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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: EIT master’s graduate comes full circle after starting studies offshore

    Source: Eastern Institute of Technology

    12 minutes ago

    When Vanessa Santos first studied with EIT through a screen in the Philippines, she never imagined she would one day be sitting in one of those classrooms in person as the guest speaker.

    The EIT graduate returned to EIT’s Auckland campus this month to speak to students in the Sustainable Organisations course that helped reshape her career direction and reignite a lifelong passion.

    Vanessa Santos returned to EIT to speak to current students after graduating with a Master of Digital Business two years ago.

    Vanessa began her Master of Digital Business in May 2021, studying online during the COVID-19 pandemic while borders remained closed.

    After arriving in New Zealand in October 2022 with her husband Jeffrey, she completed her studies on-campus and graduated the following year.

    “Just two years ago, I was one of those students, uncertain whether a mid-career pivot into sustainability was even possible. Being invited back to speak felt like a full circle moment.”

    The 41-year-old’s path to sustainability wasn’t a straight one. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a background in human resources for IHG Hotels and Resorts, Vanessa initially worked in the corporate sector in the Philippines before shifting to freelance work with US-based clients in e-commerce, podcast production and various other digital projects.

    “I’ve always been interested in tech. If I hadn’t gone into HR, I probably would’ve studied IT. Freelancing allowed me to explore that while building a flexible, remote career.”

    She first visited New Zealand in 2012 with her husband and friends.

    “We thought it would be a great country to live in. Our same friends actually moved here five years later and encouraged us to join them, but at the time we weren’t quite ready.”

    Years later, a webinar about study options in New Zealand changed everything.

    “EIT was one of the featured institutions. I was impressed by what they presented. I also had a friend who studied at EIT, so I thought, why not?”

    It was during her studies at EIT that her passion for sustainability moved from personal lifestyle to professional goal. A paper on sustainable organisations, led by Associate Professor Dr Pii-Tuulia Nikula, became a turning point.

    “She’s very inspiring. When she taught the class, it rekindled my passion for environmental sustainability and that’s when I thought that I wanted to try and pursue a career in sustainability.”

    In February 2024, Vanessa joined Reclaim, New Zealand’s largest privately owned processor of recyclable materials, in a part-time communications role to help mark the organisation’s 50th anniversary.

    She is now working full-time at the company as a Sustainability Advisor in Auckland.

    Returning to EIT to share her story with current students felt “pretty special”.

    “Back then, I didn’t know if I’d find work in a new country or if I could ever break into sustainability. To be able to stand there now, as someone who’s done it, it felt pretty special.”

    Vanessa encouraged students not to be afraid of change or late pivots. “It’s never too late to pursue your passion.”

    Associate Professor Dr Pii-Tuulia Nikula, School of Business, said: “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our EIT graduates step into professional sustainability roles and return to share their insights as guest speakers”.

    “Vanessa’s experience is a testament to the transformative power of education. I’m humbled to have mentored her on this journey and look forward to celebrating her continued professional success in the years to come.”

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Taranaki Mental Health Facility opens

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey today officially opened Te Puna Wai Kātea, a new mental health facility set to improve mental health and addiction outcomes for people in the Taranaki region.

    “This new facility is designed to support people with mental health and addiction needs by helping them transition successfully back into the community,” Mr Doocey says.

    “The focus is on ensuring people receive not just clinical care, but also the wraparound rehabilitation support they need to live well in the community and achieve long-term improvements in their mental health and addiction outcomes.”

    Located on the Taranaki Base Hospital campus, Te Puna Wai Kātea is part of Health New Zealand’s Mental Health Infrastructure Programme and was delivered at a cost of around six million.

    The facility includes four short- to medium-term stay rooms, an activities room, family space, kitchen, dining, and living areas. It will open to patients from 1 July.

    “The team here will work closely with clinical services, whānau, and government agencies like MSD, Kāinga Ora, and Pathways to develop the most suitable tailored transition plans for each individual,” Mr Doocey says.

    “This Government is committed to delivering better mental health outcomes for New Zealanders through targeted investments, modern facilities and a clear focus on recovery and community reintegration.” 

    Note to editors: 
    •    Te Puna Wai Kātea achieved practical completion on 12 May 2025 and is one of 16 facilities being delivered through Health New Zealand’s Mental Health Infrastructure Programme to improve access to modern, fit-for-purpose mental health services across the country.
     

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Underwriting Auction for sale of Government Securities for ₹36,000 crore on June 27, 2025

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    Government of India has announced the sale (issue/ re-issue) of Government Securities, as detailed below, through auctions to be held on June 27, 2025 (Friday).

    As per the extant scheme of underwriting commitment notified on November 14, 2007, the amounts of Minimum Underwriting Commitment (MUC) and the minimum bidding commitment under Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction, applicable to each Primary Dealer (PD), are as under:

    (₹ crore)
    Security Notified Amount MUC amount per PD Minimum bidding commitment per PD under ACU auction
    New GS 2028 6,000 143 143
    6.33% GS 2035 30,000 715 715

    The underwriting auction will be conducted through multiple price-based method on June 27, 2025 (Friday). PDs may submit their bids for ACU auction electronically through Core Banking Solution (E-Kuber) System between 09:00 A.M. and 09:30 A.M. on the day of underwriting auction.

    The underwriting commission will be credited to the current account of the respective PDs with RBI on the day of issue of securities.

    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    

    Press Release: 2025-2026/593

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • MIL-Evening Report: As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirk Dodd, Lecturer in English and Writing, University of Sydney

    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the vulnerability of a Macbeth or Othello.

    Set in the turbulent early Roman Republic (490s BC) – about 450 years before Caesar’s death – the play follows the glorious rise of Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus, a terrifying war machine on the battlefield who could carve his way through enemy regiments.

    According to one site, the play has not been professionally staged outside the United Kingdom since 2000. This is only the second time Bell Shakespeare has performed Coriolanus, with their other production staged 29 years ago, in 1996.

    Directed by Peter Evans and starring Hazem Shammas, this Coriolanus delivers Shakespeare’s most consciously political play with an explosive energy that charts the hero’s psychological downfall.

    Published as a tragedy in the 1623 First Folio, Coriolanus can loosely be described as a history play. But it is more commonly recognised as one of Shakespeare’s Roman plays, alongside Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Titus Andronicus.

    War and exile

    Renamed “Coriolanus” after the town he most recently conquered (Corioli), occupied by the arch enemies of Rome (the Volsci), Coriolanus is a devoted son to his fiercely ambitious “tiger mum” Volumnia (Brigid Zengeni).

    Shakespeare was never shy about the feats of his warrior protagonists, describing Coriolanus’ ability as a war machine most memorably as:

    His sword, Death’s stamp,
    Where it did mark, it took; from face to foot
    He was a thing of blood, whose every motion
    Was timed with dying cries. Alone he entered
    The mortal gate o’ th’ city, which he painted
    With shunless destiny; aidless came off
    And with a sudden reinforcement struck
    Corioles like a planet.

    But Coriolanus, who was brought up to win every contest, is also an upper-class patrician, dismissively scornful of the common people’s plebeian rights in the burgeoning Roman Republic.

    Hazem Shammas as Coriolanus is a force to be reckoned with.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Coriolanus’s absolute refusal to flatter the plebeians – and so refusing their political influence – ignites a brutal conflict between populism and elitism that results in the people’s sway.

    Coriolanus is exiled from Rome, the very homeland he fought so valiantly to protect.

    Incensed, Coriolanus joins forces with Rome’s greatest enemy, the Volscian Aufidius (Anthony Taufa) and marches against Rome. This forces Coriolanus to confront his own loyalties to his formidable mother and to doting wife Virgilia (Suzannah McDonald), with tragic consequences.

    Wonderful performances

    Evans has loosely set this production in Europe in the mid-1990s, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, though this creates a vibe more than a direct correlation to events.

    Evans also designed the set, making dynamic use of a traverse stage that forces audiences to see each other across the divide. This enhances the sense of a sprawling populous while prompting reflections on our own political milieu. Audiences are told as they enter whether they will sit on the “plebeian” or “patrician” side: a fun ploy, but perhaps unnecessary.

    Stealing the show is a wonderful performance by Peter Carroll as Menenius, a sagely Roman senator who uses his charm and political tact to mediate between the patricians and the plebeians. Carroll brings great irony to the role, using eye-rolls and tutting even as he attends dutifully to the new political expectations of the tribunes.

    Peter Carroll as Menenius steals the show in a wonderful performance.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    The tribunes Sicinius (Matilda Ridgway) and Brutus (Marco Chiappi) are performed as shabbier left-wing agitators pitched against the conservative patricians in formal dark suits (costumes by Ella Butler). This makes familiar the political and class tensions, and the layers and dramatic dimensions explored by Shakespeare.

    Zengeni brings tremendous heart to Coriolanus’s mother, Volumnia. She is especially good at applying a tiger mother’s pressure of unrelenting standards. There is no doubt that the shining elitism of her son was roughly forged by her sharp expectations.

    Shammas as Coriolanus is a force to be reckoned with. His rigid athleticism perfectly suits the superman heroics of this Roman warrior. His unabashed gesticulations are a welcome contribution to the sense of the lines he delivers.

    The shabby dress of the tribunes pitches them against the conservative patricians in formal dark suits.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Following a scene that ends with one of Coriolanus’s unleashed tirades against the plebeians, Shammas’ performance is so dynamic, and his invective so rigorously conveyed, it seems to remain on stage after he exits.

    A timeless tale

    There is some reluctance to physically depict the pitched battle of Corioli, which falls a bit flat and misses an opportunity to heighten the dramatic stakes. But this production does very well to animate the complex political and familial drivers that compel Coriolanus toward his inevitable end.

    As President Trump drops f-bombs because his real bombs did not make people do his bidding, this rare Shakespeare play becomes timeless.

    There has always been need to explore the tragic consequences of leaders who subjectively refuse the offers of diplomacy. Bell Shakespeare’s choice of scheduling war plays this season offers countless ways to reflect on our own world, and the populations of real people connected to the decisions of those in power.

    Coriolanus is at the The Neilson Nutshell, Sydney, until July 19, then touring to Melbourne.

    Kirk Dodd does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0 – https://theconversation.com/as-one-of-shakespeares-least-performed-plays-coriolanus-is-startlingly-relevant-under-trump-2-0-257548

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Passion for Computing leads student from Africa to EIT Hawke’s Bay

    Source: Eastern Institute of Technology

    10 minutes ago

    An interest in computing sparked by a South African teacher has led Terrence Charamba to pursue study at EIT in Hawke’s Bay after relocating to New Zealand with his family.

    Terrence began his studies in July 2024 and is now nearing the end of his first year in the Bachelor of Computing Systems. The 23-year-old is pursuing a future in data analytics and says EIT has offered the practical foundation and support he was looking for.

    EIT student Terrence Charamba is studying the Bachelor of Computing Systems and hopes to build a career in data analytics.

    “I’ve always been curious about how computers work,” Terrence says. “But one of my teachers, who had studied computing herself, really encouraged me to take it further. That was the start of it.”

    Originally from Zimbabwe, Terrence completed his schooling in South Africa before moving to New Zealand with his family. He says EIT stood out for its smaller class sizes and personalised approach to learning.

    “I didn’t want to be just one of thousands. At EIT, it’s easy to talk to lecturers and ask for help, even outside of class. During study week we came in and they were there, ready to support us. That’s made a big difference.”

    This semester’s paper on data concepts has been a highlight, aligning closely with his goal of working in data analytics or data engineering.

    “It’s been practical and really relevant,” he says. “We’ve also had guest speakers from industry, including people who studied this same degree at EIT and are now working in the tech sector. That gives me confidence in the path I’m on.”

    Terrence had previously begun study in networking systems after high school in South Africa but paused his studies when relocating. He says picking up his learning again in Hawke’s Bay was an easy decision.

    “I didn’t want to stop learning. I wanted to continue, but with something that would lead to real opportunities.”

    Now settled in Hawke’s Bay, Terrence says he appreciates the region’s climate and lifestyle and hopes to stay in New Zealand after graduating.

    “The culture here is welcoming and the weather’s great. I’d love to build my future here.”
    For those considering computing or tech-related study, Terrence says the support and structure at EIT make it a strong option.

    “If you want to study something that matters and be in an environment where people want to help you succeed, this is a good place to start.”

    Geoffrey Mather, Head of School of Computing, said: “Terrence has demonstrated resilience and commitment in his BCS studies and has built great connections with colleagues and peers alike”.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Public’s help sought to find Ella Davenport

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police is renewing public appeals for sightings of missing Māngere woman Ella Davenport.

    The 57-year-old has been missing from her Hain Avenue home in Māngere East since Friday 20 June.

    An initial appeal was released over the weekend, but she has still not returned home.

    “Police have been carrying out extensive enquiries over the weekend and into the week,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Kerr, of Counties Manukau West CIB, says.

    “We have established a sighting of Ella near Woolworths Māngere East, on Massey Road, at 2.47pm on the same day.

    “She was wearing a dark blue long sleeve top, maroon pants and dark coloured shoes.”

    Police believe Ella could be in the Māngere East area or further afield in Auckland.

    “We are growing increasingly concerned for Ella’s wellbeing, and we are asking assistance from the public to help locate her,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Kerr says.

    “Our focus is to locate Ella and return her home safely to her family.”

    Anyone who sees Ella should call 111 immediately.

    Information can also be reported to Police online now or by calling 105.

    Please use the reference number 250621/8662.

    Timeline:

    – 20 June: Unknown when Ella leaves her Hain Avenue address
    – 20 June, 2.47pm: Ella is seen on CCTV at Woolworths Māngere East
    – 20 June, 3.53pm: Ella is reported missing to Police
    – 21 June, 11am: An unconfirmed sighting of Ella by a member of the public near the BP on Massey Road, Māngere East.

    ENDS. 

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 2nd digital asset statement issued

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Government today issued its “Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets in Hong Kong”, reinforcing a commitment to establishing Hong Kong as a global hub for innovation in the digital asset field.

    The statement sets out a vision for a trusted and innovative digital asset ecosystem that prioritises risk management and investor protection, while delivering concrete benefits to the real economy and financial markets.

    It also introduces the “LEAP” framework, which focuses on four areas: legal and regulatory streamlining; expanding the suite of tokenised products; advancing use cases and cross-sectoral collaboration; and people and partnership development.

    In terms of legal and regulatory streamlining, the Government is establishing a comprehensive and unified regulatory framework for digital asset service providers. The Securities & Futures Commission (SFC) will oversee licensing regimes for digital asset-dealing service providers and digital asset custodianship service providers. Meanwhile, the Financial Services & the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Monetary Authority will spearhead a comprehensive legal review to facilitate the tokenisation of real-world assets and financial instruments.

    To expand the suite of tokenised products, the Government will regularise the issuance of tokenised Government bonds. It will also promote the tokenisation of a broader range of assets and financial instruments, demonstrating the versatility of tokenisation technology across sectors such as precious metals, non-ferrous metals and renewable energy.

    On the advancement of use cases and cross-sectoral collaboration, the implementation of a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers on August 1 will facilitate the development of real-world use cases. The Government is also fostering collaboration among regulators, law enforcement agencies and technology providers to develop digital asset infrastructure.

    Regarding people and partnership development, the Government is strengthening talent development through partnerships with industry and academia, and is positioning Hong Kong as a centre of excellence for digital asset knowledge-sharing and international co-operation. It will build a sustainable talent pool through cultivating a new generation of entrepreneurs, researchers and technologists.

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the policy statement 2.0 sets out the Government’s vision for digital asset development and showcases the practical uses of tokenisation, with a view to boosting the diversification of use cases.

    “We strive to build a more flourishing digital asset ecosystem which will integrate the real economy with social life through a prudent regulatory regime and encouragement to market innovation, such that it will bring benefits to both the economy and society while consolidating Hong Kong’s leading position as an international financial centre.”

    Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui said: “The framework set out in the policy statement 2.0 helps us ‘LEAP’ towards a trusted, sustainable and deeply integrated DA (digital asset) ecosystem embedded within the real economy.

    “It also keeps Hong Kong at the forefront of digital transformation, offering a clear roadmap for businesses and investors to thrive in a secure and vibrant digital asset market.”

    The FSTB and the SFC will conduct public consultations on the licensing regimes for digital asset-dealing service providers and digital asset custodianship service providers.

    Click here for the full policy statement.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Two youths charged with property offences in Kingston and Blackmans Bay

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Two youths charged with property offences in Kingston and Blackmans Bay

    Thursday, 26 June 2025 – 3:40 pm.

    Two youths will be proceeded against in relation to a series of property offences allegedly committed at Kingston and Blackmans Bay between 20-23 June.  
    A 16-year-old youth was arrested, charged and will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date.  
    A 15-year-old will be proceeded against pursuant to Youth Justice provisions. 
    They have been charged with 2x burglary, 3x aggravated burglary, 4x stealing and 1x attempted motor vehicle stealing. 
    Police have recovered several items of allegedly stolen property.  
    “Police remind all residents to ensure their homes, external buildings and vehicles are always locked and secured,” said Senior Sergeant Peter Borish.  
    Anyone with information relating to suspicious activity in the Kingston and Blackmans Bay area between 20-23 June is asked to contact police on 131 333 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote Case No 1657.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Police officer arrested

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Detectives from SAPOL’s Anti-Corruption Section yesterday (Wednesday 25 June) arrested a Western District police officer for one count of abuse of public office, one count of aggravated stalking and two counts of aggravated assault following a lengthy investigation.

    The officer has been suspended with pay and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court at 10am on 10 September 2025.

    As the matter is before the courts, no further comment will be made.

    MIL OSI News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU scientists create a “digital core” for oil companies

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Novosibirsk State University is the lead organization of a consortium that won a 210 million ruble grant to develop digital core methods, an innovative tool that will help the Russian oil industry improve the efficiency of extracting hard-to-recover oil and gas reserves. The research will be conducted using the latest synchrotron, the Siberian Ring Photon Source (SKIF), located in the science city of Koltsovo.

    Modern oil production increasingly encounters so-called hard-to-recover reserves — oil hidden in geological formations with extremely low permeability. For such formations, it is especially important to understand all the features of oil flow during its production. The key role here is played by core research — samples of deep-layer rocks taken during well drilling. Two approaches are usually used: experimental (laboratory core research using special equipment) and mathematical modeling, during which a “digital twin” of the core is built. The basis of the digital core is detailed models that are built based on X-ray tomography data from real samples. The more accurate the X-ray research methods, the better the mathematical models can be built.

    The project, implemented within the framework of the won grant, will be a continuation of research in the field of digital core, which was launched within the framework of the Synchrotron Radiation for Oil and Gas Technologies consortium, the agreement on the creation of which was signed in August 2023 at the international forum of technological development “Technoprom”. In 2024, Skoltech joined the consortium. On the part of NSU, the preliminary work on this project was financed within the framework of the strategic project “Scientific Engineering” Priority 2030 programs.

    The key element of the project is the use of synchrotron radiation, a powerful source of X-rays that allows opaque objects to be “seen through” at high speed and in detail. Unlike conventional laboratory X-ray installations, the synchrotron produces a beam that is orders of magnitude more intense and focused. The SKIF Center for Collective Use, which is currently being prepared for launch, will become one of the most modern installations of its kind in the world.

    — SKIF makes it possible to observe microscopic processes inside the rock in real time. This is a real revolution in geological and oil research, — noted the director of the Gazpromneft-NSU Scientific and Educational Center, professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences Sergey Golovin.

    The NSU project is being implemented as part of a consortium of seven organizations, including Tomsk Polytechnic University, the Institute of Hydrodynamics SB RAS, the Institute of Geology and Mineralogy SB RAS, the SKIF Collective Use Center, and the KI Research Center. The project has three main areas: development of synchrotron core measurement methods, creation of specialized research cells, and an educational program. Continuing education courses, work with students, and even schoolchildren are planned.

    As a result of the project, new scientific methods will be developed, patents will be protected, articles will be published, and personnel for the high-tech oil industry will be trained. But most importantly, a real tool will appear that can accelerate the implementation of new approaches to oil production in difficult conditions.

    Work on the “digital core” is scheduled to take three years. Funding was provided by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal program for the development of synchrotron and neutron research.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Further arrest in Kaikohe homicide

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Kaikohe Police have made a further arrest in relation to the death of Cattleya Tangimetua-Pepene.

    A homicide investigation was launched last month after the 3-year-old’s death on 21 May 2025.

    Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, of Far North CIB, says Police have made a second arrest in the case.

    “A 31-year-old woman appeared in the Kaikohe District Court today,” he says.

    “Police have charged this woman with neglect and fraud related offences.”

    The woman has been remanded in custody to reappear on 15 July 2025.

    Detective Senior Sergeant Fouhy says further comment is limited given two people are now before the Court in this case.

    ENDS.

    Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by SITI at Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony (English only)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Speech by SITI at Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025 Award Presentation Ceremony (English only)    
         Since its inception in 2011, the Innovation and Technology Scholarship has reached an exciting milestone – its 15th year, nurturing up to 375 I&T young talents so far. We have witnessed countless Scholarship alumni growing into leaders or experts in their respective fields. Their journeys are a testament to how far drive and determination can take us and I am sure that their stories will inspire more young people to dream big and keep striving.
     
         Hong Kong enjoys a unique advantage of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world, converging global innovation resources, including high-calibre talent. With staunch support of our motherland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to developing Hong Kong into an International I&T Centre. Tangible progress is already underway. Over the past two years, we have attracted over 200 I&T enterprises with high potential and representativeness to set up or expand their businesses here. Furthermore, the construction of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone is in full swing. Expecting move-in from the second half of this year, the Park will serve as a bridgehead for I&T collaboration between the Mainland and Hong Kong.   
         Before closing, I would like to thank the Scholarship’s organiser, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, and the sponsors, the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Innovation and Technology Commission, as well as members of the two Scholarship Selection Committees, and mentors from all sectors of society for your unfailing support in the past 15 years in nurturing talent together.
     
         As the video we just watched concludes, Let’s Make Change For Good! Together, we can shape a future where innovation uplifts lives and empowers generations to come. Thank you very much.
    Issued at HKT 13:22

    NNNN

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Elders digital inclusion activities set

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Digital Policy Office (DPO) announced today that a new round of activities under the “Smart Silver” Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Programme for Elders will be launched in early July, with no fewer than 45,000 senior participants.

     

    The outreach programme has been well received since its launch in 2014, with the number of participants exceeding 150,000.

     

    The DPO explained that it engaged the Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and Yan Chai Hospital Social Services Department to implement the new round of the programme.

     

    Under the programme, ICT outreach activities focusing on the use of smartphones, tablet computers and other ICT solutions will be organised for seniors receiving day care centre services, the hidden elderly, and seniors in the community.

          

    The three charitable organisations will also promote “Smart Silver” activities led by the DPO via mobile digital service station activities across the city, answering seniors’ queries on the use of smartphones and offering them anti-fraud and security tips.

     

    Click here for more details. 

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – Sky News with Kieran Gilbert

    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

    KIERAN GILBERT: Let’s turn our attention to education. And the nation’s education ministers will hold their first gathering tomorrow since the Federal Election, that is. I want to go live to Adelaide. The Education Minister, Jason Clare, joins me.

    A big part of the lead-up to the election. I know that you and the Prime Minister were focusing on the deals done with the states on education funding arrangements, those Gonski reforms, as they’re known. But you’ve said you want it tied to reform, what sort of thing are you talking about on that?

    JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Yeah, it’s important to make the point, this isn’t a blank cheque. The agreement that we’ve struck with every State and Territory over the course of the last 12 months represents the biggest extra investment by the Australian Government in our public schools ever. Something like an extra $16.5 dollars billion invested in our public schools over the next decade to finish the work that David Gonski started. But, I’ve been at pains to make the point that it’s not a blank cheque, that we want to tie this funding to real practical reforms, really to make sure that more kids finish high school. 

    Over the last decade, we’ve seen a drop in the number of kids finishing high school, particularly in public schools, from about 83 per cent down to 73 per cent, and we need to turn that around. And that requires reform not just at high school, but at primary school. One of the things we want to do is roll out a phonics check or a literacy check for kids in Year One, and that’s already underway, a lot of states are doing it this year, the others will roll it out from next year and that’s a 10 or a 15 minute check. It’s not a test, it’s not like NAPLAN, but it’s a tool for teachers to help, to make sure that they know where the children in their classroom are at and whether they need more support. And the next cab off the rank is a numeracy check, a similar sort of check, a tool for teachers to make sure that children are up to speed, where they need to be in Year One when it comes to numeracy adding up and counting. 

    Now, New South Wales have rolled out a pilot this year for about 169 schools of a check they’ve developed and they’ll roll that out across all public schools next year. We’re going to have a chat tomorrow about whether other states might be willing to pick that up as well next year.

    GILBERT: One of the other things I know that’s been out and I’m very interested, I think a lot of parents will be very keenly awaiting this bullying review. Give us an update on where that’s at. Will that be before the ministers tomorrow? Because, as you well know, this is something that everyone’s ultra sensitive about, particularly when you’re talking about social media these days and all the risks inherent with that.

    CLARE: I think that’s the big difference between what bullying was like when we were kids at school and what it’s like now. Bullying is cruel. It doesn’t just leave physical scars, it can leave invisible scars that can last a lifetime. And we’re not just talking now about push and shove in the playground or stealing someone else’s lunch money. At its most insidious, we’re talking about people using AI and deepfakes where they might take a photograph of a friend at school or someone at school, cut and paste their face and put it on the naked body of someone else and then splash that across the internet. And the impact of that can be extraordinarily harmful. We’ve seen recent examples of this applied to fellow students, but also to teachers and this review about what we do to tackle bullying in our schools needs to look at that as well as what happens actually in the school grounds. We’re never going to stamp it out entirely, but what this is about is making sure that where we can prevent it, we do. And what are the right responses for schools where there’s evidence of this sort of bullying happening.

    GILBERT: And on the issue of childcare centres, there have been reports recently about the mistreatment of children in care. I know that personal phones, for example, have been banned from childcare centres. What other reforms would you look at now off the back of this New South Wales response, led by New South Wales? But are you wanting to make it national and what other things you’re putting in place to ensure kids in childcare are receiving the protection they need as well?

    CLARE: Yeah, this is really serious. There’s more than a million families who’ve got their kids in childcare and early education at the moment. And the number one priority is to make sure that their children are safe. This is personal for me. I’m one of those parents who have my children in early education and care.

    In response to the arrest of that serial paedophile in Queensland a couple of years ago, we introduced some significant changes, including the banning of personal phones in childcare centres and beefing up, toughening up mandatory reporting, making that a requirement within 24 hours of where a serious event has occurred. But Four Corners had a report earlier this year which exposed some pretty terrifying and horrific examples of abuse in centres. In response to that, we announced that we’ll introduce legislation into the Federal Parliament that’s designed specifically to basically pull the money away from centres that aren’t up to quality standards or stop them from expanding, but also stop some of the bad actors that might be failing kids in childcare from then moving to another part of the care economy like the NDIS.

    And when that Four Corners report came out, two more things happened; the national regulator was asked to provide us with advice on what further steps we need to take. And NSW commissioned their own review by a former Deputy Ombudsman of NSW, Chris Wheeler. He delivered his report that was released today that sets out a number of things that we could do better, including more information for parents and beefing up penalties. And Chris Wheeler, as well as the national regulator, Gabrielle Sinclair, will brief ministers on their reports tomorrow so that we can build a roadmap for further steps and more reform to make sure that we keep our kids safe in early education and care.

    GILBERT: Yeah, indeed. And I know they’re a minority, but yeah, just ensure the dodgy operators do receive the appropriate penalties. Well, that’s good that that is a focus of that report. 

    I do want to conclude though, on tertiary education, there’s been a big focus on the salaries of Vice-Chancellors and suggestions that you might end up putting it in the hands of the remuneration tribunal as opposed to leave it up to university boards. What’s your thinking on that? Are you open to that?

    CLARE: This is one of the things I’ve asked an expert council on university governance to look at. They’re going to report to education ministers when we meet in October in a couple of months’ time. On its face, it makes sense to me when you think about it when it comes to politicians or judges or public servants, the remuneration tribunal plays a role in setting salaries there. So, it is the sort of thing that does make sense on its face. But we’ll wait to see what this expert panel recommends. We’ve asked them to look at that, as well as wage theft in our universities and ways to improve governance of our universities, full stop. You know, our universities do terrific work and this is all about setting them up..

    GILBERT: But it’s a way to ensure Vice-Chancellors pay doesn’t get out of hand.

    CLARE: I think that’s right. It’s about meeting community expectations. But it’s just one part of improving the governance of our universities and to be fair to the leaders of our universities I think they get that, and they’re leaning into this reform to make sure that we’re setting our universities up for the future.

    We’ve got data that we released yesterday that showed some good news that there are more Aussie students starting a degree at university this year than ever before when you take out those two COVID years, which are a bit of an anomaly. We think that we’re going to need more people in the years ahead to finish school and go to TAFE or go to university. So, more people going to university means universities are going to be even more important in the years ahead than they are today, and we’ve got to make sure that they’re fit for the future.

    GILBERT: Education Minister Jason Clare, thanks for making the time ahead of that important roundtable tomorrow with your colleagues. Appreciate it.

    CLARE: No worries. Thank you.
     

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  • MIL-OSI China: At least 38 killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza: sources

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

    Palestinians mourn a victim killed in an Israeli airstrike, at a hospital in Gaza City, on June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    At least 38 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday across the Gaza Strip by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, according to medical sources, as Israel’s military reported the deaths of seven soldiers in combat in the south of the enclave.

    Witnesses and local medics said Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians waiting near a U.S.-backed aid distribution point in the Netzarim corridor, in central Gaza. Al-Awda Hospital said it received 10 bodies, some unidentified, and treated 53 wounded from what it called a “direct targeting” of civilians waiting for food assistance.

    In a separate incident, one person was killed and six others wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Shakoush area, north of Rafah in southern Gaza, medical sources said.

    Gaza’s civil defense said seven members of a single family, including women and children, were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a building at a gas station in al-Shuja’iyya, east of Gaza City. It reported further casualties in strikes on Deir al-Balah, the al-Nuseirat refugee camp, and Jabalia, with at least 15 dead and others missing.

    Another strike west of Gaza City, near the Ansar Government Complex, killed five people, including a woman and a child, and wounded several others, according to the civil defense.

    There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the reported incidents.

    Separately, the Israeli army said seven soldiers were killed on Tuesday when an armored vehicle was hit by an explosive device during combat in southern Gaza.

    Israel resumed its military campaign in the enclave on March 18. Since then, 5,759 Palestinians have been killed and 19,807 others wounded, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The overall death toll since the war began in October 2023 has risen to 56,077, with 131,848 others injured, they said. 

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  • SCO members must condemn Pahalgam terror attack unequivocally: Rajnath Singh in China

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to unequivocally condemn the evil and dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and said that any act of terrorism is “criminal and unjustifiable.”

    During his address at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China’s Qingdao, Defence Minister Singh recalled the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed by ‘The Resistance Front’, an offshoot of the Pakistan-based UN-designated terror group, Lashkar-e-Taiba.

    Defence Minister Singh said the pattern of the attack mirrored previous strikes by LeT in India.

    “In exercising its right to defend against terrorism and pre-empt as well as deter further cross-border terrorist attacks, India on May 7, 2025, successfully launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ to dismantle cross-border terrorist infrastructure,” he said.

    “We reiterate the need to hold the perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of reprehensible acts of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, accountable and bring them to justice. Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomever committed,” he said.

    “SCO members must condemn this evil unequivocally,” the Defence Minister added.

    He also called for united and decisive action against terrorism and the spread of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) in the possession of non-State actors and terrorist groups.

    He underlined that peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terror and highlighted radicalisation, extremism and a growing trust deficit as the foremost challenges facing the region.

    “I believe that the biggest challenges that we are facing in our region are related to peace, security and trust deficit. And the root cause of these problems is increasing radicalisation, extremism and terrorism,” he said.

    “Peace and prosperity cannot co-exist with terrorism and proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in the hands of non-State actors and terror groups,” he said, stressing that only a collective and resolute stand can ensure safety and security for all.

    Defence Minister Singh said that it is “imperative that those who sponsor, nurture and utilise terrorism for their narrow and selfish ends must bear the consequences.”

    Defence Minister Singh warned that nations using cross-border terrorism as a tool of State policy must face consequences.

    “Some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of policy and provide shelter to terrorists. There should be no place for such double standards. SCO should not hesitate to criticise such nations,” he asserted.

    Reiterating India’s zero tolerance towards terrorism, he said, “India’s zero tolerance for terrorism is manifest today through its actions. This includes our right to defend ourselves against terrorism. We have shown that epicentres of terrorism are no longer safe, and we will not hesitate to target them.”

    Highlighting the need for global action to prevent the radicalisation of youth, Defence Minister Singh said the SCO’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) has played a key role in coordinating counter-radicalisation efforts.

    He added that the joint statement issued during India’s chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State on ‘Countering Radicalisation leading to Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism’ reflects the organisation’s shared commitment.

    Defence Minister Singh urged member states to act against the use of modern technology by terrorists, particularly the use of drones for smuggling weapons and narcotics.

    “In our interconnected world, traditional borders are no longer the sole barriers against threats. Instead, we face an intricate web of challenges that range from transnational terrorism and cyber-attacks to hybrid warfare,” he said.

    “These threats do not respect national boundaries, and they demand a unified response rooted in transparency, mutual trust, and collaboration.”

    The Defence Minister underscored the importance of multilateralism, emphasising India’s belief in dialogue and cooperation to prevent conflicts.

    “India believes that reformed multilateralism can help build cooperation to prevent conflict between countries by creating mechanisms for dialogue and collaboration. No country, however large and powerful, can manage alone,” he said, invoking the ancient Indian ethos of ‘Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu (May all people be happy)’.

    He reiterated India’s consistent support for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

    “Our immediate priorities in Afghanistan include providing humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people and contributing to Afghanistan’s overall developmental needs. As Afghanistan’s largest regional development partner, India continues to implement capacity-building initiatives for the Afghan people,” Defence Minister Singh said.

    He concluded with a call for greater cooperation among SCO members, stating that India supports “greater cooperation and mutual trust among SCO members. We should collectively aspire to fulfil the aspirations and expectations of our people as well as tackle today’s challenges. We must all be in lockstep in our endeavour to strengthen stability and security in our neighbourhood.”

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The webinar of the project “Call Back Yourself” will tell how to identify deepfakes of intruders

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Today, fraudsters have learned to use high technology to create deepfakes – messages in which the sender’s voice or video image is generated. At a new webinar of the city project “Call me back yourself” Experts and invited speakers will talk about modern technologies used by attackers and how to counteract their tricks.

    Event will take place on June 30 at 11:00 at the address: Voznesensky Pereulok, Building 22. A broadcast will also be available on the social network “VKontakte“.

    Representatives of the capital’s Department of Information Technology, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Moscow, as well as experts from specialized organizations in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.

    “With the development of technology, the methods of fraudsters are also becoming more sophisticated. After hacking a user’s account, deepfakes can be sent on their behalf: audio and video messages created using artificial intelligence. In this message, the sender’s voice or video image is generated, and the meaning of the message comes down to a request to urgently transfer money or help in solving an important issue by transmitting confidential information. At a new event of the “Call Back Yourself” project, experts will tell you what to look for when receiving audio or video in order to recognize a trick. For example, signs of a deepfake can be unnatural facial expressions, discrepancies between lip movements and the spoken text, monotonous speech or incorrect stress, unusual wording and addresses for a person,” said Valentina Shilina, head of the “Call Back Yourself” project of the capital’s Department of Information Technology.

    At the seminar “Fraud Using Deepfake Technologies: How Not to Become a Victim of Deception?” participants will learn, using real-life examples, how to distinguish a message from a friend or colleague from an attempt to deceive, learn reliable ways to protect their data, and receive simple and effective advice. In addition, the speakers will talk about modern methods for checking suspicious messages (audio, texts, and sent files), which help identify signs of deception.

    Among the useful tools that help check sent messages for deepfake is the Telegram bot “Stopfake”, created as part of the Call Me Back project. It can recognize several types of information, including audio messages. When processing such files, the service evaluates the likelihood of fraud based on the content: a forwarded audio message or a retelling of a telephone conversation with suspicious individuals. Later, it checks the message for signs of synthesized speech.

    Following the event, a recording and useful materials based on expert recommendations will be available in the section “Webinar Archive” on the project website.

    The online information project “Call Back Yourself” was created in 2022 by the Moscow Government together with the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Moscow. It helps city residents protect themselves and their loved ones from telephone and online fraud. On the project’s website, you can find information about upcoming in-person and online events, as well as memos and recommendations from experts, recordings of past webinars, and other useful materials. In 2023, the “Call Back Yourself” project won the “Golden Site” award in the “Best Social Project Website” nomination. In addition, it was awarded the Runet Prize in the “Information Security” nomination.

    You can learn more about the capital’s digital ecosystem and immerse yourself in the history of technology development over 30 years with this popular science film “Moscow in Digital”.

    The creation and support of information security tools, as well as counteracting cyber fraud, are in line with the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Reserve days of the main period of the OGE will be held from June 26 to July 2

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Reserve days for the main period of the Basic State Examination (OGE) for ninth-grade students have begun in Moscow, the press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science.

    The reserve stage opens on June 26 with an exam in Russian. On June 27 and 28, there are days for taking elective subjects. On June 30, there will be an exam in mathematics. Tests in all subjects will take place on July 1 and 2.

    The results of the last exams held on reserve days will be published no later than July 7. You can see them on the website Regional Information Processing Center (RCOI), as well as in the student’s personal account on the mos.ru portal or directly at their school.

    Reserve days are provided for participants who failed the exam during the main period for a valid reason, who received an unsatisfactory grade in compulsory subjects – Russian language or mathematics, as well as for those whose appeals regarding the exam procedure were satisfied.

    More than 120 thousand students take part in the main period of the OGE in the capital. For their convenience, 622 examination centers have been organized. To be admitted to the tests, ninth-graders must receive annual marks in all subjects not lower than satisfactory, a credit for the final interview in Russian and a positive decision of the school’s pedagogical council.

    The additional period for passing the OGE will be held from September 2 to 23. The current schedule and additional information are posted on the website RCOI. Questions regarding the state final certification can be asked by calling the center: 7 499 653-94-50.

    Conducting preparatory activities for the successful passing of the final essay and state exams by schoolchildren not only helps students achieve high results in tests, but also contributes to the development of children’s talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and corresponds to the objectives of the project “All the best for children” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The exhibition “Science in Faces” at VDNKh will tell about young Russian scientists

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The exhibition “Science in Faces” opened on the Central Alley of VDNKh opposite Pavilion No. 19 “Atom”. This is a gallery of portraits of 23 young scientists from 14 regions of the country. Among them are laureates of the Russian Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists and other key scientific awards, participants in meetings with the President on the sidelines of the Congress of Young Scientists, winners of competitions of the Russian Science Foundation, employees of leading Russian scientific organizations.

    Among the heroes of the exhibition are nine residents of Moscow and the Moscow region. These are the laureates of the Moscow Government Prize for Young Scientists for 2024 Inessa Lugovaya, Maxim Makarov and Sofya Morozova, as well as researchers in the fields of chemistry, physics, genetics, information technology and others.

    As part of the project, the scientists who became the heroes of the exhibition will hold lectures for VDNKh visitors in July. They will be held in the Cosmonautics and Aviation Center and the Biotech Museum.

    The Moscow Government Prizes for Young Scientists are awarded annually to employees of Moscow scientific organizations for achieving outstanding results in fundamental and applied scientific research in the field of natural, technical and humanitarian sciences and for the development and implementation of new technologies, equipment, devices, equipment, materials and substances that contribute to improving the efficiency of work in the real sector of the economy and the social sphere of the city of Moscow. Awards are presented, among other things, in mathematics, mechanics and computer science, chemistry, biotechnology and other areas. There are 50 of them in total – you can receive the award individually or as part of a team of up to three people. You can apply for the 2025 nomination until July 18 on the portal science.mos.ru.

    The exhibition “Science in Faces” will run until July 31. It is held with the grant support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation as part of the Decade of Science and Technology, announced by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, and is part of the “Science Nearby” initiative.

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  • At UNSC, India exposes Pakistan’s ‘gross hypocrisy’ over terror and child rights abuses

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan’s “nefarious agenda” at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

    India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish on Wednesday issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSC’s open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Council’s agenda.

    “Pakistan is casting unwarranted aspersions over UN processes and also smearing India at various discussions to pursue its nefarious agenda. We reject this attempt by Pakistan to deflect attention from the atrocities committed against children in their country, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report, as well as their rampant cross-border terrorism,” said Harish.

    The Indian envoy labelled Pakistan as “one of the grave violators of the CAC agenda,” citing not only the systemic abuse of children within Pakistan’s borders but also the impact of its military operations in Afghanistan’s border areas, where children have suffered casualties due to cross-border shelling and air strikes by Pakistani forces.

    He referred to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 Indian tourists were killed by Pakistani or Pakistan-trained terrorists.

    “The world has not forgotten the savage targeted attacks by Pakistani and Pakistani-trained terrorists,” the Ambassador said, noting the Security Council’s April 25 press statement that had underscored the “need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of this reprehensible act accountable and bring them to justice.”

    Reaffirming India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, Ambassador Harish pointed to the May 7 retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor.

    “India undertook non-escalatory, proportionate, and focused attacks that targeted nine terrorist infrastructure sites,” he said, adding that those killed in the strikes were given state funerals in Pakistan, highlighting the state’s continued patronage of terrorism.

    He also referenced the Secretary-General’s recent CAC report, which detailed grave violations against children in Pakistan, including attacks on girls’ schools and health workers.

    “The Secretary-General has expressed concern at the rise in such grave violations reported, including attacks against schools, particularly girls’ schools, against health workers, and about the incidents in the border areas with Afghanistan, where a series of killing and maiming of Afghan children was directly attributed to cross-border shelling and air strikes by Pakistani armed forces,” Harish noted.

    He further condemned the Pakistani army’s shelling of Indian border villages in May 2025, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.

    “To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical,” he said.

    Concluding his remarks, the Indian envoy reiterated India’s firm stance on Jammu and Kashmir, stating, “The entire union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India, irrespective of the frequent, incessant spate of lies and falsehoods by Pakistan.”

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  • Zimbabwe women set for historic ICC Championship debut with New Zealand tour in 2026

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Zimbabwe women’s cricket team is set to make its long-awaited debut in the ICC Women’s Championship, marking the beginning of their quest to qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time in their history.

    Their campaign will begin with a white-ball tour of New Zealand in February–March 2026, which includes both ODI and T20I series.

    The tour will feature three ODIs — scheduled for March 5, 8, and 11 in Dunedin — officially marking Zimbabwe’s entry into the ICC Women’s Championship. These matches will not only be Zimbabwe’s first-ever Women’s ODIs against New Zealand but also their first appearance in the expanded 2025–29 Championship cycle, which now features 11 teams instead of 10.

    The fourth edition of the Championship will serve as the qualification pathway to the 2029 Women’s ODI World Cup.

    Ahead of the ODIs, Zimbabwe will also contest a three-match T20I series in Hamilton on February 25, 27, and March 1, marking their debut against New Zealand in Women’s T20Is.

    Zimbabwe’s inclusion in the ICC Women’s Championship represents a significant leap forward for the country’s women’s cricket program.

    Speaking on the occasion, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Managing Director Givemore Makoni hailed the development as a historic milestone.

    “It is a proud and exciting moment for us as Zimbabwe Women prepare to compete at the highest level of the global game,” Makoni said. “This is not only a testament to how far our women’s cricket has come but also a strong endorsement of our vision and investment in developing the women’s game.”

    As part of the Championship cycle, Zimbabwe will host four three-match ODI series at home — against South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and Ireland — and play away series against India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and now New Zealand. It’s a schedule that promises both exposure and challenge as the team aims to establish itself among the top-tier nations in women’s cricket.

    To date, Zimbabwe Women have played ODIs against only six teams, with Full Member fixtures limited to matches against Bangladesh, Ireland, and Pakistan. The tour of New Zealand will open a new chapter in their international journey.

    With Zimbabwe’s entry, 11 of the 12 ICC Full Members are now part of the Women’s Championship. Afghanistan remains the sole exception, as its women’s cricket program came to a halt following the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021 and subsequent restrictions on women’s sports in the country.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Central Asian media praises modern agriculture in Xinjiang

    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

    BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — “The enormous scientific and technological power behind a single grain is amazing. It is the ‘golden key’ to food security. We applaud Xinjiang’s agriculture!” Arkady Gladilov, deputy editor-in-chief of the Slovo Kyrgyzstana newspaper, said Tuesday in Changji City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

    On Tuesday, 23 media representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkey visited Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to see and appreciate the achievements of local modern agriculture, according to the Zhongxinshe News Agency (China News).

    The delegation visited the innovative laboratory of the company “Jiushenghe Seed Industry Co., Ltd.”, where they got acquainted with the selection capabilities of the enterprise. The journalists visited the Research and Development Center in the field of seed production and inspected modern processing workshops, witnessing the process of breeding high-quality varieties of corn, wheat, cotton and the operation of fully automated production lines.

    According to the company’s director, relying on the advantages of the national breeding base in Changji, the enterprise has established cooperation in demonstrating and promoting seeds of elite varieties with a number of Central Asian countries, which in turn will effectively contribute to increasing the yield of local agricultural crops per unit area.

    A. Gladilov noted that Xinjiang is accelerating the implementation of agricultural science achievements and is working to create a unified platform for agro-technological developments focused on Central Asian countries. This will contribute to the modernization of the agro-industrial complex of Central Asian states, and the future in this direction is promising.

    The media also visited the Xinjiang Agricultural Expo Zone, where they were immersed in a realistic picture of the “farm of the future.” In the pavilions, they saw a bountiful harvest of tomatoes grown using hydroponic technology, and also watched how the Internet of Things systems monitored and automatically adjusted lighting, temperature, humidity, water and fertilizer supply in greenhouses in real time.

    The delegation representatives unanimously stated that the scale of implementation and effectiveness of smart agriculture in Xinjiang exceeded expectations. This experience is extremely important for the transformation of Central Asian farms. Xinjiang is not only a key corridor linking China with Central Asia, but also an important partner in promoting the region’s agricultural modernization. Xinjiang’s advanced practices, from key breeding technologies to intelligent field management models, deserve in-depth study. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Organized crime is as widespread in the United States as it is in Mexico – K. Sheinbaum

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

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

    MEXICO CITY, June 26 (Xinhua) — Organized crime is as widespread in the United States as it is in Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at a daily press conference on Wednesday.

    “Organized crime exists not only in Mexico, but also in American cities where fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine are sold,” she said.

    The President added that the majority of the illegal drug market and profits from their sale are concentrated in the United States.

    According to her, current cooperation with the American authorities is based on mutual respect for sovereignty: both states operate on their own territory and exchange information. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Investigation into stolen plaques at Soldiers Memorial Avenue

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Investigation into stolen plaques at Soldiers Memorial Avenue

    Thursday, 26 June 2025 – 3:11 pm.

    Tasmania Police is calling for public assistance as officers investigate the theft of more than 20 brass plaques from the Soldiers Memorial Avenue at the Queens Domain, Hobart.
    The City of Hobart and Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue reported the incident to police on Wednesday afternoon, saying it appears the plaques – which honour fallen World War I Tasmanian soldiers – have been forcibly removed.
    Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue President John Wadsley, Tasmania Police Hobart Division Acting Inspector Danny Jackson and City of Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock inspected the avenue on Thursday.
    A/Inspector Jackson hoped members of the public might be able to provide information to find the people responsible and locate the plaques.
    “Whilst these plaques don’t have significant monetary value, they have significant value to the families of the people who have been memorialised here and we are very keen to locate the people responsible and have those plaques recovered,” he said.
    “It’s appalling that someone would come and take those plaques from here.
    “We’re hopeful that someone out there knows something about where these plaques are, or who may be responsible.”
    Soldiers Memorial Avenue is a significant heritage site, with more than 530 trees planted to honour Tasmanian soldiers who died in World War I. Each tree is marked with a plaque bearing the name of a fallen soldier.
    Mr Wadsley said the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue had been working for more than 24 years to restore the walk, which was an important site of remembrance for Tasmanian families.
    “These are really important places. These represent not only the service of someone who died, but also the love of a family that lost someone,” he said.
    Mr Wadsley said the stolen plaques had little monetary value for their brass content but would take about $600 each to replace.
    Anyone with information about the theft of the plaques is asked to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or report it anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 or crimestopperstas.com.au. Quote OR778508

    CAPTION: Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue President John Wadsley, left, with Tasmania Police Acting Inspector Hobart Division Danny Jackson at the site where one of the plaques remembering a fallen soldier is missing. (Picture: Tasmania Police)

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Dead orca found on Christchurch beach

    Source: NZ Department of Conservation

    Date:  26 June 2025

    DOC staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain overnight to keep it secure.

    DOC Mahaanui Operations Manager Andy Thompson says the sea conditions are challenging and they expect to leave the adult orca where it is until tomorrow’s low tide.

    “We understand the orca was dead when it was spotted by a member of the public who alerted us. We ask that the public stay away to give staff and iwi the space to respond to this incident,” he says.

    Andy Thompson says a vet will fly down to Christchurch from Massey University tomorrow morning and will perform a necropsy on the orca to try and determine why the animal died. Appropriate tikanga will be followed and the orca will then be buried on the beach.

    “It’s unusual for an adult orca to be found dead in the shallows like this and in good condition. Our national marine team are very keen to find out why the animal has passed away,” he says.

    Contact

    For media enquiries contact:

    Email: media@doc.govt.nz

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Recognition for 40-year contribution to strong food safety culture and sector

    Source: NZ Ministry for Primary Industries

    New Zealand Food Safety congratulates Professor Phil Bremer for scooping this year’s Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Food Industry Awards last night (25 June 2025).

    In addition to his roles as Professor of Food Science at University of Otago and Chief Scientist New Zealand Food Safety and Scientific Research Centre (NFSSRC), Professor Phil Bremer is also an active member on several industry steering groups.

    “We are delighted to present Professor Bremer with the award,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

    “With more than 40 years of contributions to the food safety sector, Professor Bremer has made a significant contribution to food safety science, publishing more than 200 academic papers.

    “His work has helped build effective food safety culture, industry best practice, equipment and processing technology, product and packaging development, and science and research.”

    Among his many achievements are leading the development of a guide to prevent contamination of infant formula with Cronobacter, a lethal bacterium for infants under 6 months of age.

    “New Zealand dairy companies now benefit from this resource, which helps to ensure the safety of infant formula for the youngest consumers, at home and abroad,” says Mr Arbuckle.

    “Professor Bremer has made an immense contribution to the quality and breadth of food safety science in New Zealand, and to the strength of the wider food safety sector, with a number of leadership roles in New Zealand food safety associations and societies across his 40-year career. He also passes on his knowledge undertaking significant post-graduate supervision.”

    Mr Arbuckle says New Zealand Food Safety’s ongoing support of the award is an important opportunity to celebrate champions of food safety culture, research and applications in food production.

    “We applaud Professor Bremer, all 2025 award nominees and past winners whose contributions and commitment support New Zealand’s world-class food safety system,” says Mr Arbuckle.

    Previous winners of the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award include Dr Pierre Venter (2024) and Dr Rob Lake (2023).

    See our website for more information.

    Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: More drugs off southern streets

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Southland Police is continuing to shut down drug dealers’ operations as part of an ongoing investigation.

    Just this week, an Invercargill woman was visited by the Southland Police Organised Crime Group.

    During the search warrant on Tuesday, Police located LSD, MDMA and cannabis, as well as a shotgun at the Mabel Bush address.

    It comes as Operation Strata continues to primarily target drug dealers with gang connections.

    The warrant adds to the additional 15 warrants and 10 arrests that were made last week in the Southern district.

    “We have a pretty simple message – if you sell drugs, expect Police to be in touch,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird.

    “We simply will not tolerate drug dealers profiting from the suffering and harm of others.”

    A 40-year-old woman was arrested and has been charged with offering to supply LSD, possession for supply of LSD, and possession of MDMA and cannabis.

    The woman appeared in court and was remanded on bail. Further investigations are continuing.

    Operation Strata involves over 30 staff from a number of Police groups across the Southern District and South Island, including the Te Waipounamu Gang Disruption Unit based in Christchurch.

    If you have any information about the supply of illicit drugs, please contact us through 105, either online or via phone.

    Information can also be reported to your local Police station, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

    We encourage anyone affected by drug addiction to seek help through Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.

    ENDS

    Issued by the Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Income from leasing of real property

    Source: New places to play in Gungahlin

    Item

    Activity

    Responsibility

    Purpose

    4

    Repairs and maintenance (R&M)

    Receipts to be retained and maintained (by property) for all R&M expenditure. Where repairs are managed through the property manager, receipts to be furnished, downloaded and stored.

    R&M expenditure will be recorded in the Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘Rental property financial accounts” and be referenced to the relevant property, within 3 days of payment of the invoice. Accumulated totals should be maintained within the spreadsheet.

    Bill Bookkeeper

    Ensure records of Mr Simple’s investments in real property are not lost in the event primary information sources are compromised.

    5

    Interest expense

    Documentation regarding any external financing obtained to acquire or improve real property assets is to be retained. Documentation should include points explaining:

    • the date the finance was obtained
    • the purpose of obtaining finance
    • how the finance was applied, and
    • the applicable interest rate or other terms upon which the finance was obtained.

    Interest expenses are recorded in the Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘Rental property financial accounts’. Accumulated totals should be maintained within the spreadsheet.

    Bill Bookkeeper as informed by Simple groups lawyers or tax agents

    Support the John Simple property trust’s claim for interest deductions that are associated with the debt funding of its property portfolio (where and when required).

    6a

    Depreciation (Division 40)

    On initial acquisition of real property, a tax depreciation schedule will be obtained from a qualified valuer or quantity surveyor.

    Bill Bookkeeper and Simple group’s tax agents/advisors

    To help ensure that the John Simple property trust is using the correct tax cost bases when determining the amount it can claim as capital allowance

    6b

    The costs of existing and new depreciable assets held by the John Simple Property Trust are to be recorded on an Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘tax fixed asset register’ that includes:

    • a description of the asset
    • the date asset was ready for use
    • a calculation of the assets tax cost
    • the method and rate of depreciation applied to the asset
    • the capital allowance claim for the year
    • the assets closing cost.

    For purpose of calculating depreciation, use the Commissioner’s effective lives for depreciating assets guidance as published each year in the ATO’s Taxation Ruling.

    For all new depreciable capital assets that are acquired, receipts are to be maintained and referenced against the tax fixed asset register (including low value pools).

    Bill Bookkeeper and Simple group’s tax agents/advisors

    To support the John Simple property trust’s claim for capital allowance deductions in the year of income in which the claim is made.

    6c

    Where depreciable assets are disposed of, the tax fixed asset register will record:

    • the date of the disposal
    • sale price
    • the balancing income/loss recognised on disposal.

    Bill Bookkeeper and Simple group’s tax agents/advisors

    To help ensure that gains or losses on disposal of depreciable capital assets by the John Simple property trust are calculated correctly for tax purposes.

    7a

    Capital works (Division 43)

    Upon acquisition of an existing real property asset that’s not vacant land, a determination will be made about the percentage rate at which capital works deductions can be claimed.

    On initial acquisition of an existing real property, a tax depreciation or capital works schedule will be obtained from the property’s previous owners or obtained from a qualified quantity surveyor.

    Upon incurring new expenditure on capital works, a determination will be made about the percentage rate at which capital works deductions can be claimed.

    Note: Generally, the Simple group acquires assets for which the 2.5% rate is applied.

    Bill Bookkeeper and Simple group’s tax agents/advisors

    Ensure that the John Simple property trust’s is eligible to claim capital works deductions in respect to a particular property, the cost base by reference to which capital works deductions can be claimed and the percentage to be used when claiming capital works deductions each year.

    7b

    For new capital works, receipts should be retained and referenced against the tax fixed asset register.

    Details of new capital works are recorded on an Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘tax fixed asset register’ that includes a

    • description of the capital works
    • date the capital works were completed
    • cost of the capital works
    • percentage deduction rate applied (for example 2.5%)
    • deduction claimed for the year
    • closing balance of unclaimed construction expenditure at year end.

    Any complex issues concerning the application of, or calculations required by Division 43, should be escalated to the Simple group’s tax advisors.

    Bill Bookkeeper and Simple group’s tax agents/advisors

    Substantiate capital works deductions for the year. Help ensure compliance with the Simple group’s record keeping obligations.

    Support the John Simple property trust’s claim for capital works deductions.

    Accessing sophisticated levels of advice helps ensure complex issues with capital works claims are treated correctly.

    8

    Other expenses

    A list has been (or should be) prepared and retained that outline and explains typical expenses incurred by the John Simple property trust in the course of its property leasing activities.

    Accounting expenses should be recorded (by property) in the Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘Rental property financial accounts for the year ended 30 June 20XX’, within 3 days of the supplier invoice being received. Accumulated totals should be maintained within the spreadsheet.

    Bill Bookkeeper

    Ensuring typical expenses associated with each property portfolio are understood and explained – for succession planning.

    Support John Simple property trust’s claims for allowable deductions.

    9

    Prepaid expenses

    Where eligible expenditure has been prepaid, maintain records of prepayments. Prepare an accompanying note that explains the nature of the prepaid expenditure and relevant time period to which the expenditure relates (more or less than 12 months).

    Bill Bookkeeper

    Help with preparation of the John Simple property trust’s draft tax reconciliation.

    Support John Simple property trust’s claims for allowable deductions.

    10

    Before forwarding information to the Simple group’s tax agent, review the following spreadsheets and resources against a sample of documentation to sense check that income and expenses have been captured and correctly recorded.

    • Real Property Investment Register
    • List of typical expenses
    • Tax and accounting fixed asset register

    Bill Bookkeeper

    Helping ensure that Mr Simple’s income and expense disclosures are complete.

    11

    At least 4 weeks before the due date for lodgment of the John Simple property trust’s tax return, provide the Simple group’s tax agent with:

    • a summary narrative about the John Simple property trusts typical and atypical activities during the year
    • real property investment register
    • the property manager’s end of financial year summary statement for each property investment
    • excel rental property financial accounts
    • tax and accounting fixed asset registers
    • related source documents as required by the tax agent
    • notes concerning any prepaid expenses.

    Bill Bookkeeper

    Ensuring the John Simple property trust’s tax return is lodged on time.

    Helping the tax agent with the process of preparing the John Simple property trust’s tax return.

    MIL OSI News –

  • Indian stock market opens higher, all eyes on US reciprocal tariff deadline

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday amid mixed global cues, as buying was seen in the metal, auto, and financial services sectors in early trade.

    At around 9:26 a.m., the Sensex was trading 239.27 points, or 0.29 per cent, higher at 82,994.78, while the Nifty added 84.20 points, or 0.33 per cent, to reach 25,328.95.

    According to analysts, with a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, global markets are in risk-on mode. However, since the reciprocal tariff issue remains unresolved, a sustained rally may be difficult.

    Nifty Bank was up 41.50 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 56,662.65 in early trade. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,993.20 after gaining 111.50 points, or 0.19 per cent. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index stood at 18,785.05, up 57.20 points, or 0.31 per cent.

    Technically, the price action also traced an inside day, indicating that the possibility of a large, single-day trending move is rising, experts said.

    Meanwhile, in the Sensex pack, BEL, Eternal, Tata Motors, PowerGrid, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, L&T, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, and Titan were the top gainers. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, and ICICI Bank were among the top losers.

    Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers on June 25, offloading equities worth ₹2,427.74 crore. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹2,372.96 crore.

    In the Asian markets, Japan, China, Bangkok, and Jakarta were trading in the green, whereas Seoul and Hong Kong were in the red.

    In the previous trading session, the Dow Jones in the US closed at 42,982.43, down 106.59 points, or 0.25 per cent. The S&P 500 ended with a slight loss of 0.02 points at 6,092.16, while the Nasdaq closed at 19,973.55, up 61.02 points, or 0.31 per cent.

    —IANS

  • Trump says US to hold nuclear talks with Iran next week

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would likely seek a commitment from Iran to end its nuclear ambitions at talks next week and credited U.S. strikes on Iran with bringing a swift end to the war between Israel and Tehran.

    Trump said his decision to unleash huge bunker-busting bombs in Sunday’s attack had devastated Iran’s nuclear program and called the outcome “a victory for everybody”.

    “It was very severe. It was obliteration,” he said, shrugging off an initial assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency that Iran’s path to building a nuclear weapon may have been set back only by months.

    Meanwhile, anxious Iranians and Israelis sought to resume normal life after 12 days of the most intense confrontation ever between the two foes and a ceasefire that took effect Tuesday.

    Speaking in The Hague where he attended a NATO summit on Wednesday, Trump said he did not see Iran again engaging in nuclear weapons development. Tehran has for decades denied accusations by Western leaders that it is seeking nuclear arms.

    “We’re going to talk to them next week, with Iran. We may sign an agreement. I don’t know. To me, I don’t think it’s that necessary,” Trump said.

    “I’ll tell you, the last thing they want to do is enrich anything right now. They want to recover,” he said, referring to Western accusations that Iran has been enriching uranium to near-weapons-grade purity.

    Later on Wednesday, U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement that the U.S. air strikes had “severely damaged” Iran’s nuclear program, but he stopped short of declaring that the program had been destroyed.

    The agency confirmed a “body of credible evidence” that several key Iranian facilities were destroyed and would take years to rebuild, he said.

    Israel’s nuclear agency assessed the strikes had “set back Iran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons by many years”. The White House also circulated the Israeli assessment, although Trump said he was not relying on Israeli intelligence.

    Trump said he was confident Tehran would pursue a diplomatic path towards reconciliation. The president gave no details on the discussions next week such as the venue and participants.

    If Iran tried to rebuild its nuclear programme, “we won’t let that happen. Number one, militarily we won’t,” he said, adding that he thought “we’ll end up having something of a relationship with Iran” to resolve the issue.

    The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, dismissed what he called the “hourglass approach” of assessing damage to Iran’s nuclear programme in terms of months needed to rebuild as besides the point for an issue that needed a long-term solution.

    “In any case, the technological knowledge is there and the industrial capacity is there. That, no one can deny. So we need to work together with them,” he said. His priority was returning international inspectors to Iranian nuclear sites, which he said was the only way to find out precisely what state they were in.

    IRAN PRESIDENT HINTS AT DOMESTIC REFORMS

    Israel’s bombing campaign, launched with a surprise attack on June 13, wiped out the top echelon of Iran’s military leadership and killed leading nuclear scientists. Iran responded with missiles that pierced Israel’s defences in large numbers for the first time.

    Iranian authorities said 627 people were killed and nearly 5,000 injured in Iran, where the extent of the damage could not be independently confirmed because of tight restrictions on media. Twenty-eight people were killed in Israel.

    Israel claimed to have achieved its goals of destroying Iran’s nuclear sites and missiles; Iran claimed to have forced the end of the war by penetrating Israeli defences.

    Israel’s demonstration that it could target Iran’s senior leadership seemingly at will posed perhaps the biggest challenge yet for Iran’s clerical rulers, at a critical juncture when they must find a successor for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, now 86 and in power for 36 years.

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, a relative moderate elected last year in a challenge to years of dominance by hardliners, said it could result in reform.

    “This war and the empathy that it fostered between the people and officials is an opportunity to change the outlook of management and the behaviour of officials so that they can create unity,” he said in a statement carried by state media.

    Still, Iran’s authorities moved swiftly to demonstrate their control. The judiciary announced the execution of three men on Wednesday convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad spy agency and smuggling equipment used in an assassination. Iran had arrested 700 people accused of ties with Israel during the conflict, the state-affiliated Nournews reported.

    During the war, both Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump publicly suggested that it could end with the toppling of Iran’s entire system of clerical rule, established in its 1979 revolution.

    But after the ceasefire, Trump said he did not want to see “regime change” in Iran, which he said would bring chaos at a time when he wanted the situation to settle down.

    RELIEF, APPREHENSION, EXHAUSTION

    In both Iran and Israel, residents expressed relief at the end of the fighting, but also apprehension.

    “We came back after the ceasefire was announced. People are relieved that the war has stopped, but there’s a lot of uncertainty about what comes next,” said Farah, 67, who returned to Tehran from nearby Lavasan, where she had fled to escape Israeli bombing.

    In Tel Aviv, Rony Hoter-Ishay Meyer, 38, said the war’s end brought mixed emotions: relief that children could return to school and normal life resume, but exhaustion from the stress.

    “Those past two weeks were catastrophic in Israel, and we are very much exhausted and we need to get back to our normal energy.”

    (Reuters)