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  • Peace will be established by destroying entire terror machinery, says J&K L-G

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that peace in the Union Territory will not be purchased but established by dismantling the entire terror machinery.

    Speaking at a function here, the L-G emphasized that the administration is not working to “buy peace,” but to build a lasting and just one in the region.

    Sinha said that while no innocent person will be harmed, the guilty will not be spared. He also highlighted the pivotal role being played by the J&K Police in dismantling the terror ecosystem.

    “J&K Police has a crucial responsibility to eliminate the support system of terrorists, whether financial, logistical, or otherwise. It is not just the terrorists who must be dealt with, but the entire machinery that supports them,” the L-G stressed.

    He criticised the past approach in which individuals linked to terror activities were given government jobs, while victims of terrorism were neglected and left to fend for themselves.

    “The administration is now actively working to rehabilitate families who have suffered at the hands of terrorists. Many have lost their loved ones. In some homes, only elderly parents remain after their sons were brutally killed. Thousands were murdered at the behest of Pakistan. On July 13, forty terror victim families in Baramulla were provided appointment letters,” he said.

    “Some youths lost their fathers when they were just two years old. Today, we are ensuring that their pain is acknowledged and justice is delivered. Naya Jammu and Kashmir is not just a slogan—it is a reality that has evolved over the past few years. Now, pens and laptops have replaced stones in the hands of the youth. Schools and colleges remain open year-round without hartals. The days of separatist slogans and shutdown calendars are over,” the L-G added.

    “Today, our calendars are filled with national and international events,” he said.

    L-G Sinha further said that the rattle of guns has been replaced by the hum of factories. People now freely participate in religious and cultural events like Muharram processions and Eid melas, and families can move about without fear—even watching movies in cinema halls.

    “People must join hands with the security forces. Peace is not just the absence of conflict; it is the presence of justice, opportunity, and hope. And we are committed to making that peace a permanent reality,” he said.

    Earlier, L-G said that all properties of terror victims usurped by vested interests backed by terrorists will be restored to their rightful owners by August this year.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Condolences for family of Sowetan editor Pearl Sebolao

    Source: Government of South Africa

    Sunday, July 20, 2025

    Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Executive Editor of the Sowetan, Pearl Sebolao.

    The renowned journalist and editor passed away on Saturday after a short illness at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital in Northcliff in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.

    “We mourn the passing of a dedicated journalist and committed media professional who helped shape the narrative of our time.

    “May her loved ones find comfort and strength during this difficult period, and may her memory continue to inspire all who work towards a better South Africa. May her soul rest in peace,” Government Communication and Information System Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa said. –SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Call to protect the power system

    Source: Government of South Africa

    Sunday, July 20, 2025

    Eskom has encouraged all South Africans to use electricity efficiently throughout the rest of the winter season and avoid illegal connections as well as meter bypassing.

    “With load shedding suspended and electricity demand rising during the winter period, Eskom has urged all customers to act responsibly and help safeguard the power system,” Eskom said on Friday.

    Illegal connections and meter bypassing not only constitute theft but also place immense strain on the network, often leading to transformer overloads, equipment damage, and in severe cases, explosions and extended outages.

    “To protect critical infrastructure, Eskom is compelled to implement load reduction by switching off power during peak hours in high-risk, isolated areas to prevent potential damage. 

    “To help maintain a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply, customers are strongly urged to avoid bypassing meters and refrain from illegal connections,” the power utility said in a statement on Friday.

    READ | Power system remains stable

    Electricity should be purchased only through Eskom-accredited vendors, and users are encouraged to regularise their electricity usage. 

    “These steps are essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and fair access to electricity for all. Eligible households are encouraged to register for free basic electricity with their local municipalities,” Eskom said.

    The public has been urged to report any illegal activity impacting Eskom’s infrastructure by contacting the Eskom Crime Line at 0800 112 722 or via WhatsApp on 081 333 3323.

    To help manage household electricity consumption, Eskom customers are encouraged to use the Eskom Residential Calculator, a convenient tool for tracking and optimising energy usage: https://www.eskom.co.za/distribution/residential-calculator/

    –SAnews.gov.za
     

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US announces restrictions on flights from Mexico

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    WASHINGTON, July 20 (Xinhua) — The U.S. government on Saturday announced new restrictions on flights from Mexico, accusing Mexico of violating a bilateral aviation agreement on market access and fair competition.

    Mexico has been in non-compliance with the U.S.-Mexico Air Services Agreement, signed in 2015, since 2022 “after unilaterally revoking slots and then forcing U.S. cargo airlines to relocate their operations,” the U.S. Department of Transportation said in a statement.

    Then-Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador argued that the capital’s Benito Juárez Airport (MEX) was overloaded and needed to be rebuilt ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be partly hosted in Mexico. He also claimed that a new airport 30 miles (48 km) from the capital would be able to handle the extra traffic.

    “By restricting slots and requiring cargo operations to be moved away from MEX, Mexico has violated its commitments, destabilized the market, and imposed millions of dollars in additional costs on U.S. companies,” the statement said.

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced three measures under the “America First” policy, which include requiring Mexican airlines to submit all U.S. flight schedules to the U.S. Department of Transportation, requiring pre-approval from the department before chartering large passenger or cargo aircraft to and from the U.S., and potentially waiving antitrust immunity for the joint venture between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, to address competition in the marketplace.

    Delta and Aeromexico, which began their partnership in 2016, have been fighting the ministry’s threats since early last year. The airlines argue that it is unfair to punish them for the Mexican government’s actions. They estimate that ending the partnership would impact nearly two dozen routes and result in a loss of about $800 million.

    The ministry said it reserves the right to reject requests for flights from Mexico if the country fails to take action.

    Mexico has been the most popular international destination for American tourists for many years, with about 45 million foreign tourists visiting the country in 2024, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI China: 7.0-magnitude quake hits 142 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — USGS

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

    An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted 142 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 0628 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

    The epicenter, with a depth of 46.0 km, was initially determined to be at 52.60 degrees north latitude and 160.60 degrees east longitude.

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  • MIL-OSI China: 7.2-magnitude quake hits waters off Kamchatka Peninsula: CENC

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

    A 7.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the far offshore area east of the Kamchatka Peninsula at 2:49 p.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

    The epicenter was monitored at 52.90 degrees north latitude and 160.45 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said the CENC.

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  • MIL-OSI China: American ginseng farmers grappling with uncertainty amid trade tensions

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

    While scorching heat grips most of America in early July, Wisconsin’s Marathon County offers a striking exception: cool breezes whisper through shaded areas with almost autumnal crispness, while nighttime temperatures regularly dip below 20 degrees Celsius — a refreshing anomaly in the sweltering national landscape.

    “This place is the only place that is producing quality ginseng in the United States,” said Dave Schumacher, vice president of the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, a state-mandated marketing board established in 1991 and overseen by the state of Wisconsin. The ideal climate and the soil here in Wisconsin give ginseng “that real strong bitter flavor, then that little sweetness that comes after that.”

    “You don’t see that in any other region that grows ginseng,” Schumacher said, highlighting the area’s distinctive qualities.

    At its peak in the 1980s and 1990s, over 1,200 ginseng farmers here in Wisconsin were producing over 2 million pounds of ginseng a year. “It really was an economic boom for this area, and also for the state of Wisconsin,” recalled Schumacher, his voice tinged with pride for the region’s boom years.

    The industry has since been in decline. “We went from over 1,200 growers to 79 growers now. And that will decrease another 12 growers in the next two years,” Schumacher lamented.

    Ginseng production, he said, had declined by 60 percent from its peak to about 1 million pounds. The number could drop even further in the future, unless there is a change in the overall market price.

    Ginseng production in Wisconsin has encountered multiple challenges in recent decades. Market pressures mounted as more countries entered the ginseng trade, compounded by climatic threats like Wisconsin’s freak May 2010 snowstorm that buried crops under six inches of snow, wiping out tons of mature plants.

    Tariffs are the latest challenge facing ginseng farmers in Wisconsin.

    “I have tasted the ups and downs in the past 13 years,” said Jiang Mingtao, who started to grow ginseng in Marathon County in 2012. “We harvested our first crop in 2015, and back then, the price was three times what it is today.”

    Jiang said the greatest damage to his ginseng business — from the first round of the trade war to the current tensions — has been the uncertainty.

    He explained that American ginseng takes three to five years to grow from seed to maturity, and frequent policy shifts have disrupted long-term planning. “We’re an industry that hopes for orderly development,” he said.

    Despite its global reputation, Wisconsin ginseng production accounts for only about 8 percent of the global total. “The trade war is like adding insult to injury,” Jiang said.

    Asia has long been the traditional market for American ginseng, with about 80 percent of Wisconsin’s production ultimately making its way to China, according to Schumacher. “It’ll either go directly in large shipments or else it may be carried in as gifts.”

    “China is very important to us,” he added. “We enjoy talking to them (the Chinese people), and overall, they’re important to us, and we hope in the future that everything turns out well.”

    Paul Hsu, chairman and founder of Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises, Inc., has been growing ginseng in Wisconsin for 50 years. Trade tensions triggered layoffs for one-third of Hsu’s employees and closure of five out of his 40 farms.

    “I have two companies in China, each with 10 branches scattered in nine provinces. Now the ten branches have merged into seven and all of them were shrinking,” said the 83-year-old.

    Hsu revealed a harsh economic reality: while production costs — from labor to fertilizers — have skyrocketed almost sixfold over the past four decades, Wisconsin ginseng prices remain frozen at 1980s levels. “People are less and less interested in planting because it is not profitable,” he said.

    Facing unprecedented pressures, these growers still cherish their bond with Wisconsin’s century-old ginseng tradition — all three firmly rejecting any thought of giving up ginseng growing.

    As a second-generation ginseng farmer, Schumacher said that his nephew is planning on taking over the business after he retires. “So thankfully, I think our family tradition will continue in the ginseng industry.”

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Forecasts Global Energy Growth

    Source: APO – Report:

    Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General of intergovernmental organization the International Energy Forum (IEF), has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. As the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers, the IEF accounts for more than 90% of global oil and gas supply, and as such, Alshirawi is well-positioned to lead discussions around Africa’s oil market, including trends, opportunities and challenges.

    Representing the global home of energy dialogue, the IEF focuses on energy security, data transparency and energy transition, uniting global energy ministers and stakeholders to advance global supply chains. Founded more than 30 years ago, the organization facilitates discussions between producing and consuming countries, offering a neutral and inclusive platform to address supply chain challenges. Alshirawi’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 – Africa’s largest energy event – is expected to further strengthen these discussions as Africa’s role in global energy markets increasingly grows.

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

    Alshirawi’s participation comes as Africa moves to promote Africa-centric energy policies, ones that center around the continent’s need to scale-up energy capacity while advancing a just energy transition. Given that over 600 million people currently lack access to electricity across the continent while 900 million people lack access to clean cooking solutions, many countries are advocating for a differentiated approach to the energy transition in Africa, one that prioritizes the development of low-carbon oil and gas. Organizations such as the IEF are uniquely positioned to facilitate energy dialogue, thereby enhancing a better understanding of Africa’s energy dynamics.

    Beyond energy dialogue, the IEF provides a series of reports and data analysis, with insights supporting investments and decision-making by leading operators and financiers. In the IEF’s latest Comparative Analysis of Monthly Reports on the Oil Market, the organization offers a comparison of forecasted market trends by major organizations such as OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its comparison, the IEF outlines that OPEC predictions show global oil demand rising 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, driven predominantly by increased consumption of transportation fuels. The 2026 forecast will see demand rise by a further 1.3 million bpd, sustained by rising demand for mobility and petrochemicals feedstocks. At the same time, the IEA projects global oil demand to rise by 0.7 million bpd in 2025 and 720,000 bpd in 2026. These discrepancies underscore the need to connect under one platform, with AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 emerging as a strategic forum in this regard.

    AEW: Invest in African Energies unites stakeholders from the global and African energy landscapes to discuss strategies for accelerating investment and development in pursuit of enhanced energy security. As a continent rich with a variety of natural resources and offering significant untapped opportunities, Africa is well-positioned to play a more central role in global supply chains. Established markets such as Angola, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo and Libya are rapidly increasing oil and gas production, targeting new exploration frontiers and incremental production projects. Concurrently, emerging markets such as Namibia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Zimbabwe are all driving frontier exploration, with the aim of establishing themselves as future producers. In tandem with advancements in clean energy developments – from large-scale green hydrogen to integrated solar and wind – Africa offers significant opportunities across its entire energy sector and value chain.

    Stepping into this picture, Alshirawi’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 will strengthen Africa-global dialogue. His participation will not only seek to address challenges and opportunities across the global energy market but foster discussions around Africa’s unique strategy to scale-up energy and advance its transition.

    “As Africa’s energy sector experiences rapid growth, a unique opportunity has emerged for operators, financiers and technology providers to capitalize on global demand and position the continent as a major supplier. Insights shared by the IEF have long-played an important part in de-risking investments in Africa and will continue supporting developments as companies unlock the full potential of the continent’s energy resources,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.

    – on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Typhoon Wipha situation report (7)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Typhoon Wipha situation report (7) 
    The Home Affairs Department has so far opened 34 temporary shelters in various districts and 253 people have sought refuge at the shelters.
     
    As at 4pm today, the Government’s 1823 Call Centre and the Fire Services Department received 171 reports and 300 reports of fallen trees respectively, while the Drainage Services Department has received three confirmed flooding cases. In addition, no report of landslide has been received so far.
     
    According to the Hospital Authority, as at 4pm today, 16 males and 10 females have sought medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals so far during the typhoon period.
    Issued at HKT 16:52

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hits Kamchatka

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Vladivostok, July 20 /Xinhua/ — An earthquake measuring 6.8 in magnitude was registered 167 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This is the fourth earthquake in a row in the area, TASS reported, citing the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    “An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 occurred 167 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky,” seismologists reported, adding that the data is being processed and updated.

    Sirens were reported to be sounding in the city warning of a tsunami. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 1,500 Afghan refugee families return home in one day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    KABUL, July 20 (Xinhua) — More than 1,500 Afghan refugee families returned home from neighboring Iran and Pakistan on Saturday, state-run Bakhtar News Agency reported Sunday.

    According to him, a total of 1,576 families returned to Afghanistan on Saturday, of which 81 families came from Pakistan and the remaining 1,495 from Iran. All the returnees were reportedly provided with necessary assistance at checkpoints.

    The return of Afghan refugees has been gathering momentum in recent months as host countries pressure undocumented refugees to return to Afghanistan.

    Over the past year, more than 1.3 million Afghan refugees have returned home, with some 600,000 reportedly returning from Iran in June alone. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To David Tukhmanov, People’s Artist of Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the composer on his 85th birthday.

    The telegram states, in particular:

    “An outstanding composer, a talented pianist, a multifaceted, creative person, you have written a new page in the history of musical art, given millions of people wonderful melodies, musicals, romances, oratorios, as well as the song “Victory Day”, which is dedicated to the great holiday.

    Each of your works is filled with sincerity, emotionality, and warmth, which your fans love so much.

    I wish you health and prosperity.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has expanded the list of modern technologies for concluding special investment contracts

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    The list of modern technologies, during the development or implementation of which companies can conclude special investment contracts with the state (SPIC 2.0), has been expanded by another 21 items. The order to supplement the existing list was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    The updated list includes technologies that can be used in medicine, the chemical and food industries, agriculture, energy, and construction.

    These technologies include new methods for producing hydrogen, ammonia, nitric acid, granulated urea, building materials, new generation feed enzyme preparations, bread and bakery products with an extended shelf life, vegetable oil and other products.

    Commenting on the signed documentGovernment meeting on July 17, Mikhail Mishustin emphasized that it will attract additional private investment in priority areas, and will also help develop the production of products that are critically important for the country.

    In a new format, the special investment contract mechanism has been in effect since the end of 2020. It allows attracting large private capital investments in the development of innovative solutions and the creation of high-tech production facilities for the production of competitive domestic products.

    Within the framework of the SPIC mechanism, the investor undertakes to implement an investment project for the introduction or development and introduction of modern technology for the development of serial production of industrial products on the territory of Russia within the timeframes specified in the contract.

    The state, for its part, guarantees such an investor favorable, clear and unchangeable conditions for investments, including tax benefits and special conditions for land lease without tenders. Contracts are concluded for a period of up to 15 years if investments in the project do not exceed 50 billion rubles. For a larger amount, the period of the agreement may be extended to 20 years.

    The document will be published.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko and Andrey Fursenko presented diplomas to graduates of the program for developing personnel reserves in science

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    A group photo of the participants and members of the certification committee after defending their projects and awarding diplomas for the program for developing the management personnel reserve in the field of science, technology and higher education

    July 19, 2025

    Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko and Dmitry Chernyshenko at the defense of projects of participants of the personnel reserve program

    July 19, 2025

    Defense of projects of participants of the personnel reserve program

    July 19, 2025

    Defense of projects of participants of the personnel reserve program

    July 19, 2025

    Defense of projects of participants of the personnel reserve program

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    Dmitry Chernyshenko defends projects of participants of the operational level of the program for development of the personnel management reserve in the field of science, technology and higher education

    July 19, 2025

    Aide to the President Andrei Fursenko, Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the Council of the Federal Territory “Sirius”, Head of the Educational Foundation “Talent and Success” Elena Shmeleva, Rector of the Presidential Academy Alexei Komissarov congratulated the participants and presented them with diplomas

    July 19, 2025

    Aide to the President Andrei Fursenko, Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the Council of the Federal Territory “Sirius”, Head of the Educational Foundation “Talent and Success” Elena Shmeleva, Rector of the Presidential Academy Alexei Komissarov congratulated the participants and presented them with diplomas

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    A group photo of the participants and members of the certification committee after defending their projects and awarding diplomas for the program for developing the management personnel reserve in the field of science, technology and higher education

    The Government Coordination Centre held a defense of projects and the presentation of diplomas to participants in the operational level of the programme for the development of a management personnel reserve in the field of science, technology and higher education.

    Aide to the President of Russia Andrei Fursenko, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the Council of the Federal Territory “Sirius”, Head of the Educational Foundation “Talent and Success” Elena Shmeleva, Rector of the Presidential Academy Alexei Komissarov congratulated the participants and presented them with diplomas.

    “With each stream, the quality of the participants’ work grows. None of the teams approached the task formally; each wanted to create something new, something of their own. As a parting word, I would like to note: it is very important that in all projects that you will supplement and implement in the future, there is an emphasis not only on the process, but also on the final result. Of course, we all want to achieve some personal result. But it is very important that it is comparable in scale and significance to what is necessary for the interests of the country,” said Andrey Fursenko.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked the Presidential Academy and Sirius University for organizing the program. He also noted the importance of the connections developed by the participants, their abilities and decision-making skills.

    “I am glad that our country has acquired even more advanced, more effective managers. They will help domestic science, which, like a huge ship, continues to move forward and has great potential, to become even more effective. We sincerely count on it. The opportunities that were given to the participants are one of the most valuable, effective investments in development, increasing the managerial potential in the field of science. So, good luck, let’s continue working together,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

    Among them are 6 rectors and 10 vice-rectors of universities, a deputy chairman of the regional government, a deputy governor, regional ministers, 24 doctors of science, 46 candidates of science, and 4 corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    Addressing the graduates, Elena Shmeleva singled out the teams she particularly liked and invited them to internships at the federal territory of Sirius.

    “Each of the project participants underwent a serious selection and intensive training in eight modules of the program, which took place at leading educational and technological sites in Russia. All the students are experienced managers. And it is very important and responsible that it was the Presidential Academy that became the place where they were able to unite into a single professional community to solve the current problems of Russian science and education,” said Alexey Komissarov, Rector of the Presidential Academy.

    The participants were also congratulated and their projects were commented on by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration for Scientific and Educational Policy Yulia Linskaya, and Deputy Director for Research at the N.F. Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology Denis Logunov.

    The program for the development of a personnel management reserve in the field of science, technology and higher education is being implemented on the instructions of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin on the basis of the Presidential Academy’s Graduate School of Management and the Sirius University of Science and Technology in partnership with leading Russian educational centers since 2022.

    The goal of the program is to form a community of young managers in the field of science, technology and higher education, united by a common understanding of the challenges facing the country, and possessing the vision, knowledge, skills and motivation for the effective management of scientific organizations, universities, work in federal and regional executive bodies, and technology companies.

    Participants in the program include vice-rectors of universities and scientific organizations, heads of research departments of Russian technology companies, heads and deputy heads of regional government bodies overseeing the development of science, education and innovation.

    The program consisted of eight educational modules, which were held in Solnechnogorsk, the federal territory “Sirius”, in St. Petersburg, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Pyatigorsk and Moscow. Participants studied approaches to achieving the goals of scientific and technological development of Russia, the green economy, industrial and natural resource potential of the regions, considered issues of education and science in a multicultural context, and also carried out practical work.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Arrangements for DH Methadone Clinics

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention duty announcers of radio and television stations:  

    Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:  

         The Department of Health (DH) today (July 20) announced that, as the Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8, apart from the DH methadone day clinics that remain open, the remaining methadone clinics will commence operation as soon as possible and stay open until the closing time of the clinics.

         Those receiving methadone treatment can attend Methadone Clinics for their daily dose.   

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Marine Department announcement (4)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

    Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

    Marine Department reminded ship owners, masters, and person-in-charge of vessels that Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is in force.

    Ship owners, masters and person-in-charge of vessels shall take immediate precautionary measures and properly secure your vessels at safe location.

    In the event of an accident, report shall be made immediately to Vessel Traffic Centre at telephone 2233 7801.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Crypto – UK’s crypto fire sale risks repeating a billion-pound blunder – deVere Group

    Source: deVere Group

    July 20 2025 – The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating a sale of the country’s confiscated Bitcoin stash—some 61,000 BTC seized in a 2018 fraud bust—to alleviate an estimated £20 billion fiscal shortfall.

    But while offloading crypto could offer short-term relief, Nigel Green, the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group warns it may echo past errors and undermine long-term strategy.

    “Turning these assets into instant cash is tempting, but it risks repeating historical errors,” he says, highlighting the lessons of previous government asset sales that have gone sour.

    Bitcoin on Sunday surged past the $118,000 mark—its highest point since the $123,000 peak.

    The proposal arrives amidst a wider pro-crypto pivot. The UK recently lifted restrictions on retail ETNs in June, aiming to become a fintech powerhouse. The surge in regulatory clarity, combined with rising institutional interest, has bolstered Bitcoin’s legitimacy, with sovereign holdings under serious consideration globally.

    Despite this backdrop, Nigel Green voices strong concern. “If we advocate crypto as strategic, then hastily disposing of seized Bitcoin is hypocritical—and harmful.”

    “Fiscal pressure shouldn’t drive poor asset decisions.”

    He continues: “That’s all the more pressing given restoration obligations—victims must be compensated, law enforcement gets its cut, and legal overheads pile up. Net receipts may shrink to 20–30% of gross proceeds—far less than headlines suggest.

    “This isn’t free money. Court battles and administrative fees will eat into what the Treasury actually sees.”

    Economists often cite gold sales in the late 1990s as a cautionary tale. Sold at depressed prices, the assets were later criticized for heavy losses when bullion rose.

    The deVere CEO draws a parallel: “They sold gold in a dip, only to regret it years later. We risk replaying that error with Bitcoin.”

    Indeed, proper timing matters—”emergency fiscal relief is not always best served by fire-sale tactics.”

    He has previously urged the UK to build a “strategic Bitcoin reserve,” akin to moves under consideration in the US.

    His track record of bullish forecasts—Bitcoin nearing $125k—is rooted in believing digital assets will anchor future economic frameworks.

    He reiterates: “If countries like the US, the world’s largest economy, are seriously weighing Bitcoin as a reserve, why would the UK liquidate instead?”

    Far from being a gamble, it’s a bet on diversification and monetary education. As Nigel Green notes: “Bitcoin can act like digital gold—it’s scarce, decentralized, and a hedge against inflation.”

    The consequences extend beyond Pounds and pence—they speak to perception: “How the Chancellor handles this will shape market and public confidence. It’s about whether we lead intelligently—or just chase headlines.”

    Indeed, rushed asset sales project instability—it broadcasts that policy swings on crypto are driven by urgency, not strategy. This risks turning the UK from crypto innovator to cautionary tale.

    The deVere chief executive concludes: “Is the UK a digital finance pioneer—or panic merchants liquidating seized assets? The choice will help define Rachel Reeves’ and the government’s economic legacy.

     “They should act less on timing, more on trajectory.”

    deVere Group is one of the world’s largest independent advisors of specialist global financial solutions to international, local mass affluent, and high-net-worth clients.  It has a network of offices around the world, more than 80,000 clients, and $14bn under advisement.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Cambodia launches 1st Siem Reap-Shenzhen direct flight

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

    Cambodia’s national flag carrier, Air Cambodia, has launched its first direct flight between northwest Cambodia’s Siem Reap province and southern China’s Shenzhen city, the airline operator said in a press release.

    Air Cambodia flight K6929 landed at the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) on Friday from Shenzhen, carrying a full load of passengers.

    “This marks the inauguration of the first direct flight route between Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Shenzhen,” the press release said.

    The SAI held a water salute to welcome the inaugural flight under the presence of Chea Aun, standing secretary of state at Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, Siem Reap Deputy Governor Ngouv Sengkak, and Hang Sandap, undersecretary of state at Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism, among others.

    Zhan David, vice chairman and chief executive officer of Air Cambodia, said the launch of this new route is expected to significantly boost tourist flows from China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to Cambodia.

    “It not only facilitates tourism from the Greater Bay Area and beyond but also encourages large numbers of European and American tourists currently in Siem Reap to travel to China,” he said.

    Zhan added that the new route will also inject fresh momentum into the Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025.

    According to the press release, the direct flight is operated weekly, departing Siem Reap every Thursday at 9:30 p.m. local time and returning from Shenzhen to Siem Reap at 6:20 a.m. on Friday.

    The flight includes both business and economy class, with a one-way journey time of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Domestic violence – Angurugu

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police are calling for information after a domestic violence incident that occurred in Angurugu this afternoon.

    Around 12:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an 18-year-old female had allegedly been stabbed in the head with a spear by a male known to her.

    Police and local clinic staff attended and located the victim conscious, with the spear still embedded. The victim has since been conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via Care Flight in a serious but stable condition.

    The alleged offender remains outstanding, and investigations are ongoing.

    Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number P25193995. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Shaanxi Province’s Foreign Trade Up 7.5 Pct in Jan-June 2025

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

    BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) — Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province’s foreign trade volume stood at 244.51 billion yuan (about 34.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025, up 7.5 percent year on year, data from Xi’an Customs showed.

    According to customs data, exports totaled 170.53 billion yuan, up 10.6 percent, while imports totaled 73.98 billion yuan, up 1.1 percent.

    From January to June this year, the province’s trade volume with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative amounted to 132.37 billion yuan, accounting for 54.1 percent of the province’s total foreign trade volume.

    During the reporting period, the foreign trade volume of foreign-invested enterprises in Shaanxi Province amounted to 141.83 billion yuan, up 13.3 percent year on year and accounting for 58 percent of the province’s total foreign trade volume.

    In addition, the export of electromechanical products amounted to 146.51 billion yuan, accounting for 85.9 percent of the province’s total export volume during the reporting period, while the import of such products amounted to 50.96 billion yuan, accounting for 68.9 percent of the province’s total import volume during the said period. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 14 people killed, 12 missing as a result of days of heavy rains in Kazakhstan

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

    SEOUL, July 20 (Xinhua) — Fourteen people have been killed and 12 others are missing after five days of heavy rains hit the Republic of Korea (ROK), the country’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Sunday.

    According to him, as of 11:00 local time /02:00 GMT/, 14 people have been confirmed dead, and another 12 are still missing.

    Rainfall that began on Wednesday has forced 13,209 people to flee their homes across the country. As of Sunday morning, 3,836 remained in temporary shelters.

    A total of 1,920 cases of damage to public property and 2,234 cases of damage to private property were reported, including flooded roads, landslides, collapsed river structures, flooded buildings and agricultural land. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine has proposed that Russia hold another round of peace talks next week

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    KYIV, July 20 (Xinhua) — Newly appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has proposed that Russia hold another round of peace talks next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram on Saturday evening.

    The Ukrainian leader stressed the need to increase the dynamics of negotiations and do everything possible to cease fire.

    Among the most pressing issues that Kyiv would like to discuss at the next stage of peace negotiations, V. Zelensky named the exchange of prisoners and the prevention of deaths.

    He also stressed that to ensure truly lasting peace, Ukraine and Russia should organize a meeting at the level of leaders.

    The previous round of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow took place on June 2 in Istanbul. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: BEYBLADE X National Champion Crowned – Kiwi Blader to Represent New Zealand in Tokyo

    Source: NewzEngine.com

    Auckland, NZ – Sunday 20 July
     The battle is over and a New Zealand champion has emerged! The BEYBLADE X National Tournament came to an epic close at The Maritime Room in Auckland City, where top bladers from across the country spun, clashed, and competed for a single, coveted title.

    The venue buzzed with excitement as fans, families, and fierce competitors gathered for an unforgettable day of high-stakes battles and Beyblade action. After hours of elimination rounds, one blader rose above the rest to claim the national title:

    • Winner was: CHARLIE ROSS-MATENGA 
    • Age:  11 years old 
    • From location: FOXTON BEACH
    • Beyblade Winning Combo: Charlie won with Beyblade – Wand Wizard against his opponent Oliver Bagley’s Beyblade – Sword Dragon. 
    • About:  Charlie drove from Foxton to Auckland with his guardians Sue & Patrick for his first ever Beyblade Tournament. 
    • Tournament placings:  
      • First Place: Charlie Ross – Matenga (11 years) 
      • Second Place Oliver Bagley (8 years) 
      • Third Place:  Eden Palmer (11 years) 

    Charlie will now go on to represent New Zealand on the world stage at the BEYBLADE X World Finals, taking place at Tokyo Tower, Japan, on October 11–12, 2025. There, they’ll compete against top international bladers in the ultimate showdown.

    From next-level tactics to true sportsmanship, the NZ tournament captured everything that makes Beyblade a global phenomenon. With fans cheering from every corner of The Maritime Room, it was a celebration of community, competition, and the power of the spin.

    To follow Charlies road to Tokyo and stay up to date with future tournaments, visit www.beyblade.com or follow @officialbeyblade on Instagram.

    Pictures:  

    Caption: Beybladers Eden Palmer battles for 3rd place

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ebyj8Jstzu0lSz8jbnK2JF44z4h_HrLd/view?usp=drive_web

    Caption: Winner Charlie Ross-Matenga & family

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    – Published by MIL OSI in partnership with NewzEngine.com

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  • India taking steady, confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency: Hardeep Singh Puri

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India is taking steady and confident steps towards oil self-sufficiency, and under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is securing its energy future, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday.

    With one million square kilometres of offshore area now open for oilfield exploration and 99 per cent of ‘No-Go’ areas cleared, the minister announced on social media platform X that the groundwork is being laid for major energy progress.

    The oil and gas blocks offered under the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) have already attracted interest from both global and domestic energy players, and Round X is expected to set new benchmarks for participation and investment.

    “25 blocks under OALP-X; 154 exploration blocks active; 14 new oil and gas discoveries; ₹792 crore invested in Mission Anveshan; 6,200 GLKM of seismic data already collected; ONGC producing 34,000 BOPD oil and 3 MMSCMD gas,” he said.

    This month, the Petroleum Ministry invited feedback and suggestions on the Draft Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, Model Revenue Sharing Contract (MRSC), and Petroleum Lease – part of a series of pathbreaking policy reforms aimed at promoting exploration and production in the oil and gas sector.

    The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, was amended in March 2025, and the new PNG Rules were issued within three months, ahead of OALP Round X – the largest exploration and production bidding round globally, aligned with PM Modi’s vision for the sector.

    “This is a great time for entrepreneurs and industry leaders to look at oil and gas exploration in India. It has never been easier, faster, or more profitable to invest in India’s energy future,” Puri said.

    The minister also highlighted that clean cooking fuel is now part of daily life for nearly every Indian, with close to 100 per cent geographic and population coverage.

    “From 55 cities in 2014 to 300+ cities and towns, from 25 lakh kitchens to 1.5 crore homes today – India’s city gas distribution networks have ushered in a revolution under PM Modi,” he added.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Gaza is Starving: A Last-Minute Call for Action – PSNA

    Statement issued by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)

    The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) issues this urgent and desperate call: Gaza is starving, and we must act now.

    Hospitals and emergency clinics in Gaza are overwhelmed. Unprecedented numbers of Palestinians — children, women, and the elderly — are collapsing from hunger and exhaustion. Medical professionals warn that hundreds face imminent death, their bodies unable to survive the severe famine conditions created by Israel’s ongoing siege and deliberate starvation tactics.

    This is not a natural disaster. This is the result of a man-made blockade, a deliberate policy of collective punishment — and it constitutes a grave violation of international law.

    This is a last-minute call.

    PSNA calls on:

    • The New Zealand Government to immediately condemn Israel’s weaponisation of starvation and demand an end to the siege, a permanent ceasefire, and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza.
    • All political parties and elected officials to break their silence and act with urgency to prevent further loss of life.
    • The people of Aotearoa to stand up and speak out. Protest. Write. Donate. Mobilise.
    • The media to stop turning away, to report on the famine and the mass suffering of civilians in Gaza with the urgency and humanity it demands.

    As New Zealanders, we have a proud tradition of standing against injustice and apartheid. Now is the time to uphold that legacy, not with words, but with action.

    Gaza is starving. We cannot delay. We must not look away.

    Maher Nazzal
    Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa

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  • Will continue to inspire: Tributes pour in on Sheila Dikshit’s death anniversary

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on her death anniversary.

    Taking to social media, Gupta said, “Humble tribute to former Chief Minister of Delhi Smt. Sheila Dikshit ji on her death anniversary.”

    Dikshit, a senior Congress leader and the longest-serving Chief Minister of Delhi, led the city for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2013.

    Remembering her contribution, the Congress party said on X: “Respectful tribute on the death anniversary of Delhi’s former Chief Minister, Sheila Dikshit ji. Her commitment to development and dedication to public service will always continue to inspire us all.”

    Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also paid homage, describing Dikshit as a visionary leader. “On her punyatithi, we pay our heartfelt tributes to the former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who profoundly transformed the city. Her progressive policies and unwavering dedication to the well-being of its citizens created a lasting legacy of inclusivity and growth,” he said.

    Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal also joined in remembering her, saying, “On the death anniversary of Delhi’s former Chief Minister Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, I pay my respectful homage to her.”

    Dikshit entered national politics under the leadership of then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who included her in his council of ministers in 1984. She represented Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj constituency in the Lok Sabha from 1984 to 1989, serving as Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and later working in the Prime Minister’s Office.

    During her parliamentary tenure, she served on the Estimates Committee of the Lok Sabha and chaired the committee for the commemoration of 40 years of India’s Independence and Jawaharlal Nehru’s centenary. Dikshit also represented India at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women from 1984 to 1989.

    Although she lost the 1998 Lok Sabha elections from East Delhi, Dikshit made a swift political comeback that same year, taking charge as Chief Minister of Delhi. She served three full terms, representing the Gole Market constituency in 1998 and 2003, and the New Delhi constituency from 2008.

    Sheila Dikshit passed away in 2019 at the age of 81.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Afghanistan’s global trade network expands to over 100 countries

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

    Afghanistan has expanded its international trade reach, establishing commercial ties with more than 100 countries worldwide, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced.

    “Afghanistan’s international trade now spans over 100 countries, with the overall trade volume reaching around 13 billion U.S. dollars,” said Nooruddin Azizi, acting minister of Industry and Commerce, during a government accountability program.

    Over the past 12 months, 43 countries have used Afghanistan as a transit route to deliver goods to 21 destination countries. During this period, Afghanistan has transited more than 8 million tons of goods, according to Azizi.

    He also noted that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) has grown from 14.58 billion to 17.3 billion dollars.

    The ministry has implemented 85 development projects in 28 out of 34 provinces, creating job opportunities for 142,000 individuals during the cited period.

    Looking ahead, the ministry has set ambitious goals, including a 10 percent increase in GDP, 25 percent growth in exports, attracting 500 million dollars in new investment, and generating over 100,000 new jobs.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Messi brace powers Miami past Red Bulls

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

    Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up another as Inter Miami recovered from a goal down to crush New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the MLS on Saturday.

    German defender Alexander Hack gave the hosts the lead by volleying home from Emil Forsberg’s corner at the near post.

    Messi then sent a sublime through ball into the path of his former Barcelona teammate Jordi Alba, who took a touch before rifling a shot into the far corner.

    Alba turned provider three minutes later as his cut-back allowed Telasco Segovia to fire in a first-time effort from eight yards.

    Inter Miami was suddenly in overdrive and Venezuelan midfielder Segovia made it 3-1 just before halftime as he pounced on a loose ball to slot home from distance.

    Messi extended his side’s lead by running onto Sergio Busquets’ defense-splitting pass from deep inside his own half and rounding goalkeeper Carlos Coronel before rolling the ball into an unguarded net.

    The Florida outfit completed the rout in the 75th minute when Messi chested down Luis Suarez’s cross and smashed his shot into the top-left corner.

    Messi has now scored at least twice in six of his past seven matches. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner now has 18 goals and seven assists in 18 MLS outings this year.

    Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano heaped praise on Messi after the match, saying the Argentine proved yet again why he is one of the greatest players in history.

    “Ultimately, I think any sports fan, not just football fans, admires these types of athletes, whether it’s Lionel Messi, Michael Jordan in his time, Rafa Nadal,” Mascherano told a post-match news conference.

    “These are people who have transcended sports, and the reality is that those of us who have the opportunity to experience this up close are very privileged.”

    The result leaves Inter Miami fifth in the Eastern Conference with 41 points, seven points behind leaders Cincinnati but with three games in hand. New York Red Bulls are ninth, eight points further back.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Henan Province’s Foreign Trade Volume Grew 26.2% in the First Half of 2025

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

    ZHENGZHOU, July 20 (Xinhua) — Central China’s Henan Province’s foreign trade volume stood at 412.53 billion yuan (about 57.7 billion U.S. dollars) in January-June 2025, up 26.2 percent year on year and maintaining double-digit growth for six consecutive months this year, data from Zhengzhou Customs showed.

    According to customs data, Henan Province’s foreign trade turnover exceeded 410 billion yuan for the first time in January-June this year, with the growth rate being 23.3 percentage points higher than the national average for the same period. In particular, exports amounted to 278.98 billion yuan (an increase of 38.8 percent), while imports amounted to 133.55 billion yuan, an increase of 6.1 percent.

    In the first half of 2025, Henan Province’s trade volume with ASEAN was 55.22 billion yuan, up 9.9 percent year on year. ASEAN still remains Henan Province’s largest trading partner. The province’s trade volume with the EU, Latin America and Japan was 54.49 billion yuan, 46.71 billion yuan and 28.08 billion yuan, up 31.1 percent, 18.9 percent and 163.8 percent respectively. During the reporting period, the province’s trade volume with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative was 198.17 billion yuan, up 16.4 percent year on year.

    In the first six months of 2025, Henan Province registered 11,700 foreign trade enterprises that actually carried out imports and exports, up 1,235 from the previous year.

    In addition, expanding domestic demand has driven the growth of imports of electromechanical products and important raw materials. In the first half of 2025, Henan Province’s imports of electromechanical products totaled 73.55 billion yuan, up 10.9 percent year on year. Agricultural product imports totaled 7.95 billion yuan (up 25 percent). Unrolled copper and copper material imports totaled 4.98 billion yuan, up 114.2 percent year on year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Air China Launches Direct Flights Between Beijing and Tashkent

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

    Tashkent, July 20 /Xinhua/ — Chinese airline Air China has launched regular flights between Beijing and Tashkent for the first time, Xinhua was told from Tashkent International Airport.

    On Saturday at 19:40 local time, the first Air China flight landed at Tashkent International Airport. The crew and passengers, who arrived on a modern Boeing-737 airliner, were greeted with a traditional water arch and flowers.

    “We are pleased to welcome a new partner in the person of Air China at Tashkent airport. We are confident that this route will be in high demand among passengers. Our team has provided all the necessary conditions for high-quality service of this route,” said Umid Khamrayev, First Deputy Director of Uzbekistan Airports Handling.

    Flights operate three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. –0–

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