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  • Human Rights – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 2, 2025

    Human Rights News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: How Israel manufactured a looting crisis to cover up its Gaza famine
    By Muhammad Shehada Since the onset of its genocide, Israel has persistently pushed a narrative that the famine devastating Gaza is not of its own making, but the result of “Hamas looting aid”. This claim, repeated across mainstream media and parroted by officials, has been used to deflect responsibility for what many human rights experts […]

  • University News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 2, 2025

    University News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to a conference abstract looking at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 1, 2025 A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice.  Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: “While we only have the press release and abstract to go on, the keywords […]

    MIL-OSI Russia: Statement by IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on the Passing of Former IMF FDMD Stanley Fischer
    Source: IMF – News in Russian Statement by IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on the Passing of Former IMF FDMD Stanley Fischer June 1, 2025 Washington, DC: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today after news of the death of Mr. Stanley Fischer, former IMF First Deputy Managing […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maria Maley, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which […]

    MIL-Evening Report: These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney Westend61, GettyImages We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low average energy rating of 1.8 stars […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Panos Karanikolas, Research officer, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, The University of Melbourne Rosie Marinelli/Shutterstock In an emergency, police are often the first called to the scene. But they are rarely equipped to deal with complex mental health crises. Following recent parliamentary inquiries and royal commissions there has […]

    MIL-Evening Report: With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Graham, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney Jenny Evans/Stringer/Getty With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down. Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to rise, suggesting many aspiring home buyers are excited by the prospect of […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claudia Sandberg, Senior Lecturer, Technology in Culture and Society, The University of Melbourne As we head into a new month of streaming, here’s a fresh wave of TV ready to challenge, transport and entertain you. This month’s picks span genre and geography, from an eerie dystopian Buenos […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to randomised trial on physical exercise and reduced risk of recurrence of colon cancer
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 1, 2025 A randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and a conference abstract presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting 2025 (ASCO) looks at physical exercise and colon cancer recurrence.  Dr Marco Gerlinger, Professor of Gastrointestinal Cancer Medicine and Consultant […]

    Mediterranean diet may help relieve IBS symptoms: study
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A team of US researchers has found that the Mediterranean diet may offer symptom relief for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), offering a less restrictive alternative to traditional dietary approaches. IBS affects an estimated 4–11 per cent of the global population, and many patients […]

    Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men
    Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Australian researchers have identified a common genetic variant that significantly increases the risk of dementia in men, potentially paving the way for more personalised approaches to prevention and treatment. The research team from Curtin University found that a variant of the HFE gene, known as H63D, […]

    MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Eugene Y. Chan, Associate Professor of Marketing, Toronto Metropolitan University Collectible figurines on display at Pop Mart in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on April 29, 2025. (Shutterstock) If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Erin A. Brennand, Gynecologist & Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary There is more information available about urinary tract infections today than ever before. (Shutterstock) After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jen Kostuchuk, PhD Candidate, Sociology, University of Victoria “I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just a kid.” This is what a nine-year-old respondent told us when we asked […]

    MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto? Speculative art can help us navigate threats
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Experimenting with generative AI to kibbitz and futz towards more inclusive futures
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Nathaniel Laywine, Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Studies, York University, Canada Generative AI draws from limited datasets, often reproducing errors and bias. (Shutterstock) What does it mean to think, act and work as a Jewish professor when human freedoms are under siege and authoritarian power gains ground? And […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Ma Shope
    Source: South Africa News Agency President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late Ma Gertrude Shope as a pillar of the nation, a matriarch of the revolution, and a torchbearer of women’s emancipation. President Ramaphosa delivered a moving eulogy at her Special Official Funeral held at the Great Hall of the University of the Witwatersrand on […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christa Kuljian, Research Associate, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the Boston area in the US. Christa Kuljian is a science writer and historian of science who focuses much of her […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Julie Reid, Professor, University of South Africa Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to […]

    MIL-OSI China: Zambia hosts national final of Chinese language proficiency competition
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Two students wait for the final of the 18th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students in Zambia, in Lusaka, Zambia, May 30, 2025. The Confucius Institute at the University of Zambia on Friday hosted the final round of the Chinese language proficiency […]

  • Analysis – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 2, 2025

    Analysis: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.

    MIL-Evening Report: Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maria Maley, Senior Lecturer in Politics, School of Politics and International Relations, Australian National University Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Albert Palazzo, Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra, UNSW Sydney If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade. Our trade routes are long and […]

    MIL-Evening Report: These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney Westend61, GettyImages We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low average energy rating of 1.8 stars […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Police aren’t properly trained for mental health crises – but they’re often the first responders. Here’s what works better
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Panos Karanikolas, Research officer, Melbourne Social Equity Institute, The University of Melbourne Rosie Marinelli/Shutterstock In an emergency, police are often the first called to the scene. But they are rarely equipped to deal with complex mental health crises. Following recent parliamentary inquiries and royal commissions there has […]

    MIL-Evening Report: With interest rates on the way down, could house prices boom? Here’s what research suggests
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Graham, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney Jenny Evans/Stringer/Getty With the Reserve Bank of Australia easing monetary policy, interest rates are on the way down. Already this year, mortgage pre-approvals had begun to rise, suggesting many aspiring home buyers are excited by the prospect of […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claudia Sandberg, Senior Lecturer, Technology in Culture and Society, The University of Melbourne As we head into a new month of streaming, here’s a fresh wave of TV ready to challenge, transport and entertain you. This month’s picks span genre and geography, from an eerie dystopian Buenos […]

    MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Eugene Y. Chan, Associate Professor of Marketing, Toronto Metropolitan University Collectible figurines on display at Pop Mart in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on April 29, 2025. (Shutterstock) If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-coloured figurines at the mall, you’ve […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Erin A. Brennand, Gynecologist & Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary There is more information available about urinary tract infections today than ever before. (Shutterstock) After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Jen Kostuchuk, PhD Candidate, Sociology, University of Victoria “I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just a kid.” This is what a nine-year-old respondent told us when we asked […]

    MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto? Speculative art can help us navigate threats
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Experimenting with generative AI to kibbitz and futz towards more inclusive futures
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Nathaniel Laywine, Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Studies, York University, Canada Generative AI draws from limited datasets, often reproducing errors and bias. (Shutterstock) What does it mean to think, act and work as a Jewish professor when human freedoms are under siege and authoritarian power gains ground? And […]

    MIL-Evening Report: How Israel manufactured a looting crisis to cover up its Gaza famine
    By Muhammad Shehada Since the onset of its genocide, Israel has persistently pushed a narrative that the famine devastating Gaza is not of its own making, but the result of “Hamas looting aid”. This claim, repeated across mainstream media and parroted by officials, has been used to deflect responsibility for what many human rights experts […]

    MIL-Evening Report: PNG faces deadline for fixing issues with money laundering and terrorist financing
    ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent Papua New Guinea has five months remaining to fix its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) systems or face the severe repercussions of being placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list”. The FATF has imposed an October 2025 deadline, and the government is scrambling […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Phil Goff: Israel doesn’t care how many innocent people, children it’s killing
    COMMENTARY: By Phil Goff “What we are doing in Gaza now is a war of devastation: indiscriminate, limitless, cruel and criminal killing of civilians. It’s the result of government policy — knowingly, evilly, maliciously, irresponsibly dictated.” This statement was made not by a foreign or liberal critic of Israel but by the former Prime Minister […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Togo’s citizens want to leave Ecowas – new survey suggests why
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Koffi Améssou Adaba, Enseignant et chercheur en sociologie politique, Université de Lomé A survey of Togolese citizens recently looked into perceptions of their government’s handling of the terrorist threat in the northern region and of the Alliance of Sahel States – Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The survey […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christa Kuljian, Research Associate, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the Boston area in the US. Christa Kuljian is a science writer and historian of science who focuses much of her […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Julie Reid, Professor, University of South Africa Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to […]

  • Technology – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 2, 2025

    Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 2, 2025

    MIL-OSI: TORRAS Personal Cooling with Coolify Series: A Tech-Driven Solution for Comfort, Wellness, and Women’s Health
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) LOS ANGELES, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As global temperatures continue to rise and daily comfort becomes a growing concern, TORRAS is making waves with its innovative Coolify series—a wearable air conditioner engineered to deliver rapid, personal cooling through cutting-edge semiconductor technology. But beyond its impressive specs and sleek aesthetics, Coolify […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe. SSN-AUKUS concept image UK to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of AUKUS programme in response to […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to a conference abstract looking at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments June 1, 2025 A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice.  Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: “While we only have the press release and abstract to go on, the keywords […]

    MIL-Evening Report: These 5 roadblocks are standing in the way of energy-efficient homes
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney Westend61, GettyImages We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built before 2003 have a low average energy rating of 1.8 stars […]

    MIL-Evening Report: Scandalous mormons, dystopian Buenos Aires and Nicolas Cage down under: what to watch in June
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Claudia Sandberg, Senior Lecturer, Technology in Culture and Society, The University of Melbourne As we head into a new month of streaming, here’s a fresh wave of TV ready to challenge, transport and entertain you. This month’s picks span genre and geography, from an eerie dystopian Buenos […]

    MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025
    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025 The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements driving mutual growth and security. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita received the […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Experimenting with generative AI to kibbitz and futz towards more inclusive futures
    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Nathaniel Laywine, Assistant Professor, Communication and Media Studies, York University, Canada Generative AI draws from limited datasets, often reproducing errors and bias. (Shutterstock) What does it mean to think, act and work as a Jewish professor when human freedoms are under siege and authoritarian power gains ground? And […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Mining in Motion to Host African Ministers Driving Extractive Sector Growth
    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: ACCRA, Ghana, June 1, 2025/APO Group/ — The upcoming Mining in Motion summit – Ghana’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for June 2 – 4, 2025, in Accra – will feature local and regional ministers who will participate in panel discussions, investment forums and exclusive […]

    MIL-OSI: Best SEO Tool (June 2025): Moz Named Top SEO Software by Software Experts
    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK CITY, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Software Experts has recognized Moz as the Best SEO Tool of June 2025, highlighting the platform’s continued leadership in delivering accessible, data-driven tools for modern SEO strategy. The recognition comes amid growing demand from businesses and agencies for solutions that can navigate the […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Sexism in science: 7 women whose trailblazing work shattered stereotypes
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Christa Kuljian, Research Associate, WiSER, University of the Witwatersrand Seven women were part of a trailblazing network of feminist scientists in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in the Boston area in the US. Christa Kuljian is a science writer and historian of science who focuses much of her […]

    MIL-OSI Global: Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Julie Reid, Professor, University of South Africa Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to […]

    MIL-OSI Africa: Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms
    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Julie Reid, Professor, University of South Africa Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech (a form of disinformation, designed to […]

    MIL-OSI China: China vows to tackle “involution-style” competition in auto sector
    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said Saturday it will intensify efforts to tackle “involution-style” competition in the country’s auto industry, vowing to strengthen oversight and safeguard a fair and orderly market environment. The announcement came after the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) […]

  • MIL-OSI Russia: On June 4–5, Mikhail Mishustin will take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Dushanbe

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    On June 4–5, in Dushanbe, Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin will take part in a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

    The heads of government will discuss current issues of developing cooperation within the CIS in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields.

    It is proposed to approve the Concept for the Development of Cooperation of the CIS Member States in the Light Industry, the Concept for the Harmonization of National Air Traffic Management Systems of the CIS Member States, the Concept for Cooperation of the CIS Member States in the Field of Public Health Protection, and to sign an Agreement on Cooperation of the CIS Member States in the Development of Heavy Engineering Industries.

    It is also planned to adopt the Regulation on the CIS Volunteer Forum, which envisages the creation of a legal basis for the development of the volunteer movement.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On Children’s Day, Dmitry Chernyshenko and Sergey Kiriyenko awarded the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

    June 1, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Sergei Kiriyenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

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    Award ceremony for the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important” within the framework of the festival “Movement of the First”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko took part in the awarding of the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”

    On Children’s Day, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Sergei Kiriyenko and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko awarded the winners of the 1st All-Russian Prize “Conversations about the Important”.

    The event became the central event of Children’s Day at the “Movement of the First” festival, which was held at VDNKh. The award is held based on the results of the 2024/2025 academic year and emphasizes the significance and effectiveness of the “Conversations about the Important” project as an effective tool for educating the younger generation.

    Sergei Kirienko welcomed the guests and noted the project’s influence on the formation of the educational space in Russia.

    “The sense of pride with which the children relate to the Russian flag, to the Russian anthem, is the result of the enormous work of educators, teachers, mentors, educational advisers, mentors of the “Movement of the First”, thanks to the “Conversations about the Important” team and those people who, despite their busy schedules, get involved in the project. The “Conversations about the Important” are attended by the heads of the Government, the Federal Assembly, ministers, heads of the largest corporations, outstanding scientists who drop everything and truly believe that there is nothing more important than to pass on their conviction, their faith to the younger generation,” noted Sergei Kiriyenko.

    The First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration also presented an award to one of the winners in the nomination “Best Interview of the Year” – Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation, President of the Research Institute of Emergency Children’s Surgery and Traumatology, surgeon Leonid Roshal. He was chosen by teachers in a public vote.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked Sergey Kiriyenko for the educational platform – the Atom pavilion and presented awards to the winners in the nomination “Best Interview of the Year”. They were chosen by parents during a public vote. The awards were received by the author of a documentary film about the Kursk region Maxim Anufriev, primary school teacher Kristina Chokheli, agricultural inventor Nikita Tolstov and Honored Doctor of Russia Viktor Belinsky.

    “Thank you to our President Vladimir Putin, who gives such incredible people the opportunity to realize their talents. In this difficult genre of interview, the interviewer’s skill determines how much the interlocutor will open up. People participating in “Conversations about the Important” certainly tell our children very important things. And the one who won today, according to the parents, did it better than anyone else this year,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

    The ceremony was also attended by the Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, the Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, the head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) Grigory Gurov, Hero of Russia, Chairman of the Board of the “Movement of the First” Artur Orlov.

    “The “Conversations about the Important” classes are held first and foremost for our children. Today we see on stage the heroes who made this project so successful. Thanks to you and teachers all over Russia, our children are proud of their country. This is very important. Taking this opportunity, I would like to thank the teachers, directors’ advisors on education, who conduct “Conversations about the Important”, recognizing their enormous value and passing it on to the students. I propose making the “Conversations about the Important” award an annual one and celebrating it every June 1,” said Sergey Kravtsov.

    The “Movement of the First” festival is held in all 89 regions from May 31 to June 1 and is dedicated to International Children’s Day. The central venue was VDNKh in Moscow. Over the course of two days, the event became the main space for childhood and youth for the entire country. Here, children and adults see real opportunities for young people in Russia, get acquainted with the values of the “Movement of the First”, and communicate with experts and famous speakers.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Children and youth of Russia have a huge number of paths, but even more opportunities

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    At the “Movement of the First” festival at VDNKh, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated the participants on Children’s Day, discussed their projects with schoolchildren, greeted the “Eaglets of Russia” and assessed the work of the sports zone.

    A presentation of four socially significant projects by Russian high school students took place in the lecture hall of the Znanie Society. The discussion was also attended by the general director of the Znanie Society, Maxim Dreval.

    “Friends, you have a huge number of paths, but even more opportunities, because President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin gave us an order – this is a whole national goal: to create conditions for the realization of opportunities, the disclosure of your talents. Today we have gathered here to consider some of the projects that you are doing. All of them are very interesting and deserve that we listen to them together. We will definitely think about how to support the most successful projects,” said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    A student of Lyceum No. 1 of the Krasnoarmeysky District of Volgograd, finalist of the All-Russian competition “Knowledge. Lecturer” Alesya Zhuk presented the project “Made with Care in Russia”. Its mission is to promote the preservation and popularization of traditional folk crafts and trades. The idea is aimed at creating an all-Russian database of artisans and an interactive map of the origin of crafts.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko said that it is important to decide within the framework of what large event to hold such a festival of traditional crafts, to think through the mechanics and program.

    A student of Bauman Engineering School No. 1580 in Shatura, Alexandra Zhelnova, and a student of Moscow School No. 727, Margarita Starostina, presented the project “Pro podderzhki” – a service for supporting teenagers and their parents. The high school students want to create a tool that will distract children from the negative influence of the Internet, direct them to development and creativity, and help parents improve their relationships with their children.

    The Deputy Prime Minister drew attention to the importance of ensuring the protection of personal data, the anonymity of users, and also recommended adding functionality with the ability to find activities to one’s liking.

    Muscovite Daniil Makatrov, a student at the Classical Boarding School of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, spoke about smart sensors for sports analytics using artificial intelligence – YouChip. The product significantly increases the efficiency of players and coaches, reduces the number of errors and speeds up decision-making by members of a sports club. The creator of the project is confident that the solution is applicable in any game sport, and the technology will be useful in industry, logistics, and other areas.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko gave recommendations on the commercialization of the project and noted that he would instruct the Ministry of Sports to consider the possibility of subsidizing in order to make the technology accessible to schools.

    Maria Aleksandrova, a student of the V. M. Komarov School with Advanced Study of English in Zvezdny Gorodok, Moscow Region, a finalist of the All-Russian competition “Knowledge. Lecturer”, presented the “Promkod” project. This is a new tourist platform for schoolchildren, parents and teachers, where enterprises from 13 industrial sectors will be presented, available for school excursions.

    The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about the federal project “Professionality” and announced plans to give its partner companies the opportunity to become familiar with the “Promcode”.

    The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the depth and professional level of the projects’ preparation: “It turned out that you are helping to implement the President’s order, for which a separate national project “Youth and Children” was created. Thank you very much!”

    In addition, at the “Movement of the First” festival, Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated the “Orlyat Rossii” on Children’s Day and joining the “Movement of the First”:

    “Now you will always be first! Thanks to our President, you have a huge number of opportunities to realize your talents. And we will try to make it happen for you.”

    Together with the deputy chairman of the board of the “Movement of the First”, Olympic champion Nikita Nagorny, the deputy prime minister assessed the sports zone, including phygital. Thus, the festival hosts the sites of the “Healthy Fatherland” movement, the Spartak football club, the Rugby Sports Federation, the Drone Racing Federation, the Gymnastics Federation and the Boxing Federation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: 10 world-class scientific centers have been selected for grants

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko held another meeting of the Presidium of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia

    May 31, 2025

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko held another meeting of the Presidium of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia

    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko held a regular meeting of the Presidium of the Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia, at which confirmed the winners competitive selection for the provision of grants to world-class research centers (WRC).

    The meeting was attended by the Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, the President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Krasnikov, the First Deputy Minister of Economic Development Maxim Kolesnikov, the Deputy Minister of Finance Pavel Kadochnikov, and representatives of scientific and educational organizations.

    “Based on the results of the competition, 10 NCMUs were selected. Their activities will be aimed at developing and introducing into the economy the most important science-intensive technologies defined by the decree of President Vladimir Putin. The size of the subsidy for each of the selected world-class scientific centers will be up to 320 million rubles annually,” Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized.

    The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the commission’s scientific and technical council provided expertise for all applications received, and thanked its head Gennady Krasnikov for the work he had done.

    The head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov, reported that applications were received for the competitive selection in all seven priority areas of scientific and technological development approved by the head of state.

    “In the future, it is planned to assign selected scientific centers to industry federal executive bodies. This will ensure the closest possible interaction between the parties,” the minister noted.

    “Last year, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of June 18, 2024, seven priority areas of scientific and technological development of our country were approved. In this regard, when considering applications, the scientific and technical council of the commission and the Russian Academy of Sciences proceeded from the fact that each priority area should correspond to at least one world-class scientific center. In total, we considered 46 applications,” said RAS President Gennady Krasnikov.

    Grants in the form of subsidies from the federal budget for the creation of the NCMU will be provided to 10 winning centers:

    — World-class scientific center IT SB RAS “Thermophysics and Power Engineering” (S.S. Kutateladze Institute of Thermal Physics SB RAS),

    — World-class scientific center “New materials for special purposes” (Tomsk State University),

    — Center for Cybernetic Medicine and Neuroprosthetics (Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology FMBA),

    — Center for Modern Breeding of Agricultural Plants (Federal Scientific Center for Vegetable Growing),

    — World-class scientific center “Agroengineering of the Future” (Stavropol State Agrarian University),

    — Center for Advanced Microelectronics (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology),

    — “Electronic and quantum technologies based on synthetic diamond” (NRNU MEPhI),

    — “Intelligent unmanned aircraft systems” (Samara National Research University named after academician S.P. Korolev),

    — Center for Rational Use of Rare Metal Raw Materials (A.N. Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences),

    — World-class scientific center “High-tech bioeconomics” (National Research Center “Kurchatov Institute”).

    The size of the grants is determined by the development program of each center, which is formed for a period of at least six years.

    Let us recall that the first world-class scientific centers were created in 2020 as part of the national project “Science and Universities”, the implementation of which was completed last year. On the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, a new stage of development of the centers will be implemented as part of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko, Sergey Kravtsov and Gleb Nikitin talked to the participants of the new season of the project “Institute of Advisors on Social Change”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko at a meeting with participants of the new season of the project “Institute of Advisors on Social Change”

    May 31, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko, Sergey Kravtsov and Gleb Nikitin talked to the participants of the new season of the project “Institute of Advisors on Social Change”

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko at a meeting with participants of the new season of the project “Institute of Advisors on Social Change”

    On May 30, 2025, in Nizhny Novgorod, at the site of the Corporate University of the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (KUPNO), training for participants in the fourth stream of the project “Institute of Advisors for Social Change” started. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov and Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin spoke with the participants of the event.

    The Institute of Advisors for Social Change project is a cross-sector free program of the People’s Front project “Region of Care” and KUPNO, implemented with the support of the government of the Nizhny Novgorod region with the participation of RANEPA. It unites civil servants, managers and employees of NPOs, representatives of socially responsible businesses and the media and allows for the preparation of leaders of change in the social sphere.

    Since the project began, 115 people from 33 regions of Russia have already completed specialized training. More than 40 people have become students of the fourth training stream. They will have to develop projects in such areas as helping teenagers in crisis situations, reorganizing boarding schools, palliative care for children and adults, preventing social orphanhood, and many others. The main goal of the training is to help specialists restructure their work so as to proceed from the interests of the person, while using the strengths of partner organizations.

    “Today we could not help but come here, where they train social change advisers, first of all out of respect for you and your work. As the President teaches us, in public administration it is precisely this kind of direct communication that helps make wise decisions and effectively build processes. It is very important to check the real situation and take into account that it can even have a destructive effect if the situation is incorrectly interpreted and unrepresentative data is used. What you do is a great responsibility, you must be professionals of the highest level in order to fully justify the enormous trust that has been placed in you. Especially in such an area as social change. Of course, these changes must be positive,” noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    “We pay great attention to the education system, it is important that it is consistent – starting with kindergarten, then continuing in school, college, and university. On the instructions of the President of Russia, education in our country is built on the basis of traditional spiritual and moral values. We care about the fact that all children, including children with disabilities, have access to the development of their talents and self-realization,” said Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

    According to Gleb Nikitin, the Institute of Advisors is a unique project to train leaders of change in the social sphere. The educational program gives participants an impetus to develop social innovations both in their home regions and at the federal level.

    “Together with the Region of Care and my advisor Nyuta Federmesser, we started implementing social change projects in the field of working with people with disabilities and disabilities five years ago. And at the initial stage, we went through many difficulties, overcoming the rigidity of the system. Some people had to be made to remember what humanity is. When faced with callousness, sometimes the inability to change something, when a person is having a hard time, feeling bad, you ask yourself: how can this be changed? We understood one thing clearly: we need to work with those who permanently live in social institutions and have health restrictions. All this requires a huge heart and a very special way of thinking. The Institute of Advisors project brought together exactly these people – supporters, caring and charged with changes for the better,” said Gleb Nikitin.

    Today, among the graduates of the “Institute of Advisors” of previous years, there are already 22 specialists from the Nizhny Novgorod region. Experts show in practice how to change the work of social institutions for the better, give wards more freedom of choice, fill people’s lives with new meanings.

    Director of the Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Education, Supplementary Education and Children’s Recreation of the Ministry of Education, Hero of Russia, participant of the program “Time of Heroes” Igor Yurgin joined the words of Sergey Kravtsov and noted that in the year of the 80th anniversary of the Victory and in the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, it is important to remember that the participants of the SVO defend the values of the state. And among them, the upbringing of children, youth, assistance to children with disabilities is one of the main ones.

    The author of the People’s Front project “Region of Care”, adviser to the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Nyuta Federmesser emphasized that systemic changes can be introduced into the work of state institutions only with the assistance of a motivated and caring public and government.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Record levels of peatland restored

    Source: Scottish Government

    Scotland on track to meet interim peatland restoration target.

    **Embargoed until 0001 Monday 2 June**

    More than 14,000 hectares of degraded peatlands have been restored across Scotland in the last year, helping to reduce carbon emissions and restore biodiversity.

    Peatlands are areas of wet land that support habitats and species that are important for biodiversity, they also protect the wider ecosystem by improving water quality and reducing the severity of flooding. 

    Covering nearly two million hectares, Scotland is home to two-thirds of the UK’s peatlands. However, nearly three-quarters of Scotland’s peatlands is currently degraded.

    The Scottish Government has pledged £250 million to support the restoration of 250,000 hectares of peatlands by 2030, with an interim target of 110,000 hectares by 2026. A total of 90,000 hectares have been restored since 1990 and 14,860 of those were completed throughout the 2024-25 financial year.

    Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie said:

    “As we celebrate World Peatlands Day, I am very pleased to report Scotland’s Peatland ACTION partnership has put 14,860 hectares of degraded peatlands on the road to recovery last year. This is a new record in one year.

    “Restoring peatland benefits our environment by reducing emissions, reducing risks of flooding and wildfires and improving water quality, it also invests in people and skills, creating green jobs in rural communities.

    “This means we have exceeded our 2024 Programme for Government commitment and represents a 42% increase over the 10,360 hectares restored during 2023-24. I thank all of our partners for their sustained efforts and tenacity in delivering another milestone figure.”

    Nick Halfhide, NatureScot Interim Chief Executive, said:

    “As key partners in the Scottish Government’s Peatland ACTION Partnership, NatureScot has successfully facilitated 65% of the restoration work completed in 2024-25. This significant achievement contributes substantially towards the overall target of 250,000 hectares of degraded peatland being put on the road to recovery by 2030.

    “Restoring Scotland’s degraded peatlands is essential to addressing both the climate and nature emergencies – it makes a vitally important contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while providing broader benefits for biodiversity and water quality.”

    A key delivery partner of the Peatland ACTION Partnership, Forestry and Land Scotland has delivered 1744ha of peatland restoration work across Scotland in the last year surpassing its yearly target of 1500ha. CEO Kevin Quinlan said:

    “Forestry and Land Scotland is proud to be supporting the Scottish Government’s commitment to restoring 250,000 hectares of peatlands by 2030 as a key delivery partner in the Peatland ACTION Partnership.

    “Every site we restore adds to the scale of the contribution we make in efforts to transform and restore one of Scotland’s largest degraded ecosystems to create a far healthier landscape.”

    Background

    NatureScot is due to publish the Peatland ACTION Annual Review 2024-25 this week.

    Peatland ACTION | NatureScot

    Peatlands | Forestry and Land Scotland

    Third World Peatlands Day – International Peatland Society

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: PAYG instalments for business and investment income

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    Pay as you go (PAYG) instalments are regular prepayments of tax on your business and investment income. By paying regular instalments throughout the year, you shouldn’t have a large tax bill when you lodge your tax return.

    PAYG instalments are reassessed after you lodge your tax return. If you have higher or lower business and investment income in your latest tax return, your instalment amount or rate may change.

    If you think you’ll earn business and investment income over the threshold, it’s a good idea to voluntarily enter PAYG instalments.

    If you pay PAYG instalments using the amount method, your instalments have increased by the gross domestic product (GDP) adjustment factor. For the 2024–25 income year, the GDP adjustment factor is 6%.

    We encourage you to review your tax position regularly and vary your PAYG instalments if needed, to reflect your expected tax for the year and to avoid penalties.

    For examples on how to manage PAYG instalments for investment income, see our fact sheet on PAYG instalments.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Missing man in Wong Tai Sin located

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    Missing man in Wong Tai Sin located

    A man who went missing in Wong Tai Sin has been located.
     
    Li Yiu-ming, aged 65, went missing after he left his residence in Ching Hong House, Tsz Ching Estate in the afternoon on May 28. His family made a report to Police on May 29.Issued at HKT 7:51

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

    Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis.

    • passengers will benefit from quicker flights and fewer delays, while residents could enjoy quieter take-offs through new government plans  
    • redesigned flight paths will create more direct and efficient routes, propel airport expansion and turbocharge growth as part of the Plan for Change  
    • plans will help to reduce aviation’s climate change impacts and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis to take to the skies, delivering a boost for innovation and jobs

    Holiday-makers will enjoy quicker flights and fewer delays as part of new laws set out today (2 June 2025) to open up new and more direct routes, propel airport expansion and boost growth.  

    The changes laid in Parliament today will enable the largest redesign of UK airspace since it was first formed in the 1950s, when there were only around 200,000 flights per year, compared to 2.7 million in 2024. The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025 and will be run by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL). 

    Modernising the airspace will open up capacity, supporting growth and thousands of jobs in the aviation and tourism sectors, as well as reducing delays and emissions per flight resulting from planes circling in the sky while waiting to land.

    Redesigned ‘skyways’ could also allow planes to climb quicker during take-off and descend more smoothly, reducing noise and air pollution for residents who live along flight routes.   

    The UKADS’ initial focus will be on redesigning London’s airspace, with expansion at Heathrow alone expected to create over 100,000 extra jobs, turbocharge economic growth, strengthen the UK’s status as a global hub and deliver major benefits for airlines and passengers. 

    Over a longer timeframe, the UKADS could design routes that support flight paths for new and emerging technologies such as drones and flying taxis, spurring British innovation and delivering highly skilled jobs in the tech space.   

    The Department for Transport will continue working with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure the swift delivery of these new and improved routes, as well as to ensure independent oversight of the UKADS roll-out. 

    Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, said:  

    Redesigned ‘skyways’ will turbocharge growth in the aviation industry, not least by boosting airport expansion plans and supporting job creation, driving millions into the UK economy as part of the Plan for Change.  

    Modernising our airspace is also one of the simplest ways to help reduce pollution from flying and will set the industry up for a long-term, sustainable future.

    The measures will help secure the long-term future of the sector and make it more resilient to disruption. The plans come as global forecasts show a near doubling of passengers and cargo in the next 20 years.  

    One modernisation measure in the south west of England has already been estimated to save 12,000 tonnes a year, enough to power 7 trips around the world, with further modernisation plans expected to deliver even greater results.  

    Rob Bishton, Chief Executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said:

    Modernising our airspace infrastructure is key to enabling the growth of the sector and helping mitigate its impacts.  

    Our work with government and stakeholders on the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service is another important step in the journey to streamline and improve confidence in the ability to deliver airspace change decisions.

    Martin Rolfe, CEO of NATS, said:

    The UK’s airspace network is one of the busiest and most complex in the world. We handle a quarter of Europe’s traffic despite having only 11% of its airspace, with one of the best safety and delay records anywhere. However, we have to modernise airspace if we are to maintain this level of performance as traffic grows towards 3 million flights per year.

    The government’s announcement to create a UK Airspace Design Service is a crucial step, building on the work we’ve already completed in other parts of the UK. We look forward to working with the government and the CAA to finalise the details regarding the best way to implement the plan and the processes required to ensure UKADS is successful.

    Karen Dee, Chief Executive of AirportsUK, the trade association for UK airports, said:

    The UK’s airspace is a critical piece of our national infrastructure and these proposals will help modernise it, bringing forward new technologies and routing methods that will make it more efficient, cleaner, and provide passengers with a better experience.

    Our airspace is some of the most complex in the world and we welcome the new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) that will bring together all the parties involved to help overcome some of the challenges this creates.

    Airports have led the calls for this approach to be adopted and we are pleased that government is fast-tracking it for implementation by the end of the year. Our members, firstly in the London area and then perhaps more widely across the UK, look forward to getting to work with UKADS to deliver the changes that will make our airspace fit for the 21st century.

    Tim Alderslade, CEO of Airlines UK, said:

    Modernising UK airspace is long overdue and these changes will help to speed up a programme that will provide tangible reforms, from a reduction in delays, improved resilience and lower carbon emissions. 

    This is a major priority for airlines and we look forward to working with Ministers and all parts of UK aviation to complete a once in a generation infrastructure programme as quickly as possible and ideally by the end of the decade, so we can continue delivering for passengers and cargo customers whilst meeting our commitment to net zero. 

    Alison FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer of London City Airport, said:

    We welcome the government’s support for airport growth and the recognition of the economic and societal benefits that air travel brings to the UK. London and the South East has some of the most complex airspace in the world, and this announcement will help create the conditions for a more modern, efficient, and sustainable airspace system.

    Modernising our airspace is essential to unlocking future growth, reducing delays, cutting emissions, and improving the passenger experience. We look forward to working closely with government, industry partners and local communities to deliver these vital changes.

    Heathrow’s Chief Operating Officer, Javier Echave, said:

    This is an important step to making UK aviation more modern, efficient, and reliable for the millions of people and businesses who rely on available airspace capacity. As the UK’s gateway to growth, we are committed to continue working with the government to unlock the economic benefits of an expanded UK airspace, while cutting carbon and noise impacts.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Telecare users and their loved ones across the UK urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines

    The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines.

    Telecare users and their loved ones urged to speak to telecoms providers ahead of switch to digital landlines.

    • Users of lifesaving alarms encouraged to call their providers to access additional free support with the switchover from copper to digital landlines
    • During the switchover, telecoms companies will send engineers to help customers and test connections of telecare alarms used by 2 million nationwide
    • Comes as BT and Virgin Media launch national awareness campaign, supported by the UK government, to ensure no one gets overlooked during vital digital migration

    The switch from analogue to digital landlines is being rolled out across the country as copper networks become increasingly unreliable and spare parts are no longer available.

    Putting safety at the centre of the switchover, landline companies will send an engineer to carry out the switchover and personally test the telecare alarm, ensuring it continues to work once a household has moved onto the digital network.

    Landline providers will also offer vulnerable customers a free battery back-up device so their landline can continue working in an outage.

    It comes as a major new campaign funded by BT and Virgin Media and backed by the UK government launches today (Monday 2 June), urging the millions of telecare users in the UK– typically elderly and disabled people – as well as their support network to identify themselves so nobody gets overlooked.

    Many local authorities and private telecare operators have already signed data sharing agreements with landline providers to ensure that as many telecare users have been identified as possible. With over two thirds of landlines already migrated, the campaign is the final layer of protection to identify any additional users.  

    Following a fall last year, Ann, who is in her 90s and from Stockport, became reliant on her telecare device. She is backing the campaign after her provider successfully migrated her landline last year. 

    Ann said: 

    The visit with the engineer was most enjoyable and very smooth, they handled everything for me. It’s left me feeling more reassured and confident. It’s also given my daughter Vickey peace of mind, knowing that if I need support, my pendant will work as it should. I’d encourage other people like me who rely on a personal alarm to get in touch with their landline provider for support.

    Telecoms Minister Sir Chris Bryant said:

    We cannot afford to leave anyone behind during the vital transition to digital landlines.

    I have personally set a strict checklist of safeguards for industry to comply with before they migrate any telecare user.

    This industry-led campaign marks a further step towards keeping people safe as we boost the resilience of our networks for the digital age.

    I urge anyone with a telecare alarm – or anyone close to a user of a telecare alarm – to pick up the phone and contact their provider to access the help that’s available.

    Since 2017, UK operators have been carrying out work to retire the decades old copper home phone network and move customers to digital landline services ahead of the analogue switch-off. Analogue landlines are reaching end of service life, becoming increasingly unreliable and spare parts are no longer available. Recent Ofcom data reveals faults rates substantially increased by 45% in 2024.

    The campaign launched today and builds on the voluntary industry charter signed by BT, Virgin Media and other providers and the checklist agreed in November 2024. The checklist commits providers to complete a strict checklist of safeguards before transferring customers from old analogue phone lines onto a digital network, reducing the risk of them being disconnected during the migration. This includes engineer visits and issuing battery backups.

    Minister of State for Care, Stephen Kinnock, said:

    Patient safety is our priority and by supporting this campaign we are making sure that no-one will be put at risk by having to use unreliable devices.

    We are working with communication providers who are delivering the digital phone switchover to make sure no-one falls through the cracks. BT and VMO2 are offering free advice as well as supported installations for vulnerable people.

    Modernising our telecoms infrastructure will make a world of difference for millions of people and help guarantee their safety.

    Claire Gillies, BT Group’s Consumer CEO, said:

    Moving customers onto newer digital services is a necessary step as the reliability of the 40-year-old analogue landline technology is increasingly fragile – therefore the time to act is now. 

    The Digital Switchover project requires team collaboration, so we’ve been working hard with industry partners and are really pleased to have the support of government in helping us raise awareness and drive action. It’s incredibly important that nobody gets left behind, and we encourage telecare users and their carers to contact their provider to ensure a smooth switch.

    Rob Orr, Chief Operations Officer at Virgin Media O2, said:

    This major new campaign marks a significant moment where 2 industry leaders have come together to raise awareness of the digital landline switchover. 

    With traditional analogue landlines becoming less and less reliable, the programme is essential step to safeguard services for the future. Inaction would mean putting services at risk. 

    Our message is clear: if you or someone you know use a telecare alarm, pick up the phone and talk to your provider. Let us know, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

    Amy Low, CEO at AbilityNet, said: 

    As a charity our core aim is empowering older and disabled people to use technology, so we’re fully behind this campaign which will raise further awareness to the most vulnerable, as well as their carers, with an urgent message to act.

    With the digital switchover happening it has never been more important that they contact their provider who can offer tailored support and in-home assistance to ensure everything goes to plan.

    Matthew Evans, Director for Markets and Chief Operating Officer at techUK, said:

    As the current PSTN system becomes increasingly unreliable – with faults rising 45% in 2024 – we need to ensure a swift transition to a digital network fit for the future.

    With many other countries and many millions of UK households having already completed the migration, it is essential to raise awareness and complete this move. We are proud to support VMO2 and BT as well as the UK government as they establish this important campaign and we look forward to continuing to work with the telecoms sector and other parties to ensure the delivery of a safe and sustainable switch.

    Alyson Scurfield, chief executive of telecare advisory body, TSA said:

    Landline phone lines are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. However, many people, families and carers just aren’t aware of the impact this could have on life-saving telecare. That’s why TSA is supporting this incredibly important national campaign. If you or someone you know uses a telecare alarm, then please call your landline provider. They will make sure your alarm keeps working through the switchover. Please help us spread this message far and wide.

    Notes to editors

    More information on the digital switchover and the new awareness campaign video.

    From today, adverts will appear across TV, newspapers, social media and select radio stations around the country running over the next few months to ensure widespread reach. This is coupled with newly created posters which will be on display in GP surgeries, hospitals, pharmacies and post offices.

    The campaign has been created following extensive research with telecare users and their carers, as well as charities, to ensure the messaging is suitable for healthcare alarm users. The advertising campaign is expected to be seen by 95% of all adults in the UK, including 98% of those over 65.

    In 2023, BT and Virgin Media (and other major communication providers) voluntarily signed up to the government’s Public Switched Telephone Network charter to protect vulnerable people when they are moved onto digital services. In November 2024 the major communication providers agreed a checklist of specific safeguards to protect people during the migration.  

    Since then, both companies, which together make up the vast majority of landline users in the UK, have worked with Ofcom, government and charities to improve their policies and processes. They have developed comprehensive support measures to support vulnerable customers including providing free of charge battery backup solutions to provide connectivity during power outages. 

    To find out more about the support available, customers of all major providers can easily find contact information on the newly created digital landline website: www.digitalphoneswitchover.com.

    BT and Virgin Media landline customers can call on 150 from their home phone.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Coast Guard urges preparedness for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

    Source: United States Coast Guard

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Dozens of Palestinians killed at US-Israel backed food distribution sites News Jun 01, 2025

    Source: Doctors Without Borders –

    Dozens of Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured today as they waited for food at the newly created Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centers in Rafah and close to the Netzarim Corridor, according to the Ministry of Health.

    Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams joined the mass casualty response in Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Patients told MSF they were shot at from all sides by drones, helicopters, boats, tanks, and Israeli soldiers on the ground.

    “Today’s events have shown once again that this new system of aid delivery is dehumanizing, dangerous, and severely ineffective,” said Claire Manera, MSF emergency coordinator. “It has resulted in preventable deaths and injuries of civilians. Humanitarian aid must be provided only by humanitarian organizations who have the competence and determination to do it safely and effectively.”

    The hospital corridors were filled with patients, but unlike what I have witnessed before, where most of the patients were women and children, today it was mainly men … They looked shattered and distraught after trying to secure food for their children, returning instead injured and empty handed.

    Nour Alsaqqa, MSF communications officer

    MSF teams at Nasser Hospital treated patients with serious injuries today. Some patients in critical condition are still undergoing surgery. With the blood banks almost empty, medical staff themselves have had to donate blood.

    “The hospital corridors were filled with patients, but unlike what I have witnessed before, where most of the patients were women and children, today it was mainly men,” said Nour Alsaqqa, MSF communications officer. “They lay in their beds in the hallways because the rooms are already packed with injured people. They had visible gunshot wounds in their limbs, and their clothes were soaked with blood. They looked shattered and distraught after trying to secure food for their children, returning instead injured and empty handed. Outside, there was shouting, sirens, a constant rush of new arrivals to the emergency room.”

    “Amid the chaos, we received confirmation that a colleague’s brother had been killed while attempting to collect aid from the distribution centre,” she said.

    The plan to militarize aid in Gaza is dehumanizing and ineffective

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    Mansour Sami Abdi, a father of four, described the chaos: “People fought over five pallets. They told us to take food—then they fired from every direction. I ran 200 meters before realizing I’d been shot. This isn’t aid. It’s a lie. Are we supposed to go get food for our kids and die?”

    “I was shot at 3:10 a.m.,”  says Mohammad Daghmeh, 24, a displaced person in Al-Qarara, Khan Younis. “As we were trapped, I bled constantly until 5:00 a.m. There were many other men with me. One of them tried to get me out. He was shot in the head and died on my chest. We had gone there for nothing but food—just to survive, like everyone else.”

    This is the second time this new system of aid distribution has led to bloodshed. On May 27, during the first afternoon of distribution in Rafah, Israeli forces shot dozens of people as wholly insufficient amounts of basic lifesaving supplies were distributed amid chaos.

    People fought over five pallets. They told us to take food—then they fired from every direction. I ran 200 meters before realizing I’d been shot. This isn’t aid. It’s a lie. Are we supposed to go get food for our kids and die?

    Mansour Sami Abdi, father of four

    As a result of the total siege that was imposed by the Israeli authorities on March 2, 100 percent of Gaza is now at risk of famine, according to the United Nations. Since May 19, the few hundred food trucks brought in—an insufficient fraction of what is needed—have spread despair among the 2 million plus people who have been largely deprived of food, water, and medication for three months now. Totally or partially blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza has aggravated the situation of all Gazans.

    MSF reinforces that, along with displacement orders and bombing campaigns that kill civilians, weaponizing aid in this manner may constitute crimes against humanity. Only a lasting ceasefire and the immediate opening of Gaza’s borders for humanitarian aid—including food, medical supplies, fuel and equipment—can ease this man-made catastrophe.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: expert reaction to a conference abstract looking at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in mice. 

    Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said:

    “While we only have the press release and abstract to go on, the keywords are ‘in mice’. Mice are not mini-humans; we can’t assume the result would automatically translate to humans.

    “The methods are not clear, but it seems the mice were given 60 mg/kg per day of a solution that was 10% polystyrene (so 6 mg/kg of plastic per kg of body weight per day). It is equivalent to an 80 kg human eating half a gram of plastic per day. This is just not a realistic dose [see 1]. A recent independent review suggests that we ingest only 0.0000006 g of plastic per day [2]. Even then, they likely pass straight out again as the gut wall is relatively thick and well-regulated in humans.

    “The mice were also force-fed this diet directly into the stomach for 6-7 weeks before the biochemical analysis was performed. If I were force-fed almost 0.5 grams of plastic a day for 6-7 weeks, I expect I would have some sort of metabolic response, but that would not necessarily be bad in itself, and in any case, this just isn’t what happens in real life.  

    “The researchers only used one plastic, polystyrene, which is far from the most common plastic found in the environment. However, it is readily available and is often used in such studies, even if it is not the best plastic to use.

    “Another issue is that the type of mouse (C57/B6J) used may have problems with glucose metabolism under normal circumstances anyway [3]. Metabolic analyses also only give you an idea of what was happening at the single point in time the sample was taken. We don’t know if the metabolic changes were permanent or went back to normal later.

    “The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no clear evidence that microplastics pose a threat to human health. Now, this is not the same as saying they are safe, it simply means they feel there is no proof they pose a risk, despite the numerous papers published on microplastics each year. 

    “I don’t think this study is helpful for human risk assessment. It uses unrealistically high amounts of a plastic, which is not the major type found in the environment, fed to a type of mouse prone to glucose issues, in an unrealistic manner.”

    References:

    1. Green, H. (2022) Are You Eating a Credit Card Every Week? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ntp6BqhSng accessed 29/05/25
    2. Mohamed Nor N.H., Kooi M., Diepens N.J. & Koelmans A.A. (2021) Lifetime Accumulation of Microplastic in Children and Adults. Environmental Science & Technology 55, 5084-96. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.0c07384
    3. Freeman H.C., Hugill A., Dear N.T., Ashcroft F.M. & Cox R.D. (2006) Deletion of nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase: a new quantitive trait locus accounting for glucose intolerance in C57BL/6J mice. Diabetes 55, 2153-6.https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/55/7/2153/14138/Deletion-of-Nicotinamide-Nucleotide”

    ‘Adverse Effects of Nanoplastics Administration on the Metabolic Profile and Glucose Control in Mice’ is a conference abstract which was presented by Amy Parkhurst at NUTRITION 2025. The embargo lifted at 21:45 UK Time, Sunday 1st June 2025.

    Declared interests

    Prof Oliver Jones: “I am a professor of chemistry at RMIT University in Melbourne. I don’t have any conflicts of interest to declare. However, I do conduct research into environmental pollution, such as microplastics. Sixteen years ago, I worked on a toxicology project funded by the UK Food Standards Agency.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

    The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe.

    SSN-AUKUS concept image

    • UK to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of AUKUS programme in response to the rapidly increasing threats
    • Builds on £15 billion investment set out for the UK’s sovereign nuclear warhead programme, keeping the UK safe for generations to come and delivering on the Plan for Change
    • Nuclear investments will transform critical parts of the defence nuclear industry, directly supporting 30,000 highly skilled jobs up-and-down the country and the doubling of apprentice and graduate roles across the next ten years.

    The Prime Minister will announce tomorrow that the UK’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet will be significantly expanded, with up to 12 new SSN-AUKUS boats to be built.

    The increase in submarines will transform the UK’s submarine building industry and, following the £15 billion investment in the warhead programme outlined, will deliver on this government’s Plan for Change, supporting 30,000 highly skilled jobs up-and-down the country well into the 2030s, as well as helping work to deliver 30,000 apprenticeships and 14,000 graduate roles across the next ten years.

    The announcement comes as the government unveils its new Strategic Defence Review tomorrow. The externally-led review is expected to recommend that our Armed Forces move to warfighting readiness to deter the growing threats faced by the UK. The report makes 62 recommendations, which the government is expected to accept in full.

    Responding to the report, the government will make significant commitments to its armed forces and deliver greater security for working people through the government’s Plan for Change.

    That includes:

    • A landmark shift in our deterrence and defence: moving to warfighting readiness to deter threats and strengthen security in the Euro Atlantic area;
    • Increasing stockpiles of munitions and support equipment, ensuring that production capacities can rapidly scale up in response to crises or war;
    • The procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons for the UK Armed Forces, supporting around 800 defence jobs, and boosting our military capabilities
    • A new CyberEM Command to put the UK at the forefront of cyber operations, alongside £1bn investment in pioneering digital capability; and
    • Improving the lives of thousands of British military personnel and their families through more than £1.5 billion of additional funding to repair and renew armed forces housing.

    The Prime Minister is expected to say:

    From the supply lines to the front lines, this government is foursquare behind the men and women upholding our nation’s freedom and security.

    National security is the foundation of my Plan for Change, and this plan will ensure Britain is secure at home and strong abroad, while delivering a defence dividend of well-paid jobs up and down the country.

    This Strategic Defence Review will ensure the UK rises to the challenge and our Armed Forces have the equipment they need that keeps us safe at home while driving greater opportunity for our engineers, shipbuilders and technicians of the future.

    Alongside the commitment to expand the UK’s conventionally armed attack submarine fleet, the government is securing the future of the Royal Navy’s Continuous At Sea Nuclear Deterrent, backed by a £15 billion investment into the sovereign warhead programme in this parliament and supporting more than 9,000 jobs.

    It is the first time the UK has outlined the full scale of its investment plans in its warhead programmes and is further evidence of the Government’s triple lock commitment to the nuclear deterrent: to maintain our continuous at-sea deterrent; to build the new fleet of Dreadnought submarines; and to deliver all future upgrades necessary.

    This will see significant modernisation of infrastructure at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) in Aldermaston and supporting more than 9,000 jobs at the Berkshire site, and thousands more across the UK supply chain – from Scotland to Somerset.

    The nuclear warhead programme includes some of the most advanced and sensitive science, engineering and manufacturing facilities in the UK.

    Both the UK’s sovereign warhead programme and the UK’s conventionally-armed submarine fleet will make Britain and NATO safe for decades to come.

    Defence Secretary John Healey MP said:

    Our outstanding submariners patrol 24/7 to keep us and our allies safe, but we know that threats are increasing and we must act decisively to face down Russian aggression. 

    With new state-of-the-art submarines patrolling international waters and our own nuclear warhead programme on British shores, we are making Britain secure at home and strong abroad, while delivering on our Plan for Change with 30,000 highly-skilled jobs across the country.

    Already supporting more than 400,000 skilled British jobs, UK defence is a crucial engine for economic growth, delivering on the government’s Plan for Change – supported by the Government’s historic uplift in defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from 2027, and the ambition to hit 3% in the next parliament, when economic and fiscal conditionals allow. 

    Currently the UK is set to operate 7 Astute Class attack submarines, which will be replaced with an increased fleet of up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines from the late 2030s.

    The boost to the SSN-AUKUS programme will see a major expansion of industrial capability at Barrow and Raynesway, Derby, with the build of a new submarine every 18 months in the future.

    The increase in capacity at the two sites will allow the UK to increase its fleet to up to 12 attack boats, as part of the AUKUS partnership.

    To ensure the demands of this expanded programme can be met, government is working closely with industry partners to rapidly expand training and development opportunities, aiming to double defence and civil nuclear apprentice and graduate intakes. This will result in 30,000 apprenticeships and 14,000 graduate roles over the next ten years.

    The SDR calls for significant investment into the UK sovereign warhead programme this parliament, while maintaining the existing stockpile.

    Updates to this page

    Published 1 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Athelstone house fire investigation

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A woman has been arrested following the investigation into a house fire at Athelstone on Sunday afternoon.

    About 1pm Sunday 1 June, police and emergency services were called to Burton Road, Athelstone after reports of a house fire. On arrival, patrols found the home engulfed by fire and despite efforts by fire crews, it was destroyed. A female occupant was detained by police at the scene, during which a female police officer was allegedly assaulted.

    The occupant was taken to hospital for a mental health assessment and the police officer was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

    Eastern District detectives and fire cause investigators attended the scene and following their investigation, the occupant, a 21-year-old woman, was arrested and charged with arson, aggravated assault, causing harm to an emergency service worker and resisting police. She was refused bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today (Monday 2 June).

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: National Anti-Scam Centre calls for stronger business role to disrupt scams

    Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

    The National Anti-Scam Centre is calling on businesses to join the fight against increasingly sophisticated scams by partnering and sharing data after Australians reported about $119 million in scam-related losses in the first four months of 2025.

    The statistics, sourced from reports to Scamwatch, show that despite a 24 per cent drop in overall scam reports to 72,230, reported losses increased by 28 per cent to $118,993,148 compared to the same time last year.

    However, the reported losses for early 2025 were 38 per cent below the $193.2 million in reported losses in the first four months of 2023.

    The biggest increase in reported losses in 2025 came from phishing scams, which involve scammers impersonating entities such as government agencies or financial institutions, which accounted for $13.7 million in financial losses, compared to $4.6 million in early 2024.

    “Scams are affecting Australians of all ages, often beginning with an unprompted or unexpected contact via social media and other digital platforms,” ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said.

    “Our approach to scam prevention is grounded in partnership. Sharing information is a key step towards improving community safety – organisations, such as banks, digital platforms, and telecommunication companies, can help disrupt scams faster and reduce the harm they cause.”

    “The work of our fusion cells has demonstrated that a piece of data that may be unremarkable on its own, when joined with other pieces of data, can form powerful intelligence. With data held across the ecosystem, sharing data with the National Anti-Scam Centre enables those vital connections to be made,” Ms Lowe said.

    The number of people reporting financial loss to social media scams increased by almost 50 per cent to 3,336 (up from 2,232 in 2024) and overall losses to these scams increased by 30 per cent to $23.4 million. Increases in the number of people reporting loss were also reported where initial scam contact occurred via digital channels including websites, email and mobile apps.

    Phone scams appear to be declining, with an 11 per cent drop in reports compared to early 2024; however, they still account for the highest overall financial losses of any contact method, with $25.8 million lost in the first four months of 2025.

    “While the average and median losses per victim have slightly decreased, the rise in overall financial loss and the number of people being impacted is a reminder to stay alert. We encourage all Australians to report suspicious scam activity, even if no money is lost as you can provide us with vital intelligence, and talk to friends and family to help spread awareness,” Ms Lowe said.

    “Businesses in all industries also need to stay alert to the risk of scams and adapt their systems to keep customers safe.”

    Scam Trends

    • Phishing scams had $13.7 million in financial losses reported to these scams, compared to $4.6 million in early 2024.
    • Investment scams also remain a significant issue, accounting for over half of all reported scam losses. In the first four months of 2025, Australians lost a total of $59 million to investment scams, a slight decrease of 1.4 per cent compared to last year. Despite this, investment scams continue to target vulnerable individuals with promises of high returns.
    • Scams through social media have increased considerably. There was a 50 per cent increase in people reporting financial loss through social media, with 3,300 reports totalling $23.4 million.
    • Older Australians aged 65 and over reported the highest total losses of any age group, totalling $33.1 million. However, younger Australians aged 25 to 34 (1,504 reports) and 35 to 44 (1,678 reports) were the most likely to report having lost money.

    How to spot and avoid scams

    STOP – Don’t give money or personal information to anyone if you’re unsure. Scammers will create a sense of urgency. Don’t rush to act. Say ‘no’, hang up, delete.

    CHECK – Ask yourself could the call or text be fake? Scammers pretend to be from organisations you know and trust. Contact the organisation using information you source independently, so that you can verify if the call is real or not.

    PROTECT – Act quickly if something feels wrong. Contact your bank immediately if you lose money. If you have provided personal information call IDCARE on 1800 595 160. The more we talk the less power they have. Report scams to the National Anti-Scam Centre’s Scamwatch service at scamwatch.gov.au when you see them. If you’re contacted on a messaging platform like WhatsApp or iMessage, please also report the scam in the app.

    Background

    The ACCC runs the National Anti-Scam Centre, which commenced on 1 July 2023, and Scamwatch service. The National Anti-Scam Centre is a virtual centre that sits within the ACCC and brings together experts from government, law enforcement and the private sector, to disrupt scams before they reach consumers.

    The National Anti-Scam Centre analyses and acts on trends from shared data and raises consumer awareness about how to spot and avoid scams.

    Scamwatch collects reports about scams to help us warn others and to take action to stop scams. It also provides up-to-date information to help consumers spot and avoid scams.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Minister Ramokgopa to attend Hamburg Sustainability Conference

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, is set to represent South Africa at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Germany, which takes place in Germany on 2 and 3 June 2025. 

    The Ministry in The Presidency: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation said the conference seeks to accelerate global action to implement the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

    “Minister Ramokgopa’s participation at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference will underscore South Africa’s continued efforts to advance accelerated action to achieve domestic development goals through the National Development Plan Vision 2030 (NDP) and the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), and global goals through the SDGs and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. 
    “The Minister will also advance the importance of partnerships and equality to achieve to achieve sustainable development,” the Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
    Established in 2024, the two-day conference will bring together key decision-makers from governments, civil society, and the private sector.  

    Spearheaded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Michael Otto Foundation, and the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, this initiative is designed to drive sustainable change.

    The conference offers a unique platform to forge new partnerships and demonstrates the power of collaboration in tackling global challenges and transforming lives.

    According to the Director, Germany Representation Office at the UNDP, Melanie Hauenstein, the world is at a pivotal moment and confronting extraordinary challenges – climate change, conflict, and economic instability, all while investment in development and international cooperation faces unprecedented constraints. 

    She said that these realities underscore why multilateralism is essential for addressing shared challenges and securing a more stable, sustainable future.

    “The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) is a vital platform for advancing this critical agenda. The HSC goes beyond reflection – it’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding of development and to imagine the sustainable futures we can create together,” she said.  – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Call for caution following reports of kidnappings, robberies 

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has urgently warned the public to exercise extreme caution when meeting up with strangers through online dating and social media platforms.

    In a statement on Friday, the Portfolio Committee said this follows alarming reports of kidnappings, robberies, and targeted attacks in the Maboneng precinct. This as the committee conducted an unannounced oversight visit to the Jeppe Police Station on Thursday.

    During the visit, Station Management briefed the Committee on a disturbing trend where victims from across Gauteng are lured to Maboneng through hookup apps, only to be kidnapped, robbed, or assaulted.

    “The Committee expressed concern that these crimes follow a similar pattern to the Olorato Mongale murder case, where victims are deceived by strangers they meet in malls or online before being attacked.

    “Of particular concern is the recent arrest of a gang operating in the Maboneng area that specifically targeted members of the LGBTQIA+ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual]community. The Committee condemns these crimes in the strongest terms and calls for heightened vigilance from all citizens,” the statement read.

    The Committee welcomed the recent progress in the Olorato Mongale brutal murder case where one of the suspects was killed in a shootout with police in KwaZulu Natal. 

    “While the Committee commends the police for these breakthroughs…justice must be served for Olorato and all victims of these heinous crimes,” the Committee said.

    The Committee also called on citizens to be vigilant as meeting strangers from online platforms carries serious risks.

    “For their safety, the Committee advises the public to avoid meeting strangers from apps in isolated or unfamiliar areas, inform trusted contacts about meetup plans, verify identities through video calls before meeting, and immediately report suspicious activity to the SAPS [South African Police Service],” the Committee said. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Collaboration a key cog to solving societal challenges 

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    The church remains a key ally in helping government to tackle challenges such as poverty, gender-based violence, and social fragmentation, said Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

    “Government alone cannot address the multitude of challenges confronting our communities today. From unemployment and substance abuse to crime, poverty, and social fragmentation, these issues require a collective societal response,” he said on Friday.

    Speaking at the gala dinner marking the 150th anniversary of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa (EPCSA) held at Euphoria Golf Estate in Limpopo, the Deputy President called on faith leaders to strengthen their role in combating gender-based violence and to support vulnerable members of society.

    “The church has a profound moral responsibility to speak out against domestic violence and to promote a culture of mutual respect, dignity, and family cohesion. Through sermons, community outreach, and family counselling, the church can instil values of compassion, responsibility, and peace,” said.

    He also commended the EPCSA for its 150 years of unwavering commitment to faith, social cohesion, nation building and community upliftment.

    In his remarks, he praised the church for its historic and ongoing role in promoting love, justice, and integrity in South Africa.
    “This sesquicentennial celebration is not merely a reflection of the passage of time but a testament to unwavering faith, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to serving both God and the people of South Africa,” the Deputy President said. 

    Founded in 1875 by the Swiss Mission in South Africa, the EPCSA began its journey in Valdezia, Limpopo. Over the years, it has expanded across ethnic and cultural lines, playing a vital role in education, healthcare, and community development.
    Previously known as the Swiss Mission Church and Tsonga Presbyterian Church, the EPCSA has since transcended ethnic boundaries, serving all communities with equal compassion and dedication.

    “The EPCSA’s dedication to education, healthcare, and social justice has left an indelible mark on our nation’s history. By establishing mission stations, schools, and clinics, the church has played a pivotal role in uplifting marginalised communities and fostering social cohesion,” Mashatile said. 

    The Deputy President also highlighted the church’s recent reunification in October 2024 after over three decades of division, calling it “a powerful reminder that, through faith and humility, divisions can be healed, and communities can be strengthened.”

    The Deputy President drew attention to the EPCSA’s ongoing outreach work.

    “The EPCSA’s commitment to addressing societal challenges such as poverty, inequality, and social injustice aligns with our national objectives. Your outreach programs, including food distribution, educational initiatives, and substance abuse counselling, exemplify the church’s proactive approach to community development.”

    The Deputy President also called for ongoing collaboration between government and the faith sector. 

    “Let us continue to work together, government, church, and civil society to build a South Africa that is inclusive, just, and prosperous.

    “Once again, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa on this momentous occasion. May your legacy of faith and service continue to inspire generations to come”. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Police working to arrest suspect in Olorato case

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Law enforcement will not rest until another suspect in the murder of journalist Olorato Mongale is apprehended, Police Deputy Minister Dr Polly Boshielo said.

    The 30-year-old was killed last Sunday after leaving her Johannesburg home when she went on a date with her alleged killer. Her body was found hours later in Lombardy East, sparking a multi-provincial manhunt for the suspects.

    Speaking at her funeral service held at City Hall in Bloemfontein on Sunday, Dr Boshielo called on the public and for those who know the suspect to advise him to hand himself over to the nearest police station. 

    “We will also not rest until we find Bongani Mthimkhulu. If you know him, advise him to surrender to the nearest police station,” she said.

    The Deputy Minister emphasised that the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) is committed to combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). 

    “The fight against gender-based violence and femicide is a national priority for the South African Police Service, and it is for this very reason that maximum resources are always deployed to investigate GBVF cases and also track down GBVF perpetrators,” she said. 

    Upon learning of the case last Sunday, the SAPS swiftly mobilised resources, including the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Team and the Gauteng Provincial Investigating Unit, to assist the Sandringham police station in tracking down the perpetrator known as “John.” 

    The investigation led authorities to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg, and subsequently to KwaZulu-Natal, where they discovered a VW Polo vehicle with traces of blood. The vehicle was linked to Philangenkosi Makhanya, who was identified as “John.”

    On Friday morning, police located Makhanya at a block of apartments in Amanzimtoti. When police announced their arrival, he opened fire, and officers returned fire, resulting in his death at the scene. 

    READ | Suspect in Mongale case dies in fire exchange with police 

    In his possession, police found more than 27 ID smart cards belonging to various men and about 20 cellphones.

    Dr. Boshielo revealed that Makhanya and his accomplice, Bongani Mthimkhulu, operated a syndicate targeting women across various malls in the country. 

    “We are still searching for Bongani Mthimkhulu because we have narrowed our investigation and now know that Philangenkosi Makhanya and Bongani Mthimkhulu were working together and they were a syndicate that was targeting women in various malls across the country,” she said.

    The investigation has linked the duo to 22 cases of kidnapping and robbery, with women from across the country positively identifying them as the perpetrators. 

    Highlighting the broader impact of the syndicate’s activities, Boshielo noted that similar cases have been reported in Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Midrand, Pretoria, Potchefstroom, Lebowakgomo in Limpopo, and Johannesburg.

    Addressing the family at the funeral service, Dr. Boshielo reassured them of the government’s commitment to justice. 

    “To the family, to the mother Poppy, we may not have been able to prevent the death of your child but be rest assured that one of her perpetrators is in permanent custody and will never rise up again to terrorize other women,” she said.

    The Deputy Minister called for collaborative effort to end GBVF.

    “GBVF is a crime that happens behind closed doors between two people that know each other and where we cannot always be as the police. Let’s all stand together and work together to put a stop to GBVF in our country,” the Deputy Minister said. 

    Police clear Fezile Ngubane

    In a statement on Saturday, the SAPS informed the nation that Fezile Ngubane who was initially identified as a suspect in a syndicate targeting young women has been cleared. 

    This as Ngubane’s father handed him over to the KwaMashu police station on Friday when he learnt that his son was sought by police in the Olorato murder case.

    “A multidisciplinary team led by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection in Gauteng Major General Mbuso Khumalo,the SAPS National Anti-kidnapping task team, KZN and Gauteng Provincial Investigating Unit (PIU)have now cleared Ngubane following a thorough interview and preliminary investigation.

    “According to a preliminary report, Ngubane washes cars for a living and stays in the same neighbourhood as deceased Philangenkosi Makhanya,” said the SAPS.

    Makhanya allegedly identified Ngubane as a soft target and took his ID smart card and used it to Rica SIM cards that Makhanya would use to commit his long list of kidnapping and robbery crimes targeted at young women.
    Ngubane’s ID was found as part of the 27 ID smart cards found in possession of Makhanya.

    “The SAPS has also released the parents of one of the two suspects in the case after their statements were taken down. Police are sitting with at least twenty cases where women have come forward identifying the suspects as those that kidnapped and robbed them.

    The search for Bongani Mthimkulu continues and police once again call on Mthimkhulu to hand himself over at his nearest police station,” the police said on Saturday. –SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: King’s Birthday Honours recognise significant contributions of Māori

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka today recognises the significant achievements of the Māori recipients in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, for their dedicated mahi and outstanding contributions across various important areas.

    “The impressive mahi of Māori recipients this year are too numerous to mention. They have been honoured for achievements across many fields, coming from Iwi right across New Zealand – it is my privilege to recognise all of them today and to highlight just some examples,” Mr Potaka says.

    “The King’s Birthday Honours recognise the commitment and the passion that the recipients have shown, along with what has come from their dedication to their work and their causes.

    “Among those recognised are, Mrs Deborah (Debbie) Davis, who has done extensive work to bring so much good, including through He Iwi Kotahi Tātou Trust, the grassroots organisation transforming the community of Moerewa in Northland, along with her husband, Mr Ngahau Davis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Manu, Kohatutaka)

    “Mrs Davis (Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ngāti Kahungunu) has worked, through the Trust since 1987, to address challenges including housing, food security within the community, and youth engagement. Her and her husband’s work helped to provide insulation and heating solutions to more than 12,000 Northland homes since 2008. 

    “They have developed food rescue programmes and have introduced cultural and sports programmes that blend physical activity with the preservation of Māori traditions. They have expanded whānau support services to offer counselling, school programmes, and drug and alcohol programmes. Over the past 15 years, they have been involved in the establishment of a rehabilitative-focused sentencing in Kaikohe, Matariki Court.

    “Hon Dover Samuels is recognised for services as a Member of Parliament and his achievements and what he progressed in that time, including as Minister of Māori Affairs.

    “Mr Samuels (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Rēhia) was a Labour MP and MP for Te Tai Tokerau, working across various portfolios, including not least Māori Affairs, where his care and ability made considerable gains that continue to benefit Māori today. He also helped establish Rawene Health Hub for a rural Māori community and led the Rainbow Warrior project to sink the wreckage of the vessel and erect a memorial on Matauri Hill. He is kaumatua of several organisations. 

    “Mrs Elizabeth (Liz) Graham, who has dedicated more than 40 years to her community and to Māori education.

    “Mrs Graham (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Toroiwahi), has contributed to her community in many ways – that includes through the education of our tamariki and to the education sector through many roles across her career, work she continues today as a teacher at Te Aute College. She helped guide her community through the Treaty Settlement process, and her knowledge of traditions, values, and customs, has helped the marae in hosting funerals, weddings, gatherings, and other events for over 20 years.

    “The Honourable Sir Mark Cooper KC, High Court Judge, Court of Appeal Judge and President of the Court of Appeal, who was Chairperson of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure caused by the Canterbury Earthquakes. 

    Sir Mark (Ngāti Mahanga, Waikato-Tainui) chaired 33 public hearings to deliver four reports, all of these under intense time pressure and public scrutiny. The detailed findings and recommendations of those reports helped avoid delay to the Canterbury rebuild and helped provide a resolution to the community.

    Amongst some of his other work has been his leadership in resource management and local government law, and his work that helped integrate various councils into one North Shore-based Council.

    I want to thank all of today’s recipients, those mentioned here and all others who I trust will be celebrated by their people and their communities, and all the people who have worked with them along the way.

    “Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Top sportspeople recognised with honours

    Source: New Zealand Government

    The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recognises the outstanding depth of talent, dedication, and leadership across New Zealand’s sport sector, says Sport and Recreation Minister, Mark Mitchell.
    “I would like to particularly acknowledge the appointment of Catriona Williams as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. As a former top equestrian rider, she became a tetraplegic after a riding accident in 2002. She has since turned adversity into advocacy, founding The CatWalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust in 2005 and raising significant funds and awareness for spinal cord injury research. 
    Two of our cricketing greats, Sophie Devine and Timothy Southee, have also been recognised as Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
    “Sophie Devine has led the White Ferns through international campaigns, including a T20 World Cup win in 2024 and a bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. She is a cricket icon and powerful role model for the next generation.
    “Tim Southee’s legacy in cricket is vast. He became the only player to have achieved 300 Test, 200 ODI, and 100 T20I wickets. His influence goes beyond the pitch, as a mentor and leader whose impact on the sport will be felt for years to come.”
    Sarah Walker has also been appointed  an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to BMX and sport governance.
    “Sarah’s success spans from Olympic podiums to global sports leadership. As an Olympic silver medallist and now a member of the International Olympic Committee, she has championed athlete rights and inspired countless young New Zealanders. 
    Murray Mexted for his services to rugby, is another notable recipient.
    “As a legend of the game, both on the field as a formidable All Black, and as a charismatic and influential voice in rugby commentary, his commitment to rugby in New Zealand is something we are all proud of.
    “My congratulations to all our sportspeople honoured this year. Your contributions continue to shape New Zealand’s sporting legacy and inspire us all,” says Mr Mitchell. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Statement by IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on the Passing of Former IMF FDMD Stanley Fischer

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    Statement by IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on the Passing of Former IMF FDMD Stanley Fischer

    June 1, 2025

    Washington, DC: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today after news of the death of Mr. Stanley Fischer, former IMF First Deputy Managing Director:

    “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend Stan Fischer, who among many career achievements, served as the First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF between 1994 and 2001. Stan will be remembered for his enormous influence on the economics profession, first as a leading academic and teacher, then as an accomplished policymaker across many prominent posts. During his time at the IMF, he helped lead the Fund’s response to a number of significant challenges, including the Mexican crisis of 1994 and the 1997 Asian financial crisis. To this day, Stan is deeply admired by Fund staff, management and the membership for his intellectual leadership, personal integrity, and dedication to public service. He believed strongly in the Fund’s core mission, as he put it: ‘to promote principles of good economic citizenship, and provide a forum for countries to discuss issues of mutual interest.’

    “As an academic at the University of Chicago and MIT, Stan’s research had a profound effect on the field of macroeconomics, becoming a leading figure in the New Keynesian movement. Stan taught, mentored and influenced many leading policymakers and thought leaders. During his extraordinary policymaking career, he served as Chief Economist of the World Bank before becoming First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF. From 2005 until 2013, he served as Governor of the Bank of Israel, helping to steer the Israeli economy through the global financial crisis. He then became Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 2014, serving in that role until 2017. As a central banker, he was a staunch proponent of inflation targeting frameworks, transparency, and central bank independence.

    “On behalf of the IMF, I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. Fischer’s three children Michael, David and Jonathan and their families. Stan led a life of exemplary public service, matched only by his innate goodness as a colleague, friend and human being.”

    IMF Communications Department
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    PRESS OFFICER: Brian Walker

    Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/06/01/pr-25169-statement-by-imf-md-kristalina-georgieva-on-the-passing-of-former-imf-fdmd-stanley-fischer

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road Closed, SH29, Matamata

    Source: New Zealand Police

    State Highway 29 is closed following a crash this morning near Hopkins Road.

    Emergency services were alerted to the two-vehicle crash at around 8.40am.

    One person has received moderate injuries.

    The road is closed due to powerlines on the road. Contractors have been contacted.

    Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.

    ENDS

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. McCollum to Host Town Hall: Medicaid Matters to Minnesota Families

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn)

    SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum will host a Medicaid Town Hall on Saturday, May 31st at 11am. She will be joined by a panel of special guests to discuss the importance of Medicaid for Minnesota seniors, children, and working parents. 

    WHAT: Medicaid Matters to Minnesota Families Town Hall 

    WHEN: Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 11am

    WHO: Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation; John Connolly, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deputy Commissioner, State Medicaid Director; Barbara Joers, President and CEO Gillette Children’s Hospital; Ryan Hilmoe, Minnesota Nurses Association; Kate Weeks, Assistant Commissioner, Economic Opportunity and Youth Services, Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families; Sumukha Terakanambi, Disability and Healthcare Advocate, Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities; Jessica Francis, Executive Director, Open Cupboard.

    WHERE: Stillwater; Credentialed media will receive location upon RSVP. Editors and Reporters may RSVP by emailing mccollumpress@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Town Hall.”

    RSVP: Residents of Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District can RSVP here.

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