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  • Humbled to be first Indian PM to speak at iconic Red House: PM Modi on addressing Trinidad and Tobago’s Parliament

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit to the Caribbean nation, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so from the iconic Red House in Port of Spain.

    PM Modi extended greetings from Ghana, which he visited before arriving in Trinidad and Tobago. “I also bring warm wishes from the people of Ghana, the country I visited just before arriving here. I am humbled to be the first Indian Prime Minister to speak to you in this iconic Red House,” he said.

    During his address, PM Modi said, “Your Excellency Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Honourable President of this Senate Wade Mark, Honourable Speaker Jagdeo Singh, Honourable Speakers, distinguished Members of Parliament — Namaskar. Good morning. I am deeply honoured to stand before you, the elected representatives of a proud democracy and a friendly nation.”

    He reiterated, “I am deeply honoured to stand before you, the elected representatives of a proud democracy and a friendly nation.”

    The Prime Minister then highlighted the historical importance of the venue, saying, “This historic red building has witnessed the struggles and sacrifices of the people of Trinidad and Tobago for freedom and dignity.”

    Drawing on shared democratic values, PM Modi noted, “The people of this great nation have chosen two remarkable women leaders — the President and the Prime Minister. They proudly call themselves daughters of the Indian diaspora. They take pride in their Indian heritage… Both of our nations rose from the shadows of colonial rule to write our own stories with courage as our ink and democracy as our pen…”

    Underscoring the cultural and political bonds between the two countries, the PM further remarked, “For us Indians, democracy is not just a political model but a way of life. We have a rich heritage spanning thousands of years. Many of the parliamentarians here have ancestors from Bihar, which was home to the Mahajanapadas — ancient republics…”

    ANI

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Manchester celebrates mammoth summer of live music with MCR Live ’25

    Source: City of Manchester

    With just a week to go until Oasis’ much anticipated homecoming gigs in Heaton Park, the stage is set for a massive music-filled take-over of the city as MCR Live ’25 celebrates a mammoth summer of live music in Manchester.

    The long-awaited Oasis gigs anchor a summer full of major live music events in Manchester’s parks, public spaces and other venues – all the way through to the end of August.

    An incredible 1.3 million music tourists are expected to visit the city during this time for unmissable performances from some of the biggest artists on the planet.

    To help celebrate this sensational summer of sound, MCR Live ’25 will see music-themed markets, pop-up shops, a festival bar and impromptu performances, as well as fabulous guitar-themed artworks and exhibitions take over the city’s streets, squares, shop windows and other venues.

    Councillor Garry Bridges, Deputy Leader Manchester City Council, said: “Manchester is already known the world over for our music and our fantastic music scene that draws people to the city from every corner of the globe.  

    “With 1.3m music tourists expected in Manchester this summer along with the historic homecoming Oasis dates in Heaton Park coming up next week, the economic impact on the city will be significant – with bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and hotels all set to benefit.

    “We want everyone – Mancunians and visitors alike – to be able to enjoy this mammoth summer of live music so we’re going all out to celebrate the massive contribution that music makes to the city with a fantastic programme of music themed events and activities across the city for everyone to get involved in all summer long.”

    Today (Friday 4 July) saw the official opening of the MCR Live Hub at Piccadilly Gardens, which alongside drinks and eats also promises a programme of live music and DJs on its stage throughout the summer.

    John Lowery from MCR Live Hub said: “After months of hard work, we’re thrilled to be opening the doors to The Hub today. We’re delighted to be part of MCR Live ’25 and our open-air venue in the heart of the city is the perfect spot to visit with friends and family this summer.”

    Next week (Monday 7 July) also sees the opening of Music for the Senses – an art trail like no other by global art producer Wild in Art, with amazing artworks made from old guitars, mosaics, installations and murals, as well as the chance to see a selection of guitars donated by famous faces.

    Julie Gaskell, Head of Partnerships, Wild in Art, said: “I can’t wait for people to see the trail and get involved.  It’s a brilliant chance for people to explore Manchester’s musical heritage whilst discovering some stunning pieces of art right across the city, painted by fantastically talented artists and placed in all kinds of locations from grassroots music venues to shop windows and even a railway station.  And all for free!”

    Here’s the full MCR Live ’25 lowdown for the summer:

    Music for the Senses art trail

    Music for the Senses will take over the streets with a trail of amazing artworks, murals, mosaics and installations celebrating the people, places, moments and instruments of Manchester’s music scene. At the heart of Music for the Senses is Guitar Street, an interactive installation on a to-be-revealed city centre street by Manchester artist Liam Hopkins, known as Lazerian. Liam’s artwork will lovingly repurpose broken guitars, donated by members of the public.
    Meanwhile, you can also discover up to 50 donated guitars which have been transformed into one-of-a kind individual artworks by professional artists. You’ll spot them displayed in shop windows and venues across the city, alongside some extra special guitars donated by Manchester musicians and other famous faces.
    At the end of the trail the guitars will be auctioned to raise money to support grassroots music projects and venues throughout Greater Manchester.
    Dates and times:
    July 7 – August 31

    The MCR Live Hub bar – Piccadilly Gardens

    Roll with it this summer at the MCR Live Hub – your go-to city centre hangout for all things music. Whether you’re here for the epic Oasis homecoming gigs or exploring the packed calendar of live music across the city, the Hub is where the good times begin and keep on coming.
    The Hub is more than just a meeting place – it’s a celebration. Grab a drink at the bar from local brewers Cloudwater and RKiD, sample some of the best street food in the North West, catch surprise acts and DJ takeovers on the outdoor stage, or bring the family along during the day for relaxed, music-inspired fun.
    As the sun sets and the city lights up, let the Hub be your basecamp – a place to connect, discover, and soak up the energy of one of the world’s greatest music destinations.
    Dates and times:
    Opens 4 July – all summer long, 11am to 11pm. 

    MCR Live ’25 markets – St Peter’s Square

    From vinyl to vintage, rum to records, discover the heart of Manchester’s creative spirit at the MCR Live ’25 Pop-up Market in St Peter’s Square. Running alongside Oasis’ legendary homecoming concerts, this buzzing market brings together local makers, artists and indie traders for a celebration of sound, style and city pride. Browse music-inspired prints, handmade jewellery, iconic Manchester merch, global street food, and limited-edition Oasis-themed gifts. Whether you’re a collector, a curious browser or just after something unique, the market is your soundtrack to summer in the world’s greatest music city.
    Dates and Times:
    July 9, 2025 – July 13
    July 16, 2025 – July 20

    Northern Quarter Block Party

    Head down to this laid-back gathering on Edge Street and Thomas Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, where it’s all about good vibes, local sounds, and a great atmosphere.
    Two stages will keep the energy flowing with DJs and live acts throughout the day. Independent bars and cafes will be out in full force – serving up food, drinks, and friendly faces.
    Dates and Times:
    Fri July 11 from 12 noon – 21:30
    Sat July 12 from 12 noon – 21:30
    Sat July 19 from 12 noon – 21:30
    Sun July 20 from 12 noon – 21:30

    Oasis Week at Central Library

    To celebrate the homecoming of Oasis, Central Library is offering a week of free festivities.
    Featuring legendary Supernova live sets, Liam’n’Noel look-a-like competitions, a Big Oasis Quiz, Supersonic film screenings, and so much more.
    Look out for fantastic performances from a raft of Rock’n’Roll Stars including Noasis, Canter Semper, Ukelele Orchestra, Manchester String Quartet, and the New Horizons Choir.  
    Join esteemed Northern music journalist and frontman of the Membranes / Goldblade John Robb for a talk about his brand-new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Oasis’ in a Q&A and book-signing event to mark its release.
    Plus, head over to the Sound & Vision pods on the ground floor to find a trove of classic Oasis interviews that the Archives+ and Sound Archives team have unearthed from the Piccadilly Radio and Key103 audio archives.
    Dates and Times:
    July 14 – July 19

    Capri Beach Club – Exchange Square

    Kick back with a Manchester music-themed cocktail, mocktail or a pint of the finest ale at the Capri Beach Club, bringing Mediterranean vibes and Balearic beats to the heart of Manchester City Centre. A favourite for many years, Capri Beach Club is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy MCR Live ’25 in style. Come along and bask in a summer of music.
    Dates and Times:
    June 5 – August 25

    This year’s Manchester Day on Saturday 26 July will also be hitting all the right notes this summer with a packed programme of music-themed free fun for all the family to help celebrate the city’s homegrown musical talent – with highlights on the day including a music-filled mini parade from St Peter’s Square to the Cathedral.

    Find out more information on all the MCR Live ’25 events and activities taking place over the summer, along with links to live music venues across the city from the smallest of grassroots venues to big capacity arenas 

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Dundee Gift Card to Power Local Spending Across the City

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    A new local gift card has been backed to lead a renewed push to keep more spending local, secure jobs and support businesses across the city.

    The Dundee Gift Card has relaunched today (Friday 4 July) with a new identity that celebrates the city’s iconic landmarks, including V&A Dundee, RRS Discovery, the Nethergate penguin statues and more.

    This yearly campaign highlights and supports independent retail businesses across the UK, with an annual two-day event held in July to encourage independent shopping.

    The aim of the gift card is to help encourage even more people to shop, dine, and experience more of what Dundee has to offer.  Available to purchase in both physical and digital formats, the newest iteration is already accepted by more than 200+ businesses across the city.

    Many of Dundee’s independent shops, cafes, restaurants, attractions and service providers are signed up to the accept the card alongside local branches of national names such as Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Marks & Spencer.

    Fair work, economic growth and infrastructure convener, Cllr Steven Rome said: “The new Dundee Gift Card is a brilliant way to encourage people who want to buy local and support the business community in the city.

    “I was delighted to meet and chat with a few of the over 200 businesses who are on board. It’s important that we have a vibrant and thriving city with lots to offer for locals and visitors. This card supports that. It will help to stimulate our local economy and support Dundee jobs.”

    To celebrate the launch organisers are highlighting participating local businesses, including established independents The Cheesery and Keiller’s Gift Shop.

    David Farry, Keiller’s Gift Shop, said: “As a family-owned business serving Dundee for over 40 years, we know how important it is to support local. The Dundee Gift Card gives people a real reason to do just that, helping to keep our high street lively and full of character.”

    Hilary Barney, Owner of The Cheesery, added: “We signed up to the Dundee Gift Card as I think it’s so important to support local businesses and programs like this are a great way to do it.” 

    The Dundee Gift Card remains part of the national Scotland Loves Local gift card program, delivered by Scotland’s Towns Partnership in partnership with fintech company Miconex, and was created to support local recovery and growth by keeping spending within communities.

    Current Dundee Loves Local cardholders can continue to use their cards, which remain valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

    The Dundee Gift Card is available online and from local distribution points across the city. For more information or to purchase a card, visit dundeegiftcard.com.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Investor Alert: Magnumator 2.0 and Lightning Shared Scooter Co. Are Not Registered

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on July 4, 2025

    The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) warns investors of the online entities known as Magnumator 2.0 and Lightning Shared Scooter Co.

    “Checking the registration status of any investment entities through aretheyregistered.ca is a vital step for Saskatchewan residents looking to invest,” FCAA Securities Division Executive Director Dean Murrison said. “By checking the registration status, Saskatchewan investors can make sure that who they work with is a legitimate business.”

    Magnumator 2.0 claims to offer Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities, including cryptocurrencies and forex. Lightning Shared Scooter Co. claims to offer Saskatchewan residents trading opportunities, including cryptocurrencies and investment contracts.

    This alert applies to the online entities using the websites “lssc-canada ca” and “magnumator com” (these URLs have been manually altered so as not to be interactive).

    Magnumator 2.0 and Lightning Shared Scooter Co. are not registered with the FCAA to trade or sell securities or derivatives in Saskatchewan. The FCAA cautions investors and consumers not to send money to companies that are not registered in Saskatchewan, as they may not be legitimate businesses. 

    If you have invested with Magnumator 2.0 or Lightning Shared Scooter Co. or anyone claiming to be acting on their behalf, contact the FCAA’s Securities Division at 306-787-5936.

    In Saskatchewan, individuals or companies need to be registered with the FCAA to trade or sell securities or derivatives. The registration provisions of The Securities Act, 1988, and accompanying regulations are intended to ensure that only honest and knowledgeable people are registered to sell securities and derivatives and that their businesses are financially stable.

    Tips to protect yourself:

    • Always verify that the person or company is registered in Saskatchewan to sell or advise about securities or derivatives. To check registration, visit The Canadian Securities Administrators’ National Registration Search at aretheyregistered.ca.
    • Know exactly what you are investing in. Make sure you understand how the investment, product, or service works.
    • Get a second opinion and seek professional advice about the investment.
    • Do not allow unknown or unverified individuals to remotely access your computer.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: One School Division Loss in Third Quarter

    Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.

    Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America

    Headline: IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    WASHINGTON – Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President & CEO Jeff Eshelman issued the following statement ahead of President Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

    “Today, on America’s birthday, IPAA congratulates President Trump and Congress on the success of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

    “In IPAA’s transition memo to the administration, we urged President Trump to take positive actions to support America’s small oil and natural gas producers and develop a robust energy policy that will unleash American entrepreneurs, expand our economy, and make the United States an energy superpower once again. This budget reconciliation bill does just that – making significant strides to Make American Energy Great Again.

    “IPAA is pleased that the legislation reinstates oil and natural gas lease sales for onshore and offshore federal lands and makes common sense reforms to the permitting and leasing process on federal lands. IPAA members, the small businesses of the oil patch, are grateful that industry tax treatments including intangible drilling costs and percentage depletion were protected, along with carried interest deductions being preserved.

    “While we are disappointed that the legislation does not include a full repeal of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) including the methane tax, as we have consistently argued for and will continue to, the 10-year delay of the MERP provides time to for legislators to work with regulators and industry to craft an alternate pathway that makes sense for smaller producers.

    “America’s independent oil and natural gas producers play a critical role in our country’s domestic energy development, and we look forward to continued collaboration with the administration and Congress to find innovative solutions to address America’s energy challenges.”

    IPAA worked closely with national groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers to advocate in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including the permanent extension of tax reforms in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). IPAA CEO Eshelman is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce’s “Committee of 100” and the National Association of Manufacturers’ “Council of Manufacturing Associations.”

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    Source: Independent Petroleum Association of America

    Headline: IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    IPAA Celebrates Win for American Energy with One Big Beautiful Bill

    WASHINGTON – Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President & CEO Jeff Eshelman issued the following statement ahead of President Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:

    “Today, on America’s birthday, IPAA congratulates President Trump and Congress on the success of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

    “In IPAA’s transition memo to the administration, we urged President Trump to take positive actions to support America’s small oil and natural gas producers and develop a robust energy policy that will unleash American entrepreneurs, expand our economy, and make the United States an energy superpower once again. This budget reconciliation bill does just that – making significant strides to Make American Energy Great Again.

    “IPAA is pleased that the legislation reinstates oil and natural gas lease sales for onshore and offshore federal lands and makes common sense reforms to the permitting and leasing process on federal lands. IPAA members, the small businesses of the oil patch, are grateful that industry tax treatments including intangible drilling costs and percentage depletion were protected, along with carried interest deductions being preserved.

    “While we are disappointed that the legislation does not include a full repeal of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP) including the methane tax, as we have consistently argued for and will continue to, the 10-year delay of the MERP provides time to for legislators to work with regulators and industry to craft an alternate pathway that makes sense for smaller producers.

    “America’s independent oil and natural gas producers play a critical role in our country’s domestic energy development, and we look forward to continued collaboration with the administration and Congress to find innovative solutions to address America’s energy challenges.”

    IPAA worked closely with national groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Manufacturers to advocate in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including the permanent extension of tax reforms in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). IPAA CEO Eshelman is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce’s “Committee of 100” and the National Association of Manufacturers’ “Council of Manufacturing Associations.”

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    MIL OSI Economics

  • MIL-OSI Russia: In Kazakhstan, social infrastructure facilities are being built en masse using returned assets

    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

    Almaty, July 4 /Xinhua/ — Kazakhstan is implementing massive construction of social infrastructure facilities using assets returned to the country, the Kazinform news agency reported on Friday.

    According to the Prosecutor General of Kazakhstan Berik Asylov, over the past year and a half, the Committee for the Return of Illegally Withdrawn Assets in Kazakhstan has taken measures to return over 1.2 trillion tenge (about 2.31 billion US dollars), of which 785 billion tenge (about 1.51 billion US dollars) have already been received by the state budget.

    On the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the returned assets are being directed to public needs. Thanks to them, important projects are being implemented in the country: schools, kindergartens, hospitals, sports complexes, cultural and social institutions are being built, B. Asylov said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In 2024, 40 percent of investments in fixed capital in Kazakhstan were in industry

    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

    ALMATY, July 4 (Xinhua) — In 2024, the volume of investment in fixed assets in Kazakhstan from all sources of financing amounted to 19,461.3 billion tenge (about 37.49 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 8 percent compared to the previous year, the Bureau of National Statistics (BNS) of Kazakhstan reported on Friday.

    According to the bureau, the main share of investment in fixed capital in 2024 will be in industry – 40 percent /including mining and quarrying – 18.7 percent, manufacturing – 10.7 percent/, real estate transactions – 18.8 percent, transportation and warehousing – 18.6 percent, and education – 5.9 percent.

    “Budget funds accounted for 21.6 percent of the total volume of investments in fixed assets, while increasing by 40.4 percent compared to 2023. The share of the banking sector in financing the real sector of the economy in the total volume of investments in fixed assets is 4 percent, other borrowed funds – 11.5 percent,” the BNS report states. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft Oil Company Shareholders Meeting Adopts Resolutions on All Matters on the Agenda

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

    The shareholders approved the payment of dividends for 2024 in the amount of 14.68 roubles per share. July 20, 2025 was set as the dividend record date.

    The shareholders have also elected a new Board of Directors consisting of 11 members:

    • Andrey I. Akimov – Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank (Joint-Stock Company);
    • Pedro A. Aquino, Jr. – Chief Executive Officer of OIL & PETROLEUM HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES LIMITED, Independent Director (Republic of the Philippines);
    • Faizal Alsuwaidi – Representative of Qatar Investment Authority (the State of Qatar);
    • Hamad Rashid Al-Mohannadi – Representative of Qatar Investment Authority (the State of Qatar);
    • Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada – Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Doha University of Science and Technology, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nesma Infrastructure & Technology, Member of the Advisory Committee of the Governing Body of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Independent Director (the State of Qatar);
    • Viktor G. Martynov – Rector of Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), Independent Director;
    • Alexander D. Nekipelov – Director of Moscow School of Economics at the Lomonosov Moscow State University,  Independent Director;
    • Alexander V. Novak – Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation;
    • Maxim S. Oreshkin – Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation;
    • Govind Kottis Satish – Managing Director of VALUE PROLIFIC CONSULTING SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, Independent Director (Republic of India);
    • Igor I. Sechin – Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Board of Rosneft Oil Company.

    The Meeting of Shareholders has also approved the Annual Report and Financial Statements, and decided to elect an Audit Commission consisting of five members.

    Department of Information and Advertising
    Rosneft Oil Company
    July 4, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: New funding expands RCMP hate crimes unit

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP.

    “Any form of hate, whether it be through criminal acts or racist language, has no place in British Columbia,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “In response to rising acts of hate in our communities, our government is ensuring the B.C. hate crimes unit has the resources needed to investigate these crimes to the fullest extent possible to hold perpetrators to account.”

    The Province is investing more than $734,000 to support the B.C. hate crimes unit by adding five additional RCMP officers and one intelligence analyst, increasing the unit’s capacity from two officers to a team of eight. The funding is part of the Province’s $230-million investment into the provincial police service.

    In British Columbia, police reported hate crimes rose by 23% from 2022 to 2023. Specifically, hate crimes motivated by race or ethnicity increased by 12%, those linked to religion surged by more than 50% and incidents related to sexual orientation jumped by 43%.

    “Expanding this team will make a positive impact right across the province, strengthening the ability to address hate-related crimes, while also leading proactive initiatives that make our communities stronger,” said Chief Supt. Elija Rain, officer in charge of the B.C. RCMP major crime section. “A larger diverse team helps us meet demands from our diverse communities and build on important partnerships with law enforcement, community groups and faith-based organizations.”

    The funding will strengthen investigations throughout the criminal-justice process by ensuring police are equipped with the necessary information and required evidence for prosecutors to conduct thorough charge assessments. It will also support court processes through expert testimony and help support witnesses and victims of hate-motivated crimes.

    Hate crimes are criminal acts driven by extreme bias or hatred toward a person based on race, national or ethnic origin, language, colour, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other similar factor. The B.C. hate crimes unit plays a critical role in addressing these offences and works with communities to promote prevention and raise public awareness to help people understand and report a hate crime.

    “When people are targeted because of who they are, they deserve to know that law enforcement is in their corner and that those responsible will be thoroughly investigated and held accountable,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “This expanded support reflects our government’s commitment to standing up to hate and protecting people’s rights. It’s an investment in a safer, more inclusive B.C., where everyone can live with dignity and without fear.”

    Public Safety Canada (PSC) is providing $4 million to the B.C. government through the Shift B.C. program, which focuses on preventing radicalized violence by offering support to individuals at risk. Funding is supporting eight police agencies and two non-profit agencies to build capacity and enhance operations to address public-order challenges, improve hate-crime reporting, bolster the safety and security of places of worship, and respond to threats that are motivated by extremism against elected public officials.

    Quotes:

    Jessie Sunner, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives

    “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, no matter who they are, where they come from or how they worship. This investment sends a clear message that hate will not be tolerated. While enforcement is critical, we’re also continuing to advance anti-racism initiatives that build understanding, strengthen communities and create lasting change.”

    Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End –

    “British Columbia is home to people from all walks of life, cultures and backgrounds. This diversity is our greatest strength, it enriches our communities, drives innovation and makes B.C. a place of opportunity for everyone. By expanding the hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP, our government is reaffirming its commitment to combating hate and strengthening the inclusivity that defines our province.”

    Sunita Dhir, MLA for Vancouver-Langara –

    “One hate crime is one too many. The addition of five officers and one analyst to the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP, is a necessary step forward to building strong and inclusive communities. By strengthening our response and prevention efforts, we are not only standing up to hate, but we are also standing with communities, building trust and working together to ensure that everyone feels safe and protected.”

    Ana Maria Bustamante, manager of strategic initiatives, community engagement and development, Burnaby Together –

    “Hate incidents are hurtful for anyone and should not be tolerated. It is important to learn about the values of respect, compassion and support of different faiths and communities in Canada. However, it is also important that the RCMP have the resources to support communities affected by hate. We need to work together to stop hate incidents. We are all humans, no matter our skin colour, faith or gender identity.”

    Quick Facts:

    • British Columbia is the only province that has a dedicated provincial hate-crimes unit.
    • In May 2024, B.C. launched a toll-free, racist-incident helpline to connect people with culturally appropriate supports and help them recover from acts of racism: 1 833 457-5463 (1 833 HLP-LINE).
    • The Anti-Racism Act, passed in 2024, targets systemic racism in government programs and services, building on the Anti-Racism Data Act and public engagement to drive long-term change.

    Learn More:

    • Shift is a program led by the B.C. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General that focuses on providing support to individuals who are vulnerable to the process of radicalization to violence. To learn more, visit: https://shift.gov.bc.ca/
    • To learn about how B.C. is keeping communities safe and strong, visit: https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/safer-communities/

    A backgrounder follows.

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  • MIL-OSI: Itaú Chile launches its first Sustainable Finance Framework, favorably assessed by S&P Global Ratings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTIAGO, Chile, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE by nuam: ITAUCL) today announced the release of its first Sustainable Finance Framework (the “Framework”), establishing a comprehensive platform for the issuance of green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments, aligned with leading international standards.

    S&P Global Ratings issued a Second Party Opinion (SPO), rating the Framework’s alignment with global standards as “Strong”, based on the following principles:

    • ICMA Green Bond Principles (2021)
    • ICMA Social Bond Principles (2023)
    • ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines (2021)
    • LMA / APLMA Green & Social Loan Principles (2023)

    With this Framework, we place sustainability at the core of our financing strategy, enabling investors to directly support Chile’s energy transition and social inclusion agenda,” said Claudia Labbé, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at Itaú Chile.

    This initiative reflects Itaú Chile’s strong commitment to sustainability, which is fully integrated into its business strategy. Through concrete actions such as sustainable finance, carbon footprint measurement, and financial inclusion programs, the bank aims to contribute actively to a resilient, inclusive, and low-emission economy. The Framework reinforces Itaú’s belief that finance can be a powerful driver of sustainable development

    For the full Sustainable Finance Framework, please refer to the following link:

    https://ir.itau.cl/files/doc_downloads/ESG/2025/ITCL_Sustainable-Finance-Framework-2025.pdf

    For the Second Party Opinion (SPO) issued by S&P Global Ratings, dated July 4, 2025, please refer to the following link:

    https://ir.itau.cl/files/doc_downloads/ESG/2025/ITAUCL_SPO_S-P_jun2025.pdf

    Investor Relations – Itaú Chile

    IR@itau.cl / ir.itau.cl

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  • MIL-OSI: Itaú Chile launches its first Sustainable Finance Framework, favorably assessed by S&P Global Ratings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SANTIAGO, Chile, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE by nuam: ITAUCL) today announced the release of its first Sustainable Finance Framework (the “Framework”), establishing a comprehensive platform for the issuance of green, social, and sustainability-linked instruments, aligned with leading international standards.

    S&P Global Ratings issued a Second Party Opinion (SPO), rating the Framework’s alignment with global standards as “Strong”, based on the following principles:

    • ICMA Green Bond Principles (2021)
    • ICMA Social Bond Principles (2023)
    • ICMA Sustainability Bond Guidelines (2021)
    • LMA / APLMA Green & Social Loan Principles (2023)

    With this Framework, we place sustainability at the core of our financing strategy, enabling investors to directly support Chile’s energy transition and social inclusion agenda,” said Claudia Labbé, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at Itaú Chile.

    This initiative reflects Itaú Chile’s strong commitment to sustainability, which is fully integrated into its business strategy. Through concrete actions such as sustainable finance, carbon footprint measurement, and financial inclusion programs, the bank aims to contribute actively to a resilient, inclusive, and low-emission economy. The Framework reinforces Itaú’s belief that finance can be a powerful driver of sustainable development

    For the full Sustainable Finance Framework, please refer to the following link:

    https://ir.itau.cl/files/doc_downloads/ESG/2025/ITCL_Sustainable-Finance-Framework-2025.pdf

    For the Second Party Opinion (SPO) issued by S&P Global Ratings, dated July 4, 2025, please refer to the following link:

    https://ir.itau.cl/files/doc_downloads/ESG/2025/ITAUCL_SPO_S-P_jun2025.pdf

    Investor Relations – Itaú Chile

    IR@itau.cl / ir.itau.cl

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: VAALCO Energy Scales Up African Operations, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as Platinum Partner

    Source: APO – Report:

    U.S. oil and gas company VAALCO Energy has begun refurbishing its FPSO facility at the Baobab field in Block CI-40, offshore Ivory Coast. The modernization is set to increase production beyond the current 2,891 barrels of oil equivalent per day and extend the field’s economic life. A new drilling campaign is planned for 2026 to further develop both the Baobab field and the nearby Kossipo discovery. In addition, VAALCO farmed into Block CI-705 as operator in March 2025, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Ivory Coast’s energy sector.

    In line with the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies agenda – which centers on maximizing resource development to end energy poverty and drive industrial growth – VAALCO Energy is participating in the 2025 edition as a Platinum Partner. Held under the theme, Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion, this year’s event will spotlight the contributions of companies like VAALCO in unlocking the continent’s estimated 125 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. With over 600 million people in Africa lacking access to reliable electricity and 900 million without clean cooking solutions, Africa’s hydrocarbon resources remain critical to closing the energy access gap.

    Recognizing this, VAALCO is expanding its investments and footprint across key African markets. In Gabon, the company operates the Etame Marin block with a 58.8% working interest and is preparing to launch a new drilling campaign in Q3 2025. To support its efforts in both Gabon and Ivory Coast, VAALCO secured a $300 million revolving credit facility from Standard Bank of South Africa in March 2025.

    In Egypt, VAALCO brought five new wells online in 2025, boosting daily output and enhancing regional energy stability. The company also identified new reserves and a production zone during a Q4 2024 exploration campaign. Its Egyptian portfolio spans the Eastern Desert – including the West Gharib, West Bakr and North West Gharib concessions – as well as the South Ghazalat concession in the Western Desert.

    Meanwhile, in Equatorial Guinea, VAALCO is progressing toward FID for the Venus field development in Block P, with front-end engineering and design currently underway. Drilling is set to commence following FID, with first oil targeted for 2026. As the company scales up its operations across the continent, AEW: Invest in African Energies offers a strategic platform for VAALCO to engage with partners, investors, buyers and regulators and to solidify its role in advancing Africa’s industrialization.

    “VAALCO Energy’s growing footprint across Africa speaks to the vast opportunities available on the continent. Their commitment to investing in infrastructure, boosting production and supporting local economies aligns perfectly with our mission to position Africa as a global energy frontier,” states Tomás Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.

    – on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

    About African Energy Week:
    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eritrea: Training on Social Science in Gash Barka

    Source: APO – Report:

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    The office of the PFDJ in the Gash Barka Region has provided training on social science to youth workers in the region. The training was conducted from 23 June to 2 July in Barentu.

    The objective of the training was to enhance the productivity and overall awareness of the youth working in PFDJ and Government institutions. The training was attended by 139 participants, including 68 females, composed of youth Government workers and PFDJ organizations.

    Mr. Ahmed Tahir, Head of Political Affairs of the PFDJ in the region, stated that the training covered the basic concepts of politics, the significance and necessity of organization, the history of the Eritrean people from ancient times to independence, the National Charter, organizational framework and transitional law, nation and nationalism, religious radicalism and its consequences, as well as the role of youth in resilience and development.

    Indicating that this was the first training of its kind organized at the regional level, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra, Secretary of the PFDJ in the region, said that it would make a significant contribution to strengthening political and organizational activities.

    At the event, Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander of the Eastern Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, delivered a seminar focusing on the role of cadres in the political and armed struggle of the Eritrean people, as well as on the current situation in the homeland. Brig. Gen. Eyob also called on the youth to develop their overall understanding and awareness and to strengthen their contribution and participation in national affairs.

    During the event, participants voluntarily donated blood to help enrich the blood supply of health facilities.

    – on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Police appeal for help to trace a suspect after Ladywell Fields shooting

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives are appealing to the public to help trace a suspect, after shots were heard in Ladywell Fields, Catford.

    Officers are releasing an image of the suspect, who fled the scene on a motorbike shortly after the incident.

    Police were called to Ladywell Fields at 15:43hrs on Tuesday 14 May after gunshots were heard by several witnesses.

    No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made at this stage.

    Detective Inspector Jordan Gardner from the Trident Reactive team leading the investigation, said:

    “My team are following multiple lines of inquiry in this investigation, which I know has caused concern in the community.

    “We are now asking the public to help us in identifying this suspect and are also asking if anyone recognises the pictured motorbike. If you recall seeing it, either on the day of the incident, parked in a driveway or specific location, or know someone who may have been using it in recent years – please get in touch.”

    If anyone has any information that can help, please contact the police on 101 quoting CAD5273/14MAY.

    To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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  • MIL-OSI: Best Online Casino in Canada 2025: Spin Casino’s Verified No Deposit Bonus

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A recent analysis of top Canadian online casinos reveals that Spin Casino is the only platform currently offering a no deposit bonus to Canadian players. Positioned as a top real money online casino in Canada, the platform continues to attract attention in 2025 for its unique bonus accessibility, strong regulatory credentials, and fair terms.

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    Spin Casino now offers Canadian players a full welcome package, featuring a no deposit bonus and 100 free spins.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “The Spirit of China – Central Asia” has its roots in the distant past and corresponds to the trend of the current reality – the Ambassador of China to Kyrgyzstan

    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

    Bishkek, July 4 /Xinhua/ — “The spirit of China – Central Asia” has its roots in the distant past and corresponds to the trend of the current reality. This is stated in the author’s article by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kyrgyzstan Liu Jiangping, published recently in the newspaper “Slovo Kyrgyzstana”.

    In June, the second China-Central Asia summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan. In her article entitled “Promoting the China-Central Asia Spirit, Building a Common Home of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, Development and Prosperity,” Liu Jiangping recalled that the summit was held in a Central Asian country for the first time, which is of great importance for the further development of the China-Central Asia format.

    “Following the summit, the heads of six states signed the Astana Declaration, which recorded the ‘Spirit of China – Central Asia’. More than one hundred agreements were reached, which gave a powerful impetus to the creation of a closer community of shared destiny between China and Central Asia,” she noted.

    “The China-Central Asia Spirit” is characterized by mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance and the promotion of joint modernization through high-quality development. “The highlight of the summit is the confirmation of the “China-Central Asia Spirit”, which has its roots in the distant past and is in line with the trend of the current reality,” the diplomat said in her article.

    She stressed that more than two thousand years ago, the envoy of the Han Dynasty Zhang Qian went to the Western Region, laid the foundation for friendly relations between China and Central Asia. For more than 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and the Central Asian countries have maintained solidarity and mutual trust, firmly supporting each other in protecting independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity.

    “This spirit demonstrates the unanimity of the six countries in pursuing unity and common development, which serves as a guiding principle for maintaining the centuries-old friendship and cooperation between our countries,” Liu Jiangping said.

    The most important outcome of the summit was the signing of the Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation. “For the first time in the history of Chinese diplomacy, the principle of eternal friendship with an entire adjacent region was enshrined in a treaty,” she noted, emphasizing that China and the Central Asian countries are good neighbors, good friends, reliable partners and brothers. China always considers Central Asia as one of its foreign policy priorities and develops relations with Central Asian partners on the principles of equality and sincerity.

    The diplomat named the announcement of 2025-2026 as the Years of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation as the most pressing topic of the summit. In recent years, China-Central Asia cooperation has demonstrated high results. China is the most important trading partner and investor in the Central Asian countries.

    In the more than two years since the Xi’an summit, cooperation between China and Central Asian countries within the Belt and Road Initiative has continued to deepen. Construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has begun, and cooperation on the China-Europe express railway and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor is advancing at an accelerated pace, the ambassador said, adding that trade turnover between China and Central Asian countries in 2024 reached a record high of $94.8 billion, an increase of 35 percent.

    The Ambassador also noted that China is ready to develop high-quality cooperation with the Central Asian countries in such areas as uninterrupted trade, industry and investment, transport connectivity, green subsoil use, modern agriculture and mutual travel of citizens.

    Touching upon Chinese-Kyrgyz cooperation, Liu Jiangping noted that it is an important component of the entire complex of interactions between China and the Central Asian countries. Today, Chinese-Kyrgyz relations have entered a golden period of their development and have significant potential for further deepening. The meeting of the leaders of the two countries on the sidelines of the summit outlined a new plan for the development of Chinese-Kyrgyz relations.

    China expressed its readiness to work together with the Central Asian countries, including Kyrgyzstan, to implement the agreements reached by the heads of state. Particular emphasis was placed on the need to promote the “China-Central Asia Spirit”, intensify cooperation through a more pragmatic approach and specific measures, as well as promote high-quality construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative in order to achieve new results in creating a community of shared destiny for China and Central Asia, the ambassador concluded. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 31st session of the Chinese-Russian Joint Border Commission was held in Moscow

    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, July 4 /Xinhua/ — The 31st session of the China-Russia Joint Border Commission was held in Moscow from July 1 to 2, co-chaired by Advisor to the Department of Border and Maritime Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhou Hongyou and Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Kozlov.

    The event was attended by representatives of foreign policy, defense, customs, water management and migration departments, as well as regional governments of the two countries.

    The session was held in a friendly, frank and constructive atmosphere. The parties highly appreciated the development of bilateral relations and the progress of the implementation of the Agreement on the Regime of the Chinese-Russian State Border, and fully endorsed the clear and stable nature of the border between the two countries and the positive dynamics of the continuous deepening of cross-border cooperation in various fields.

    The parties unanimously agreed to actively implement the agreements reached by the heads of the two states, continue to use the mechanism of the Joint Commission to strengthen border management and promote cross-border cooperation, contributing to the development of interstate relations.

    Following the session, the parties signed the protocol of the 31st session of the Joint Chinese-Russian Border Commission. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A fire broke out near the presidential palace in Damascus for an unknown reason

    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

    DAMASCUS, July 4 (Xinhua) — An unspecified fire broke out on Friday afternoon in the bushes near the Qasr al-Shaab presidential palace located on a mountaintop overlooking the capital Damascus, filling much of the area with thick black smoke, local media and eyewitnesses reported.

    According to the Syrian state television channel Al-Ikhbariya, the fire broke out in the kitchen in one of the residence’s gardens, and not inside the building.

    The report said that civil defense forces are currently trying to contain the fire.

    A nearby Xinhua reporter said he saw huge plumes of smoke filling the Mazzeh district in the west of the Syrian capital. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău

    Source: Council of the European Union

    On 4 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Chișinău for the first EU-Moldova summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised Moldova’s steady progress on its EU path, highlighting the tangible benefits of EU integration for Moldovan citizens and reaffirming the EU’s full support for Moldova’s resilience and security.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

    Source: Council of the European Union

    Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1255 of 23 June 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: AI educational summit launched

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    A flagship event of the first ​Digital Education Week, the International Summit on the Use of AI in Learning & Teaching Languages & Other Subjects (AIinLT), was launched today.

    The AIinLT is co-organised by the Education Bureau, the Standing Committee on Language Education & Research, Polytechnic University (PolyU) Department of English & Communication and Hong Kong Education City, providing a valuable and practical platform for teachers, researchers, and others in the education sector to learn and share insights regarding the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in their respective fields of education.

    Officiating at the opening ceremony, Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin said that the country placed great importance on advancing digital education.

    She noted that the bureau implements digital education through four major focus areas, including enhancing students’ digital literacy and skills; strengthening professional training in digital education for teachers; optimising digital education infrastructure; and expanding cross-boundary and international collaboration.

    Ms Choi also called for collaboration among all stakeholders, such as the Government, educational institutions, educators, and the community, to optimise resources, share best practices, and maximise the impact of digital education.

    She also emphasised the irreplaceable role of human connections in learning, encouraging attendees to harness AI wisely to empower individuals, strengthen communities and build a smarter, more connected world of learning.

    The AIinLT is taking place at PolyU for four consecutive days starting today. The first two days feature keynote speeches, a panel discussion, paper presentations and teaching demonstrations.

    The following two days will include a post-summit workshop series covering a wide range of topics, along with a technology showcase where leading EdTech providers will demonstrate the latest AI hardware and software solutions, offering educators firsthand exposure to cutting edge-innovations.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. French Hill Votes for H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” to Tackle Inflation, Boost Jobs, and Put Arkansas First

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman French Hill (AR-02)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1 – the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which passed the House 218-214 and now moves to the president’s desk for signature.

    Rep. Hill said, “Republicans promised to deliver border security, rein in inflation, relieve regulatory burdens, unleash American energy, and keep taxes low for everyday Arkansans and Americans, and this landmark bill does just that. Central Arkansans deserve to have their dollars go farther and to have a government that works for them. This bill delivers meaningful relief to working families and small businesses across the country. It is a pro-family, pro-business, and pro-security bill that takes important steps to restore fiscal responsibility and deliver economic growth.

    “This bill represents more than just legislative action — it’s about meeting the commitments made to citizens and revitalizing the American Dream. With the One Big Beautiful Bill, we’re taking real steps toward securing a brighter future for all Americans. It’s a victory for Arkansas, for families, and for our nation’s future.”

    The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for the American people. Here are just a few of the highlights:

    Pro-Family/Pro-Worker

    • An average of $10,000 more in take-home pay for a family of four in Arkansas.
    • Creates “Invest in America accounts” that provide $1,000 to every child born and allows families to contribute up to $5,000 per year for future expenses such as education or homeownership.
    • Increases the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 from $2,000, and more than double what it would have been if the bill had not passed.
    • Extends and enhances the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit.
    • Enhances the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit, the Adoption Credit, and the Child and Dependent Tax Credit.
    • Lower taxes for seniors.
    • No tax on tips or on overtime pay.
    • No tax on car loan interest.

    Pro-Prosperity

    • Prevents the largest tax hike in American history.
    • Makes most of the Trump Tax Cuts permanent.
    • Supports small businesses with enhanced tax deductions and immediate expensing.
    • Promotes American manufacturing and job creation.
    • Puts America on a path to fiscal responsibility through smart spending reforms.

    Pro-National Security

    • $140 billion to secure the border and facilitate deportations of illegal immigrants.
    • Funds construction of the border wall system and hiring of 10,000 additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
    • $150 billion to strengthen America’s military and protect our national security.
    • Modernizes our defense capabilities and builds the next generation of American military technology necessary to counter China.
    • $32.6 billion to increase shipbuilding to counter China.
    • $7.577 billion to improve quality of life for our service members.
    • $12.52 billion to modernize America’s air traffic control system.
    • Provides funding for the Defense Production Act to counter China in strategic minerals.

    Pro-Rural America

    • $50 billion to support rural hospitals.
    • Renews Opportunity Zones.
    • Saves 2 million family farms from the Death Tax.
    • Strengthens agricultural trade efforts.
    • Creates the largest farm safety net investment in decades.

    Pro-Energy

    • Eliminates costly Green New Deal regulations that drive up energy costs.
    • Unlocks American energy production and ends reliance on foreign adversaries.

    The One Big Beautiful Bill includes all of this — and much more. From Main Street to the family farm, this bill is a win for hardworking families, small businesses, and every American who wants a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future.

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  • MIL-OSI: Credit Agricole Sa: Crédit Agricole S.A. completes the acquisition of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS and now brings its ownership to 100%

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Montrouge, 4 July 2025

    Crédit Agricole S.A. completes the acquisition of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS and now brings its ownership to 100%

    Following the agreement announced on December 19th, 2024, and after receiving all required authorizations, Crédit Agricole S.A. announces today having completed the acquisition of Santander’s 30.5% stake in CACEIS, its asset servicing subsidiary. Credit Agricole S.A. now controls 100% of the share capital of CACEIS.

    With this operation, Crédit Agricole S.A. strengthens its position in CACEIS, a major European player in asset servicing, allowing it to continue its development in this strategic business for the Crédit Agricole group.
    In parallel to this transaction, CACEIS and Santander are maintaining their long-term partnership. Their joint venture for the Latin American operations will remain jointly controlled.

    The transaction is consistent with the Crédit Agricole Group’s targets in terms of return of investment and return on tangible equity, and will have a negative impact of approximately 30 basis points on the fully-loaded CET1 ratio of Crédit Agricole S.A.

    Press contacts

    Investor Relations

    Institutional shareholders:  + 33 1 43 23 04 31  investor.relations@credit-agricole-sa.fr 
    Individual shareholders:  + 33 800 000 777  relation@actionnaires.credit-agricole.com 
    Cécile Mouton:  + 33 1 57 72 86 79  cecile.mouton@credit-agricole-sa.fr
     

    All press releases on: www.credit-agricole.com

               

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  • MIL-OSI: Euronext announces volumes for June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Euronext announces volumes for June 2025        

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 4 July 2025 – Euronext, the leading European capital market infrastructure, today announced trading volumes for June 2025.

    Monthly and historical volume tables are available at this address:

    euronext.com/investor-relations#monthly-volumes

    CONTACTS  

    ANALYSTS & INVESTORS ir@euronext.com

    Investor Relations        Aurélie Cohen                 

            Judith Stein        +33 6 15 23 91 97          

    MEDIA – mediateam@euronext.com 

    Europe        Aurélie Cohen         +33 1 70 48 24 45   

            Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13 

    Belgium        Marianne Aalders         +32 26 20 15 01                 

    France, Corporate        Flavio Bornancin-Tomasella        +33 1 70 48 24 45                 

    Ireland        Catalina Augspach        +33 6 82 09 99 70                        

    Italy         Ester Russom         +39 02 72 42 67 56                 

    The Netherlands        Marianne Aalders         +31 20 721 41 33                 

    Norway         Cathrine Lorvik Segerlund        +47 41 69 59 10                 

    Portugal         Sandra Machado        +351 91 777 68 97                 

    About Euronext  

    Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and its Euronext Securities CSDs in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal.

    As of March 2025, Euronext’s regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal host nearly 1,800 listed issuers with €6.3 trillion in market capitalisation, a strong blue-chip franchise and the largest global centre for debt and fund listings. With a diverse domestic and international client base, Euronext handles 25% of European lit equity trading. Its products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices.

    For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    Disclaimer

    This press release is for information purposes only: it is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities and is provided “as is”, without representation or warranty of any kind. While all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the content, Euronext does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Euronext will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on information provided. No information set out or referred to in this publication may be regarded as creating any right or obligation. The creation of rights and obligations in respect of financial products that are traded on the exchanges operated by Euronext’s subsidiaries shall depend solely on the applicable rules of the market operator. All proprietary rights and interest in or connected with this publication shall vest in Euronext. This press release speaks only as of this date. Euronext refers to Euronext N.V. and its affiliates. Information regarding trademarks and intellectual property rights of Euronext is available at www.euronext.com/terms-use.

    © 2025, Euronext N.V. – All rights reserved. 

    The Euronext Group processes your personal data in order to provide you with information about Euronext (the “Purpose”). With regard to the processing of this personal data, Euronext will comply with its obligations under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), and any applicable national laws, rules and regulations implementing the GDPR, as provided in its privacy statement available at: www.euronext.com/privacy-policy. In accordance with the applicable legislation you have rights with regard to the processing of your personal data: for more information on your rights, please refer to: www.euronext.com/data_subjects_rights_request_information. To make a request regarding the processing of your data or to unsubscribe from this press release service, please use our data subject request form at connect2.euronext.com/form/data-subjects-rights-request or email our Data Protection Officer at dpo@euronext.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Half-year statement of the liquidity contract of Euronext NV

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Half-year statement of the liquidity contract of Euronext NV

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 4 July 2025 – Euronext announced today that the transactions carried out under the liquidity contract entered between Euronext NV and Rothschild Martin Maurel for the period ending 30 June 2025 resulted in the following assets appearing in the liquidity account:

    •        0 Euronext NV shares

    •        19,971,518 euros

    •        Number of Buy transaction over the period: 6,363

    •        Number of Sell transaction over the period: 7,153

    •        Volume traded relating to Buy transactions over the period: 1,217,772 shares for 160,161,229.38 euros

    •        Volume traded relating to Sell transactions over the period: 1,217,772 shares for 160,187,273.57 euros

    As a reminder, on 31 December 2024, the following resources were allocated to the liquidity account:

    •        0 Euronext NV shares

    •        15,272,181 euros

    On 27 May 2025, Euronext NV increased the resources allocated to the liquidity account by 4,500,000 euros (four million five hundred thousand euros).

    CONTACTS  

    ANALYSTS & INVESTORS ir@euronext.com

    Investor Relations        Aurélie Cohen                 

            Judith Stein        +33 6 15 23 91 97          

    MEDIA – mediateam@euronext.com 

    Europe        Aurélie Cohen         +33 1 70 48 24 45   

            Andrea Monzani         +39 02 72 42 62 13 

    Belgium        Marianne Aalders         +32 26 20 15 01                 

    France, Corporate        Flavio Bornancin-Tomasella        +33 1 70 48 24 45                 

    Ireland        Catalina Augspach        +33 6 82 09 99 70                

    Italy         Ester Russom         +39 02 72 42 67 56                 

    The Netherlands        Marianne Aalders         +31 20 721 41 33                 

    Norway         Cathrine Lorvik Segerlund        +47 41 69 59 10                 

    Portugal         Sandra Machado        +351 91 777 68 97                                 

    About Euronext  

    Euronext is the leading European capital market infrastructure, covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and its Euronext Securities CSDs in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal.

    As of March 2025, Euronext’s regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal host nearly 1,800 listed issuers with €6.3 trillion in market capitalisation, a strong blue-chip franchise and the largest global centre for debt and fund listings. With a diverse domestic and international client base, Euronext handles 25% of European lit equity trading. Its products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices.

    For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

    Disclaimer

    This press release is for information purposes only: it is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities and is provided “as is”, without representation or warranty of any kind. While all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the content, Euronext does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Euronext will not be held liable for any loss or damages of any nature ensuing from using, trusting or acting on information provided. No information set out or referred to in this publication may be regarded as creating any right or obligation. The creation of rights and obligations in respect of financial products that are traded on the exchanges operated by Euronext’s subsidiaries shall depend solely on the applicable rules of the market operator. All proprietary rights and interest in or connected with this publication shall vest in Euronext. This press release speaks only as of this date. Euronext refers to Euronext N.V. and its affiliates. Information regarding trademarks and intellectual property rights of Euronext is available at www.euronext.com/terms-use.

    © 2025, Euronext N.V. – All rights reserved. 

    The Euronext Group processes your personal data in order to provide you with information about Euronext (the “Purpose”). With regard to the processing of this personal data, Euronext will comply with its obligations under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 (General Data Protection Regulation, “GDPR”), and any applicable national laws, rules and regulations implementing the GDPR, as provided in its privacy statement available at: www.euronext.com/privacy-policy. In accordance with the applicable legislation you have rights with regard to the processing of your personal data: for more information on your rights, please refer to: www.euronext.com/data_subjects_rights_request_information. To make a request regarding the processing of your data or to unsubscribe from this press release service, please use our data subject request form at connect2.euronext.com/form/data-subjects-rights-request or email our Data Protection Officer at dpo@euronext.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos – half-year-report on liquidity contract

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Regulated information

    Half-year report on Atos SE’s liquidity contract

    Paris, France – July 4, 2025

    Pursuant to the liquidity contract entered into by Atos SE with Rothschild Martin Maurel, as at June 30, 2025, the following assets appeared on the liquidity account:

    • 10,500 Atos shares
    • € 1,291,866.00

    Over the period from January 1, 2025, to June 30,2025, negotiations totalled:

      Number of
    transactions
    Number of
    shares traded
    Amount
    of transactions in €
    Purchase 4,631 30,243,857 13,932,498.88
    Sale 4,737 20,534,607 13,558,640.17

    It is reminded that as at December 31, 2024, the following assets appeared on the liquidity account:

    • 2,800,000 Atos shares
    • € 1,665,724.00

    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands – Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contact

    Investor relations: investors@atos.net

    Individual shareholders: +33 8 05 65 00 75

    Press contact: globalprteam@atos.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Subsea 7 – awarded contract offshore Egypt

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Luxembourg – 4 July 2025 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the award of sizeable1 contract offshore Egypt. 

     Subsea7 will be responsible for the engineering, procurement, commissioning and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilicals, and associated subsea components for a tie back to existing infrastructures.  

    Project management and engineering work will begin immediately at Subsea7’s offices in France, Portugal, and Egypt. Offshore activity is expected to start in 2026. 

    David Bertin, Subsea7’s Senior Vice President GPC East, said: “Our early engagement has been instrumental in shaping a shared vision and delivering innovative, efficient solutions. This award is a testament to the strength of our collaboration, our proven track record, and our commitment to safe, high-quality execution. We are pleased to be able to support our client in enabling and executing such a strategically important project in Egypt.” 

    (1)   Subsea7 defines a sizeable contract as being between $50 million and $150 million

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    Subsea7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry, creating sustainable value by being the industry’s partner and employer of choice in delivering the efficient offshore solutions the world needs.

    Subsea7 is listed on the Oslo Børs (SUBC), ISIN LU0075646355, LEI 222100AIF0CBCY80AH62.

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    Contact for investment community enquiries:
    Katherine Tonks
    Investor Relations Director
    Tel +44 20 8210 5568
    ir@subsea7.com

    Contact for media enquiries:
    Hariom Cavalcante
    Communications Manager
    Tel +33 59 69 01 02
    Hariom.Cavalcante@subsea7.com

    Forward-Looking Statements: This document may contain ‘forward-looking statements’ (within the meaning of the safe harbour provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements relate to our current expectations, beliefs, intentions, assumptions or strategies regarding the future and are subject to known and unknown risks that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘future’, ‘goal’, ‘intend’, ‘likely’ ‘may’, ‘plan’, ‘project’, ‘seek’, ‘should’, ‘strategy’ ‘will’, and similar expressions. The principal risks which could affect future operations of the Group are described in the ‘Risk Management’ section of the Group’s Annual Report and Consolidated Financial Statements. Factors that may cause actual and future results and trends to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to): (i) our ability to deliver fixed price projects in accordance with client expectations and within the parameters of our bids, and to avoid cost overruns; (ii) our ability to collect receivables, negotiate variation orders and collect the related revenue; (iii) our ability to recover costs on significant projects; (iv) capital expenditure by oil and gas companies, which is affected by fluctuations in the price of, and demand for, crude oil and natural gas; (v) unanticipated delays or cancellation of projects included in our backlog; (vi) competition and price fluctuations in the markets and businesses in which we operate; (vii) the loss of, or deterioration in our relationship with, any significant clients; (viii) the outcome of legal proceedings or governmental inquiries; (ix) uncertainties inherent in operating internationally, including economic, political and social instability, boycotts or embargoes, labour unrest, changes in foreign governmental regulations, corruption and currency fluctuations; (x) the effects of a pandemic or epidemic or a natural disaster; (xi) liability to third parties for the failure of our joint venture partners to fulfil their obligations; (xii) changes in, or our failure to comply with, applicable laws and regulations (including regulatory measures addressing climate change); (xiii) operating hazards, including spills, environmental damage, personal or property damage and business interruptions caused by adverse weather; (xiv) equipment or mechanical failures, which could increase costs, impair revenue and result in penalties for failure to meet project completion requirements; (xv) the timely delivery of vessels on order and the timely completion of ship conversion programmes; (xvi) our ability to keep pace with technological changes and the impact of potential information technology, cyber security or data security breaches; (xvii) global availability at scale and commercially viability of suitable alternative vessel fuels; and (xviii) the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this document. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This stock exchange release was published by Katherine Tonks, Investor Relations, Subsea7, on 4 July 2025 at 18:10 CET.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: EU Archives: A new EU flag, Death of Simone Veil, Croatia becomes a new EU member

    Source: European Commission (video statements)

    In 1986 the EU flag as we know it today was first hoisted in front of EU headquarters in Brussels. More than 25 years later, the EU welcomed its most recent member state.
    Want to discover more? Dive further with us into the European Commission’s audiovisual archives and discover important anniversaries with our new weekly AV history teaser!

    Upcoming anniversaries in the teaser:

    · 1986: European flag inauguration ceremony in front of the Berlaymont headquarters
    · 1995: Death of Dutch EU founding father Sicco Mansholt
    · 2010: Price caps on roaming within the EU come into force
    · 2013: Croatia becomes the 28th EU member state
    · 2017: Death of former European Parliament President and French Politician Simone Veil

    Get the complete material from our archive:

    https://europa.eu/!DPMbPT
    https://europa.eu/!v86CGp
    https://europa.eu/!mvQ8BT
    https://europa.eu/!ktrhYk
    https://europa.eu/!VfMcJr
    https://europa.eu/!f99DC6

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    Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9x07-zrFus

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