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  • MIL-Evening Report: Legends of a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific – Rev Mua Strickson-Pua

    Pacific Media Watch

    When advocates and defenders of a nuclear-free Pacific condemned the AUKUS military pact two years ago and warned New Zealand that the agreement would make the world “more dangerous”,  a key speaker was Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua.

    He was among leading participants at a Nuclear-Free and Independent Pacific (NFIP) movement teachers’ wānanga, which launched a petition against the pact with one of the “elders” among the activists, Hilda Halkyard-Harawira (Te Moana Nui a Kiwa), symbolically adding the first signature.

    Speaking about the petition declaration in a ceremony on the steps of the Auckland Museum marking the 10 July 1985 bombing of the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior, Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua explained that the AUKUS agreement was a military pact between Australia-UK-US that was centred on Canberra’s acquisition of nuclear propelled submarines.

    Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua and the NFIP petition has been featured in a new video report by Nik Naidu as part of a “Legends of NFIP” series by Talanoa TV of the Whanau Community Centre and Hub.

    • This and other videos will be screened at the “Legends of the Pacific: Stories of a Nuclear-Free Moana 1975-1995” exhibition this month at Ellen Melville Centre, which will be opened on Saturday, July 12 at 3pm, and open daily July 13-18, 9.30am to 4.30pm.
    • The exhibition is organised by the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN), Whānau Community Centre and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Tonga cybersecurity attack wake-up call for Pacific, warns expert

    By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist

    A Tongan cybersecurity expert says the country’s health data hack is a “wake-up call” for the whole region.

    Siosaia Vaipuna, a former director of Tonga’s cybersecurity agency, spoke to RNZ Pacific in the wake of the June 15 cyberattack on the country’s Health Ministry.

    Vaipuna said Tonga and other Pacific nations were vulnerable to data breaches due to the lack of awareness and cybersecurity systems in the region.

    “There’s increasing digital connectivity in the region, and we’re sort of . . . the newcomers to the internet,” he said.

    “I think the connectivity is moving faster than the online safety awareness activity [and] that makes not just Tonga, but the Pacific more vulnerable and targeted.”

    Since the data breach, the Tongan government has said “a small amount” of information from the attack was published online. This included confidential information, it said in a statement.

    Reporting on the attack has also attributed the breach to the group Inc Ransomware.

    Vaipuna said the group was well-known and had previously focused on targeting organisations in Europe and the US.

    New Zealand attack
    However, earlier this month, it targeted the Waiwhetū health organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand. That attack reportedly included the theft of patient consent forms and education and training data.

    “This type of criminal group usually employs a double-extortion tactic,” Vaipuna said.

    It could encrypt data and then demand money to decrypt, he said.

    “The other ransom is where they are demanding payment so that they don’t release the information that they hold to the public or sell it on to other cybercriminals.”

    In the current Tonga cyberattack, media reports say that Inc Ransomware wanted a ransom of US$1 million for the information it accessed. The Tongan government has said it has not paid anything.

    Vaipuna said more needed to be done to raise awareness in the region around cybersecurity and online safety systems, particularly among government departments.

    “I think this is a wake-up call. The cyberattacks are not just happening in movies or on the news or somewhere else, they are actually happening right on our doorstep and impacting on our people.

    Extra vigilance warning
    “And the right attention and resources should rightfully be allocated to the organisations and to teams that are tasked with dealing with cybersecurity matters.”

    The Tongan government has also warned people to be extra vigilant when online.

    It said more information accessed in the cyberattack may be published online, and that may include patient information and medical records.

    “Our biggest concern is for vulnerable groups of people who are most acutely impacted by information breaches of this kind,” the government said.

    It said that it would contact these people directly.

    The country’s ongoing response was also being aided by experts from Australia’s special cyberattack team.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ has passed the US Senate – these are the winners and losers

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

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    One of the unique aspects of Washington life is a Senate “vote-a-rama,” in which the upper house of Congress tortures itself by pulling a marathon all-nighter of speeches, amendments and votes on a critical bill.

    The Senate has just endured the usual mélange of horrors before passing US President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending agenda – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    The process was a mess and the final result was tight: 51-50 after Vice President JD Vance broke the tie. But it landed another huge political win for Trump.

    It will likely be no different when the bill hits the House of Representatives, before being signed into law, maybe as soon as July 4 – Independence Day.

    Mega bill

    Using the momentum from his bunker-busting strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, Trump pressured wavering congressional Republicans to toe the line and support the package.

    The bill includes a continuation of Trump’s tax cuts from his first term, which were set to expire next year. They are being portrayed as new tax relief, even though American tax policy remains the same because of arcane budget process rules in Congress.

    Trump included a provision eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, which will further endear him to many working Americans, particularly those in private sector unions and food services.

    The bill also provides more funding for border security and a US$150 billion (A$227 billion) boost to defence spending, which will soon be tracking at more than US$1 trillion (A$1.51 trillion) per year.

    Other measures include work requirements for government health care recipients and cuts to two major safety net programs, including Medicaid.

    As a budget bill, there are some limits to what provisions can be included, but the Trump team was able to shoehorn nearly all of his domestic agenda into this bill – hence the absurd title.

    All of this means Trump can get what he wants if he keeps Republicans united, as no Democrats are needed to pass the bill into law.

    Democrat opposition

    The “big beautiful bill” provides some political opportunities to Trump’s opponents.

    The Democrats have fought the bill at every step, saying the “tax cuts” only benefit rich people while the health care cuts will have severe consequences for the working poor.

    They can plausibly accuse Republicans of cutting taxes for the wealthy. However, the tax cuts on tips and overtime somewhat mitigate that attack.

    The Democrats have also highlighted the impact of the bill on America’s national debt, which is at historically high levels. But this attack has only highly limited benefits for the party, which is not known for its own spending restraint.

    Nevertheless, Trump’s bill is so far winning passage, often by the thinnest possible margins, at every stage of the wonderfully convoluted American legislative process.

    ‘Utterly insane and destructive’

    The victory in the Senate has not come without some costs, especially given the way it has exacerbated Trump’s explosive feud with Elon Musk.

    The public divorce between Trump and his former “First Friend” has been an ongoing soap opera. Saturation media coverage of the squabble between the world’s richest man and its most powerful, has featured threats, accusations, name-calling, and physical confrontations.

    Once it became clear Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill did not include significant budget cuts, Musk turned on his patron and severely criticised the legislative effort, as “political suicide” for the Republican Party:

    It will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country

    Although the two men patched things up a few weeks ago, the bitter feud has erupted again with the bill’s passage though the Senate.

    Musk says the bill is “utterly insane and destructive” and is vowing political retribution on Republicans who voted for it:

    In turn, Trump has threatened to deport Musk back to his birth country of South Africa and turn the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) loose on Musk’s companies that have contracts with the government, including SpaceX, which is a necessary component of the American space program.

    Musk’s tantrums are unlikely to lead to real political problems for Trump, given many congressional Republicans continue to rely on the president for support.

    They will not be tempted to support Musk no matter how much he threatens them.

    Trump’s triumph

    The president has managed his legislative strategy to near perfection.

    Trump and his team used the DOGE process to give political cover to fiscal conservatives to vote with him on the bill. Even the breach with Musk didn’t change this dynamic much.

    At the end of it all, Trump has been able to enforce discipline in his own party and get what he needed from Congress.

    When Trump signs his big beautiful bill into law, it will be another political victory for the president.

    Lester Munson receives funding from the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He is affiliated with BGR Group, a Washington DC consulting firm.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Applications for general development programs in art schools have closed

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital has completed accepting applications for entrance examinations to children’s art schools (DSHI). In total, more than 30 thousand applications were accepted for pre-professional and general development programs.

    This year, 1.5 times more students applied for general development programs than in 2024. The programs at the Children’s Art School are aimed at creating a creative atmosphere in which not only professional skills are developed, but also the personal qualities of the child, including creativity, the ability to express themselves, and self-confidence.

    In Moscow, there are 153 creative educational institutions for children, subordinate to the capital’s Department of CultureThe children have access to a wide range of educational areas in the fields of music, theatre, choreography and fine arts.

    “The second stage of accepting applications to art schools from May 16 to July 1 was held for general development programs. This year, we have seen an increase in interest in general development programs: in fact, more than eight thousand applications were received. This is 47 percent more than in 2024. Piano remains one of the most popular areas – more than 1.7 thousand applications were received, over a thousand applications were received for training in vocal art and more than 500 applications for painting and architecture,” emphasized the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Culture

    Alexey Fursin.

    General development programs are suitable for children who do not plan to move to a professional educational trajectory in the future, but want to acquire quality skills. The training system is flexible and modular, with the ability to choose the duration and directions.

    Young applicants applied on the mos.ru portal and in person at creative educational institutions. Now the kids will have to take entrance exams, where the admissions committee will evaluate their knowledge and skills. In music schools, future students are tested for their sense of rhythm, memory, articulation, and musical ear. For this, they are asked, for example, to perform any children’s song and clap along to the rhythm. Similar tests are held in other areas.

    Revealing Everyone’s Talent: Children’s Art School Teachers Share Teaching Methods

    Children’s art schools in Moscow develop and implement educational programs in the field of art, ensure continuity of education between children’s art schools, secondary specialized and higher educational institutions, and also organize citywide cultural projects, festivals and competitions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On World Dog Day, Moscow State Veterinary Service Doctors Talked About Their Most Interesting Patients

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Every year, Moscow’s state veterinary clinics receive about 250 thousand dogs. In the first half of this year, city residents came to see their dogs more than 139 thousand times, of which 32 thousand pets needed veterinary care for the first time.

    On July 2, World Dog Day, specialists from state veterinary clinics talked about the specifics of working with man’s faithful friends and remembered the most interesting patients.

    Little Ones and Giants

    Muscovites increasingly prefer miniature dog breeds – this is a trend of recent years. Today, veterinarians unanimously call Yorkshire terriers the most popular breed – these dogs are encountered more often than others at receptions in state veterinary clinics. Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, Spitz and corgis are slightly inferior to Yorkies in numbers, but are also common in the capital.

    Among the frequent guests of veterinary clinics are also toy terriers, pugs, spitz and Jack Russell terriers, which confirms the steady interest in compact and active breeds. But rare patients of the capital’s veterinarians include French spaniels, Tyrolean hounds, Czech fouseks, Swedish vallhunds and Swiss laufhunds.

    The smallest Yorkie weighing 500 grams was registered at the Krasnogvardeyskaya Veterinary Clinic, and a Chihuahua that fit in the owner’s palm was treated at Kuntsevskaya. Among the largest breeds, pets weighing from 75 to 120 kilograms were seen at the veterinarian’s office – a Spanish water dog, a Caucasian shepherd, a Leonberger and an Alabai. The record belongs to a patient at the Butovskaya Veterinary Clinic – a Tibetan mastiff named Orlando, who weighs more than 120 kilograms.

    Seasoned and biting

    The most “biting monsters” who are ready to eat the vet at the appointment are among miniature dog breeds. Toy terriers are the top dog, and Chihuahuas, griffons, Pomeranians and Yorkies are also among the most toothy patients.

    Labradors behave ideally in the veterinarian’s office – they are the most docile and obedient patients. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Sennenhund and Bulldog breeds calmly visit the veterinary clinic.

    The Zelenograd veterinary clinic recently accepted an English bulldog with a truly British character – the dog was able to remove a skin lesion under local anesthesia, and the patient not only did not worry, but also continued to play calmly with the paramedic.

    The most common diseases

    Most often, pets are brought to Moscow state veterinary clinics with complaints of digestive system problems, gastroenteritis, enterocolitis. Also among the most common ailments in dogs are diseases of the urinary and cardiovascular systems.

    In miniature breeds, cardiologists often note mitral valve endocardiosis and cardiomyopathy. As a rule, dogs are brought to surgeons, orthopedists and traumatologists with orthopedic diseases, lameness of various etiologies, luxation of the patella, and also with tumors.

    Veterinarians also cite dental problems, kennel cough, and atopic dermatitis as common diseases in dogs.

    Complex cases

    In Moscow state veterinary clinics, dogs undergo operations of any degree of complexity – dental, oncological, ophthalmological, on the musculoskeletal system and many others.

    Recently, a four-year-old dog was operated on at the Zelenograd veterinary clinic. Due to numerous cesarean sections, she developed adhesive disease. A planned sterilization turned into a difficult case – surgeon Nadezhda Kuzina with great difficulty separated the uterus and ovaries from other organs, including the intestines, bladder and peritoneum. After the operation, the calm and leisurely patient turned into a lively dog, became super active, cheerful, which greatly surprised the owners. It turned out that adhesions were pulling everything inside and preventing her from moving.

    Pavel Artamonov, a trauma surgeon at the Krasnogvardeyskaya Veterinary Clinic, encountered a unique case when removing a poodle’s spleen. The weight of the removed organ, together with the tumor, was five kilograms, meaning that the 16-kilogram patient “lost weight” to 11 kilograms after the operation.

    The same veterinary clinic told of an almost unbelievable case of healing a 10-year-old Yorkie. The dog was picked up on the street. In addition to a tumor of the uterus and ovaries, she had multiple hernias and a prolapsed bladder into the hernial sac. During the operation, the patient’s heart stopped four times, and there was also swelling of the brain stem. Surgeon Ekaterina Baranova and a team of specialists had to perform resuscitation four times. As a result, the dog’s condition was stabilized and within a week after the operation, she fully recovered.

    There are 25 state veterinary clinics in Moscow. You can make an appointment online atMos.ru, in the mobile applications “Gosuslugi Moskvy” and “My Moscow”, as well as through contact center operators by phone: 7 495 612-12-12 (24 hours).

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How ground transport routes in Moscow will change from July 5

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital continues to improve electric bus and bus routes, which will make trips to the metro even more convenient.

    Thus, from July 5, in the Teply Stan area, the M27 bus will run along a new main route to the nearest metro stations and social facilities.

    Bus route #170 will not run along part of Dubninskaya and Letchika Oskanov streets, but in both directions along Beskudnikovsky Boulevard and Deguninsky Proezd.

    Bus No. 466, instead of Deguninsky Proezd and Beskudnikovsky Boulevard, will travel in both directions along Dubninskaya and Letchika Oskanov Streets towards the Verkhniye Likhobory metro station.

    On Letchika Oskanov Street, buses M54, No. 466, 477 and 677 will go along a new lane for public transport, and a stop will appear on their route near the Verkhniye Likhobory metro station.

    In the area of Tsyurupa Street, buses numbered 113, 121 and 153 will travel faster towards the Profsoyuznaya metro station, without turning around at Sevastopolsky Prospekt.

    Buses No. 228 and C724 (former C4) will go to the new final stop “Ulitsa Golovacheva” (building 27).

    Bus 477 will replace bus 677k. The transport will go to the Okruzhnaya metro station of the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya line without going along the North-West Chord and part of Stantsionnaya Street. Passengers will drop off opposite exit 11 and board at exit 3.

    Bus #82 will be replaced by C482. It will go to the Okruzhnaya metro station instead of the Degunino MCD-1 station. Disembarkation will take place opposite exit #11, boarding – at exit #2.

    “On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, we are launching new routes to create convenient and fast transport links with rail frame stations and social facilities. We will launch a new main route in Teply Stan at the request of local residents. Transport will run at intervals of less than 10 minutes during the most popular hours, modern buses of an especially large class will operate on the line,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In the capital, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating the rolling stock. In addition, within the framework of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

    We have already explained why they are changing it Routes of routes, their numbers and what color they are designated.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Kindergarten for 200 children to appear in Kommunarka

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A project for the construction of a kindergarten in Kommunarka on a vacant plot of land has been approved. The facility will appear within the boundaries of Filatovsky Boulevard and Projected Driveway No. 7183 (plot No. 57), reported the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “A three-story kindergarten building will be built on the territory of the Kommunarka administrative and business center near the Olkhovaya metro station. The facility will be built as part of the Targeted Investment Program. According to the project, the preschool institution will be designed for 200 children. Eight groups will be created there, each of which will have a separate group cell with a playroom, sleeping area and changing room. In addition, the building will include a gym and music hall, a medical block, and a full-cycle food service unit,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The layout takes into account modern requirements for the design of social facilities. This ensures a comfortable and safe stay in the building and movement around it.

    “When designing educational facilities, special attention should be paid to fire safety. This project meets all relevant norms and standards. In particular, the layout allows for the fastest possible evacuation of people from all floors thanks to safe isolated corridors with fire doors, and the ventilation system, according to the documentation, will be equipped with smoke dampers,” noted the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects

    Ivan Shcherbakov.

    The territory of the kindergarten will be improved. Each group will have areas for walks and games in the fresh air.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the completion of construction kindergarten for 350 people in the Filimonkovsky district.

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

    Schools, clinics and sports complexes: what social facilities are being built in the city

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow power engineers are increasing the volume of construction of a 20-kilovolt network

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital’s power engineers are continuing large-scale work to build a 20-kilovolt backbone network, said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “Today, 20-kilovolt electric networks are one of the main areas of energy; this year we will lay more than 400 kilometers of such networks. The 6-10-kilovolt medium-voltage networks that currently dominate the capital are obsolete and can no longer cope with the increasing load. To solve this problem, it is necessary to introduce a higher voltage class,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    The use of networks with a capacity of 20 kilowatts allows for an increase in the throughput and radius of technological connection and a reduction in energy losses.

    Currently, more than 4.5 thousand kilometers of such cable lines are in operation in the capital. In particular, they provide power supply to the Skolkovo Innovation Center, the Luzhniki Stadium, the Moscow-City business center, a number of stations of the Big Circle Line of the metro, the Moskvarium at VDNKh and other significant facilities.

    In the future, active development of a network with a capacity of 20 kilowatts will increase the maneuverability of the capital’s energy system and ensure reliable energy supply to consumers.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A sports base will be built on Saltykovskaya Street in the Eastern Administrative District

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A multifunctional complex will appear in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district in the east of the capital, including a sports base and a physical education and health center. This was announced by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The future sports base is intended for training athletes with the possibility of long-term residence in it. It will be built at the address: Saltykovskaya Street, land plot No. 4a.

    “The complex-shaped building will have 12 floors, one of which will be underground. The total area of the facility will be 43.7 thousand square meters. The sports and fitness center will occupy an area of over 10 thousand square meters, its main premises will be concentrated on the lower floors of the building. More than 27 thousand square meters have been allocated for the hotel. The remaining space will be allocated for cafes and shopping pavilions,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    In addition, the multifunctional complex building will be equipped with three gyms, a swimming pool, coaching rooms, a sporting goods store and a medical center.

    A parking lot for 241 cars will be built on the territory adjacent to the sports complex. Two of them will be for buses, and 25 for people with limited mobility.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to Release 100 Examples of China-SCO Digital Economy Cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    TIANJIN, July 2 (Xinhua) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Digital Economy to be held in north China’s Tianjin from July 10 to 11 will release 100 classic examples of cooperation between China and other SCO countries in the digital economy, Song Xianrong, a spokesperson for the State Data Administration, said at a press conference on Thursday.

    According to her, significant results have been achieved in recent years in the above-mentioned area in cooperation between China and other member countries of the organization.

    In March this year, the National Data System conducted a selection of typical examples of cooperation between China and the SCO countries in the field of digital economy, selecting more than 100 such examples, covering all SCO countries in the fields of innovative application of digital technologies, digital infrastructure, digital transformation of industry, digital industrial parks, digital people’s welfare and digital security.

    China will continue to improve cooperation mechanisms, reduce trade barriers, join forces with other countries to build an open, inclusive and comprehensive digital economic environment, and make greater contributions to global governance, she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI China: National Museum of Classic Books presents China’s literary heritage

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

    Editor’s Note: The “Exhibition of Excellent Traditional Chinese Cultural Works” is currently underway at the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing, showcasing rare manuscripts, unearthed relics and canonical works.

    Presented in five thematic sections — “National Classics,” “Axial Age,” “Unified China,” “Mutual Learning” and “Cultural Pinnacles” — the exhibition traces the intellectual and spiritual lineage of Chinese civilization. 

    The National Museum of Classic Books is a key institution dedicated to preserving and displaying Chinese literary heritage, established to showcase some of the extensive collection of the National Library of China. As a public platform involved in research, education and exchange, the museum features a diverse range of ancient texts, inscriptions and classic editions.

    The entrance to the “Exhibition of Excellent Traditional Chinese Cultural Works” at the National Museum of Classic Books in Beijing, June 27, 2025. The theme of the exhibition is cultural transmission through ancient texts as the backbone of Chinese civilization. [Photo by Liu Ziying/China.org.cn]

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  • MIL-OSI China: Gonzalo heads Real Madrid past Juventus and into Club World Cup quarters

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

    Gonzalo Garcia’s second-half header lifted Real Madrid to a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Tuesday, securing the Spanish side a place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.

    Vinicius Junior (L) of Real Madrid vies with Manuel Locatelli of Juventus during the round of 16 match between Spain’s Real Madrid and Italy’s Juventus FC at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, the United States, July 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

    The breakthrough came in the 54th minute when Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a precise cross from the right, allowing Garcia to nod home from close range. The 21-year-old now has three goals and one assist in four tournament matches.

    Persistent rain in the Hard Rock Stadium area eased shortly before kickoff, avoiding further delays after earlier weather disruptions during the tournament.

    Juventus made six changes to its starting lineup, with Kenan Yildiz, Francisco Conceicao and Randal Kolo Muani replacing Nicolas Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners and Dusan Vlahovic in the attack.

    Real Madrid welcomed back star forward Kylian Mbappe, who was named as a substitute after having missed the group stage with gastroenteritis.

    Despite Madrid controlling early possession, Juventus carved out the sharper chances. Yildiz intercepted a pass and surged through midfield to slip Kolo Muani through on goal, but the French forward lifted his effort over the bar. Yildiz threatened again minutes later, forcing a corner with a deflected shot.

    Jude Bellingham nearly opened the scoring for Madrid in the 29th minute, but Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio produced a reflex save to deny him from Alexander-Arnold’s cutback. Di Gregorio kept his side in the match with another close-range stop to deny Federico Valverde just before halftime.

    The Italian keeper continued his strong performance after the break, parrying efforts from both Bellingham and Dean Huijsen, but was finally beaten by Garcia’s decisive header.

    Garcia made way in the 68th minute for Mbappe, who made his Club World Cup debut.

    Late saves from Di Gregorio kept Juventus in contention, but the Serie A side failed to find an equalizer against Madrid’s disciplined defense.

    Real Madrid will face either Borussia Dortmund or Monterrey – who play later Tuesday night – in Saturday’s quarterfinal in New York.

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  • J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday.

    Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are heading towards the two main base camps – Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.

    The Lt Governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), was accompanied by senior civil and police officials during the flag-off ceremony.

    This year’s Yatra is being conducted under unprecedented security arrangements, particularly in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. To ensure the safety of pilgrims, an additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed to reinforce the existing security grid, which includes the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and the J&K Police.

    The Yatra will conclude on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

    Pilgrims reach the holy cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,888 metres, via two routes— the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route.

    Those taking the Pahalgam route undertake a four-day, 46-km trek passing through Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni before reaching the cave shrine. In contrast, pilgrims opting for the Baltal route complete a 14-km trek and usually return to the base camp the same day after having darshan at the shrine.

    The sacred cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite, believed by devotees to symbolize the mythical powers of Lord Shiva. The structure waxes and wanes with the phases of the moon, adding to its spiritual significance.

    Amarnath Yatra 2025: Route Options – Baltal vs Pahalgam

    There are two Amarnath Yatra routes to reach the Holy Cave: the Baltal route and the Pahalgam route.

    The Pahalgam route covers a distance of approximately 36 kilometers and typically takes between three to five days to complete. It is ideal for those who prefer a slower, more scenic trek through the breathtaking landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. This traditional route passes through key halting points such as Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni, making it well-suited for pilgrims who wish to experience the spiritual journey at a more relaxed pace.

    The Baltal route, on the other hand, is much shorter—about 14 kilometers – but significantly steeper and more challenging. It usually takes one to two days to complete and is best suited for physically fit individuals or those with limited time. Many pilgrims using this route complete the journey and return on the same day after having darshan at the cave shrine.

    Both routes offer unique experiences, and the choice depends on individual preferences, physical fitness, and time availability.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • J&K LG flags off first batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims from Jammu amid tight security

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley, marking the start of the 36-day pilgrimage, which officially begins on Thursday.

    Amid chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” “Bum Bum Bhole,” and “Barfani Baba Ne Bulaya Hai,” enthusiastic pilgrims from across the country departed in two escorted convoys from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas on Canal Road. The pilgrims are heading towards the two main base camps – Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.

    The Lt Governor, who also serves as the Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), was accompanied by senior civil and police officials during the flag-off ceremony.

    This year’s Yatra is being conducted under unprecedented security arrangements, particularly in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. To ensure the safety of pilgrims, an additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed to reinforce the existing security grid, which includes the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and the J&K Police.

    The Yatra will conclude on August 9, coinciding with Shravan Purnima and the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

    Pilgrims reach the holy cave shrine, located at an altitude of 3,888 metres, via two routes— the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route.

    Those taking the Pahalgam route undertake a four-day, 46-km trek passing through Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni before reaching the cave shrine. In contrast, pilgrims opting for the Baltal route complete a 14-km trek and usually return to the base camp the same day after having darshan at the shrine.

    The sacred cave houses a naturally formed ice stalagmite, believed by devotees to symbolize the mythical powers of Lord Shiva. The structure waxes and wanes with the phases of the moon, adding to its spiritual significance.

    Amarnath Yatra 2025: Route Options – Baltal vs Pahalgam

    There are two Amarnath Yatra routes to reach the Holy Cave: the Baltal route and the Pahalgam route.

    The Pahalgam route covers a distance of approximately 36 kilometers and typically takes between three to five days to complete. It is ideal for those who prefer a slower, more scenic trek through the breathtaking landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. This traditional route passes through key halting points such as Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni, making it well-suited for pilgrims who wish to experience the spiritual journey at a more relaxed pace.

    The Baltal route, on the other hand, is much shorter—about 14 kilometers – but significantly steeper and more challenging. It usually takes one to two days to complete and is best suited for physically fit individuals or those with limited time. Many pilgrims using this route complete the journey and return on the same day after having darshan at the cave shrine.

    Both routes offer unique experiences, and the choice depends on individual preferences, physical fitness, and time availability.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • MIL-Evening Report: Australians will soon need their age checked to log into online search tools – here’s why

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University

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    By the end of this year, the experience of using search engines in Australia won’t be as simple as it has always been.

    That’s thanks to a new online safety code announced yesterday by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. Among other measures, it will require all Australian users to provide assurance of their age when they sign into a search engine account.

    So what’s the new code about? How will it work in practice? And how exactly will it affect kids – and adults – in Australia who use search engines such as Google?

    What’s in the new code?

    The code orders providers of internet search-engine services such as Google and Microsoft (which owns Bing) to “implement appropriate age assurance measures for account holders” within six months.

    The code requires providers to review and mitigate “the risk that Australian children will access or be exposed to online pornography, high-impact violence material, and self-harm material” in search engine results.

    While the code does not define the age of a “child” as being under 18, or another age, a search engine must apply tools and settings that “at a minimum” filter out online pornography and extremely violent material from search results. Providers must also ensure advertising in these content areas is not served up in search results to child account holders.

    Currently, Google account holders must be at least 13 years old.

    The code creates several other rules for search engine providers that will impact everyone.

    For example, providers must “prevent autocomplete predictions that are sexually explicit or violent” and prominently display crisis-prevention information, such as helplines, in the results for queries relating to topics such as self-harm, suicide and eating disorders.

    Search engine providers will also have to blur some images in search results by default to reduce the risk of kids inadvertently accessing or being exposed to pornographic or violent material. And they will have to provide parental controls to limit or alter children’s access to adult material.

    On top of these measures, the code requires search-engine providers to report to eSafety, invest in safety and moderation teams, and engage with community organisations.

    The new code has been in development since July 2024. It was co-drafted by the Digital Industry Group Inc, an industry association representing tech companies including Google, Meta and Microsoft. A single breach could result in a search engine provider copping a fine of up to A$49.5 million.

    How will the code work in practice?

    The code does not spell out the measures to be used to assure someone’s age.

    They could including asking for government-issued ID or be similar to strategies currently being assessed for the Australian government’s under 16s social media ban, such as facial recognition technology.

    Yet, the government’s recent age assurance trials highlighted concerns about the accuracy of age estimation tools, despite claims of their overall effectiveness.

    Changing how people search

    Once implemented, age assurance requirements will likely change how people engage with search engines and other applications.

    Google is used by more than 90% of Australians and for more than just searching. The Google ecosystem includes Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps, providing seamless integration between search and other tools and tasks.

    Repeated age assurance requests could disrupt the seamlessness of content-sharing across devices that users now experience.

    Many people also opt to remain logged into their accounts on multiple devices, to quickly enable cross-device activities. This means within a family, users of multiple ages may access content on a single account, even when they don’t intend to do so.

    Will search engines need to change this functionality, to more regularly log users off their accounts, and reconfirm the account holder’s age? And how will the code affect features such as Google’s “incognito mode”, which is used for private searching?

    The code will apply to “any features integrated within the search functionality and the user interface” of the service, including results generated by artificial intelligence (AI). This means results generated by Google’s Gemini AI service fall under the code, alongside traditional search results.

    However, the code doesn’t apply to “standalone applications or tools that are not integrated within the internet search engine service”. This means that while a browser extension such as ChatGPT for Google may fall under the code, as an integrated search engine service, the standalone ChatGPT app could be excluded.

    This may make searching even more confusing for users, as many people may not understand the limitations of treating generative AI tools like search engines – but they are not.

    Will the code work?

    As with all age assurance checks, there may be ways people can get around these new search engine controls.

    For example, they may use VPNs to trick the system into believing they are outside of Australia (and therefore not subject to age assurance checks). Or, children may access content on older people’s accounts and devices.

    However, the code does preempt concerns that children might get around controls by simply not logging in to their accounts. And, the code’s insistence on reporting mechanisms means people of all ages will be able to report material and raise complaints about potential code violations.

    In this way, the code seems to reflect the government’s previously proposed (but now, paused) “digital duty of care” legislation, which aimed to hold technology companies to account for the content they provide.

    One crucial question remains: will the steps companies take to comply with the code meet Australians’ expectations for seamless, integrated search practices and personal privacy as they access information online?

    Lisa M. Given receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the International Association for Information Science and Technology.

    – ref. Australians will soon need their age checked to log into online search tools – here’s why – https://theconversation.com/australians-will-soon-need-their-age-checked-to-log-into-online-search-tools-heres-why-260199

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  • Dalai Lama says his Trust will lead search for his successor

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that a non-profit that he has founded will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation, countering China’s insistence that it will choose the successor of the Tibetan spiritual leader.

    The remarks by the leader, who turns 90 on Sunday, came during a week of celebrations to mark his birthday. There was no immediate comment from China.

    Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The Dalai Lama has previously said his successor will be born outside China and urged his followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

    “I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue,” the Dalai Lama said in a statement.

    He added that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the non-profit that he set up to maintain and support the tradition and institution of the Dalai Lama, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation in consultation with the heads of Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

    “They should accordingly carry out the procedures of search and recognition in accordance with past tradition … no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter,” the Dalai Lama said.

    (Reuters)

  • Dalai Lama says his Trust will lead search for his successor

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday that a non-profit that he has founded will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation, countering China’s insistence that it will choose the successor of the Tibetan spiritual leader.

    The remarks by the leader, who turns 90 on Sunday, came during a week of celebrations to mark his birthday. There was no immediate comment from China.

    Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The Dalai Lama has previously said his successor will be born outside China and urged his followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

    “I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue,” the Dalai Lama said in a statement.

    He added that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the non-profit that he set up to maintain and support the tradition and institution of the Dalai Lama, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation in consultation with the heads of Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

    “They should accordingly carry out the procedures of search and recognition in accordance with past tradition … no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter,” the Dalai Lama said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jul 2, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    SPC AC 020056

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    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0756 PM CDT Tue Jul 01 2025

    Valid 020100Z – 021200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF
    THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL PLAINS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Scattered severe thunderstorms should continue this evening over
    parts of the northern/central Plains, with large hail the primary
    risk. Isolated damaging winds will also remain possible for a couple
    more hours across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

    …Northern/Central Plains…
    Multiple supercells developed this afternoon/evening across parts of
    the northern/central High Plains, generally along/east of a surface
    lee trough. Although low-level flow remains fairly modest per area
    VWPs, sufficient west-northwesterly mid/upper-level flow will
    continue to foster around 30-40 kt of deep-layer shear and updraft
    organization. Persistent supercells will pose mainly a large hail
    threat as they move slowly south-southeastward for at least the next
    several hours. An increasing risk for isolated severe winds may also
    develop given the well-mixed boundary layer and gradual upscale
    growth anticipated. Reference Mesoscale Discussion 1538 for more
    details on the short-term severe threat across this region. A
    separate area of mainly elevated convection may develop later
    tonight across a broader portion of SD in a low-level warm advection
    regime. This activity may have an isolated hail threat.

    …Mid-Atlantic into the Southeast…
    Loosely organized convection should continue this evening from parts
    of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast along/ahead of a cold front. An
    isolated threat for damaging winds should persist where pockets of
    moderate instability remain. But, generally modest deep-layer shear
    and a gradually stabilizing boundary layer with the loss of daytime
    heating will likely lead to a gradual reduction in the overall
    severe threat this evening.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC – No watches are valid as of Wed Jul 2 05:02:01 UTC 2025

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Current Convective Watches (View What is a Watch? clip)Updated:  Wed Jul 2 05:20:06 UTC 2025 No watches are currently valid

    Archived Convective ProductsTo view convective products for a previous day, type in the date you wish to retrieve (e.g. 20040529 for May 29, 2004). Data available since January 1, 2004.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Olympic Solidarity and Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) support Dakar 2026 Learning Academy opportunities for African National Olympic Committees (NOCs)

    Talent from territories from all African National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will have the opportunity to join the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (YOGOC) through the Learning Academy (https://apo-opa.co/3TjYgCR). This will be made possible thanks to the support of Olympic Solidarity and the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). This major new opportunity, aimed at ensuring broad representation and greater capacity-building across the continent, was announced to the IOC (www.Olympics.com/IOC) Executive Board (EB) this week by Coordination Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange.

    Learning Academy opens doors for African NOCs at Dakar 2026

    Recognising the potential impact of the Dakar 2026 Learning Academy NOC programme on the next generation of sports professionals in Africa, and in line with Olympic Solidarity’s objective to strengthen NOC capacities, Olympic Solidarity and ANOCA will jointly contribute funding for Learning Academy scholarships. These scholarships will contribute towards travel and accommodation costs, ensuring broad engagement from African NOCs and potential participants. Details on the application process will be shared with NOCs after the summer, with selected participants expected to begin the Learning Academy in early 2026 before starting their roles within the YOGOC.

    The Learning Academy is designed to give promising young professionals from across Africa hands-on experience in sports management and event delivery. Each African NOC will be invited to nominate young professionals to join the Learning Academy. Selected participants will receive intensive two-week training in Dakar and then take up roles within the Organising Committee, helping to strengthen NOCs and building capacity across the continent. Over the next 16 months, a total of up to 400 young professionals, including the 53 candidates selected via the African NOCs, will be trained and integrated into the YOGOC – the first 41 participants have already taken up their roles. 

    Dakar 2026 Coordination Commission Chair Humphrey Kayange said: “Through the Learning Academy, we are creating a lasting legacy for the Olympic Movement, and one that could serve as a model for future host cities of the Youth Olympic Games or the Olympic Games, beginning here in Dakar.”

    The YOG Dakar 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/4eDY77e) will take place over two weeks from 31 October, bringing together the world’s best young athletes up to the age of 17. The Games will be held across three host sites: Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Olympic Committee (IOC).

    Additional information:
    https://apo-opa.co/44d8tY0

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sergei Sobyanin told how Moscow art schools reveal talents

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Over the past academic year, students from Moscow art schools won more than 26,000 awards. How these educational institutions reveal talents, he told in his blog Sergei Sobyanin.

    “Moscow is deservedly proud of its developed network of city institutions of creative education: 153 educational institutions, each with its own long-standing traditions, but with a single standard of comfort and equipment. Today, they teach more than 40 areas in the field of music, painting, choreography and theater. About 100 thousand children study in Moscow art schools. And among them, there are many who will eventually turn their passion into a life’s work,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    He noted that, as in any other business, success in a creative profession is achieved through hard daily work and regular participation in competitions. Competitions with peers provide indispensable experience and incentive to improve one’s art, and victories open up new horizons.

    Last academic year, students from the capital’s art schools represented the capital at more than 20 venues around the world.

    “Muscovites have won prizes in creative competitions in Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Spain, China, Cyprus, the Netherlands, the USA, Switzerland and other countries: a total of 10,000 awards and incentive prizes, including more than 280 Grand Prix,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

    In addition, students from Moscow art schools have won more than 16 thousand awards at all-Russian and regional competitions and festivals, which sometimes significantly exceed international projects in terms of the number of participants.

    Winners of competitions in Beijing, New York and Spain

    In March-April, the IX International Festival-Competition “Golden Lotus” was held in Beijing. Elizaveta Menzhinskaya, a student of the B.L. Pasternak Children’s Music School, performed a solo program, as well as in a duet with her teacher Galina Ermakova.

    According to the jury’s decision, they were awarded the title of first-degree laureates as performers on large flutes, and third-degree laureates on piccolo flutes. The winners’ repertoire includes the works “Ksenia” and “Tarantella” by Yevgeny Magalif, Lensky’s aria from the opera “Eugene Onegin” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and the Karelo-Finnish Polka by Boris Tikhonov.

    In March, Alexey Mishchenko, a student of the children’s music school of the Moscow State College of Musical Performance (MGKMI) named after Frederic Chopin, won first prize at the international Golden Classical Music Awards competition in New York for his piano performance of Frederic Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Sonata for piano No. 13 in B-flat major. In addition, he won first place at the international Clavierland Mozart Classical Music Competition and performed in the final concert of the laureates in Vienna, which took place in March at the Mozart House.

    Maya Shelikhova, a student of the Moscow City United Children’s School of Arts (MGODSHI) “Kuskovo”, became a first-degree laureate at the international competition of culture and arts Festival

    Laureates of competitions in Belarus, the Netherlands and Switzerland

    Students of the I.S. Kozlovsky Children’s Art School took almost the entire podium at the Republican Festival-Competition of Children’s Art “Lvenok” in the city of Lida (Belarus).

    Among the soloists, Dana Shakova won first place, performing the piece “Twilight” by composer Max Eichorn and “Dance” by Ezra Jenkinson on the violin; second place was taken by Antonina Struchevskaya, Maria Tuaeva, Ivan Fedotov, and Gleb Sakharov.

    Antonina Struchevskaya played “Moldavian Dance” by Boris Dubossarsky and “Arioso” by Karl Bohm, Maria Tuaeva played a piece by Manfred Schmitz on the violin. Gleb Sakharov played “March of the Wooden Soldiers” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky on the snare drum, and “Tarantella” by Sergei Prokofiev on the xylophone, Ivan Fedotov played “Hunt for a Butterfly” by Irina Iordan on the snare drum, and “Scherzino” by Viktor Kosenko on the xylophone.

    The third-degree laureate was Milana Ponomareva. She presented the play “Merry Journey” by Dmitry Kabalevsky (snare drum) and “Minuet” by Luigi Boccherini (xylophone) to the competition.

    The first place among the groups was won by the instrumental trio “Notka Boom”, which performed the works “Walking the Dog” by Peter Martin and “Beauty and the Beast” by Howard Ashman.

    In April, the Dutch International Flute Competition was held in Ittervoort (Netherlands). The laureates of the competition were talented flutists from the Gnessin Moscow Secondary Specialized Music School (MSSMSh).

    Vasilisa Melnikova received the first prize, Yuna Guryanova received the third prize, and in the under 18 category, Elen Virabyan won the first prize.

    The gold medal in the senior category of the Frederic Chopin Youth Competition, which took place in March in Lugano (Switzerland), was awarded to Ivan Chepkin, a student of the Gnessin Moscow Specialized Music School.

    The bronze medal in the middle age category was won by pianist Denis Kochanowski, who performed the Polonaise (opus 40, no. 2), Nocturne (opus 15, no. 1), Waltz (opus 18), and Barcarolle (opus 60) by Frederic Chopin.

    Ivan Chepkin played two etudes (opus 10, no. 1 and opus 25, no. 6), a nocturne (opus 27, no. 2), a mazurka (opus 33), a polonaise (opus 53) and a ballade (opus 52) by Frederic Chopin on the piano.

    Winners perform in Andorra, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Russia

    From April to May, Andorra hosted the XI international saxophone competition Andorra Sax Fest, one of the most prestigious, which annually brings together the best saxophonists from all over Europe.

    In the senior group, the third-degree laureate was Vladimir Petskus, a graduate and now a teacher at the Frederic Chopin Moscow State Musical Institute for Children. Arseny Budanov, a student at the same school, received the first prize in the junior group.

    “Vladimir and Arseniy performed a very complex program, full of modern performance techniques, demonstrating the rapid development of classical saxophone playing techniques. Vladimir presented his own composition SoloS at the competition, which can be played the same way from beginning to end, and vice versa. In the final, Vladimir performed a piece by the outstanding modern saxophonist Vincent David, with the author himself acting as conductor,” noted Sergei Sobyanin.

    Arseniy Budanov participated in two age categories at once. In the junior group, he presented Eugene Bozz’s etudes (No. 7, 10), the first part of Fernanda Decruk’s Saxophone Sonata to the jury and won first place. This will allow him to perform a solo concert at the next Andorra Sax Fest competition. In the senior group, the young man also showed himself, reaching the semi-finals.

    Students of the Moscow State Children’s Art School “Kuskovo” also became laureates of the saxophone competition: Alexander Ivashkov won first place, Alexander Dolgov – third.

    In April, the 1st International Competition of Professional Harpists and Amateurs VivaHarp was held in Sofia, bringing together the best performers from all over the world. The title of second-degree laureate was awarded to Tatyana Smirnova, a student of the Moscow State Children’s Art School “Kuskovo”.

    In May in Paphos (Cyprus), Elizaveta Ryapina, a student of the A.N. Alexandrov Children’s Music School, became a second-degree laureate of the Young Orpheus International Competition and Festival.

    In December 2024, the XXV International Competition of Young Musicians “The Nutcracker” of the Russia-Culture TV channel ended. Of the nine possible awards, students from Moscow art schools won five.

    In the Wind and Percussion Instruments category, all the Nutcrackers were awarded to young Moscow musicians. The Golden Nutcracker went to 14-year-old flutist Ekaterina Ivanova from the Gnessin Moscow Specialized Music School, the Silver Nutcracker was awarded to 14-year-old clarinetist Alisa Cherednikova from the Jazz Academy, and the Bronze Nutcracker went to the youngest participant in the competition, eight-year-old Vasilisa Moiseyeva from the D.D. Shostakovich Children’s Music School.

    Second and third places went to Muscovites in the Piano category. The Silver Nutcracker was taken by 13-year-old Andrey Goncharov from the I.O. Dunaevsky Moscow City Children’s Music School, and 12-year-old Mark Grotte from the Gnessin Moscow Specialized Music School won the Bronze Nutcracker.

    “Recognition of the skills and talents of Moscow children at Russian and international competitions is a clear indication of the quality of Moscow’s creative education,” Sergei Sobyanin emphasized.

    Moscow art schools help in the harmonious development of children and give a start in life to new generations of talents.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Indonesia’s inflation rate in June was 1.87 percent year-on-year

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    JAKARTA, July 2 (Xinhua) — Indonesia’s inflation stood at 1.87 percent year-on-year in June, data released by the country’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS) showed on Tuesday.

    On a monthly basis, inflation was 0.19 percent, and the consumer price index rose from 108.07 in May to 108.27 in June.

    “The monthly inflation rate in June was 0.19 percent,” said BSP Deputy Commissioner for Distribution and Services Statistics Puji Ismartini. The inflation data is based on monitoring conducted in 150 counties and cities across the country, she added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Croatian President Calls on West to Resume Dialogue with Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    ZAGREB, July 2 (Xinhua) — Western leaders should resume dialogue with Russia to help end the conflict in Ukraine, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic said Tuesday after talks with Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini in Zagreb.

    “There is no excuse for not having a dialogue,” Z. Milanovic noted at a joint press conference, adding that even during the Soviet era, negotiations were conducted between the West and the Soviet Union.

    “The whole architecture of trust and mistrust was created to avoid a nuclear war. This is the whole philosophy of international relations, which is very thoughtful and deep. Everything is broken today,” he said, adding that “there is an impressive generation of incompetent people who are acting in a harmful way.”

    P. Pellegrini, in turn, stated that neither of the two leaders believes that further military support will end the war in Ukraine, since it is impossible to defeat a nuclear power like Russia using military means.

    P. Pellegrini stressed that NATO and the United States must find a common language with Russia on the issue of whether they can stop hostilities and agree on a post-war settlement of the situation in Ukraine.

    He called on EU leaders, including Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, to enter into talks with Moscow and find a negotiated solution.

    P. Pellegrini arrived in Croatia on Monday for an official visit. That same day, he and Z. Milanovic discussed bilateral economic cooperation, regional security and preparations for the next NATO summit. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Unburned structural elements of the Progress MS-29 spacecraft fell into the Pacific Ocean

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Vladivostok, July 2 (Xinhua) — The Progress MS-29 cargo ship was deorbited, entered the atmosphere and disintegrated on Wednesday. Unburned parts of its structure fell in the southern Pacific Ocean, the website of the Russian state corporation Roscosmos reported.

    On Tuesday at 21:43 Moscow time, Progress MS-29 undocked from the Poisk small research module of the Russian segment of the International Space Station /ISS/. Then on Wednesday at 0:52 Moscow time, the ship’s engine was turned on for braking to deorbit, as a result of which the ship entered the dense layers of the atmosphere and was destroyed. Non-combustible structural elements of the ship fell in a non-shipping area of the southern part of the Pacific Ocean.

    Progress MS-29 was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on November 21, 2024, by the Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle. It arrived at the station on November 23. The launch of Progress MS-31 from Baikonur is scheduled for July 3, 2025. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hainan Island Allocates 40 Million Yuan in Summer Tourism Subsidies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    HAIKOU, July 2 (Xinhua) — South China’s island province of Hainan on Tuesday launched a campaign to promote summer tourism, providing 40 million yuan (about 5.59 million U.S. dollars) in subsidies to spur consumption during the tourist season, local authorities said.

    According to the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, the campaign will run from July to September and will provide targeted subsidies for travel to and from the province, accommodation, meals, and tickets to tourist attractions.

    Tourists can upload receipts to prove their spending on dedicated online platforms. Subsidized funds ranging from 150 to 3,060 yuan will be returned directly to travelers’ personal bank accounts.

    This summer, Hainan is expected to host more than 100 cultural, tourism and sports events, including festivals, live performances and sports competitions, showcasing the island’s diverse charms.

    Hainan Island, famous for its year-round sunshine and pristine beaches, is looking to revitalize its tourism industry. China aims to turn the province into a global tourist and consumer destination by 2035.

    By the end of 2024, Hainan’s total tourist flow, including both domestic and foreign tourists, exceeded 97.2 million person-times, up 8 percent from the previous year. According to official data from the above-mentioned department, total tourism spending in the province last year increased by 12.5 percent, reaching 204 billion yuan.

    The province is expected to receive more than 100 million tourists, both domestic and international, this year.

    As part of its broader economic strategy, China is turning Hainan into a free trade port. With Hainan set to begin independent customs operations by the end of the year, the province is poised to become not only a tourist haven but also a key gateway to China’s opening up. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Rosanna Law to visit France

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law will depart tomorrow for France, where she will visit Paris and Bordeaux with a view to enhancing collaboration between Hong Kong and France in the areas of culture and tourism.

    Miss Law will meet French government officials and representatives of the wine trade to explore opportunities for co-operation and exchange. She will also visit museums and tourist landmarks.

    The culture chief will head back to Hong Kong on July 9. During her absence, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Raistlin Lau will be Acting Secretary.

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  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Mauritian leadership, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the island nation in his current role. The visit came shortly after a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on June 24, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

    During his visit, Misri called on President Dharambeer Gokhool, PM Ramgoolam, Deputy PM Paul Berenger, and Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful. In his meeting with Prime Minister Ramgoolam, Misri conveyed PM Modi’s invitation for an official visit to India and discussed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.

    As part of India’s ongoing support to Mauritius, Misri handed over specialized anti-drug equipment to the Mauritian government, underlining joint efforts to combat rising drug addiction and related social issues in the country.

    The visit highlighted India’s strong commitment to its ties with Mauritius under the Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and its engagement with the Global South. Both sides reaffirmed their intent to deepen cooperation across sectors for mutual development and the prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region.

  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Mauritian leadership, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the island nation in his current role. The visit came shortly after a telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on June 24, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

    During his visit, Misri called on President Dharambeer Gokhool, PM Ramgoolam, Deputy PM Paul Berenger, and Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful. In his meeting with Prime Minister Ramgoolam, Misri conveyed PM Modi’s invitation for an official visit to India and discussed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.

    As part of India’s ongoing support to Mauritius, Misri handed over specialized anti-drug equipment to the Mauritian government, underlining joint efforts to combat rising drug addiction and related social issues in the country.

    The visit highlighted India’s strong commitment to its ties with Mauritius under the Neighbourhood First policy, Vision MAHASAGAR, and its engagement with the Global South. Both sides reaffirmed their intent to deepen cooperation across sectors for mutual development and the prosperity of the Indian Ocean Region.

  • No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, confirms ICMR-AIIMS study

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Comprehensive studies conducted by India’s top health research bodies have found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among adults, particularly in the 18–45 age group. The findings, released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, are based on extensive investigations by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

    These studies were initiated amid rising public concern about sudden and unexplained deaths following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the research outcomes have decisively ruled out any direct connection between the vaccines and such fatalities. Instead, they point to a combination of pre-existing health conditions, genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and in some cases, post-COVID complications as the underlying causes.

    One of the key investigations, conducted by ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), was a multicentric matched case–control study titled “Factors associated with unexplained sudden deaths among adults aged 18–45 years in India.” Carried out between May and August 2023, the study covered 47 tertiary care hospitals across 19 states and Union Territories. It examined cases involving seemingly healthy individuals who died suddenly between October 2021 and March 2023. The results found no increased risk of unexplained sudden death following COVID-19 vaccination.

    In parallel, AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with ICMR, is conducting a prospective study titled “Establishing the cause in sudden unexplained deaths in young.” Though the study is still underway, preliminary findings indicate that myocardial infarction (heart attacks) remains the leading cause of sudden deaths in young adults. The pattern of causes has remained consistent with trends from previous years. Additionally, in several cases, genetic mutations have been identified as contributing factors.

    Collectively, the findings from both studies offer a robust scientific explanation of sudden deaths in young adults and reinforce the safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines administered in India. Experts emphasized that misinformation or unverified claims linking vaccines to such deaths are not only scientifically inaccurate but also pose a risk to public trust in vaccination programs.

    Health officials and researchers have cautioned that spreading speculative and unsupported claims can fuel vaccine hesitancy—an outcome that could undermine public health efforts and reverse progress made in managing the pandemic.

  • No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths, confirms ICMR-AIIMS study

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Comprehensive studies conducted by India’s top health research bodies have found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among adults, particularly in the 18–45 age group. The findings, released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, are based on extensive investigations by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

    These studies were initiated amid rising public concern about sudden and unexplained deaths following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the research outcomes have decisively ruled out any direct connection between the vaccines and such fatalities. Instead, they point to a combination of pre-existing health conditions, genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and in some cases, post-COVID complications as the underlying causes.

    One of the key investigations, conducted by ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), was a multicentric matched case–control study titled “Factors associated with unexplained sudden deaths among adults aged 18–45 years in India.” Carried out between May and August 2023, the study covered 47 tertiary care hospitals across 19 states and Union Territories. It examined cases involving seemingly healthy individuals who died suddenly between October 2021 and March 2023. The results found no increased risk of unexplained sudden death following COVID-19 vaccination.

    In parallel, AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with ICMR, is conducting a prospective study titled “Establishing the cause in sudden unexplained deaths in young.” Though the study is still underway, preliminary findings indicate that myocardial infarction (heart attacks) remains the leading cause of sudden deaths in young adults. The pattern of causes has remained consistent with trends from previous years. Additionally, in several cases, genetic mutations have been identified as contributing factors.

    Collectively, the findings from both studies offer a robust scientific explanation of sudden deaths in young adults and reinforce the safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines administered in India. Experts emphasized that misinformation or unverified claims linking vaccines to such deaths are not only scientifically inaccurate but also pose a risk to public trust in vaccination programs.

    Health officials and researchers have cautioned that spreading speculative and unsupported claims can fuel vaccine hesitancy—an outcome that could undermine public health efforts and reverse progress made in managing the pandemic.