brierty is the President of the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California and a Member of the Fire and Burn Foundation at the San Bernardino County Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from California State University, San Bernardino. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Brierty is a Democrat.

    Tom Hallinan, of Modesto, has been appointed to the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Tom has been a Deputy District Attorney at the Stanislaus County District Attorney Office since 2024 and a Partner at White Brenner LLP since 2012. Hallinan earned a Juris Docter degree from Lincoln School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from California State University, Fresno. He is a member of the Central Valley City Attorney’s Association. This position does not require senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Hallinan is a Democrat.

    Amanda Steidlmayer, of Woodland, has been appointed to the California Architects Board. Steidlmayer has been the Director of Professional Development at the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine since 2022. She was a Program Manager for the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine from 2018 to 2022. She was a Strategic Initiatives Coordinator for the University of California, Davis Graduate Studies Office from 2013 to 2018. She was the Director of Academic Operations and Planning at the University of Davis, California Graduate School of Management from 2013 to 2016. Steidlmayer earned a Master of International Public Policy degree from the University of California, San Diego and a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Regional Development from University of California, Davis. This position does not require senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Steidlmayer is a Democrat.

    Pamela Brief, of La Crescenta, has been reappointed to the Landscape Architects Technical Committee, where she has served since 2020. Brief has been President of Pamela Studios since 2012. She was Senior Principal at NUVIS from 2019 to 2020. Brief was Senior Principal at Jerde Partnership from 2007 to 2008. She was President of Schirmer Design from 2004 to 2007. Brief was a Landscape Designer and Principal at Walt Disney Imagineering from 1992 to 2004. Brief earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University. She is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Association of Women in Architecture + Design, and Friends of the LA River. This position does not require Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Brief is a Democrat.

    Press releases, Recent news

    Recent news

    May 20, 2025

    News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Matthew Read, of Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. Read has been Acting Chief Counsel at the Governor’s Office of…

    May 20, 2025

    News What you need to know: Governor Newsom issued a statement today after U.S. Senate Republicans announced plans for an illegal vote this week that would undo California’s clean cars and trucks program. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement on…

    May 20, 2025

    News What you need to know: State and local law enforcement partners seized $123.5 million in illegal cannabis in the Central Valley. SACRAMENTO – In its largest operation to date, the state’s task force dedicated to eradicating illegal cannabis operations conducted a…

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [CRANEWARE PLC – 21 05 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 CRANEWARE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 21 MAY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 1p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 1,713,787 4.8399    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 1,713,787 4.8399    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    1p ORDINARY SALE 300 2089.4286p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 708 2120.4p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 45 2125p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 350 2150p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 140 2152p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 1,960 2160.5p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 400 2161p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 50 2165p
    1p ORDINARY SALE 125 2170p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 22 MAY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [GLOBALDATA PLC – 21 05 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 GLOBALDATA PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 21 MAY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 0.01p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 11,058,455 1.3711    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 11,058,455 1.3711    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    0.01p ORDINARY SALE 3,825 190.52p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 22 MAY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: America First Healthcare Reviews: What Clients Are Saying About Their Coverage

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Americans praise transparency, compassion, and real savings in a marketplace plagued by confusion and mistrust.

    More than ever, they’re turning to private health insurance solutions that prioritize honesty, affordability, and clarity as the U.S. healthcare landscape changes. One Florida-based company, America First Healthcare, is gaining traction for doing just that, and verified reviews from both the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Trustpilot suggest that clients are noticing the difference.

    Founded by entrepreneur Jordan Sarmiento after a personal medical crisis left him with $95,000 in hospital bills, America First Healthcare was built to give Americans a straightforward, trustworthy path to health coverage. Sarmiento says, “I created this company so no one else would have to go through what I did. I used to feel helpless, overwhelmed, and unprotected.”

    And according to dozens of clients, that mission is succeeding.

    Customers have shared detailed accounts of exceptional service on the Better Business Bureau, where America First Healthcare is BBB-accredited with an A rating. In one verified five-star review, a customer wrote:

    “Daniel was extremely helpful and answered every question I had. He thoroughly explained my coverage options and was very pleasant. Would definitely recommend America First Healthcare.” – BBB Verified Reviewer, December 2024

    Based on verified reviews, America First Healthcare holds a TrustScore of over four stars with more than 90% positive reviews on Trustpilot. One recent reviewer enjoyed their experience with the company:

    “I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Alejandro Ustariz for his outstanding service and support in helping me secure excellent dental insurance coverage. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to my specific needs. He spent ample amount of time to explain all the available options in a clear and understandable way, ensuring I made an informed decision.” – Verified Trustpilot Review, May 1 2025

    Another client wrote:

    “I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Alejandro Ustariz for his outstanding service and support in helping me secure excellent dental insurance coverage. From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to my specific needs. He spent ample amount of time to explain all the available options in a clear and understandable way, ensuring I made an informed decision.” – Verified Trustpilot Review, February 2024

    Sarmiento, who founded the company with a belief in small government and free-market healthcare solutions, has made it clear that America First Healthcare’s goal is not just to sell policies, but to rebuild trust in private insurance.

    The founder, Sarmiento, says “Our advisors aren’t taught to close deals, they’re taught to care,” said Sarmiento. “We listen before we recommend. We explain without jargon. And we serve people like they matter. Because they do.”

    With a growing footprint nationwide and a client base that includes families, small business owners, and independent contractors, the company is quickly becoming a voice for Americans seeking health insurance without the games.

    Jordan Sarmiento and America First Healthcare are changing the tone of health insurance, one honest conversation at a time.

    ABOUT AMERICA FIRST HEALTHCARE
    America First Healthcare is a private health insurance agency headquartered in Orlando, Florida. It is dedicated to helping Americans find honest, affordable healthcare coverage that works for their needs, not against them. Founded in 2021, the company believes in transparency, values-first service, and putting people over profits.

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Jordan Sarmiento
    Founder & CEO, America First Healthcare
    Email: info@americafirsthealthcare.com
    Address: 7700 Southland Blvd, Orlando, FL 32809
    Website: https://americafirsthealthcare.com

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Thales Reinforces Commitment to Malaysia at LIMA 2025 with New Leadership and Contracts Awarded

    Source: Thales Group

    Headline: Thales Reinforces Commitment to Malaysia at LIMA 2025
    with New Leadership and Contracts Awarded

    • As a strategic partner in helping Malaysia achieve air sovereignty, Thales has been awarded the role to supply two additional Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) radars by the Ministry of Defence for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), following the previous contract for the first radar at the end of 2023.
    • Thales will enhance tactical communications for land forces and reinforce its radio communications capabilities through the signing of a strategic MoU with Malaysian defence partner, ADS, to collaborate on radio projects.
    • Thales has also been selected to deploy the AW139 flight simulator to the Royal Malaysian Police with local partner Novatis Resources through the LOA signed in presence of Thales.
    • To drive the Thales business forward, Florian Riou has been appointed Country Director for Thales in Malaysia, effective 1 July 2025.
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    On the occasion of the LIMA 2025 exhibition in Langkawi, Thales’ commitment to Malaysian defence is once again recognised by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces. With a steady economic growth outlook, the Malaysian government is keen to advance the country’s military modernisation and Thales remains at the forefront of this, with the Memorandum of Understanding & Letter of Award received for equipment ranging from radars to radios.

    I. Two additional GM400α long-range radars for superior situational air awareness

    To strengthen the air surveillance and air defence capabilities of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Thales will supply two additional long-range air surveillance GM400α radars, following the ceremony held on Day 3 of LIMA 2025, in presence of Francois-Xavier Boutes, Country Director of Thales Malaysia and YBhg Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali, Secretary General from the Ministry of Defence, and witnessed by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Minister of Defence. The award of these two additional radars underscores the trust held by the RMAF in Thales’ radar technology, following the first GM400α contract signed at the end of 2023. Thanks to its high mobility, high availability, easy upgradeability and seamless integration, the GM400α offers armed forces with a valuable tool to gain tactical advantage, detecting all types of threats early and providing precious minutes for decision-making and action (515km range). Today more than 270 Ground Master field-proven family air surveillance radars have been sold worldwide.

    In Malaysia, Thales will partner Weststar Group once again to deploy the radars in line with the operational requirements of the RMAF. Thales will also engage in the Transfer of Knowledge and Train-the-Trainer courses delivered under the Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP), while strengthening its installed base in Malaysia for long-range surveillance radars. By building local expertise, Thales will enhance the efficiency of radar maintenance, enhance the autonomy of the RMAF and ensure timely on-ground maintenance support close to the end-users. Thales’ radar expertise in Malaysia runs deep, as the country was also the launch customer for the precursor GM400 radar in 2009.

    II. Enhancing tactical and radio communications for Malaysia

    To further deepen its expertise in radio and tactical communications, Thales has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with partner ADS Sdn. Bhd. Signed on Day 2 of LIMA between Brig Gen Dato’ Abdul Hadi bin Abdul Razak (R), ADS and Nicolas Bouverot, VP Thales Asia, the collaboration will see both parties working on the latest digital technologies for handheld radios and other tactical communications.

    III. A helicopter training simulator marks a first contract with Royal Malaysian Police (RMP)

    Pascale Sourisse, CEO, Thales International witnessed the signing of an LOA, together with Malaysian partner Novatis Resources to deliver a Reality-H® AW139 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to be used for pilot training with the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP). The Thales Reality H Full Flight Simulator is the world’s most advanced commercial helicopter simulator, and will be qualified to meet Level D standard, the highest level of qualification for a simulator. This marks a first engagement with the RMP, where pilots of the Police Air Wing Training Academy and other government agencies including the fire brigade and coast guard can benefit from realistic and immersive training, customised to the Malaysian environment and terrain.

    IV. New leadership for Thales in Malaysia

    To drive the growing business in Malaysia, Florian Riou has been appointed Country Director for Thales in Malaysia and Brunei and will effectively take on the role on 1st of July 2025. Florian brings close to 18 years of professional experience in foreign trade policy and trade compliance, with roles held in the French Ministry of Economics and Finance and Safran Group. With Thales since 2017, Florian’s most recent role was as Group Trade Compliance Director for Thales, based in France.

    “These latest agreements are recognition of how Thales’ solutions are supporting the needs of the Malaysian government and Malaysian forces. Our air surveillance radars are bringing air superiority to the Royal Malaysian Air Force in some of most challenging tropical environments. In addition, our history in tactical radio communications dates back several decades in Malaysia and looks set to continue as we collaborate with strong local partners to develop home-grown expertise and joint solutions to support the Army. We appreciate the renewed trust established with Thales to help drive the modernisation of its armed forces.” Pascale Sourisse, CEO, Thales International.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Proactive planning enforcement transforms Newport’s high street 22 May 2025 Community Council reveals that financial support has seen a large section of Newport’s high street restored

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council has revealed that its financial support has seen a large section of Newport’s high street buildings restored, transforming the look and feel for residents and visitors alike.

    The Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Enforcement Strategy allows parish, town and community councils to fund additional planning enforcement in their patch to target specific areas. In the case of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, the priorities were buildings along Carisbrooke High Street and Newport High Street that were untidy and falling into a state of disrepair.

    With the extra capacity, the Isle of Wight Council has been able to work with property owners and occupiers to tackle over 50 untidy buildings. This partnership approach has seen 39 buildings being successfully restored through remedial works, with many more lined up for the same treatment. There has also been a ripple effect, where properties are now being restored without the need for intervention from the Council.

    The improved visual appearance of the high street has been positive and such changes are known to help improve civic pride and wellbeing too.

    Councillor Paul Fuller, cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding, said: “the success of proactive planning enforcement action in Newport has been wonderful to see.”

    “It is positive to see landowners voluntarily taking measures to maintain and restore their buildings and shop frontages.”

    “Using proactive planning enforcement action to restore the appearance of buildings will help regain a sense of community and respect for the town which will hopefully create a socioeconomic benefit by drawing business back to the high street.”

    “This change will not only be visible to local residents, but to visitors and tourists visiting the Isle of Wight.”

    Councillor Vix Lowthion, chair of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council said: “the visible improvements in our town centre and beyond have been remarked upon by visitors and locals alike.”

    “Our community council could only achieve these results through working in partnership with the IW Council, who have listened closely to the priorities of local ward councillors throughout.” 

    “I know I can speak for us all when I say it has certainly been money well spent.”

    Any parish or town councils who are interested in joining Lake Parish Council, Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council, Ryde Town Council and Sandown Town Council in funding additional planning enforcement capacity for their area should contact enforcement.team@iow.gov.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: UK: Creative industry figures urge Starmer to act against Gaza genocide- ‘you know what is happening’

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    116 leading UK and Irish creatives have urged Keir Starmer to act over Israel’s escalating atrocities in Gaza, criticising UK arms exports, settlement trade, and lack of ICC support – open letter 

    Riz Ahmed, Dame Harriet Walker, Maxine Peake, Nish Kumar, Paloma Faith and others condemn UK government inaction on Gaza 

    The Prime Minister must ‘stand up for justice and human rights’ and ‘words are no longer enough; we need to see action’ – Creatives 

    Artists gather outside Downing Street to hold placards urging the PM to act to stop the genocide and human rights abuses in Gaza 

    Over 100 leading voices from across the UK and Ireland’s film, television, and creative industries including Riz Ahmed, Dame Harriet Walker, Maxine Peake, Nish Kumar, Paloma Faith, Juliet Stevenson and many more have united to call on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take urgent action in response to Israel’s escalating atrocities in Gaza and the wider Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).   

    In a public letter, the group condemn “all attacks on civilians” but emphasise that as well as Israel’s decades-long military occupation, expansion of illegal settlements, and system of apartheid, Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, as described by Amnesty International in its report “You feel Like You Are Subhuman”.  

    “We are deeply troubled by your lack of meaningful action to help deter Israel’s horrifying and calculated violations of Palestinian rights,” the letter states to the Prime Minister. 

    Since October 2023, more than 20,000 children have reportedly been killed in Gaza. The group point to the use of 2,000lb bombs dropped from F-35 fighter jets – supplied with UK-made components – as part of a devastating campaign that includes siege tactics blocking access to food, water, electricity, and medicine for over two million civilians. 

    “You know what is happening,” they write to the Prime Minister, and state “your Government is failing to fulfil its obligation to prevent the ongoing genocide in Gaza.” 

    The letter also highlights a stark double standard in UK policy: banning imports from Russian-occupied Crimea, while allowing trade with Israeli settlements in the illegally Occupied Palestinian Territory. The International Court of Justice has made clear that countries must not support illegal occupations – including through trade.

    In addition to arms and trade, the group call on the UK government to fully support the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the region. 

    Their demands include: 

    • An immediate suspension of all UK arms exports to Israel 
    • A ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory 
    • Compliance with international legal rulings, including those of the ICJ and ICC 

    The group implores the Prime Minister “to stand up for justice and human rights” and that “words are no longer enough; we need to see action”. 

    Artists gather outside Downing Street to deliver the letter and hold placards urging the PM to act to stop Israel’s genocide and human rights abuses in Gaza. 

    The artists held placards bearing messages from residents of Gaza that capture the urgency and human toll of the crisis: 

    • “I don’t want my child to die hungry” – Gaza Resident, Occupied Gaza 
    • “You may send your child to bring water only for him to return in a body bag” – Gaza Resident, Occupied Gaza 

    These statements are a stark reminder of the daily reality for civilians under Israel’s illegal blockade.  

    About the Signatories 

    This statement by Amnesty International has been endorsed by a coalition of UK-based professionals across the creative industries – filmmakers, actors, writers, artists and cultural leaders – who believe in the power of art, law, and collective voice in the face of injustice. 

    Ahmed Masoud; Aisling Bea; Aiysha Hart; Alan Moore; Alexander McKinnon; Alexei Sayle; Alice Roberts; Alisdair Beckett; King Amrita Acharia; Andrea Arnold Anjli; Mohindra Anneika; Rose Annie Mac; Sir Anish Kapoor CBE; Anoushka Shankar; Dr Ariel Caine; Bernadette O’Brien; Bertie Carvel; President of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation; Brian Eno; Briony Hannah; Brona C Titley; Charlotte Church; Chipo Chung; David Morrissey; Deborah Frances-White; Declan McKenna; Denise Gough; Emma D’Arcy; Esther Freud; Esther Manito; Fionn O’Loinsigh; Francesca Martinez; Frankie Boyle; Frederico Gaggio; Grace Petrie; Dame Harriet Walter; Himesh Patel; Ian Rickson; Imran Yusuf; Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness; Inua Ellams MBE; Ivor Graeme; Jackie Clune; James Acaster; Jan Pearson; Janie Dee; Jason Fleming; Jay Griffiths; Jen Brister; Jessica Fostekew; Jim Loach; John Higgs; Josie Long; Jolyon Rubinstein; Juliet Stevenson CBE; Kathy Lette; Kerry Godliman; Khalid Abdalla; Ken Loach; Lise Meyer; Lolly Adefope; Louisa Young; Love Ssegga; Mae Martin; Mahtab Hussain; Manjinder Virk; Mariam Haque; Marnie Dickens; Max Porter; Maxine Peake; Dr Michael Hrebeniak; Misan Harriman; Mystery Jets; Nadia Sawalha; Nicola Thorp; Nikesh Patel; Nikesh Shukla; Nikita Gill; Nimmi Harasgama; Nish Kumar; Paapa Essiedu; Paloma Faith; Paul Laverty; Penny Woolcock; Peter Wyer; Rebecca O’Brien; Rida Hamidou; Riz Ahmed; Robin Ince; Robin Morrissey; Roger Hartley; Roisin O’Loughlin; Ruth Lass; Salena Godden; Sam Spruell; Sara Masry; Sarah Agha; Sasha Behar; Selma Dabbagh; Shazia Mirza; Simon Rix; Sonali Bhattacharyya; Stewart Lee; Steve Coogan; Susan Lynch; Suzi Ruffell; Thomas Browne; Thomas Combes; Thusitha Jayasundera; Tobias Menzies; Dame Tracey Emin; Tracey Seaward; Vijay Mistry; Vivian Munn; Young Fathers (all members); Zainab Hassan 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese naval hospital ship Auspicious Ark conducts medical rescue drill in Yellow Sea 2025-05-21 19:43:47 Recently, the Chinese naval hospital ship Auspicious Ark (Hull 868) conducted a multi-element and full-process medical rescue drill in a sea area of China’s Yellow Sea.

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

      By Du Juan, Wu Anning and Qian Junwu

      BEIJING, May 21 — Recently, the Chinese naval hospital ship Auspicious Ark (Hull 868) conducted a multi-element and full-process medical rescue drill in a sea area of China’s Yellow Sea. The drill tested and improved the overall training level of the hospital ship and enhanced the troops’ capabilities in undertaking diversified medical rescue tasks.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council leaders visit Portakabin to champion skills and apprenticeships

    Source: City of York

    The Deputy Leader of City of York Council, alongside senior council officers, recently visited the Portakabin head office in York.

    Portakabin, the market leader in the manufacture and construction of modular buildings, is one of York’s largest employers, with over 1,000 people working across its head office and manufacturing facility in the city. The company has proudly called York home for more than 60 years.

    As a globally recognised brand, Portakabin recently welcomed local leaders to its York headquarters to discuss future growth opportunities, the importance of strong public-private partnerships, and to reflect on recent successes, including a thriving apprenticeship scheme that is opening skilled career paths for young people across the region.

    The apprenticeship scheme at Portakabin offers its people development opportunities, with 98% of apprentices offered a full-time career with the company once their apprenticeship completes.

    Apprenticeships range from the required skills for modular building construction such as electrical apprenticeships, to product design, quantity surveying, finance, and marketing.

    Councillor Pete Kilbane, Deputy Leader of the Council with responsibility for Economy and Culture, said:

    I was delighted to accept the invitation from Portakabin to visit their head office and hear about the work taking place to provide skilled and well-paid jobs.

    “York is a fantastic place to do business, we have a highly skilled population, and it is a great place to live.

    “A key priority of this council is for the city to have a fair, thriving, green economy for all, which provides opportunities and well-paid jobs. Portakabin are one of many amazing businesses in York who will help us to achieve that ambition. It was particularly good to hear so much about their apprenticeship schemes and how that is turning into long-term careers for our young people.”

    Dan Ibbetson, CEO at Portakabin said:

    We were delighted to welcome Councillor Pete Kilbane to our Head Office here in York. We are proud to be a York based business, delivering exceptional spaces across the UK and Northern Europe from our home here in Huntington.

    “Our successes are testament to the people that work here, the highly skilled and motivated teams that deliver a meaningful impact both in work and the wider York community. It was a pleasure to give Councillor Kilbane and other senior leaders from the council an insight into the people, community and spaces we deliver here at Portakabin.”

    For businesses big and small there’s lots of support available to help your business prosper and thrive through the council’s Growth Managers. For more information visit our Grow Your Business webpage or email economicgrowth@york.gov.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI China: J-10CE fighter jet displayed at international maritime and aerospace exhibition in Malaysia 2025-05-22 17:43:03 The 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) kicked off at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi, Malaysia on May 20, 2025.

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

      Key defense products developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), including the J-10CE fighter jet, are exhibited at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025).

      LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 22 — The 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) kicked off at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi, Malaysia on May 20, 2025.

      As the only Chinese defense product company present at the exhibition, the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC), on behalf of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), exhibited multiple aviation equipment under the theme of “Power on Air”.

      The key defense products showcased by CATIC include the J-10CE fighter jet, the Y-20 transport aircraft, the FC-31 fighter jet, the Z-9ME helicopter, the Wing Loong II UAV, and the L-15 advanced jet trainer, with the J-10CE taking the lead. These warplanes are capable of conducting such operations as air combat operations, strategic projection, maritime offense and defense, unmanned combat operations, demonstrating the excellent technological strength of Chinese aviation equipment.

      The J-10CE fighter jet stood out among the exhibits, attracting many foreign visitors  to take photos before the J-10CE model on display.

      The J-10CE model displayed at the LIMA 2025 attracts great attention from foreign visitors.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Official launch of LGBTQIA+ Awareness Week

    Source: Northern Ireland – City of Derry

    Official launch of LGBTQIA+ Awareness Week

    22 May 2025

    The launch of LGBTQIA+ Awareness Week took place last week with a special event and exhibition of a section of the Pride Quilt, created over thirty years ago.

    The event was attended by members of UNISON who first initiated Awareness Week, LGBTQIA support organisations Rainbow and Foyle Pride, and members of the Council’s recently established LGBTQIA+ Working Group, plus many friends and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community.

    The section of the Quilt on display is a tribute to those who sadly lost their lives to AIDS and members of the family of one of the event’s founders Patrick Doherty were present at the launch. Patrick, who died from the disease, was fondly remembered by his family at the event, in particular his sister Karen who gave a moving speech about the ongoing need for support for the LGBTQIA+ community locally.

    Also speaking at the launch, Martin McConnelogue and Michael McLaughlin, fellow co-founders of LGBTQIA+ Awareness Week, stressed the importance of providing support for a marginalized community. They welcomed the event and the presence of the Doherty family and also thanked local organisations and Council for making a local launch possible. This was echoed by Jason Dunne of Foyle Pride.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: European Climate Change Adaptation 2025

    Source: European Union 2

    The European Climate Change Adaptation 2025 is one of the largest conferences on climate change adaptation. It is held every two years in Europe since 2013. The conference presents fundamental new research findings as well as implementation experiences from adaptation projects.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Funding for Major City Projects Welcomed

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    Funding from the Scottish Government to assist major projects in Dundee is being welcome by senior councillors.

    Awards will be used to support development of the Dundee Museum of Transport at the former Maryfield tram depot and assist efforts to improve the Lochee area of the city.

    £1 million is coming from the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Capital Grant Fund for the museum of transport. (link to museum news release on website)

    Meanwhile, the Scottish Government’s Vacant & Derelict Land Investment Programme is awarding £695,000 towards the ongoing Lochee Placemaking Project.

    This will support work to improve and unlock a number of vacant sites along Lochee High Street.

    Scottish Government investment will allow the addition of a major new water and drainage system in the High Street to allow development of social housing.

    Councillor Steven Rome, Dundee City Council convener of Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure, said: “I am delighted that the Dundee Museum of Transport is receiving another major award to help in the journey to redevelop the former tram depot into a new attraction..

    “There is real excitement building around the project and I would like to congratulate all connected with the museum for this significant step forward.”

    Depute convener of Fair Work, Economic Growth and Infrastructure Cllr Siobhan Tolland, added: “I welcome funding from the Scottish Government which will help us to invest in the future of Lochee.

    “This will assist in transforming currently derelict sites making them viable for the development of much needed social housing in the area.”

    “The Lochee Placemaking project, which will be taken forward with Scottish Water, will provide drainage solutions at locations on Lochee High Street, Bank Street and the former Bright Street church.

    “It will allow us to take forward positive projects for the area and its people.”

    The Lochee Placemaking Project is already underway with refurbishment of two shop units, while preparation work is taking place for a major new mural at Bank Street.

    A new landscaped area will be provided at the corner of Bank Street and High Street and a heritage trail will be established.

    Construction works are expected to start in autumn and will continue into early next year.

    Support has come from the Lochee Residents and Tenants association and Love Lochee who have raised funds for the heritage trail and mural and assisted the council in efforts to attract funding.

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  • PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation for Rs 26,000 crore development projects in Bikaner, Rajasthan

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone, and dedicated development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan, emphasizing transformative infrastructure growth and a resolute stance against terrorism. The event, attended by dignitaries including Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Arjun Ram Meghwal, saw participation from 18 states and union territories, both in-person and online.

    Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the unprecedented pace of infrastructure development over the past 11 years, noting that India now invests six times more in infrastructure compared to previous years. He cited iconic projects like the Chenab Bridge, Sela Tunnel, Bogibeel Bridge, Atal Setu, and Pamban Bridge as symbols of India’s modernization drive. The Prime Minister also emphasized railway advancements, including the operation of Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains, the elimination of unmanned level crossings, and the modernization of over 1,300 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Over 100 such stations, reflecting local art and heritage, have been completed, with examples like Mandalgarh in Rajasthan and Thawe in Bihar showcasing regional culture.

    PM Modi underscored that these infrastructure projects drive employment and economic growth, benefiting workers, farmers, and youth. In Rajasthan, Rs 70,000 crore has been invested in road infrastructure over the past decade, with Rs 10,000 crore allocated for railway development this year alone. He flagged off a new Bikaner-Mumbai train and highlighted projects in health, water, and electricity to boost urban and rural progress. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has benefited over 40,000 Rajasthan households, eliminating electricity bills and enabling income through solar power.

    The Prime Minister also praised Rajasthan’s industrial growth, driven by Chief Minister Sharma’s policies, positioning the state as a hub for petroleum and food processing industries. He noted the near-completion of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and the Amritsar-Jamnagar economic corridor, which will enhance connectivity and industrial development.

    On water management, PM Modi recalled Maharaja Ganga Singh’s legacy and emphasized ongoing irrigation and river-linking projects like the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal Link, which will benefit multiple districts. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation for 25 state government projects, including 750 km of state highways, nursing colleges, and water supply initiatives under AMRUT 2.0.

    Addressing national security, PM Modi condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance policy. He detailed Operation Sindoor, a swift response that destroyed nine terrorist hideouts within 22 minutes, showcasing the armed forces’ “Chakravyuh” strategy that forced Pakistan to its knees. The Prime Minister outlined three principles: India’s response to terrorism will be decisive, nuclear threats will not intimidate, and no distinction will be made between terrorists and their state sponsors. He warned that Pakistan would face severe military and economic consequences for any further attacks, emphasizing that trade and talks would focus solely on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than a dozen people trapped in landslides in southwest China

    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

    GUIYANG, May 22 (Xinhua) — Two mountain landslides occurred in southwest China’s Guizhou Province on Thursday, trapping more than a dozen people.

    The incidents occurred in Changshi Township and Gowa Township, Dafang County, the province, at around 03:00 and 09:00, respectively. According to preliminary estimates by local authorities, two people are buried under the rubble in Changshi Township, while more than 10 people were buried in six residential buildings in Qingyang Village, Gowa Township, where eight families lived.

    Police, emergency response teams and firefighters quickly arrived at the scene to conduct search and rescue operations. They are equipped with life detectors, drones and other necessary equipment. Sniffer dogs are helping them in their search.

    The rescue operation in Gowa parish is hampered by steep slopes and mountainous terrain. Local authorities said the exact number of people trapped under the rubble has yet to be determined.

    China’s Ministry of Emergency Management immediately launched a Level 4 geological disaster response and dispatched a task force to the scene to lead the rescue efforts.

    The department demanded that the situation at the site of the emergency be assessed as soon as possible, rescue operations be organized in a scientifically sound manner, and secondary disasters be prevented. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Six Inches of Soil documentary screening in Ashgabat

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    Six Inches of Soil documentary screening in Ashgabat

    The United Kingdom and Turkmenistan explore sustainable agriculture through “Six Inches of Soil” screening and panel discussion.

    Discussion after the screening of the British documentary Six Inches of Soil.

    On 15 May, the British Embassy in Turkmenistan hosted another successful screening of the British documentary Six Inches of Soil as part of the official visit of Dr Undala Alam, FCDO’s Regional Central Asia Climate Adviser.

    Discussion with Dr Undala Alam, FCDO’s Regional Central Asia Climate Adviser, after the screening of the documentary Six Inches of Soil.

    The event brought together experienced farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, senior government officials, academics, and researchers to discuss the critical role of regenerative agriculture in addressing today’s environmental and agricultural challenges.

    Screening of the British documentary Six Inches of Soil in Ashgabat.

    Following the film, Dr Alam led an interactive and thought-provoking discussion where participants raised insightful questions, shared local expertise, and expressed great interest in applying regenerative practices in Turkmenistan.

    Discussion with Dr Undala Alam, after the screening of the British documentary.

    This discussion underlined the region’s growing concern for climate resilience and food security. The UK Government remains committed to supporting the countries of Central Asia in their transition towards more sustainable and climate-friendly agricultural systems.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Iran agrees to hold fifth round of proxy nuclear talks with US

    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

    TEHRAN, May 22 (Xinhua) — Iran has agreed to Oman’s proposal to hold a fifth round of proxy nuclear talks with the United States in Rome on Friday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday.

    In his statement, Baghaei noted that the Iranian negotiating team is committed to protecting the country’s rights and interests in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including uranium enrichment and the lifting of harsh sanctions, and will spare no effort to achieve these goals.

    Since April, with Oman’s assistance, Iranian and US delegations have held four rounds of proxy talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme and lifting US sanctions. The fourth round took place in Muscat on May 11. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Regulator to investigate Seven Dials Playhouse over financial concerns

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Regulator to investigate Seven Dials Playhouse over financial concerns

    The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Seven Dials Playhouse due to ongoing concerns over its long-term financial viability.

    Seven Dials Playhouse’s purpose is to advance education and the arts for public benefit through research, discussions, seminars and vocational training. It also has a purpose to provide facilities for the arts (especially theatre), and to produce educational plays.  

    The Commission has been engaging with the charity since 2024 regarding its decision to sell its Central London property, wider concerns around its finances, and how the charity is being managed. 

    The Commission continued its engagement to further assess financial concerns as part of a regulatory compliance case. As part of this engagement, the charity has provided several revised drafts of a business plan to the Commission. However, this has failed to reassure the regulator of the charity’s long-term financial viability and has therefore raised concerns about significant risks to the charity’s funds. 

    The regulator has now launched a statutory inquiry, enabling it to use its full suite of regulatory powers to investigate Seven Dials Playhouse. 

    The Inquiry will examine if the trustees have complied with their legal duties in respect of the administration, governance and management of the charity, and in particular:  

    • the charity’s financial management, including the trustees’ plans for its future financial sustainability  

    • whether the charity is being managed in accordance with its governing document and is operating in furtherance of its objects  

    • whether there has been misconduct and/or mismanagement by the trustees 

    The scope of the inquiry may be extended if additional regulatory issues emerge during the Commission’s investigation.   

    Ends

    Notes to editors: 

    1. The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society. Find out more.  

    2. On 6 May 2025, the Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the charity under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011(‘the Act’) as a result of its regulatory concerns that there is or has been misconduct and/ or mismanagement in the administration of the charity. 

    3. A statutory inquiry is a legal power enabling the Commission to formally investigate matters of regulatory concern within a charity and to use protective powers for the benefit of the charity and its beneficiaries, assets, or reputation.  

    4. An inquiry will investigate and establish the facts of the case so that the Commission can determine the extent of any misconduct and/or mismanagement; the extent of the risk to the charity, its work, property, beneficiaries, employees or volunteers; and decide what action is needed to resolve the concerns.

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    Email pressenquiries@charitycommission.gov.uk

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A. Mordvichev assumed the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

    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

    Moscow, May 22 /Xinhua/ — Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev has assumed the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of the Russian Armed Forces. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov presented him with a standard. This was reported on Thursday by the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.

    According to the report, the head of the Russian military department, conducting this military ritual, introduced the recently appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, Colonel General Andrei Mordvichev, to the personnel of the Main Command of the Ground Forces and expressed confidence that the military leader, who has extensive combat experience, will continue his service with dignity.

    A. Mordvichev was born on January 14, 1976 in Pavlodar, Republic of Kazakhstan. In 1997, he graduated from the Novosibirsk Higher Combined Arms Command School of the Siberian Military District. In 2023, he was appointed commander of the Central Military District. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Samotlorneftegaz’s new special solution production unit increases oilfield service efficiency

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft’s key production assets, has commissioned a mobile unit for the production of a specialized solution for geological and technical activities and well repair. The unit improves the economic efficiency of oilfield services and environmental performance, including by eliminating the need to take water from natural sources.

    The unit with a capacity of 350 m3 per day is integrated into the reservoir pressure maintenance system for using produced water instead of natural water. The modular design includes specialized units with pumps, equipment for preparing solutions and dosing reagents, mixing and storage tanks, and a trestle for unloading the finished solution.

    The production cycles are fully automated. This allows to significantly reduce the preparation time and improve the quality of the solution. All equipment is domestically produced and has high resistance to temperature changes in the climatic conditions of Siberia.

    Rosneft prioritizes innovation and defines technological leadership as a key factor in competitiveness in the oil market. The company also implements a number of large-scale environmental programs, minimizes its environmental impact, and improves the environmental friendliness of its production.

    Reference:

    Samotlorneftegaz, one of Rosneft’s key production assets, is developing Russia’s largest Samotlor field in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. The total area of the company’s licensed sites is 2.9 thousand square kilometers.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 22, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan expels Indian diplomat for ‘misconduct’

    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

    ISLAMABAD, May 22 (Xinhua) — Pakistan on Thursday expelled an employee of the Indian High Commission (Embassy) in Islamabad, declaring him persona non grata and ordering him to leave the country within 24 hours.

    India’s Charge d’Affaires was summoned to Pakistan’s Foreign Office to be informed of the decision.

    Pakistan’s move came hours after India expelled a Pakistani diplomat, the second such expulsion in a week. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The NSU campus hosted the All-Russian competition “Russian Azimuth”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Every year in May, the All-Russian mass orienteering competition “Russian Azimuth” is held throughout the country. Almost 100,000 people took part in the competition in 60 cities of the country at the same time. In Novosibirsk, this event was held for the third time on the campus of the Novosibirsk State University. About 400 people took part in them, more than half of whom were NSU students.

    The start and finish were set up at the stadium, and the participants ran along the student campus and forest area to Lavrentyev Avenue. There were 26 checkpoints (CP) on the ground, and depending on the age group, it was necessary to find a certain number – from 10 to 26. The participants chose the order in which to look for CPs themselves.

    The winners among students were: 1st place – Andrey Ershov (VKI NSU) and Liliya Aksenova (FEN)

    2nd place – Dmitry Alimov (FF) and Alina Brysina (FIT)

    3rd place – Dmitry Parfenov (MMF) and Diana Salina (FIT)

    We congratulate the winners of the competition and thank all the students for their participation, and the teachers of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Sofya Zakharova and Andrey Tolstoy for organizing the event.

    Photos from the competition by link 

    Competition results on the page 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: HSE and Sichuan University Sign Cooperation Agreement

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    On May 20, a delegation from Sichuan University headed by Rector Mr. Wang Jinsong paid an official visit to HSE. During the meeting, an agreement on cooperation between the universities was concluded.

    Participants discussed key areas of partnership, including the launch of a joint double degree program in Eurasian studies, as well as prospects for cooperation in the fields of international relations, mathematics, pedagogy, teaching Russian language and academic mobility.

    The meeting was attended by representatives of Sichuan University and HSE in relevant areas – faculties world economy and world politics, mathematicians, Humanities, Institute of Education and others.

    The agreement was discussed in a constructive atmosphere. The parties confirmed their mutual interest in developing cooperation and emphasized the need to move to the substantive implementation of the agreements reached.

    Vice-Rector of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Head BRICS-Russia Expert Council Victoria Panova noted the high international status of Sichuan University, one of the oldest universities in southwestern China, and emphasized the symbolism of the meeting against the backdrop of the recent visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow. During this visit, 28 bilateral agreements were signed, three of which were concluded between HSE and leading Chinese universities.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Two walkers rescued from west coast wilderness

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Two walkers rescued from west coast wilderness

    Thursday, 22 May 2025 – 7:14 pm.

    Despite numerous warnings to bushwalkers of being prepared, police were again required to rescue two walkers from the west coast wilderness today.
    Police search and rescue personnel including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were deployed to rescue a party of two who had become lost in the Savage River Regional Reserve.
    The party had entered the area with insufficient equipment and limited knowledge of the area.
    After two days in the area, they attempted to call triple zero for assistance however were unable to get phone coverage in the remote area. They eventually were able to hike to high ground and call for assistance.
    “Police cannot reiterate enough that If hiking in a remote area ensure you not only have a mobile phone with adequate battery and backup battery but also carry navigation devices that work even when out of cellular coverage and a personal locator beacon,” Inspector Steve Jones said.
    “Never solely rely on a mobile phone. Always carry enough adequate equipment and supplies for the intended journey and additional emergency supplies to survive when a trip does not go as intended.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s Overseas Cumulative Contract Value Surpasses RMB100 Million, Fueled by New Contracts in First Quarter of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that the cumulative contract value of its overseas businesses exceeded RMB100 million, as of March 31, 2025. During the first quarter of 2025, the Company signed new contracts with total value over RMB50 million. Revenue from these new contracts will be recognized in the Company’s financial statements according to their respective terms and conditions and service periods.

    In 2022, Aurora Mobile launched EngageLab, a forward-looking product designed for overseas markets. With its precise strategy and use-case driven technical services, EngageLab quickly gained a competitive edge and market recognition. With customers from 37 countries and regions worldwide, EngageLab’s strong performance has become the primary driver of the Company’s overseas revenue growth and established a solid foundation for the Company’s future development.

    Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, “Breaking through RMB50 million in contract value for our overseas business in a single-quarter is a historic milestone for our company. This achievement reflects the growing global recognition of EngageLab, and its competitive advantage in multi-channel user engagement solutions. It attests to our market position as the preferred partner for businesses worldwide. EngageLab continues to fuel our growth by expanding our customer base and partnerships.”

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Computer Modelling Group Announces Year-End Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (“CMG Group” or the “Company”) announces its financial results for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025, and the approval by its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the payment of a cash dividend of $0.05 per Common Share for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025.

    FOURTH QUARTER 2025 CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS

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    • Total revenue increased by 4% (13% Organic decline(1) and 17% growth from acquisitions) to $33.7 million;
    • Recurring revenue(2) increased by 16% (7% Organic decline and 23% growth from acquisitions) to $24.2 million;
    • Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased by 2% to $10.5 million;
    • Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1) was 31%, compared to 32% in the comparative period;
    • Earnings per share was $0.06, a 33% decrease;
    • Free Cash Flow(1) decreased by 26% to $7.0 million; Free Cash flow per share decreased to $0.08 from $0.12.

    FISCAL 2025 CONSOLIDATED HIGHLIGHTS

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    • Total revenue increased by 19% (1% Organic decline and 20% growth from acquisitions) to $129.4 million;
    • Recurring revenue increased by 13% (1% Organic growth and 12% was growth from acquisitions) to $86.8 million;
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2% to $44.0 million;
    • Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 34%, compared to 40% in the comparative period;
    • Earnings per share was $0.27, a 16% decrease;
    • Free Cash Flow decreased by 22% to $27.6 million; Free Cash flow per share decreased to $0.33 from $0.44.

    (1) Organic growth/decline, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Free Cash Flow are not standardized financial measures and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers. For more description see under “Non-IFRS Financial and Supplementary Financial Measures” heading.
    (2) Recurring revenue includes Annuity/maintenance licenses and Annuity license fee, and excludes Perpetual licenses and Professional Services.

    OVERVIEW

    Macroeconomic factors and political instability, combined with a low oil price environment, resulted in challenged organic growth this year, particularly in reservoir and production solutions, where lengthened deal cycles and cautious customer spending prevailed. Despite these challenges, we continued to execute on our strategic M&A roadmap, and revenue growth during the quarter and year-to-date, was supported by meaningful contributions from acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA increases during the quarter and year-to-date were also supported by growth from acquisitions. Free Cash Flow decreased during the quarter and year-to-date due to pressures on top-line-growth, however, during the prior year period, Free Cash Flow also benefited from the tax deduction of approximately $4.6 million as a result of the acquisition of intellectual property. We generated $27.6 million of Free Cash Flow during fiscal 2025, maintaining our strong liquidity position and enabling us to invest in strategic acquisitions.

    As we look forward to fiscal 2026, excluding any impact from future acquisitions, we anticipate a reduction of between $6 – $7 million in professional services revenue compared to fiscal 2025 which may make it challenging to demonstrate total revenue growth. It is a goal of the company to shift the revenue mix towards a higher percentage of software revenue and the reduction in professional services is a natural part of the shift. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin may also show limited growth due to anticipated delays in cost-saving measures in taking effect, but this impact is expected to be limited to fiscal 2026.

    To ensure long-term resilience, we remain committed to evolving our business model through carefully targeted strategic acquisitions. Our acquisitions to date position us well by expanding our capabilities and helping to support long-term growth by complementing our core offering.

    SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

         
      Three months ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
    ($ thousands, except per share data) 2025 2024 % change   2025 2024 % change  
    Annuity/maintenance licenses 19,436 19,661 (1 %) 77,525 71,530 8 %
    Annuity license fee 4,728 1,142 314 % 9,280 5,146 80 %
    Recurring revenue(1) (2) 24,164 20,803 16 % 86,805 76,676 13 %
    Perpetual licenses 554 2,130 (74 %) 5,617 5,739 (2 %)
    Total software license revenue 24,718 22,933 8 % 92,422 82,415 12 %
    Professional services 8,965 9,358 (4 %) 37,024 26,264 41 %
    Total revenue 33,683 32,291 4 % 129,446 108,679 19 %
    Cost of revenue 6,749 6,470 4 % 24,940 17,224 45 %
    Operating expenses                
    Sales & marketing 5,094 4,361 17 % 18,617 14,957 24 %
    Research and development 8,129 7,607 7 % 30,142 23,679 27 %
    General & administrative 4,876 5,576 (13 %) 21,599 18,835 15 %
    Operating expenses 18,099 17,544 3 % 70,358 57,471 22 %
    Operating profit 8,835 8,277 7 % 34,148 33,984 – %
    Net income 5,104 7,229 (29 %) 22,437 26,259 (15 %)
    Adjusted EBITDA (1) 10,500 10,295 2 % 44,009 43,345 2 %
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) 31% 32%     34% 40%    
                     
    Earnings per share – basic & diluted 0.06 0.09 (33 %) 0.27 0.32 (16 %)
    Funds flow from operations per share – basic 0.10 0.13 (23 %) 0.38 0.47 (19 %)
    Free Cash Flow per share – basic (1) 0.08 0.12 (33 %) 0.33 0.44 (25 %)

    (1) Non-IFRS financial measures are defined in the “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” section. 
    (2) Included in the number is a reduction of $0.5 million and $0.8 million for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025, respectively ($0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months and year ended March 31, 2024, respectively), attributed to the amortization of a deferred revenue fair value reduction recognized on acquisition.

    Q4 2025 Dividend

    Computer Modelling Group’s Board approved a cash dividend of $0.05 per Common Share. The dividend will be paid on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2025.

    All dividends paid by Computer Modelling Group Ltd. to holders of Common Shares in the capital of the Company will be treated as eligible dividends within the meaning of such term in section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada), unless otherwise indicated.

    NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS MEASURES

    Free Cash Flow Reconciliation to Funds Flow from Operations

    Free cash flow is a non-IFRS financial measure that is calculated as funds flow from operations less capital expenditures and repayment of lease liabilities. Free Cash Flow per share is calculated by dividing free cash flow by the number of weighted average outstanding shares during the period. Management believes that this measure provides useful supplemental information about operating performance and liquidity, as it represents cash generated during the period, regardless of the timing of collection of receivables and payment of payables, which may reduce comparability between periods. Management uses free cash flow and free cash flow per share to help measure the capacity of the Company to pay dividends and invest in business growth opportunities.

      Fiscal 2024 Fiscal 2025
    ($ thousands, unless otherwise stated) Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4  
    Funds flow from operations 7,920   11,491   8,477   10,367   6,515   7,101   9,937   8,227  
    Capital expenditures (45 ) (51 ) (459 ) (95 ) (93 ) (236 ) (432 ) (661 )
    Repayment of lease liabilities (412 ) (412 ) (728 ) (803 ) (743 ) (769 ) (689 ) (549 )
    Free Cash Flow 7,463   11,028   7,290   9,469   5,679   6,096   8,816   7,017  
    Weighted average shares – basic (thousands) 80,685   80,834   81,067   81,314   81,476   81,887   82,753   83,064  
    Free Cash Flow per share – basic 0.09   0.14   0.09   0.12   0.07   0.07   0.11   0.08  
    Funds flow from operations per share- basic 0.10   0.14   0.10   0.13   0.08   0.09   0.12   0.10  

    Free Cash Flow decreased by 26% and 22%, respectively, for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025 from the same periods of the previous fiscal year. These decreases are primarily due to lower funds flow from operations, higher capital expenditures, and increased repayment of lease liabilities as a result of office leases in acquired entities. During year ended March 31, 2024, Free Cash Flow benefited from the tax deduction of approximately $4.6 million as a result of the acquisition of the BHV intellectual property.

    Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

      Three months ended
    March 31,    		 Year ended
    March 31,
    ($ thousands) 2025   2024   2025   2024  

    Net income (loss)

    5,104

    		  

    7,229

    		  

    22,437

    		  

    26,259

    		  
    Add (deduct):                
    Depreciation and amortization 2,368   2,151   8,465   5,688  
    Acquisition costs 216   186   2,567   1,456  
    Stock-based compensation (435 ) 922   2,625   6,292  
    Loss on contingent consideration 88   –   2,151   –  
    Deferred revenue amortization on acquisition fair value reduction 535   76   845   188  
    Income and other tax expense 2,154   1,935   10,448   8,963  
    Interest income (313 ) (658 ) (2,605 ) (3,096 )
    Interest expense 189   –   189   –  
    Foreign exchange loss (gain) 1,143   (743 ) (363 ) (50 )
    Repayment of lease liabilities (549 ) (803 ) (2,750 ) (2,355 )
    Adjusted EBITDA (1) 10,500   10,295   44,009   43,345  
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) 31 % 32 % 34 % 40 %

    (1) This is a non-IFRS financial measure. Refer to definition of the measures above.

    Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2% during the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year, of which 20% was growth from acquisitions, partially offset by an Organic decline of 18%, primarily attributable to lower revenue in the quarter partially offset by lower expenses.

    Adjusted EBITDA increased by 2% for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year, of which 3% of the increase was due to growth from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1% Organic decline due to higher expenses.

    Organic Growth

    Organic growth is not a standardized financial measure and might not be comparable to measures disclosed by other issuers. The Company measures Organic growth on a quarterly and year-to-date basis at the revenue and Adjusted EBITDA levels and includes revenue and Adjusted EBITDA under CMG Group’s ownership for a year or longer, beginning from the first full quarter of CMG Group’s ownership in the current and comparative period(s). For example, BHV was acquired on September 25, 2023 (Q2 2024). September 25, 2024, marked one full year of ownership under CMG Group and on October 1, 2024 (Q3 2025), which is the first full quarter under CMG Group’s ownership in the current and comparative period, started being tracked under Organic growth. Any revenue and Adjusted EBITDA generated by BHV prior to October 1, 2024, would not be included in Organic growth. Sharp was acquired on November 12, 2025 (Q3 2025) and will start contributing to Organic growth on January 1, 2026 (Q4 2026).

    For further clarity, current statements include Organic growth from the following:

    • CMG revenue and Adjusted EBITDA; and
    • BHV revenue and Adjusted EBITDA generated beginning on October 1, 2024.

    Recurring Revenue
    Recurring revenue represents the revenue recognized during the period from contracts that are recurring in nature and includes revenue recognized as “Annuity/maintenance licenses” and “Annuity license fee”. We believe that Recurring revenue is an indicator of business expansion and provides management with visibility into our ability to generate predictable cash flows.

    The table below reconciles Recurring revenue to total revenue for the periods indicated.

      Three months ended March 31, Year ended March 31,
      2025 2024 % change   2025 2024 % change  
    ($ thousands)                
    Annuity/maintenance licenses 19,436 19,661 (1% ) 77,525 71,530 8 %
    Annuity license fee 4,728 1,142 314 % 9,280 5,146 80 %
    Recurring revenue(1) (2) 24,164 20,803 16 % 86,805 76,676 13 %
    Perpetual licenses 554 2,130 (74 %) 5,617 5,739 (2 %)
    Total software license revenue 24,718 22,933 8 % 92,422 82,415 12 %
    Professional services 8,965 9,358 (4 %) 37,024 26,264 41 %
    Total revenue 33,683 32,291 4 % 129,446 108,679 19 %

    (1) This is a non-IFRS financial measure.
    (2) Included in the number is a reduction of $0.5 million and $0.8 million for the three months and year ended March 31, 2025, respectively ($0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months and year ended March 31, 2024, respectively), attributed to the amortization of a deferred revenue fair value reduction recognized on acquisition.

    Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

      March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024   April 1, 2023  
    (thousands of Canadian $)            

    Assets

    		            
    Current assets:            
    Cash 43,884   63,083   66,850  
    Restricted cash         362   142   –  
    Trade and other receivables 41,457   36,550   23,910  
    Prepaid expenses 2,572   2,321   1,060  
    Prepaid income taxes 1,641   3,841   444  
      89,916   105,937   92,264  
    Intangible assets 59,955   23,683   1,321  
    Right-of-use assets 28,443   29,072   30,733  
    Property and equipment 10,157   9,877   10,366  
    Goodwill 15,814   4,399   –  
    Deferred tax asset 471   –   2,444  
    Total assets 204,756   172,968   137,128  

    Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

    		            
    Current liabilities:            
    Trade payables and accrued liabilities 18,452   18,551   11,126  
    Income taxes payable 2,667   2,136   33  
    Acquisition holdback payable 188   2,292   –  
    Acquisition earnout 3,864   –   –  
    Deferred revenue 40,276   41,120   34,797  
    Lease liabilities 2,278   2,566   1,829  
    Government loan 310   –   –  
      68,035   66,665   47,785  
    Lease liabilities 34,668   34,395   36,151  
    Stock-based compensation liabilities 256   624   742  
    Government loan 1,319   –   –  
    Acquisition earnout –   1,503   –  
    Acquisition holdback payable 1,257   –   –  
    Other long-term liabilities 212   305   –  
    Deferred tax liabilities 13,102   1,661   –  
    Total liabilities 118,849   105,153   84,678  

    Shareholders’ equity:

    		            
    Share capital 94,849   87,304   81,820  
    Contributed surplus 15,460   15,667   15,471  
    Cumulative translation adjustment 4,326   (367 ) –  
    Deficit (28,728 ) (34,789 ) (44,841 )
    Total shareholders’ equity 85,907   67,815   52,450  
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 204,756   172,968   137,128  

    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

    Years ended March 31,
    (thousands of Canadian $ except per share amounts)

    		 2025  

    2024

    		  
    Revenue
    129,446    		   108,679  
    Cost of revenue 24,940   17,224  
    Gross profit 104,506   91,455  

    Operating expenses

    		        
    Sales and marketing 18,617   14,957  
    Research and development 30,142   23,679  
    General and administrative 21,599   18,835  
      70,358   57,471  
    Operating profit 34,148   33,984  

    Finance income

    2,968

    		  

    3,146

    		  
    Finance costs (2,080 ) (1,908 )
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration (2,151 ) –  
    Profit before income and other taxes 32,885   35,222  
    Income and other taxes 10,448   8,963  

    Net income

    22,437

    		  

    26,259

    		  

    Other comprehensive income:    		        
    Foreign currency translation adjustment 4,693   (367 )
    Other comprehensive income 4,693   (367 )
    Total comprehensive income 27,130   25,892  
    Net income per share – basic
    0.2    7    		   0.32  
    Net income per share – diluted 0.27   0.32  
    Dividend per share 0.20   0.20  

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    Years ended March 31,
    (thousands of Canadian $)

    2025

    		  

    2024

    		  

    Operating activities

    		        
    Net income 22,437   26,259  
    Adjustments for:        
    Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment, right-of use assets 4,756   4,187  
    Amortization of intangible assets 3,709   1,501  
    Deferred income tax expense (recovery) (776 ) 3,518  
    Stock-based compensation (1,297 ) 2,795  
    Foreign exchange and other non-cash items 800   (5 )
    Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,151   –  
    Funds flow from operations 31,780   38,255  
    Movement in non-cash working capital:        
    Trade and other receivables (527 ) (6,697 )
    Trade payables and accrued liabilities (818 ) 2,618  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets (169 ) (1,183 )
    Income taxes receivable (payable) 2,421   (1,826 )
    Deferred revenue (2,770 ) 4,910  
    Change in non-cash working capital (1,863 ) (2,178 )
    Net cash provided by operating activities 29,917   36,077  

    Financing activities

    		        
    Repayment of acquired line of credit –   (2,012 )
    Repayment of government loan (141 ) –  
    Proceeds from issuance of common shares 5,597   4,193  
    Repayment of lease liabilities (2,750 ) (2,355 )
    Dividends paid (16,376 ) (16,207 )
    Net cash used in financing activities (13,670 ) (16,381 )

    Investing activities

    		        
    Corporate acquisition, net of cash acquired (27,292 ) (22,814 )
    Repayment of acquisition holdback payable (9,247 ) –  
    Property and equipment additions, net of disposals (1,422 ) (650 )
    Net cash used in investing activities (37,961 ) (23,464 )

    Decrease in cash
    (21,714    		 ) (3,768 )
    Effect of foreign exchange on cash 2,515   1  
    Cash, beginning of year 63,083   66,850  
    Cash, end of year 43,884   63,083  

    Supplementary cash flow information

    		        
    Interest received 2,605   3,096  
    Interest paid 1,891   1,908  
    Income taxes paid 11,370   7,201  

    CORPORATE PROFILE 

    CMG Group (TSX:CMG) is a global software and consulting company that combines science and technology with deep industry expertise to solve complex subsurface and surface challenges for the new energy industry around the world. The Company is headquartered in Calgary, AB, with offices in Houston, Oslo, Stavanger, Kaiserslautern, Oxford, Dubai, Bogota, Rio de Janeiro, Bengaluru, and Kuala Lumpur. For more information, please visit www.cmgl.ca.

    ANNUAL FILINGS AND RELATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) and consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2025, can be obtained from our website www.cmgl.ca. The documents will also be available under CMG Group’s SEDAR profile www.sedarplus.ca.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

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    Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are detailed in the companies’ public filings.

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