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  • MIL-OSI: Neptune Maritime Leasing Completes Refinancing of Golden Energy Offshore Services ASA Fleet

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The GEOS vessel ENERGY SWAN

    ST HELIER, Jersey, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Neptune Maritime Leasing Limited (“Neptune Leasing” or the “Company”) is delighted to announce that it has entered into a new USD 95,000,000 sale and leaseback facility for the seven-vessel fleet of Golden Energy Offshore Services ASA (“GEOS”) (OSLO: GEOS) in June 2025. Neptune Leasing is pleased to announce that yesterday GEOS drew six of the seven tranches available under the facility for each of the vessels Energy Duchess, Energy Empress, Energy Pace, Energy Passion, Energy Partner and Energy Paradise. Financing of the 7th vessel is expected to be completed in July 2025.

    Harris Antoniou, Founder and CEO of Neptune Leasing stated: “We are very pleased that this facility is a major step forward in strengthening Golden Energy Offshore Services’ position within the offshore industry and will allow GEOS to actively pursue its stated objective of growth and shareholder value creation. This year 2025 is yet another year of growth for Neptune Leasing. As communicated in the past, we continue to expand our fleet, as well as to grow our sector coverage to include offshore vessels and our geographic coverage to include Norway, the Middle East and Asia.”

    About Golden Energy Offshore Services ASA

    www.geoff.no/investors-geos

    GEOS ASA is an offshore service company based in Ålesund, Norway. The Company operates supply and service vessels to the offshore industry. The Company fleet is used within the Oil & Gas and Renewable Offshore industry. The Company is listed on Euronext Growth in Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker “GEOS”.

    About Neptune Maritime Leasing

    www.neptuneleasing.com

    Neptune Maritime Leasing was established in 2021. It is a growth-oriented maritime leasing platform with the mission to providing shipowners with access to a flexible financing tool and investors with secure access to an under-invested asset class with attractive real yield. Our strategy is to buy high quality assets and build a portfolio of long-term contracts through sale and leaseback transactions in diverse maritime sectors. We are committed to delivering attractive, long-term, risk-adjusted, and responsible returns to our investors, by advancing global trade and economic growth through supporting the maritime industry, and by making a positive contribution to the environment and to society as a whole.

    For more information please contact:

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/dc90c6b9-e56e-487c-a7e1-ecf9bce7e1af

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport 

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    New Permanent Secretary at Department for Transport 

    Jo Shanmugalingam has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport, taking over from Bernadette Kelly

    The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Jo Shanmugalingam as the new Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport (DfT).

    Jo is currently the department’s Second Permanent Secretary, and has been serving as the Interim Permanent Secretary since Bernadette Kelly stepped down last month. 

    Jo started her career at the Department for Trade and Industry and spent six years at the Shareholder Executive (now UKGI). Her previous roles include Director General for Science, Innovation and Growth at the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

    She will lead the department as the government rebuilds Britain through growth and investment under the Plan for Change, transforming transport infrastructure across the country and making it easier to build new roads and railways.

    Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, said:

    I’m delighted to have Jo appointed as Permanent Secretary for the Department for Transport. Having worked closely with her since taking up my role, I know she will provide exemplary leadership as we deliver for this government and the public. 

    I’d like to once again thank Bernadette Kelly for her many years of public service – I can think of no one better to take over the reins from Bernadette than Jo, and I look forward to working with her to deliver this government’s ambitious Plan for Change.

    Cabinet Secretary, Sir Chris Wormald, said:

    I congratulate Jo Shanmugalingam on her appointment as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. Jo’s valuable experience and impressive track record in delivery make her well suited to lead the department at such an important moment of infrastructure renewal under the Plan for Change – building transport services across the country that boost opportunity and growth for working people.

    I would also like to thank Bernadette Kelly for her dedicated service over 39 years in the Civil Service, in particular for her eight years leading the Department for Transport.

    Jo Shanmugalingam said:

    I am honoured to be appointed Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport. Transport is fundamental to everything we do, connecting people to friends and family, jobs and training. 

    As a department we have a huge part to play at this critical time in driving economic growth. I’m incredibly fortunate to continue working with the talented team in DfT and across the transport system, who I know are all just as dedicated to delivering changes that make a real difference to people’s lives.

    The appointment follows an external recruitment competition overseen by the independent Civil Service Commission.

    Updates to this page

    Published 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £22 million to tackle waiting times in NHS Lothian

    Source: Scottish Government

    Additional funding to build on progress in clearing longest waits.

    Health Secretary Neil Gray has welcomed progress in reducing waiting lists at NHS Lothian as he confirmed the health board will be allocated an additional £22 million for the year ahead – as part of a £106 million investment across the NHS to tackle the longest waits.

    Latest figures show a 14% decrease last year in inpatient/daycase waits for all specialties at NHS Lothian – down from 26,462 at 31 March 2024 to 22,762 at 31 March 2025.

    The reduction in ongoing waits was driven by reductions in:

    • General surgery -19.6%
    • Gynaecology -20.6%
    • Orthopaedics -17.9%
    • Urology -27.9%

    On a visit to the Day Surgery Unit at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, the Health Secretary met with staff and patients and saw first-hand the positive impact Scottish Government investment is having on waits. The Day Surgery Unit carries out 30 – 40 scheduled procedures every day – this helps allow patients to leave for home from 2pm onwards with a focus on same day discharge.

    A huge variety of procedures are performed with patients from a mix of five specialties, including gynaecology, general surgery, vascular, neurosurgery and orthopaedics. Last year, around 4,500 procedures were carried out by the Unit.

    Mr Gray said:

    “This government is focussed on taking the action needed to cut waiting lists and we are determined to make it easier, faster and fairer for patients to get access to the treatment they need.

    “I was pleased to meet the team at the Royal Infirmary’s Day Surgery Unit who are carrying out fantastic work to help target long waits and making significant progress.  We want to build on this success and drive that improvement across Scotland – our additional investment of £106 million support this work across all health boards.

    “Figures published today show monthly A&E performance at its best since July 2023 and delayed discharge at its lowest since October 2023. Our plan to improve our NHS is working and we will build on this progress by increasing capacity and investing to tackle the longest waits to ensure patients get faster access to care.”

    Background

    £106 million to reduce waiting times – gov.scot

    Stage of treatment waiting times – Inpatients, day cases quarter ending 31 March 2025 – Publications – Public Health Scotland

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Place de Brest to close for pipe laying

    Source: City of Plymouth

    Contractors will shortly start a key phase of the Armada Way project, which will be buried but will play a crucial role in the regeneration of the city centre.

    From Monday 7 July Place de Brest will close to the limited delivery traffic to enable deep level drainage work to get underway. Shoppers will still be able to cross Place de Brest via a specific pedestrian route.

    New pipework will be laid which will straddle the width of Armada Way connecting both sides of Cornwall Street – around 50 metres – and measure 1.5 metres across.

    The new drainage is for surface water, helping to take pressure off the combined sewage system. The work is expected to take around 14 weeks and will see trenches four metres deep dug.

    City Centre Champion Mark Lowry said: “It all sounds a bit techie but one of the key aspects of the scheme is helping to reduce the amount of unclean water that ends up in the Sound.

    “Upgrading drainage systems will futureproof this area so that when the time comes to build new homes in the city centre, the infrastructure will be better placed to cope with more demand. Anything we can do now to alleviate the pressure will pay off in the future.”

    The old drainage system is showing its age. It is a post war combined sewer system – surface and foul water – that was not designed to deal with the capacity it currently has to cope with, given the demands of modern plumbing in residential and commercial properties.

    The scheme will have a sustainable drainage system. Through a series of interventions such as rain gardens, the rill, reed beds and landscaped channels, rain and surface water is diverted away from the current drainage system. It also helps to irrigate the trees and plants.

    Other work at Place de Brest includes laying foundations and installing the appropriate cabling and infrastructure for solar panel canopies that form part of the scheme.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Emma Honey shines in national Trading Standards awards 1 July 2025 Emma Honey shines in national Trading Standards awards

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    An Isle of Wight Trading Standards officer has been hailed as one of the UK’s brightest new talents in the battle against counterfeit goods.

    Emma Honey has been awarded the prestigious ‘Rising Star’ accolade by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), recognising her exceptional work tackling intellectual property (IP) crime — despite still being in training.

    Emma’s investigations have already led to the seizure of fake clothing, jewellery, electronics, and tobacco products, protecting both consumers and local businesses.

    Her leadership, innovation, and passion for enforcement have also seen her deliver training to police officers and chair the regional apprentice network.

    Reflecting on the award, Emma said: “I’m incredibly honoured to receive this recognition.

    “It’s been a real team effort, and I’ve learned so much from my colleagues and partners. I’m passionate about protecting people from the harms of counterfeit goods and supporting our local businesses, and I’m excited to keep building on this work.”

    James Potter, Trading Standards and community safety manager at the Isle of Wight Council, praised Emma’s achievement

    He said: “Emma’s recognition as a ‘Rising Star’ is not only a personal triumph but also a shining example of the vital work being done by Isle of Wight Trading Standards to keep the community safe from counterfeit crime.

    “Her dedication, professionalism and instinct for enforcement are truly impressive. She’s made a real impact not just on the Island but across the region. This award is richly deserved and a sign of even greater things to co

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New river legacy project connecting York with water, nature and climate resilience

    Source: City of York

    Published Tuesday, 1 July 2025

    Ousewem has launched a new flagship initiative in York, designed to reconnect residents with their rivers and neighbourhoods, whilst inspiring action on flood resilience and climate change.

    Building on the success of natural flood management (NFM) projects across the Swale, Ure, Nidd and Upper Ouse catchments, this new riverside route will tell the story of how communities, landscapes and local leadership are coming together to shape a more climate-resilient future.

    The project, will be co-designed with residents, schools and stakeholders, is being delivered in partnership with Innovate Educate -a creative consultancy known for embedding research, participation and place-based learning into every stage of their work.

    Councillor Jenny Kent, Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency at City of York Council, added:

    “This project shows our commitment to working with York communities in visible and lasting ways.

    “By telling the story of our rivers and the actions being taken to reduce flooding, we are helping people understand the value of nature-based solutions – not just in the countryside but here in the heart of the city.”

    Karen Merrifield, Director of Innovate Educate, said:

    “We believe creativity is a core part of climate resilience -not an afterthought.

    “This project is about more than signage or information, it is about co-creating something that belongs to York’s communities. From schoolchildren to heritage professionals, everyone has a part to play in imagining a future shaped by care, connection and the river itself.”

    The route will feature creative elements and educational resources, helping residents and visitors of all ages explore how nature-based solutions, land use and local action are shaping a safer, greener future for York. It will also act as a platform for partnerships that connect climate resilience with the region’s rich cultural assets – from libraries and archives to heritage schools and local artists.

    Opportunities for sponsorship may also be explored, supporting further investment in climate resilience and nature recovery across York and North Yorkshire. Just as rivers connect places upstream and downstream, this project links people across the catchment – from rural landowners to city residents – in a shared effort to live better with water.

    Early engagement will begin this summer, with schools, community groups and partners invited to shape how the story of York’s rivers is shared.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Celebrating diversity and equality

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    The City of Edinburgh Council expresses its support for Disability Pride Month.

    The month-long celebration originated in Boston, USA in 1990 and the UK in Belfast in 2015. Disability Pride means various things to each individual and can be celebrated in various ways, however, crucially it is a way for the disabled community to come together for both positivity and support, to raise awareness of the difficulties and barriers sadly encountered by people with disabilities, and to educate on how to reduce ableism and increase allyship. 

    Council Leader, Jane Meagher said:

    With one in five people in the UK living with a disability,  Disability Pride Month is an important time for us all to recognise and celebrate the contributions, identities, and experiences of disabled LGBTQ+ people in our city and beyond. Disability pride can mean different things for many; this month is a way of shining a spotlight on the barriers and discrimination disabled people face. Too often, they face multiple obstacles from access to social exclusion.

    Edinburgh is a city that values diversity in all its forms, and as a Disability Confident Employer, I’m committed to making sure everyone feels they belong. That means listening to those with lived experience, removing obstacles – physical and social – and creating a culture where difference is respected.

    Published: July 1st 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Birmingham Steps Up for ASB Awareness Week to Support Victims and Safer Communities

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Birmingham City Council is backing the UK-wide campaign for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 30 June to 6 July.

    The campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of ASB, support victims, and promote stronger, safer neighbourhoods for all.

    The week, led by community safety organisation Resolve, is supported by the UK Government, Local Government Association, police and fire services, housing providers, and community partners across the country.

    As part of the city’s contribution to this year’s campaign, Birmingham City Council is launching a series of actions under the theme #MakingCommunitiesSafer, with a strong focus on:

    • Ensuring guaranteed support for victims of ASB
    • Campaigning to reduce delays in the justice system
    • Supporting a national Information Sharing Agreement so services can act more quickly
    • Improving access to reporting tools so residents can raise concerns with ease.

    Councillor Jamie Tennant, Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Birmingham City Council, said:

    “Anti-social behaviour damages lives. It creates fear, drives people from their homes, and weakens the very fabric of our communities.

    “This week is a vital opportunity to shine a light on the challenges we face and the progress we’re making. In Birmingham, we are committed to ensuring every victim gets the support they need, that services are better connected, and that everyone has a voice in making their neighbourhood safer.”

    The Council is working closely with West Midlands Police, housing partners, youth services, and local communities to tackle ASB through prevention, early intervention, and enforcement where needed. Some of these include, hosting local drop-in events with neighbourhood officers, delivering awareness sessions in schools and youth hubs, sharing how to report ASB, and highlighting community champions and resident-led solutions.

    For more information about ASB Awareness Week – visit the Birmingham Community Safety Partnership website.

    To report anti-social behaviour, click here.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Entrepreneurship in Motion: IOM Exhibition Highlights the Power of Migration to Transform Lives

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva, 1 July 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibition along Geneva’s iconic Quai Wilson, titled Strengthening Resilience, Transforming Lives. Open to the public from 1 July to 3 August 2025, the exhibition features a virtual platform and is presented by the IOM Development Fund, with contributions from the Enterprise Development Fund and IOM Goodwill Ambassador Paul Choy.

    “Migration is not just about crossing borders. It is about the determination to rebuild, to contribute and to thrive,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “The people featured in this exhibition have faced real challenges, yet they have found ways to turn ideas into businesses and businesses into opportunities, not just for themselves, but for those around them. Their stories remind us what is possible when people are given the chance to start over.”

    Displayed across 30 large-scale double-sided panels, the exhibition focuses on how entrepreneurship can support recovery, strengthen communities, and offer durable solutions for displaced people. It sheds light on the ways in which host communities, potential migrants, migrants, and returnees are building businesses, creating jobs, and contributing to local development.

    The people featured come from a wide range of countries and contexts, each bringing a story of resilience and initiative. Visitors are invited to discover the personal journeys of entrepreneurs from Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Iraq, Lebanon, the Marshall Islands, Pakistan, Paraguay and Türkiye.

    Each of them received support through the IOM Development Fund and IOM’s Enterprise Development Fund. The former backed pilot initiatives designed for scale, while the latter provides financial and technical assistance to help small and medium-sized businesses grow. Their experiences are documented through striking visuals and interviews captured by IOM missions worldwide and professional photographers, including IOM Goodwill Ambassador Paul Choy.

    The exhibition is part of a broader effort by IOM to support sustainable development through migration-focused initiatives. Since its establishment in 2001, the IOM Development Fund has supported more than 1,000 projects in over 125 countries. It provides seed funding to help governments strengthen migration management and pilot innovative ideas.

    Complementing this work, IOM’s Enterprise Development Fund is an innovative programme that supports livelihoods at the community level through private sector revitalization and economic development by targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, with the objective of post-conflict economic recovery and inclusive economic development.

    The exhibition is open to the public along the lakeside between the Bains des Pâquis and Parc Mon Repos, directly across from the Palais Wilson. All panel content is available in English and French, with QR codes linking to a virtual platform where visitors can access videos, photographs, and extended stories, also available in Spanish.

    Visit the exhibition: Quai Wilson, Geneva – 1 July to 3 August 2025

    Explore online:

    For more information, please visit IOM’s Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI: Euronext statement regarding recent press speculations

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Euronext statement regarding recent press speculations

    Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris – 1 July 2025 – Euronext notes recent speculations. Euronext confirms that it has entered into discussions with the board of directors of HELLENIC EXCHANGES-ATHENS STOCK EXCHANGE S.A. (“ATHEX”), the Greek capital markets operator, about a possible offer to acquire up to 100% of the shares of ATHEX. This potential offer would be structured as a share exchange valuing ATHEX at €6.90 per share, leading to a fixed conversion rate of 21.029 ATHEX ordinary shares for each new Euronext share. Based on Euronext’s share price of €145.10 as of 30 June 2025, the potential offer would value the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital1 of ATHEX at €399 million on a fully diluted basis. The submission of an offer would be subject notably to due diligence.

    As the leading European market infrastructure, Euronext is positioned as the backbone of the European Savings and Investments Union, in the context of a growing need to enhance the European Union’s global competitiveness. A potential combination with ATHEX would deliver on Euronext’s ambition to consolidate European capital markets with growth and synergy opportunities. The combined Group would foster the harmonization of European capital markets, running on a unified trading and post-trade technology and operating on a cross-border clearing framework.

    Euronext is the largest liquidity pool in Europe, managing approximately 25% of cash equity trading activity in Europe and operating markets in major financial hubs such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo and Paris. A potential combination would allow Greek financial markets participants to join a network of over 1,800 listed companies with a combined market capitalisation exceeding €6 trillion. Euronext’s unique track record of integrating market infrastructures positions it ideally to boost the development and attractivity of Greek markets internationally and to generate efficiencies and competitiveness across the Group.

    The interest of Euronext for ATHEX reflects the strong confidence of Euronext in the development of the Greek economy and the growth potential coming from further integration of Greek capital markets into the Eurozone and the European Union. There can be no certainty, at this stage, that this would result in any agreement or transaction nor any offer being made. Euronext confirms that it will stick to its financial discipline and investment criteria policy as defined in its strategic plan. Euronext will communicate material information, if any, in due course.

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    About Euronext  

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

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

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    1 Based on a total number of shares as at 30 June 2025 of 57,850,000, which exclude the number of treasury shares of 2,498,000

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbGASU Master’s Student Among Winners in Sirius

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Alexandra Polyanskaya (left of monitor) and her team at the project presentation

    A graduate student of the architecture faculty of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Alexandra Polyanskaya, took part in the School-Conference “The Future of Cities” in Sirius and became part of the team whose project for the development of the urban environment of the federal territory “Sirius” was recognized as the winner.

    The conference school was attended by senior undergraduate and specialist students, master’s and postgraduate students in architectural, urban planning, environmental, biological and IT fields, whose scientific and professional activities are related to urban planning and architecture, greening of populated areas, climate-resistant design, environmental development of territories and digitalization of urban management. The participants studied advanced approaches in the field of ecology and sustainable development, visited the largest laboratory complex in Russia at the Sirius University of Science and Technology, and got acquainted with the biodiversity of the urban landscapes of the Black Sea coast.

    In addition, the participants developed their own concepts for the development of Sirius as part of teams formed by drawing lots. The teams included representatives of various universities of various specialties, including architects.

    “The concept proposed by our team is based on the “Bio-Techno-Oasis”, which is a hybrid of nature, high technology and the idea of preserving cultural traditions. We see the city sections No. 1 and No. 2 of “Sirius” as part of the city, where nature and technology do not oppose, but rather reinforce each other. The architecture is inspired by biological forms, and the social structure is built on the principles of sustainable development and harmony with the environment, including through the use of green energy. We use self-healing materials based on mycelium or bacteria, vertical garden technology, innovative technology of green facades that generate electricity. Phytowalls filter the air and are used as a bioindicator of pollution. Wind turbines provide energy to part of the blocks,” explained Alexandra Polyanskaya.

    According to the master’s student, digital twins help optimize resources and scheduled maintenance of equipment. Thus, the team designed not just a “smart city”, but a living organism, where “technologies adapt to people and there is no division into digital and natural – they merge in symbiosis,” Alexandra emphasized.

    “Participation in the school-conference at Sirius gave me experience working on real tasks for the development of the urban environment, skills in interdisciplinary cooperation, and helped me improve my professional skills,” concluded Alexandra Polyanskaya.

    Strategic Development Concept “Sea”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 3 people killed, 35 hospitalized after drone attack on Izhevsk — head of Udmurtia A. Brechalov

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Moscow, July 1 /Xinhua/ — Three people were killed and 35 others were hospitalized, including 10 in serious condition, after unmanned aerial vehicles /UAVs/ of the Armed Forces of Ukraine /AFU/ attacked an enterprise in Izhevsk, the head of Russia’s Udmurt Republic Alexander Brechalov said on Tuesday.

    “I visited the victims in the hospital – at the moment, 35 people are hospitalized, 10 of them are in serious condition. Our doctors are providing assistance to everyone – including consultations with colleagues from the federal center. To our great regret, we have 3 fatalities,” he wrote on his Telegram channel.

    According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian air defense forces destroyed and intercepted 60 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions overnight. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Seychelles’ Path to Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    Comprehensive reforms have fueled Seychelles’ journey out of crisis and its continued resilience in the face of shocks

    Seychelles—a nation of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean—today enjoys a comparatively high degree of economic stability. Inflation is below 2 percent, real GDP has largely recovered from the pandemic, public debt is on course to reach the government’s target of less than 50 percent of GDP before 2030, and per capita income is the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. But this stands in stark contrast to the country’s fortunes twenty years ago when it faced an economic crisis. What’s behind this turnaround?

    From times of crisis

    In the mid-2000s, Seychelles faced significant macroeconomic challenges stemming from expansionary fiscal policies and a rigid state-led economy. Large fiscal deficits were driven by high public spending on capital projects, subsidies, transfers to state enterprises and high debt service payments, while government revenues were constrained by significant tax concessions to foreign investors in the growing tourism sector. An expansionary monetary policy within a fixed exchange rate framework and extensive exchange controls led to external imbalances and depletion of foreign reserves. By 2008, gross public debt exceeded 192 percent of GDP and reserves had dwindled to just 2 weeks of import cover. The global financial crisis exacerbated these vulnerabilities, and the crisis came to a head in mid-2008 when the Seychelles authorities missed payments on the nation’s private foreign debt and Standard & Poor’s downgraded Seychelles to selective default.

    Changing course

    In response to this crisis, the government launched a comprehensive reform program with support from the IMF and other development partners. Key actions included abolishing all exchange restrictions and floating the rupee, consolidating public finances, reforming state enterprises, and abolishing indirect product subsidies in favor of a targeted social safety net. Paris Club creditors agreed to a debt stock reduction. These measures quickly yielded positive outcomes: inflation fell, foreign reserves were restored to over 3 months of import cover, and public debt declined to below 70 percent of GDP within five years. This turnaround rebuilt investor confidence, and the restoration of macroeconomic stability allowed policymakers room to shift from crisis management to macro-structural reforms in support of sustainable growth. 

    Resilience and commitment tested

    The COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a sudden collapse in global tourism, was another tremendous shock. But its years of macroeconomic stability enabled Seychelles to face this new challenge from a position of strength. Confronted with an economic contraction of nearly 12 percent in 2020, the government implemented timely fiscal and monetary measures to support households and businesses, utilized emergency financing from the IMF, and moved quickly to resume tourism. As tourism rebounded in 2021 and 2022, economic growth surged to nearly 13 percent in 2022, helping to regain lost ground. Foreign exchange reserves were maintained above 3 months of import cover, and the exchange rate was allowed to move to facilitate adjustment. Key to managing the effects of the pandemic and the international commodity shock that followed were the fiscal and foreign exchange buffers built up in prior years and a commitment to macro fiscal discipline demonstrated by the government. 

    Staying on course

    Given highly volatile global economic and financial conditions, Seychelles’ hard-won macroeconomic stability will likely be put to the test again. Environmental pressures limit scope to expand tourism, while vulnerability to external shocks argues for continued strong fiscal discipline and external buffers. To ensure continued economic growth and resilience, vital investments in infrastructure will be necessary, together with deeper development of human capital, more efficient public services, and financial sector deepening and inclusion. Concerted efforts are also needed to strengthen the social safety net and address critical social ills that hamper productivity and economic development. Some of these areas fall within the reform agenda under the current IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility, but others will require new policy commitments.

    Seychelles’ economic record highlights the importance of sound macroeconomic management and institutional strengthening in achieving and sustaining economic prosperity. Its journey offers valuable lessons for other small economies aiming at building resilience in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.

    Todd Schneider is IMF mission chief to Seychelles and an advisor in the IMF’s African Department, where Hany Abdel-Latif is an economist, Pedro Maciel is a senior economist, and Henry Quach is a research analyst.

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/07/01/cf-seychelles-path-to-macroeconomic-stability-and-resilience

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man jailed for spree of thefts following Met investigation

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A prolific thief captured on CCTV stealing from a series of unsuspecting victims has been jailed following a Metropolitan Police Service investigation.

    On Tuesday, 1 July at Isleworth Crown Court, Zacariah Boulares, 18 (21.02.2007) of Tennyson Road, Hounslow was jailed for 22 months for multiple thefts and an assault.

    This comes as the Met cracks down on neighbourhood crime, including phone thefts in the capital, with uniform and plain clothes officers across London proactively patrolling robbery hotspots to identify, apprehend and deter potential offenders, with dedicated teams targeting repeat offenders.

    Incidents of neighbourhood crime, which includes offences such as robbery, theft from a person and shoplifting, have reduced by 18.6 per cent compared to the same period last year. Over the past 15 months, the Met has also increased arrests per month by 10 per cent.

    Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea for the Met said: “We understand the significant impact that robbery and theft can have on victims – it’s an invasive and sometimes violent crime.

    “We’re committed to protecting Londoners and tackling the kind of criminality carried out by Boulares as we make the capital safer.

    “His behaviour showed a blatant disregard for others and their belongings, even going as far to admit that he only targets vulnerable people. I commend the determination of officers who brought him to justice.”

    On Tuesday, 18 February Boulares stole a rucksack from a blind couple – a 50-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, dining with their young son at a restaurant in Kensington High Street.

    As Boulares left the restaurant, patrolling officers in the area noticed him acting suspiciously. They gave chase, but were unable to catch Boulares, who discarded the rucksack in a bush as he fled. This was later returned to the couple by police.

    Following further enquiries, Boulares was arrested at his home on Friday, 21 February, the same day as his 18th birthday. As he attempted to evade police by climbing out of the window, Boulares taunted officers and his victims, saying: “I specifically target vulnerable people”.

    Boulares was charged with theft on Friday, 21 February and remanded in custody.

    Following a series of enquiries and careful examination of CCTV, officers linked Boulares to two separate incidents.

    On Thursday, 30 January, in CCTV footage later obtained by the investigation team, Boulares and an accomplice were seen walking into the outdoor area of a busy restaurant in Kingley Street, W18. They wore their hoods up to obscure their faces.

    The two then stole a handbag belonging to a 30-year-old woman sitting nearby. Officers discovered that Boulares used the bank cards in the stolen bag to purchase items, including clothing, worth £86. He also withdrew £60 and attempted to withdraw another £150.

    While investigating what had taken place, officers were called to a theft and assault at another restaurant in Kensington High Street, on Saturday, 8 February. In video footage shown in court, Boulares was captured wearing the same hooded jacket, attempting to steal a phone from a 27-year-old woman. There was a struggle as the victim retrieved her phone, in which she sustained a head injury. Boulares fled the scene before officers could arrive.

    Following his charge on Friday, 21 February, Bouares was charged with two more counts of theft and an assault for the offences on Thursday, 30 January and Saturday, 8 February.

    He pleaded guilty to all the offences on Thursday, 29 May at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

    The Met’s focus on tackling these crimes will continue throughout the summer, using ward-level data and intelligence to make a difference in key areas.

    A new way for Londoners to hear about policing in their area is being rolled out by the Met.

    Local officers will use Met Engage to provide crime prevention advice, updates on ongoing incidents and investigations, and information about successful outcomes and operations. Sign-up to Met Engage here

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  • MIL-OSI: E Ink Utilizes Intel® Smart Base to Launch Innovative ePaper with Touch-Enabled Application, Ushering in a New Interactive AI PC Experience

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BILLERICA, Mass., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E Ink (8069.TWO), the originator, pioneer, and global commercial leader in ePaper technology, announced the launch of a groundbreaking ePaper touchpad solution for laptops, developed through the integration of Intel® Smart Base, Intel® Innovation Platform Framework (Intel® IPF), and Intel® AI Assistant Builder technologies. This innovative solution combines color ePaper with traditional laptop touchpads, creating a visual, AI-assisted human-machine interface (HMI) that enhances user interaction and brings a whole new dimension of functionality to Intel-based AI PCs.

    “Driven by our mission, ‘We Make Surfaces Smart and Green,’ E Ink continues to explore innovative applications across industries through ePaper technology,” stated JM Hung, the Vice President of Business Center of E Ink Holdings. “With the development tools and reference architecture provided by the Intel® Smart Base ecosystem, we’ve created ultra-slim, energy-efficient modules optimized for AI PC designs. These modules enable seamless integration of ePaper displays into laptop touchpad areas—delivering crisp visuals, low power consumption, and a novel interactive experience.”

    ePaper’s core advantages—paper-like readability, ultra-low power consumption, and excellent sunlight visibility—make it ideally suited for auxiliary displays in mobile computing devices. By integrating ePaper into the touchpad, E Ink not only preserves the intuitive functionality of touch interactions but also unlocks new second-screen capabilities. With support from Intel® Smart Base, Intel® IPF, and Intel® AI Assistant Builder, the system is empowered to perform real-time edge AI applications such as frequently used shortcuts and system notifications and GenAI contents like text/image summaries, gaming tactics, or custom AI tasks displayed on the interactive C-cover. Users can also view weather updates, take notes, display meeting transcripts, or showcase personalized cover art—even when the device is powered off.

    Additionally, because ePaper consumes power only when content is updated and remains static otherwise, it significantly reduces overall system power consumption compared to emissive displays. Its non-emissive, reflective and flicker-free nature also reduces eye strain, making this touchpad design a uniquely ergonomic and eco-friendly innovation.

    Leveraging Intel’s platform and ecosystem, E Ink enhances the laptop user experience through:

    • Visual Interaction Innovation: Employing ePaper as a next-gen touch display medium, enabling low-power visual interactivity for intuitive HMI design.
    • AI-Powered Personalization: Supporting AI-driven content generation to elevate functionality and user engagement.
    • Design-Driven Integration: Tailored for the aesthetics and performance requirements of new-generation AI PCs.
    • UX Redefined: Reinventing the user experience with the comfort, clarity, and adaptability of ePaper displays.
    • Scalable Possibilities: Establishing a solid foundation for future AI hardware applications by integrating Intel’s reference designs and solutions.

    This touch enabled application highlights the versatility and forward-looking potential of ePaper technology in next-generation computing. E Ink will continue to expand the boundaries of interactive design by exploring innovative ePaper scenarios in the AI era—delivering sustainable, personalized, and cutting-edge user experiences.

    About E Ink
    E Ink Holdings Inc. (8069.TWO), based on technology from MIT’s Media Lab, provides an ideal display medium for applications spanning eReaders and eNotes, retail, home, hospital, transportation, logistics, and more, enabling customers to put displays in locations previously impossible. E Ink’s electrophoretic display products make it the worldwide leader for ePaper. Its low power displays enable customers to reach their sustainability goals, and E Ink has pledged using 100% renewable energy in 2030 and reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2040. E Ink has been recognized for their efforts by receiving validation from Science-Based Targets (SBTi) and is listed in both the DJSI World and DJSI Emerging Indexes. Listed in Taiwan’s Taipei Exchange (TPEx) and the Luxembourg market, E Ink Holdings is now the world’s largest supplier of ePaper displays. For more information, please visit www.eink.com. E Ink. We Make Surfaces Smart and Green.

    Contact:
    V2 Communications for E Ink
    eink@v2comms.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/03bb1c16-3c39-4c54-b2b6-7bb8a7b78d3a

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Countdown to Euro 2025 as Government gives advice to travelling fans

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Countdown to Euro 2025 as Government gives advice to travelling fans

    Ahead of Euro 2025 kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign Office is providing fans with the information and advice they need for a safe and enjoyable tournament.

    • With the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro football tournament kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is working closely with the Football Associations of England and Wales to provide information and advice to travelling fans
    • Ahead of Women’s Summer of Sport, the UK Government continues to drive progress in women’s sport to improve access and boost the nation’s economy

    With thousands of supporters expected to follow reigning champions England and major-tournament newcomers Wales when the Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off tomorrow, the Foreign Office has issued top tips to help fans have a safe and enjoyable tournament in Switzerland.

    Advice for fans travelling to the eight different stadiums hosting matches across the country includes: checking travel advice, signing up to email alerts for the latest developments, ensuring your passport meets entry requirements and getting travel insurance before you go. The UK will also have a consular presence in Switzerland throughout the tournament, to support those British nationals requiring help or advice.

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

    The Women’s Euros promises to be a spectacular event with legions of fans travelling to multiple locations across Switzerland to enjoy the matches. Together with in-country consular support, we’ve put together some practical advice to help people have a safe and enjoyable trip and get behind our home teams.

    Lionesses Head Coach Sarina Wiegman said:

    We know thousands of you will be planning on travelling to Switzerland. Trips like this are a really big commitment and we understand the sacrifices our travelling support will be making. We thank you and please know your loyalty and passion will never be taken for granted by myself and the players.

    We wish everyone a fantastic experience and hope it is a summer to remember.

    Specifically fans travelling to Switzerland are advised to:

    In 2024, UK Women’s Sport attracted audiences of over 44.17 million, an increase of nearly 40% in just two years, with global revenues predicted to have risen by 240% in 4 years.

    The Government is driving progress across women’s sport, which in addition to improving access for women and girls across the country is also helping to boost economic growth and deliver on Our Plan for Change. On 21 March, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced an investment of £100 million to fund grassroots facilities throughout the UK. £98 million of this will support projects in 2025/26.

    Wales Office Minister and Equalities Minister Nia Griffith said:

    Along with hundreds of other supporters across Wales I will be travelling to Switzerland this month to cheer on our fantastic women’s team as they take part in a major tournament for the very first time.

    I wish the squad and staff the very best of luck and Wales fans should follow advice and prepare for their trip so they can fully enjoy this historic and ground-breaking moment for Welsh football.

    Fan Engagement Executive at Football Association of Wales, Macsen Jones said:

    As Cymru prepare to make history with our first-ever appearance at the UEFA Women’s EURO, thousands of our supporters will be travelling to Switzerland to cheer them on.

    The FAW has been working closely with the FCDO to provide up-to-date travel advice, helping ensure that our fans stay safe and well-informed while supporting Cymru this summer.

    As a Euro match ticket holder, fans can travel from anywhere in Switzerland to the stadium and back on the day of your match for free, with the offer valid for the entire Swiss public transport network. Additionally, every host city will host a Fan Zone to provide entertainment beyond the 90 minutes of football.

    Background:

    • Travelling England and Wales fans will be able to contact the FCDO by phone 24/7 on +44 (0)20 7008 5000 or by calling the Embassy locally on +41 31 359 77 00. Fans in Switzerland can access the Swiss emergency services by dialling 112.
    • Fans planning to travel elsewhere in the region should check Travel Advice for each location they plan to visit or transit through.
    • Globally, Deloitte predicts that revenue generated by women’s elite sports will reach at least $2.35 billion, or £1.8 billion, in 2025, with revenues predicted to have risen by 240% in 4 years.
    • The event guide for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 can be found here: www.uefa.com/womenseuro/event-guide/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Technology and Energy Secretaries chair second AI Energy Council meeting

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Technology and Energy Secretaries chair second AI Energy Council meeting

    The Technology and Energy Secretaries have chaired the second round of discussions, with a focus on compute and the energy demands of AI.

    The Technology and Energy Secretaries chairing the second meeting of the AI Energy Council.

    Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle and Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband led the second meeting of the AI Energy Council in London this week (Monday 30 June).

    Joined by regulators and representatives of the energy and tech sectors, the latest round of talks centred on the energy demands which will be needed to power the UK’s compute ambitions, and the future energy needs of the sector as a whole.

    The government has set the ambition of ramping up the UK’s public compute capacity – the building block of AI development – 20 fold in the next 5 years, with talks focused on how the country’s energy grid can meet that goal.

    Presentations from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) on energy demands for AI kicked off the session, with the Energy Secretary reflecting on the work being undertaken by the council’s dedicated working group on forecasting energy demand.

    With the energy demands of data centres – key drivers of AI development and growth – expected to double in the coming years, attendees also reiterated the importance of ensuring they can be connected to the power grid as swiftly as possible.

    This was further highlighted by the Technology Secretary’s reflections on the importance of growth and increasing the UK’s sovereign AI capabilities as central pillars of the AI Energy Council’s work, noting its role as a vital forum for answering key questions and unlocking opportunity. 

    At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance reflected on the shared mission across the energy and tech sectors and the urgency of the council’s work in the coming years as the government powers both its AI and clean energy superpower ambitions. This also included an agreement to work together to forecast future trends support the government’s broader work on grid connections.

    The council will next meet in Autumn.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with President Ruto of Kenya: 1 July 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Prime Minister’s Office 10 Downing Street

    Press release

    PM meeting with President Ruto of Kenya: 1 July 2025

    The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Kenya, William Ruto, to Downing Street today. 

    The Prime Minister welcomed the President of Kenya, William Ruto, to Downing Street today. 

    The leaders began by celebrating the new UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership, which will see both countries work together to drive economic growth and strengthen regional security. 

    Turning to migration, the Prime Minister and President welcomed a new UK-Kenya security agreement to disrupt organised immigration crime and human trafficking in Kenya to prevent onward migration to Europe. 

    On trade and investment, the leaders discussed the Nairobi Railway City project, which has been inspired by London’s Kings Cross and will enable opportunities for UK businesses, driving growth and delivering on our Plan for Change. 

    The Prime Minister and President agreed on the need for peace and stability in the region.

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  • MIL-OSI: Blue Navy Recovery Celebrates 200 successful unclaimed property recovery cases in California and Georgia, $6 Million in Recovered Funds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Irvine, CA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Navy Recovery, a leading unclaimed property recovery firm operating in California and Georgia, today announced the successful completion of 200 client claims, totaling over $6 million in recovered funds. This milestone reflects not just the company’s operational efficiency, but also the growing awareness around reclaiming dormant assets that many individuals may not realize are legally theirs.

    Service features displayed on Blue Navy Recovery’s website, highlighting unclaimed property recovery support for clients in California and Georgia.

    The firm’s approach to unclaimed property recovery is rooted in accessibility, compliance, and clarity. Blue Navy Recovery provides comprehensive support—from document preparation to direct communication with state agencies—removing the burdens typically associated with navigating bureaucratic systems. With no upfront charges and a compensation model based solely on successful recoveries, the service is designed to be risk-free and approachable for claimants at any income level. The company’s recent launch was covered by prominent publishers like Business Insider and Yahoo! Finance.

    Blue Navy Recovery has worked with hundreds of individuals who had no prior knowledge that the state was holding funds in their name. These include old bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, utility refunds, and more. Verified client reviews on platforms like Google and Yelp highlight the impact of Blue Navy’s work. Additionally, those interested in a deeper look at specific case stories can explore verified client experiences shared via publicly available reviews and testimonials.

    “Reaching 200 successful cases is a meaningful benchmark,” said David Dorfman, Managing Partner at Blue Navy Recovery. “Every claim represents not just a number, but a person reconnecting with assets that had slipped through the cracks. It’s a privilege to facilitate those outcomes.”

    The company was born from firsthand frustration with state-run recovery systems and has since built a streamlined, secure model designed around user ease and institutional trust. Claimants have access to a secure and user-friendly client process and support materials to streamline the process of recovering unclaimed funds within each state’s state-specific recovery process.

    To learn more about unclaimed property recovery in California or Georgia, visit Blue Navy Recovery. For a closer look at previous case outcomes and claimant experiences, see Blue Navy Recovery testimonials hosted on the company’s official website.

    Overview of Blue Navy Recovery’s mission and unclaimed property recovery services for clients in California and Georgia.

    About Blue Navy Recovery

    Blue Navy Recovery is a professional unclaimed property recovery firm that helps individuals and families recover lost or forgotten funds held by the state. With deep experience navigating the claims process in California and Georgia, we’ve helped return millions of dollars to rightful owners. We handle the paperwork, follow-ups, and filing — so you don’t have to. Our team only collects a percentage of the recovered amount, with no upfront cost. 

    Press inquiries

    Blue Navy Recovery
    https://www.bluenavy.org
    David Dorfman
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  • MIL-OSI: Blue Navy Recovery Celebrates 200 successful unclaimed property recovery cases in California and Georgia, $6 Million in Recovered Funds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Irvine, CA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Navy Recovery, a leading unclaimed property recovery firm operating in California and Georgia, today announced the successful completion of 200 client claims, totaling over $6 million in recovered funds. This milestone reflects not just the company’s operational efficiency, but also the growing awareness around reclaiming dormant assets that many individuals may not realize are legally theirs.

    Service features displayed on Blue Navy Recovery’s website, highlighting unclaimed property recovery support for clients in California and Georgia.

    The firm’s approach to unclaimed property recovery is rooted in accessibility, compliance, and clarity. Blue Navy Recovery provides comprehensive support—from document preparation to direct communication with state agencies—removing the burdens typically associated with navigating bureaucratic systems. With no upfront charges and a compensation model based solely on successful recoveries, the service is designed to be risk-free and approachable for claimants at any income level. The company’s recent launch was covered by prominent publishers like Business Insider and Yahoo! Finance.

    Blue Navy Recovery has worked with hundreds of individuals who had no prior knowledge that the state was holding funds in their name. These include old bank accounts, unclaimed insurance proceeds, utility refunds, and more. Verified client reviews on platforms like Google and Yelp highlight the impact of Blue Navy’s work. Additionally, those interested in a deeper look at specific case stories can explore verified client experiences shared via publicly available reviews and testimonials.

    “Reaching 200 successful cases is a meaningful benchmark,” said David Dorfman, Managing Partner at Blue Navy Recovery. “Every claim represents not just a number, but a person reconnecting with assets that had slipped through the cracks. It’s a privilege to facilitate those outcomes.”

    The company was born from firsthand frustration with state-run recovery systems and has since built a streamlined, secure model designed around user ease and institutional trust. Claimants have access to a secure and user-friendly client process and support materials to streamline the process of recovering unclaimed funds within each state’s state-specific recovery process.

    To learn more about unclaimed property recovery in California or Georgia, visit Blue Navy Recovery. For a closer look at previous case outcomes and claimant experiences, see Blue Navy Recovery testimonials hosted on the company’s official website.

    Overview of Blue Navy Recovery’s mission and unclaimed property recovery services for clients in California and Georgia.

    About Blue Navy Recovery

    Blue Navy Recovery is a professional unclaimed property recovery firm that helps individuals and families recover lost or forgotten funds held by the state. With deep experience navigating the claims process in California and Georgia, we’ve helped return millions of dollars to rightful owners. We handle the paperwork, follow-ups, and filing — so you don’t have to. Our team only collects a percentage of the recovered amount, with no upfront cost. 

    Press inquiries

    Blue Navy Recovery
    https://www.bluenavy.org
    David Dorfman
    david@bluenavy.org
    (619) 215-1972

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  • MIL-OSI: JA Mining Launches Advanced Cloud Mining Platform to Democratize Profitability

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, UK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  JA Mining, officially JA Financial Services Ltd, a reputable UK company with FCA certification, was established in 2004. It has now confirmed that it is offering extra services. The site will provide a secure and easy means for individuals to invest in cryptocurrency mining and earn money passively. This will be a new standard for equitable profit-sharing in the global cloud mining market.

    JA Mining is looking to provide a new mining experience with the latest ASIC and GPU mining hardware and a very simple interface. The platform is designed to remove the ‘pain points’ of cryptocurrency mining, which are buying of equipment, regular maintenance, and high energy costs, which lead to unnecessary energy expenses. Consequently, users can easily increase their digital portfolios.

    “Our mission at JA Mining has always been to make the immense potential of cryptocurrency mining accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise or investment size,” stated a spokesperson for JA Mining. ” We believe our progressive approach, modern facilities, and transparency mean we have a unique opportunity to support everyone in finding another way to increase their wealth and participate in a fairer digital economy.”

    Key Perks of Choosing JA Mining:

    • AI-Powered Optimization: Based on present time market variations and computing conditions, a modern autonomous system is enhanced by JAMining to strongly choose the most profitable coins and tactics. No matter the changing market conditions, our expert system aims to increase profits while staying efficient.
    • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Operations: JA Mining has more than 100 data centers in Europe, North America, and Asia, which use clean energy from sources like solar and wind. This eco-friendly method helps the environment and improves efficiency over time.
    • Stable User Experience: Getting started is as simple as a few clicks, thanks to the user-friendly design. Users can choose from a variety of mining contracts, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, and begin earning daily rewards directly to their accounts. No hardware or technical setup is necessary.
    • Robust Security Measures: It emphasizes the security of user funds and data as the platform implements multi-layer security protocols, including cold wallet storage for most funds, and it is also protected by industry-leading solutions like McAfee® and Cloudflare®.
    • Bonus and Referral Rewards for New Users: For referring your friends to the platform, users can earn upto bonuses of 5% to 7% as a part of this referral scheme. JA Mining is also giving a $100 bonus to every new user when they sign up.
    • FCA-Certified and Transparent: JAMining strictly follows all regulatory guidelines as an FCA-approved provider, which fosters an open, compliant operating environment for our international users.

    JA Mining’s continuous innovation and dedication to a user-first approach underscore its position as a leader in the cloud mining industry, enabling more individuals to participate in and benefit from the growth of digital assets.

    About JA Mining: Headquartered in the United Kingdom, and FCA-certified cloud mining provider JA Mining (JA Financial Services Ltd.), the company has provided safe and profitable ways to invest in cryptocurrency mining since 2004. They focus on being naturally friendly and making it easy for users. It operates energy-saving data centers around the world and offers a platform where users can easily earn money from algorithmic resources.

    To get started or learn more, visit jamining.com

    Media Contact:
    Full Name: Anna W Hitchens
    Position: Manager
    Phone: +44 7751696528
    Email: info@jamining.com
    Website: https://jamining.com

    Company Address:
    JA Financial Services Limited, 11 The Elms, Leek Wootton, Warwick, England, CV35 7RR, London, UK

    Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, legal advice, or investment recommendations. Stock Trading involves risk and market volatility. Please research or consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions. Jamining.com and associated parties are not liable for any financial loss incurred.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds – new study

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Justin Stebbing, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University

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    In November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter peered through a small hole into the sealed tomb of King Tutankhamun. When asked if he could see anything, he replied: “Yes, wonderful things.” Within months, however, Carter’s financial backer Lord Carnarvon was dead from a mysterious illness. Over the following years, several other members of the excavation team would meet similar fates, fuelling legends of the “pharaoh’s curse” that have captivated the public imagination for just over a century.

    For decades, these mysterious deaths were attributed to supernatural forces. But modern science has revealed a more likely culprit: a toxic fungus known as Aspergillus flavus. Now, in an unexpected twist, this same deadly organism is being transformed into a powerful new weapon in the fight against cancer.

    Aspergillus flavus is a common mould found in soil, decaying vegetation and stored grains. It is infamous for its ability to survive in harsh environments, including the sealed chambers of ancient tombs, where it can lie dormant for thousands of years.

    When disturbed, the fungus releases spores that can cause severe respiratory infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems. This may explain the so-called “curse” of King Tutankhamun and similar incidents, such as the deaths of several scientists who entered the tomb of Casimir IV in Poland in the 1970s. In both cases, investigations later found that A flavus was present, and its toxins were probably responsible for the illnesses and deaths.

    Despite its deadly reputation, Aspergillus flavus is now at the centre of a remarkable scientific finding. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that this fungus produces a unique class of molecules with the potential to fight cancer.

    These molecules belong to a group called ribosomally synthesised and post-translationally modified peptides, or RiPPs. RiPPs are made by the ribosome – the cell’s protein factory – and are later chemically altered to enhance their function.

    While thousands of RiPPs have been identified in bacteria, only a handful have been found in fungi – until now.

    The process of finding these fungal RiPPs was far from simple. The research team screened a dozen different strains or types of aspergillus, searching for chemical clues that might indicate the presence of these promising molecules. Aspergillus flavus quickly stood out as a prime candidate.

    The researchers compared the chemicals from different fungal strains to known RiPP compounds and found promising matches. To confirm their discovery, they switched off the relevant genes and, sure enough, the target chemicals vanished, proving they had found the source.

    Purifying these chemicals proved to be a significant challenge. However, this complexity is also what gives fungal RiPPs their remarkable biological activity.

    The team eventually succeeded in isolating four different RiPPs from Aspergillus flavus. These molecules shared a unique structure of interlocking rings, a feature that had never been described before. The researchers named these new compounds “asperigimycins”, after the fungus in which they were found.

    The next step was to test these asperigimycins against human cancer cells. In some cases, they stopped the growth of cancer cells, suggesting that asperigimycins could one day become a new treatment for certain types of cancer.

    The team also worked out how these chemicals get inside cancer cells. This discovery is significant because many chemicals, like asperigimycins, have medicinal properties but struggle to enter cells in large enough quantities to be useful. Knowing that particular fats (lipids) can enhance this process gives scientists a new tool for drug development.

    Further experiments revealed that asperigimycins probably disrupt the process of cell division in cancer cells. Cancer cells divide uncontrollably, and these compounds appear to block the formation of microtubules, the scaffolding inside cells that are essential for cell division.

    Tremendous untapped potential

    This disruption is specific to certain types of cells, so this may in turn reduce the risk of side-effects. But the discovery of asperigimycins is just the beginning. The researchers also identified similar clusters of genes in other fungi, suggesting that many more fungal RiPPs remain to be discovered.

    Almost all the fungal RiPPs found so far have strong biological activity, making this an area with tremendous untapped potential. The next step is to test asperigimycins in other systems and models, with the hope of eventually moving to human clinical trials. If successful, these molecules could join the ranks of other fungal-derived medicines, such as penicillin, which revolutionised modern medicine.

    The story of Aspergillus flavus is a powerful example of how nature can be both a source of danger and a wellspring of healing. For centuries, this fungus was feared as a silent killer lurking in ancient tombs, responsible for mysterious deaths and the legend of the pharaoh’s curse. Today, scientists are turning that fear into hope, harnessing the same deadly spores to create life-saving medicines.

    This transformation, from curse to cure, highlights the importance of continued exploration and innovation in the natural world. Nature has in fact provided us with an incredible pharmacy, filled with compounds that can heal as well as harm. It is up to scientists and engineers to uncover these secrets, using the latest technologies to identify, modify and test new molecules for their potential to treat disease.

    The discovery of asperigimycins is a reminder that even the most unlikely sources – such as a toxic tomb fungus – can hold the key to revolutionary new treatments. As researchers continue to explore the hidden world of fungi, who knows what other medical breakthroughs may lie just beneath the surface?

    Justin Stebbing 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. Toxic fungus from King Tutankhamun’s tomb yields cancer-fighting compounds – new study – https://theconversation.com/toxic-fungus-from-king-tutankhamuns-tomb-yields-cancer-fighting-compounds-new-study-259706

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  • MIL-OSI Global: How Trump plays with new media says a lot about him – as it did with FDR, Kennedy and Obama

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Sara Polak, University Lecturer in American Studies, Leiden University

    There is a strange and worrying parallel between the breakneck speed at which Donald Trump has operated in the first few months of his presidency and the ever-accelerating pace at which information moves on social media platforms. Where in his first term he used Twitter, now, the 47th US president is using his own platform, TruthSocial, to announce changes of direction that are sometimes so fundamental that they change decades of US policy.

    Social media has become a key tool of governing for Trump’s administration. He uses it both to make announcements and to drum up support for those announcements. His social media posts can move the markets and make or break careers. They can even, it seems, stop wars.

    So when he used TruthSocial to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on June 23, giving the two countries a deadline to stop firing missiles, it appears that neither of the antagonists were fully aware of the situation, given they carried on attacking each other. So an all-caps message followed: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS,” he posted. “BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” – adding, just in case anyone had any doubt he was serious: “DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”

    Trump’s use of his TruthSocial platform began as he sought to re-establish himself from the political wilderness after the insurrection of January 6 2021. It has now become a tool of his extreme power and his willingness to use (and abuse) it – globally as well as domestically.

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    He’s the latest in a string of US presidents known for their adroit use of whichever is the medium most guaranteed to connect with the greatest number of people. From Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt’s adept cultivation of print journalists in the early 20th century through Franklin D. Roosevelt’s comforting use of radio as it gained popularity and John F. Kennedy’s mastery of the rising medium of television, presidents have expanded their reach and influence through adept use of media.

    FDR’s “fireside chats”, broadcast on the radio throughout the US in the 1930s, reached an estimated 80% of the population, showing he understood the key media principle of reach. Roosevelt would address his listeners as “my friends” and Americans came to understand them as seemingly intimate conversations with their president.

    FDR dominated the airwaves at a time when many Americans hardly understood the important role that the federal government played in their own lives – and millions of households were only just getting mains electricity (thanks to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936). But radios were becoming a common mass medium and FDR perfectly understood how to use it. If you listen to the fireside chats, FDR may sound patrician – and at times formal – but his tone is also friendly, thoughtful and reassuring.

    In Germany at around the same time, Adolf Hitler’s massive stadium speeches were very effective for people who were in the stadium and being lifted by the intensity of the crowd and all the carefully thought out visual cues. But when broadcast on radio, Hitler had nothing like Roosevelt’s ability to connect with people on a personal level.

    Roosevelt was hardly the first leader – or even the first US president – to speak on the radio. But he was the first to master the medium. He figured out how to use its potential to deliver a key implicit message: that his government should and did take on a central role in people’s lives.

    Equally, John F. Kennedy can be said to have “discovered” political television. Not just as a medium for political campaigns, debates and speeches – but also for putting across to a mass audience his role as the embodiment of American decency, beauty and masculinity: JFK’s White House as Camelot.

    JFK was considered a master of the fast-growing medium of television.

    Both Roosevelt and Kennedy were in several ways physically disabled and lived with chronic illness, yet through the “new medium” of their time were able to project an image of quintessentially American strength and trustworthiness. In part this was their own doing – but it’s also a testament to the power of the media they used for their time.

    Mastering the medium

    These possibilities of a medium used to its best advantage – for example, to be heard around the US, but still to project a sense of intimacy – have become known as the “affordances” of a medium. The medium afforded Roosevelt space to be authentic without showing his disability. Kennedy appeared young, fit and handsome – even when dependent on painkillers.

    When a new medium is introduced, people start to play around with its affordances – and this applies to politicians too. Political leaders who develop a special aptitude for using the new medium to emphasise their unique style can become particularly successful, as has Donald Trump with his use of social media.

    The US president rose to power helped by his adept use of many of Twitter’s attributes – the imposed brevity of his messages, the ease of retweeting, the tendency for other users to “pile on” (and the user anonymity, which tends to encourage pile-ons) to polarise American public debate.

    Trump was forced off Twitter after the Capitol Hill insurrection of January 6 2021. So he came back with his own platform, TruthSocial, where he can also make the rules. And now he uses the platform to make foreign policy, trumpeting his positions (which can change with bewildering speed) on TruthSocial well before they can be announced by the White House press team, which often has to scramble to catch up.

    When Canadian communication theorist Marshall McLuhan penned his famous phrase: “The medium is the message” in his groundbreaking 1964 study, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, he meant to say that media form and content are not as distinct from one another as one might think and that the form of a medium of communication can shape society as much as its content. In Donald Trump’s use of social media, we are seeing this idea at work.

    Sara Polak 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. How Trump plays with new media says a lot about him – as it did with FDR, Kennedy and Obama – https://theconversation.com/how-trump-plays-with-new-media-says-a-lot-about-him-as-it-did-with-fdr-kennedy-and-obama-248923

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  • MIL-OSI USA: GOP Votes Down Warnock Amendment to Save Georgia Jobs, Protect Rural Manufacturing Boom

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia

    GOP Votes Down Warnock Amendment to Save Georgia Jobs, Protect Rural Manufacturing Boom

    Senator Reverend Warnock took to the Senate floor to offer a bipartisan amendment to protect hundreds of thousands of clean energy jobs across the country
    Senator Warnock was instrumental in passing these clean energy tax credits, which are responsible for 42,000 good-paying jobs in Georgia
    In his effort to save these Georgia jobs, Senator Warnock penned an op-ed in the AJC, held a press conference in Savannah, and published a report on the risks posed to Georgia should the tax credits be repealed
     Senator Reverend Warnock: “Those 42,000 Georgia jobs and hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide are at risk if Republicans have their way and roll back these tax credits”
    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) took to the floor of the United States Senate to urge his GOP colleagues to pass a bipartisan amendment to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs in communities across the country. Senate Republicans voted down his motion by a vote of 48-51.
    As currently written, the GOP spending bill would eliminate many of the clean energy tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that have brought a manufacturing boom to communities across the U.S.
    “Mr. President, I rise to protect pro-business tax credits that are creating hundreds of thousands of American jobs, many of which don’t require a college degree…” said Senator Warnock. “42,000 Georgia jobs and hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide are at risk if Republicans have their way and roll back these tax credits.”
    Senator Warnock has warned his colleagues repeatedly of the risks that repealing clean energy tax credits will have on Americans across the country. In May, Senator Warnock published a report highlighting the impact that the cuts would have on Georgia and its economy. The Senator followed his report with a press conference in Savannah at the Georgia Ports Authority warning of the impact on rural communities and an op-ed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Georgia is the single largest recipient of IRA tax credits in the U.S., with over $28 billion in investment, 42,000 jobs, and 51 projects announced in the state.
    The Warnock Amendment would force the Senate to reconsider its current path toward repealing the clean energy tax credits in the GOP spending bill by returning the bill to the Senate Finance Committee for additional consideration.
    In recent days, a bipartisan push urging GOP senators to reverse their proposed cuts has swept the country. Last week, Georgia lawmakers sent a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) asking him to reconsider his support for the rollback of solar energy tax credits, writing: “We urge you not to weaken the tax credits, as doing so would only harm the manufacturing renaissance in Georgia while creating opportunities for Chinese companies to take over the solar industry.”
    Nationwide analyses show that the “vast majority” of projects announced following the passage of the clean energy tax credits have been investments in Congressional districts currently held by Republicans. This is particularly true in Georgia where 83 percent of the projects, 94 percent of the total investment, and 75 percent of the jobs are in Republican districts. More than 95 percent of the new jobs and investments are in counties where the percentage of people with a bachelor’s degree is below the national average. 
    Full remarks available below:
    Mr. President. I rise to protect pro-business, pro-worker tax credits that are creating hundreds of thousands of American clean energy manufacturing jobs, many of which don’t require a college degree.
    Put simply, these tax credits are working: I know firsthand because they’re working right now in Georgia.
    Businesses which we’ve invested $1 [federally], we’ve seen [private] investments as much as $4.50.
    They’ve helped create 42,000 new manufacturing and construction jobs, many in rural parts of our state that are too often left behind by Washington politicians. Those 42,000 Georgia jobs and hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide are at risk if Republicans have their way and roll back these tax credits.
    That’s why North America’s Building Trades Unions called this bill the “biggest job-killing bill in the history of this country.”
    I urge my colleagues to vote with America’s workers and vote YES on my Motion to Commit.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A memorial plaque in memory of Alexander Shirvindt will be installed in Moscow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A memorial plaque in memory of the People’s Artist of the RSFSR, director and teacher, artistic director and president of the Moscow Academic Satire Theater Alexander Anatolyevich Shirvindt will be installed on the house where he lived. The Moscow Government order on this issue was signed by Sergei Sobyanin.

    The memorial plaque will be installed at the address: Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, Building 1/15, Block A. The work is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.

    Alexander Anatolyevich Shirvindt (1934-2024) left a large and bright mark in the history of Russian art. He played dozens of roles in plays and films that became classics of theater and cinema. In addition, as a director, Alexander Shirvindt staged more than 20 plays on the stage of the Satire Theater.

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  • MIL-OSI: SUTNTIB AB Tewox publishes its NAV for June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vilnius, Lithuania, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As at the end of June 2025, the net asset value (NAV) of SUTNTIB AB Tewox decreased to EUR 46,370,405, compared to the previously determined NAV of EUR 46,740,384 at the end of May 2025.

    The share price decreased to EUR 1.1077, from EUR 1.1165 at the end of May 2025. The pro-forma internal rate of return (IRR) decreased to 3.26%, compared to previously announced IRR of 3.62% at the end of May 2025.

    Contact person for further information:

    Paulius Nevinskas

    Manager of the Investment Company

    paulius.nevinskas@lordslb.lt

    https://lordslb.lt/tewox_bonds/

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  • MIL-OSI: SUTNTIB AB Tewox publishes its NAV for June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Vilnius, Lithuania, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As at the end of June 2025, the net asset value (NAV) of SUTNTIB AB Tewox decreased to EUR 46,370,405, compared to the previously determined NAV of EUR 46,740,384 at the end of May 2025.

    The share price decreased to EUR 1.1077, from EUR 1.1165 at the end of May 2025. The pro-forma internal rate of return (IRR) decreased to 3.26%, compared to previously announced IRR of 3.62% at the end of May 2025.

    Contact person for further information:

    Paulius Nevinskas

    Manager of the Investment Company

    paulius.nevinskas@lordslb.lt

    https://lordslb.lt/tewox_bonds/

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Launch of the Sevilla Platform for Action – UN Chief remarks | #FFD4 | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the Launch of the Sevilla Platform for Action – 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain).

    “Mr. President of the Government of Spain, dear Pedro Sánchez,

    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    Thank you for joining this launch of the Sevilla Platform for Action.

    Respected President of the Government of Spain — I commend you and your government for your vision and leadership as hosts of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.

    We are all here to respond to a global development crisis that threatens people and planet alike.

    Our roadmap to a better future — the Sustainable Development Goals — is in danger.

    Two-thirds of the targets are not progressing fast enough — or at all.

    Solutions depend on financing.

    Developing countries need over $4 trillion a year to deliver on the 2030 Agenda.

    But they are being battered by limited fiscal space, slowing growth, crushing debt burdens and growing systemic risks.

    The Sevilla Commitment document represents a bold plan to get the engine of development revving again:

    Through new domestic and global commitments that can channel public and private finance to the areas of greatest need…

    By overhauling the world’s approach to debt to make borrowing work in service of sustainable development…

    And by reforming the global financial architecture to reflect today’s realities and the urgent needs of developing countries.

    But we need all hands on deck.

    And that’s why the Sevilla Platform for Action is so critical — and so significant.

    In the midst of a world of division, conflict and economic uncertainty, this Platform contains more than 130 specific initiatives that demonstrate what we can achieve by working together.

    Governments, private sector partners, international institutions, and civil society groups all together are teaming up to launch high-impact initiatives to bring the Sevilla Commitment to life.

    This includes a global hub for debt swaps at the World Bank as part of a broader facility aimed at relieving liquidity constraints and lowering the cost of borrowing.

    A debt pause alliance to help countries in times of crisis.

    A global coalition to scale-up pre-arranged finance that can be readily deployed when disasters strike.

    A blended finance platform to bring public and private finance together in a new and expanded way.

    A new tool for Multilateral Development Banks to manage currency risks.

    And a commission to explore the future of development cooperation.

    In December, I appointed a group of experts on debt who today are announcing 11 immediately actionable proposals to help resolve the debt crisis.

    This includes the commitment to establish a borrowers forum for countries to learn from one another and coordinate their approaches in debt management and restructuring.

    I look forward to working closely with Member States — including the G20 — to bring this forum to life, to empower borrower countries, and create a fairer system.

    Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,

    The Sevilla Platform for Action offers an ambitious, action-oriented response to the global financing challenge.

    It provides a springboard toward a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world for all countries.

    And above all, it proves that progress and change are possible if we work together.

    I hope the Platform inspires countries to work as one to tackle other challenges facing our world today.

    Once again, I thank Prime Minister Sánchez and all of you for your leadership.

    Thank you”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh9SxgKKHmw

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/DR CONGO – Peace agreement between the Democratic Party and Rwanda: another mockery

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Kinshasa (Agenzia Fides) – “The impression created by the people of Bukavu, exhausted by more than four months of occupation, is one of perplexity and the feeling of being deceived again and again, even if they do not give up hope that something will change on the ground. But what? New reports of killings by the M23 are coming from the city and the province,” said a Church source in Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, occupied by Rwandan troops and the M23 movement since mid-February (see Fides, 17/2/2025), commenting on the peace agreement signed on June 27 in Washington by Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo under the auspices of the Trump administration (see Fides, 27/6/2025).The agreement provides for the “lifting of Rwandan defense measures” within three months, with the withdrawal of Rwandan soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the neutralization of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), founded by former Hutu leaders, linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and viewed by Kigali as an existential threat.The agreement also contains an economic aspect, which has not yet been specified, but which is said to provide for the exploitation of Congolese natural resources by American companies.”Many people were even willing to lose the country’s natural resources to regain peace, but this remains in question,” the Fides source reports. “Because Rwanda, which occupies and exploits the provinces of North and South Kivu under the guise of the M23, does not seem to be affected by the agreement.So, at the moment, nothing is moving forward. Precisely where change is most needed.” “There is one fundamental change that everyone, except those who have changed their colors, is waiting for: the withdrawal of all Rwandan soldiers, who are to return to their homeland. This is not explicitly stated in the agreement; it only speaks of a cessation of hostilities. Even though it cites UN Resolution 2773, which calls for such a return”.”Upon reading, the text seems to me to be full of pitfalls. Another obvious pitfall is the fact that it mentions six times that the FDLR is to be neutralized. As if this were the real problem. It is a pretext, perhaps to avoid having to say out loud to Rwanda: The king is naked and he attacked an independent country. The FDLR are few in number, are repeatedly repatriated, and are completely unsuitable for an attack on Rwanda. But they are suitable to justify the presence of the Rwandan army in Congo.” “And they demand the disarmament of all militias: including this militia, which is of course often disorganized, sometimes infiltrated by bandits, but which, alone or with the few remaining Congolese soldiers, is blocking the advance of the M23. Meanwhile, the occupying forces continue to murder, rape, and humiliate a population that is now starving. You have to experience these things to feel the humiliation of those who ask why they do not know how to feed their children and the helplessness of those who respond: ‘I’m sorry, but we have no money to give you because the banks are closed,’” the source said. “Another pitfall is the return of refugees. There are hardly any Congolese refugees in Rwanda. Rather, there are hordes of self-proclaimed Rwandan refugees just waiting to enter Congo to settle there and continue to nurture the dream of a Greater Rwanda. It is true that reference is made to traditional institutions: they will have to say whether the person is truly from a particular place or not. We shall see,” the report continues. “And what about economic cooperation with a country that continues to plunder everything it can, crossing the borders of the occupied territories? The prospect, as some say, is that Congo will remain the great mine where people suffer and even die for little money, while Rwanda will be the site of refineries, and the large multinationals and the States that support them will be the big winners. With the blessing of their opportunistic friends, the United States. Is it a coincidence that the word ‘justice’ is not mentioned in the document? What about the millions of victims, the dead and the traumatized survivors, the children deprived of schooling, the young people robbed of their youth, the adults deprived of the vital minimum that makes a person’s dignity?None of this would have happened without the pressure from the Congolese authorities, who create the impression that they betrayed their country and their people in order to stay in power,” the source emphasizes. “Congolese civil society, especially in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, had prepared several clarifying documents and addressed them to the highest authorities, expressing their concerns. This was ignored. Nobel laureate Mukwege had raised his voice with a speech that was initially humanitarian and then political, tackling the root causes of the problems. Yet it was as if no one had said anything. The overall impression is therefore a mockery. It is bad to oppress a people. It is even worse to make them believe that you are helping them,” the source concludes. (Agenzia Fides, 1/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Draft Central Lancashire Local Plan submitted to the Secretary of State

    Source: City of Preston

    Preston City Council, Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council has submitted the draft Central Lancashire Local Plan (CLLP) to the Secretary of State.

    This is a significant milestone for the plan which has been in development between the three councils since 2018.

    The submission comes after a series of extensive consultations with residents and other stakeholders ending with a final consultation (known as the ‘Regulation 19’ consultation) which ran from February to April this year, which was the final opportunity for the public to give feedback on the plan.

    The CLLP is a strategic plan for the areas of Chorley, Preston and South Ribble and sets out the three councils’ approach to managing and delivering development (residential, employment and other infrastructure) and protecting the environment for the three districts between 2023 and 2041.  

    It is an important strategy which supports delivery of corporate ambitions and objectives, such as provision of affordable housing, tackling health and social inequalities and tackling the climate emergency.

    Councillor Matthew Brown, Leader of Preston City Council said:

    Reaching this point in the Central Lancashire Local Plan process is a significant achievement, and I would like to thank everyone who has been involved over the years, from our dedicated officers to the residents and organisations who took the time to share their views. 

    This Local Plan is vital in helping us manage future growth in Preston in a way that is both sustainable and sensitive to the needs of our communities. The plan aligns with our Community Wealth Building strategy, fostering the creation of more and better-quality job opportunities and supporting skills development.

     It ensures we have a clear, shared vision for where new homes, jobs, and services should be located, while protecting the spaces and places that matter most to local people.”

    Councillor Colin Sharples, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Planning at South Ribble Borough Council said:

    It’s been a long journey to get the draft Central Lancashire Local Plan to this stage, and I want to thank all those who have worked since 2018 to make it happen, along with all those who provided vital feedback. The Local Plan allows us to be in a strong position to support sustainable development which will enhance South Ribble, allowing the borough to continue to see growth and to make sure we can keep up with the housing and employment demand.”

    Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council said:

    I am pleased that we have reached this milestone and that the plan is now with the Secretary of State for her review. There has been an incredible amount of hard work to get to this stage, and I want to acknowledge all the residents and other stakeholders who have provided valuable feedback and helped to shape the plan. 

    The Local Plan allows us to shape the future landscape of Chorley by outlining areas for development, ensuring that we can see sustainable and considered growth in the borough, whilst seeking to protect our precious green space.”

    For more information about the Central Lancashire Local Plan visit Central Lancashire Local Plan.

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