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  • MIL-OSI USA: Putting Conservatives Back into Conservation

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04)

    Commonsense, science-based, and economically sound legislation successfully passed out of the Natural Resources Committee through our portion of the reconciliation legislation this week, as House Republicans continue to deliver on our promise to generate savings and boost new revenue for the federal government. As Chairman of this great committee, it was an honor to lead my colleagues in delivering an incredible federal savings of $18.5 billion dollars, greatly surpassing our requested amount of $1 billion dollars.

    There’s an understanding one holds as an Arkansan, avid outdoorsman, and licensed forester that our nation’s natural resources are more abundant than almost anywhere in the world, capable of meeting our energy demands without looking beyond our borders for help. Our country is certainly blessed with these resources, and it’s time for Congress to begin the work to produce legislation that provides the avenues necessary for needed energy, critical minerals, and loosening the ties that bind us to our dependence on countries like China and Russia for energy and minerals that can be produced right here at home.

    When advocating for this legislation, many groups worry about conservation, oftentimes leading us to a hands-off approach that usually causes more harm than good. It’s important that we learn from the great conservationist giants who came before us and apply their knowledge with the knowledge we have today to create something that is lasting, efficient, and champions the resources we have in our own backyard. 

    Our motto for the Republicans in the House Natural Resources Committee is, “putting conservatives back into conservation.” The word conservation was derived from the word conservative, and many of our most renowned conservationists like President Teddy Roosevelt, John Lacey, and Gifford Pinchot were proud Republicans. Conservation has been an ideal instilled in the Westerman family since childhood when learning from our granny as she tended the garden, making use out of every single thing her hard work produced, and it has been a guiding principle throughout my life, certainly now as Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee.

    Sir Roger Scruton, a fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Society of Literature, once said that a conservative is one who believes in unchosen obligations. A deeper look into that ideal is that a conservative is someone who reflects deeply on the past – in this case, our nation’s history – and understands that there is a much larger picture that all of us are a part of. Our great nation is the product of the grand ideals our founding fathers derived for us through creating and establishing our Constitution and form of government. And as such, we have a deep obligation of upholding and defending those values and principles upon which our country was founded. 

    There cannot be a reflection upon the past without an understanding of the importance of looking toward the future and recognizing the unchosen obligation we have to care now for what we have been given, for it to be even better for the generations to come. House Natural Resources Republicans are doing exactly that as we have crafted and passed this vital legislation for the reconciliation process that will position the federal budget to allow for the conservation and stewardship of our lands. Our natural resources are one of the most treasured gifts we have been given as a nation, and we must do our part, in our day, to leave them better than how they were received for our benefits both now and in the future.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Christopher Hui concludes UK visit

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui today proceeded to Oslo, Norway, after concluding a visit to the UK, where he showcased Hong Kong’s determination to expand international financial co-operation.

    Addressing a lunch event hosted by the UK’s Hong Kong Association yesterday, Mr Hui said Hong Kong’s vibrant capital markets offer global investors, including those from the UK, a gateway and access to invest in Asia’s burgeoning tech sector.

    He highlighted that the strengths of Hong Kong’s capital markets are supported by geopolitical developments and the Mainland’s technological advancements, and urged global investors to leverage the city’s deep market liquidity and robust regulatory framework.

    Mr Hui also remarked that Hong Kong’s integration into the London Metal Exchange’s global warehouse network in January this year not only enhances Hong Kong’s commodities infrastructure but also creates significant opportunities for UK firms.

    Riding on its proximity to Asia’s industrial markets, Hong Kong can partner with the UK to jointly tap growing demand for new-energy metals and support global industrial transformation and sustainable development, he added.

    Mr Hui also held a roundtable meeting yesterday with members of TheCityUK, a body representing the UK’s financial and related professional services industries, and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on establishing a partnership between it and the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC).

    He was joined in doing so by TheCityUK’s Leadership Council Chair Bruce Carnegie-Brown.

    The MOU was signed by FSDC Executive Director King Au and TheCityUK’s Managing Director of Public Affairs, Policy & Research John Godfrey. 

    Mr Hui said the MOU reflects a shared vision to harness the strengths of Hong Kong and the UK, creating opportunities that benefit both places and the global financial ecosystem.

    Earlier in the day, Mr Hui held a bilateral meeting with City of London Lord Mayor Alderman Alastair King, and briefed him on developments in Hong Kong’s financial services sector.

    Mr Hui also met PwC UK Chief Markets Officer Carl Sizer to discuss the role the auditing and accounting profession can play in helping Mainland enterprises go global.

    On Monday morning, Mr Hui attended a briefing session hosted by British independent think-tank Asia House, and spoke to its members about the latest financial developments in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area at large.

    He also responded to questions about Hong Kong’s financial outlook in a Q&A session moderated by Asia House Chief Executive Michael Lawrence.

    His other engagements on Monday included a meeting with senior management from ICBC Standard Bank, and another with Economic Secretary to the UK Treasury Emma Reynolds and other financial officials.

    He briefed the bank’s Chief Executive Officer Wang Wenbin and other senior executives about the international gold trading market and commodity trading ecosystem that Hong Kong is developing.

    At the meeting with the UK officials, Mr Hui reaffirmed the financial partnership between the Hong Kong and London, as two leading international financial centres, and gave an update on the situation in Hong Kong’s capital markets.

    In addition, Mr Hui paid a courtesy call on Minister of the Chinese Embassy in the UK Wang Qi.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: New Zealand’s ‘symbolic’ sanctions on Israel too little, too late, say opposition parties

    By Russell Palmer, RNZ News political reporter

    Opposition parties say Aotearoa New Zealand’s government should be going much further, much faster in sanctioning Israel.

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters overnight revealed New Zealand had joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in imposing travel bans on Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

    Some of the partner countries went further, adding asset freezes and business restrictions on the far-right ministers.

    Peters said the pair had used their leadership positions to actively undermine peace and security and remove prospects for a two-state solution.

    Israel and the United States criticised the sanctions, with the US saying it undermined progress towards a ceasefire.

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, attending Fieldays in Waikato, told reporters New Zealand still enjoyed a good relationship with the US administration, but would not be backing down.

    “We have a view that this is the right course of action for us,” he said.

    Behind the scenes job
    “We have differences in approach but the Americans are doing an excellent job of behind the scenes trying to get Israel and the Palestinians to the table to talk about a ceasefire.”

    Asked if there could be further sanctions, Luxon said the government was “monitoring the situation all the time”.

    Peters has been busy travelling in Europe and was unavailable to be interviewed. ACT — probably the most vocally pro-Israel party in Parliament — refused to comment on the situation.

    The opposition parties also backed the move, but argued the government should have gone much further.

    Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has since December been urging the coalition to back her bill imposing economic sanctions on Israel. With support from Labour and Te Pāti Māori it would need just six MPs to cross the floor to pass.

    Calling the Israeli actions in Gaza “genocide”, she told RNZ the government’s sanctions fell far short of those imposed on Russia.

    “This is symbolic, and it’s unfortunate that it’s taken so long to get to this point, nearly two years . . .  the Minister of Foreign Affairs also invoked the similarities with Russia in his statement this morning, yet we have seen far less harsh sanctions applied to Israel.

    “We’re well past the time for first steps.”

    ‘Cowardice’ by government
    The pushback from the US was “probably precisely part of the reason that our government has been so scared of doing the right thing”, she said, calling it “cowardice” on the government’s part.

    “What else are you supposed to call it at the end of the day?,” she said, saying at a bare minimum the Israeli ambassador should be expelled, Palestinian statehood should be recognised, and a special category of visas for Palestinians should be introduced.

    She rejected categorisation of her stance as anti-semitic, saying that made no sense.

    “If we are critiquing a government of a certain country, that is not the same thing as critiquing the people of that country. I think it’s actually far more anti-semitic to conflate the actions of the Israeli government with the entire Jewish peoples.”

    Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer . . . “It’s not a war, it’s an annihilation”. Image: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

    Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the sanctions were political hypocrisy.

    “When it comes to war, human rights and the extent of violence and genocide that we’re seeing, Palestine is its own independent nation . . .  why is this government sanctioning only two ministers? They should be sanctioning the whole of Israel,” she said.

    “These two Israel far right ministers don’t act alone. They belong to an entire Israel government which has used its military might and everything it can possibly do to bombard, to murder and to commit genocide and occupy Gaza and the West Bank.”

    Suspend diplomatic ties
    She also wanted all diplomatic ties with Israel suspended, along with sanctions against Israeli companies, military officials and additional support for the international courts — also saying the government should have done more.

    “This government has been doing everything to do nothing . . .  to appease allies that have dangerously overstepped unjustifiable marks, and they should not be silent.

    “It’s not a war, it’s an annihilation, it’s an absolute annihilation of human beings . . .  we’re way out there supporting those allies that are helping to weaponise Israel and the flattening and the continual cruel occupation of a nation, and it’s just nothing that I thought in my living days I’d be witnessing.”

    She said the government should be pushing back against “a very polarised, very Trump attitude” to the conflict.

    “Trumpism has arrived in Aotearoa . . .  and we continue to go down that line, that is a really frightening part for this beautiful nation of ours.

    “As a nation, we have a different set of values. We’re a Pacific-based country with a long history of going against the grain – the mainstream, easy grind. We’ve been a peaceful, loving nation that stood up against the big boys when it came to our anti nuclear stance and that’s our role in this, our role is not to follow blindly.”

    Undermining two-state solution
    In a statement, Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson Peeni Henare said the actions of Smotrich and Ben-Gvir had attempted to undermine the two-state solution and international law, and described the situation in Gaza as horrific.

    “The travel bans echo the sanctions placed on Russian individuals and organisations that supported the illegal invasion of Ukraine,” he said.

    He called for further action.

    “Labour has been calling for stronger action from the government on Israel’s invasion of Gaza, including intervening in South Africa’s case against Israel in the International Court of Justice, creation of a special visa for family members of New Zealanders fleeing Gaza, and ending government procurement from companies operating illegally in the Occupied Territories.”

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Defence personnel support NHS blood donation campaign to save lives

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Defence personnel support NHS blood donation campaign to save lives

    Defence Medical Services have joined forces with the NHS in a national campaign to boost blood donation and help save lives.

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    The first event, held at Main Building in London last week, saw 31 military and civilian personnel donate nearly 15 litres of blood – enough to save up to 93 adults or 186 children.

    The campaign comes at a critical time, as the NHS faces a national blood shortage.  Stocks of O Negative and B Negative blood types are particularly low, with the NHS estimating that there is currently less than three days’ worth of O Negative blood currently available nationwide. O negative is a universal blood type, often used in emergencies when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type.

    The event, which was attended by the Chief of Defence People, the CEO of NHS Blood and Transplant, Chief of the Air Staff and Chief of the General Staff, marks the start of a series of blood donation sessions that will take place across Defence establishments around the UK over the coming weeks and months.

    Supporting all those who volunteered their time to donate blood, Chief of Defence People, Vice Admiral Phillip Hally said:

    It was great to see so many donating blood in MOD Main Building this week. We can all play a part in supporting the NHS, and these events help to make a life-saving difference. Thank you to everyone who donated, and please do look out for future events across Defence.

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    Defence’s collaboration with the NHS demonstrates the vital role that the Armed Forces play in supporting the nation, not just in times of crisis but in everyday efforts to improve public health, wellbeing and in making Britain safer and secure at home. The initiative also highlights the strong partnership between Defence and NHS Blood and Transplant, working together to address urgent national challenges.

    Following the success of the London event, a further three defence blood donation sessions will take place at Andover, Whittington (home of the Defence Medical Services), and Corsham, with plans to expand to additional locations in the future.

    Dr Jo Farrar, CEO NHS Blood and Transplant, said:

    The day was a huge success, and I am very pleased to report that 43 people attended (97% of the available spaces) with 31 being able to donate. Of those, 15 individuals gave blood for the first time.

    This means that, thanks to the donors and support of the MoD, we will be able to save up to 93 lives. That’s people who have suffered trauma because of an accident, a child undergoing treatment for cancer, a teenager with sickle cell disease, or a woman needing blood during childbirth.

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    As NHS Blood and Transplant are urging people to come forward to donate as they continue to suffer a major national blood shortage following the cyber-attacks last year. An Amber Alert has been in place for both O-negative and O-positive blood groups since last July, as well as donors from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. Blood from donors from the same ethnicity can be vital for treating certain conditions where blood of the same ethnicity is required.

    As National Blood Week 2025 approaches, the NHS reminds the public that all blood types are needed to help save lives. Every donation can make a difference, whether it’s for a trauma patient, a child undergoing cancer treatment, or a mother in need during childbirth.

    If you are eligible to donate, please consider signing up today to support this life-saving effort.

    You can donate if you:

    • Are fit & healthy
    • Weigh between 50kg and 160kg
    • Are aged between 17 – 66 (or 70 if donated before)
    • Have not had a tattoo /body piercing in past 4 months
    • Not received blood transfusion since 1980

    To see the full list of eligibility criteria, visit: Who can give blood – NHS Blood Donation

    Please note the following advice prior to your session, for a quick and easy donation:

    • Eat – regular meals to avoid feeling light-headed.
    • Sleep – a good night’s sleep to boost wellbeing.
    • Drink – plenty of fluids 24 hours before, but avoid alcohol, to help the blood flow

    Together, Defence and the NHS are making a life-saving difference. Donate blood today and help save lives across the UK.

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    Published 11 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Kit Out Sunderland helping the planet and local participants

    Source: City of Sunderland

    From 6-29 June, 12 locations across Sunderland and Tyne and Wear will be open to receive donations of unwanted sports kit and active wear that will be gifted to local children, young people and families.

    Kit Out Sunderland will help the planet by providing individuals and community youth and sports organisations across the area with the opportunity to see their new or unwanted sports kit and active wear given a new life, rather than stay in the bottom of a wardrobe or end up in landfill.

    The donations will then be sorted in early July and distributed to children, young people and families through local groups, supporting local people be more active this summer and beyond.

    Kit Out Sunderland is a collective partnership between Active Sunderland, RISE, Sported, StreetGames and Youth Sport Trust, with sponsorship from the North East Combined Authority.

    The partners are working together to reduce barriers to participation in sport and physical activity locally, whilst reducing the environmental impact of sports kit and active wear. Striving to have healthier, safer, and more active communities.

    Donation points will be open at various locations from 6-29 June, with special requests for sports and active leisure tops, hoodies and tracksuits, leggings and joggers, waterproofs, trainers and football boots which are new or in a clean and useable condition.

    Special donation stations will also be open at the Nissan manufacturing plant for Nissan employees to donate their sports kit and active wear.

    Donations will be sorted by young volunteers from Sunderland College and the Foundation of Light once the collection window closes on 29 June, before local youth and sports organisations distribute the donations to local children, young people and families accessing their services.

    A full list of public donation stations is available below:

    ·       Sunderland Aquatic Centre

    ·       Ford Football Hub

    ·       Downhill Football Hub

    ·       Washington Football Hub

    ·       Raich Carter Sport Centre

    ·       Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis and Wellness Centre

    ·       Houghton Sports Centre

    ·       Hetton Community Pool and Wellness Centre

    ·       Washington Leisure Centre

    ·       Beacon of Light

    ·       Sunderland City Hall

    ·       Sunderland College

    Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Tourism at Sunderland City Council, Councillor Beth Jones, said: “This is a fantastic way of giving a new lease of life to unwanted sports kit.

    “It helps both those who want to get active but don’t have the kit and those who have it but no longer need it.

    “We’re delighted it’s happening in Sunderland and our thanks go all the partners who are hosting donation boxes.”

    Director of Skills, Inclusion & Public Service Reform, Charlotte Carpenter, said: “Sport and physical activity has so much to offer from a mental, physical and social health perspective, so to see organisations in the region working together to reduce barriers to participation is something we are delighted to support and fund as part of our mission to reduce child poverty. 

    “We encourage everyone who lives, works and visits the Sunderland area to consider donating where they can and help us to create a better community for all.”

    Strategic Lead for Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing at Rise North East, Louise Laws, said: “There’s an amazing buzz in Sunderland right now and this is a great chance to boost that even more.  

    “Donating new or recycled sports kit and active clothing/footwear that you don’t need helps local children, young people and families in your community and also helps the environment, because it doesn’t go to waste or end up in landfills. 

    “Once we sort the kit, it’ll go to local people so that they can get more active and really improve their health and wellbeing, because every child and young person has the right to play and be active. We look forward to continuing to build relationships to empower the community to sustain and upscale this offer, wider.”

    Sported Regional Manager for the North East, Kathryn Foley, said: “Sported’s network of clubs and groups across the North East support local participants to be active and take part in sport every week.

    “It’s exciting that we can take this opportunity through Kit Out Sunderland to benefit local people and the environment through distributing unwanted kit, and I look forward to seeing the items donated and distributed through our Sported network members.”

    StreetGames North East Network Lead, Anna Coulson, said: “Working with Locally Trusted Organisations on a daily basis we know there is so much amazing work happening around the city to provide a year-round, multi-sport offer to young people but despite this some young people still cannot access it due to not having the appropriate sports kit.

    “We have worked with some of these organisations to really understand what is needed within their communities and we hope this initiative will help young people to become physically active into the future! We also wanted to ensure that sports kit gets a full life and doesn’t end up in landfill!”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 35-day fishing ban imposed on Heilongjiang River

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — A 35-day fishing ban was imposed on the Heilongjiang River (Amur), which partially flows along the China-Russia border, from 00:00 on June 11, the Guangming Daily news portal reported.

    In order to protect the environment and restore fish resources, all fishing in the Heilongjiang River will be prohibited for the next 35 days, the local public security department reminded. In order to tighten the fight against poaching and ensure safety, border checkpoint officers have increased patrols.

    At the same time, a ban on fishing is introduced from June 11 to July 15 on the Ussuri River and its tributaries, including Sungach, Mulinkhe and Nalikhe.

    Earlier this month, a 40-day fishing ban was officially imposed on Lake Xingkai /Khanka/, located on the Chinese-Russian border. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China urges US to treat Taiwan issue with utmost caution

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian on Wednesday called on the United States to handle the Taiwan issue with the utmost caution.

    Speaking at a press conference, Zhu Fenglian once again reiterated that the Taiwan issue remains the most crucial of all issues affecting China’s core interests and is a red line that must never be crossed in Sino-US relations.

    She demanded that the US side strictly adhere to the one-China principle, abide by the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, stop sending a false signal to the “Taiwan independence” forces, and prevent the very small number of “Taiwan independence” supporters from undermining the overall trend of Sino-US relations.

    Zhu Fenglian also criticized the Democratic Progressive Party administration in Taiwan and separatist forces for adhering to the “Taiwan independence” stance and colluding with external forces in provocative attempts to achieve “independence.”

    “These are the root causes of tension and instability in the Taiwan Strait region,” she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Chinese Vice Premier Calls on US to Resolve Trade Disputes with China Through Dialogue, Cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    LONDON, June 11 (Xinhua) — The United States should resolve trade disputes with China through equal dialogue and win-win cooperation, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has said.

    The Chinese side reaffirms that the United States should work with China to match its words with deeds, demonstrate sincerity in fulfilling commitments and concrete efforts to implement consensus, so as to jointly uphold the hard-won results of the dialogue, he said.

    He made the remarks during the first meeting of the China-US Economic and Trade Consultations Mechanism, which was held in London from Monday to Tuesday. The US side was represented by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and trade negotiator Jamison Greer. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI: NVIDIA Partners With Novo Nordisk and DCAI to Advance Drug Discovery

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PARIS, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech — NVIDIA today announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk to accelerate drug discovery efforts through innovative AI use cases. The work supports Novo Nordisk’s agreement with DCAI to use the Gefion sovereign AI supercomputer.

    The companies aim to create customized AI models and agents that Novo Nordisk can use for early research and clinical development and to apply advanced simulation and physical AI technologies.

    “AI is essential for every industry, and there’s no other field that will benefit more from acceleration than drug discovery,” said Rory Kelleher, senior director of business development for life sciences at NVIDIA. “Working with Novo Nordisk, we’re advancing critical R&D applications with fundamental tools that can harness the full potential of generative and agentic AI to improve pharmaceutical development.”

    Novo Nordisk Taps Advanced AI to Accelerate Innovation
    DCAI’s Gefion supercomputer, powered by NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD™, provides Novo Nordisk an AI factory for running drug discovery and agentic AI workloads. Novo Nordisk will use NVIDIA BioNeMo™ for generative AI-powered drug discovery, NVIDIA NIM™ and NVIDIA NeMo™ microservices for building customized agentic workflows, and the NVIDIA Omniverse™ platform to create physically accurate simulation environments for developing physical AI applications.

    Novo Nordisk researchers will focus on several AI research programs, including using single-cell models to predict cellular responses to drug candidates and structures, as well as designing models to build molecules with drug-like properties. The companies will also collaborate on tapping Novo Nordisk’s vast global scientific literature to build biomedical large language models, enabling researchers to uncover correlations between genes, proteins and diseases.

    “By coupling NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platform and expertise with Novo’s deep expertise in life sciences research and development, we aim to build custom models that will aid our scientists in developing new medicines faster and more efficiently,” said Mishal Patel, senior vice president, AI and digital innovation at Novo Nordisk. “Gefion will allow us to run experiments at an unprecedented scale.”

    Advancing Denmark’s Healthcare Ecosystem
    DCAI owns and operates Gefion, Denmark’s flagship AI supercomputer. DCAI is helping lower the barrier for accessing advanced computing capabilities and enabling companies in Denmark to pursue research and development across healthcare and drug discovery.

    “With Gefion’s computational power, we can tackle the toughest R&D challenges, with the ultimate goal of unlocking new possibilities for pharmaceutical research and development,” said Nadia Carlsten, CEO of DCAI. “By combining Gefion’s capabilities with NVIDIA’s expertise, our customers can accelerate innovation even further.”

    Gefion has already been used by multiple customers to advance healthcare and drug discovery.

    Teton, a Danish startup and member of the NVIDIA Inception program for cutting-edge startups, is tapping into Gefion to accelerate the development of its AI care companion for hospitals, using cameras and sensors installed in patient rooms to create real-time 3D digital twins. This allows nurses to monitor patients remotely and receive alerts about potential health issues. Teton’s technology aims to reduce workload burden on nurses — freeing them up for higher-value tasks — and improve patient care, with early trials showing up to a 25% reduction in nightshift duties.

    Last month, DCAI announced that one of the first pharma companies to use Gefion will tap the supercomputer to accelerate drug discovery and development in neurological and psychiatric disorders. Another venture-backed company is using Gefion to accelerate the development of oral alternatives to widely used biologics and to target proteins that are currently difficult or impossible to drug with available compounds.

    Gefion will also be used as part of an effort by Danish health organizations to unite previously siloed health data into a single national analysis platform, which will provide researchers with secure access to interconnected health data. Along with supercomputing resources, this will make it easier to analyze large datasets, identify disease patterns earlier and develop more personalized treatments.

    Watch the NVIDIA GTC Paris keynote from NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang at VivaTech, and explore GTC Paris sessions.

    About NVIDIA
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    For further information, contact:
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    Enterprise Communications
    NVIDIA Corporation
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    Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: working with Novo Nordisk, NVIDIA advancing critical R&D applications with fundamental tools that can harness the full potential of generative and agentic AI to improve pharmaceutical development; the benefits, impact, performance, and availability of NVIDIA’s products, services, and technologies; expectations with respect to NVIDIA’s third party arrangements, including with its collaborators and partners; expectations with respect to technology developments; and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic and political conditions; NVIDIA’s reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test NVIDIA’s products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to NVIDIA’s existing product and technologies; market acceptance of NVIDIA’s products or NVIDIA’s partners’ products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of NVIDIA’s products or technologies when integrated into systems; and changes in applicable laws and regulations, as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

    © 2025 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, NVIDIA BioNeMo, NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, NVIDIA NeMo, NVIDIA NIM and NVIDIA Omniverse are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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  • MIL-OSI: Baker Hughes Receives Award from Equinor to Industrialize Offshore Plug & Abandonment Operations in Oseberg East Field

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Baker Hughes awarded P&A agreement based on Mature Assets Solutions portfolio
    • Agreement will enable Equinor to drive efficiencies, industrialize P&A operations through end-to-end integration
    • Award marks first project as part of multi-year frame agreement for integrated well services

    HOUSTON and LONDON, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, will provide Equinor plug and abandonment (P&A) services in the Oseberg East field on Norway’s continental shelf. Baker Hughes’ Mature Assets Solutions team will lead the integrated P&A campaign planning phase, as well as delivering integrated P&A services in execution across several wells in the North Sea.

    Baker Hughes has a history of successful integrated P&A projects, as well as its innovative portfolio of Mature Assets Solutions with a proven track record of increasing efficiency, accelerating timelines and reducing total operating costs. Through this integrated P&A program, Baker Hughes will plug and abandon wells and provide project management services on behalf of Equinor.

    “Our Mature Assets Solutions experts are well equipped to manage every phase of P&A and optimize operations to meet Equinor’s well abandonment goals,” said Amerino Gatti, executive vice president of Oilfield Services & Equipment at Baker Hughes. “As this project unfolds, we will collectively unlock new efficiencies that set new standards for well abandonment solutions, providing cost-effective solutions to Equinor through collaboration, technology, optimization and integration.”

    This project follows the March 2025 signing of a multi-year framework agreement between Baker Hughes and Equinor to provide integrated plug and abandonment services. To manage the project, Baker Hughes will establish a P&A Center of Excellence in Bergen and Stavanger. This hub of expertise will bring together project managers and subject matter experts to centralize P&A activities in the North Sea, ensuring the most economical and reliable solutions are implemented to responsibly abandon each well while maximizing operational efficiencies.

    Baker Hughes’ differentiating well abandonment portfolio include cutting-edge technologies, such as PRIME Powered Mechanical Applications, CICM (Casing Integrity & Cement Mapping), MASTODON™ casing retrieval system, and the Xtreme SJI mechanical slotting tool. Planning for Oseberg East is now underway, and the execution is scheduled to begin in 2026.

    About Baker Hughes
    Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions and Spending Review – 11 June 2025

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/MYOzDzhz3mE

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukhouseofcommons

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_SiVv6DUlE

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  • Piyush Goyal bolsters economic ties with Switzerland and Sweden, advances TEPA implementation

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal wrapped up a productive two-day visit to Switzerland on June 9-10, and began official engagements in Sweden on Tuesday, reinforcing India’s strategic economic partnerships with both nations.

    “The Switzerland leg of the visit focused on advancing India–Switzerland economic cooperation and operationalising the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA),” the Commerce Ministry said in a statement.

    During the visit, Goyal held high-level talks with Swiss leaders, including Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education, and Research, and State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda. The discussions focused on a roadmap for TEPA implementation, prioritizing regulatory cooperation, skill development, and innovation to enhance trade and investment.

    In Zurich, Goyal addressed over 1,000 European industry leaders at the 18th Swissmem Industry Day. He invited Swiss firms, including SMEs and deep-tech innovators, to invest in India, highlighting India’s demographic dividend, engineering talent, and robust supply chains. He positioned India as a global hub for manufacturing and R&D.

    Engagements with Swiss industries covered biotech, pharma, precision engineering, defense, and emerging technologies. Goyal emphasized India’s stable policies and infrastructure growth, urging firms to establish local manufacturing and co-develop technologies for the Global South. A standout outcome was the rapid resolution of a land availability issue for Endress+Hauser in Maharashtra, resolved within hours through coordinated efforts, earning praise as a model of responsive governance.

    Accompanied by representatives from ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI, Goyal underscored India’s whole-of-government approach. He also met the Switzerland Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, commending their role in elevating India’s global financial reputation.

    In Sweden, Goyal is set to co-chair the 21st Indo-Swedish Joint Commission for Economic, Industrial, and Scientific Cooperation (JCEISC) with Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade. The session aims to deepen ties in advanced manufacturing, green technologies, and sustainable solutions.

    Bilateral meetings with Dousa and Håkan Jevrell, State Secretary for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, alongside an India-Sweden Business Leaders’ Round Table, focus on expanding partnerships with companies like Ericsson, Volvo Group, IKEA, Sandvik, Alfa Laval, and SAAB. Goyal will also engage with the Indian diaspora and media to strengthen people-to-people ties and promote the India-Sweden vision.

    Reflecting on his Switzerland visit, Goyal in a post on X, wrote, “Wrapping up a successful two-day visit to the beautiful city of Bern, with warmth, fond memories & new partnerships. Highly impressed with the curiosity, interest, and trust of industry leaders in India’s growth story. Exciting opportunities lie ahead.”

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Local community experiences exclusive screening of Star Makers 2

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 2

    News story

    Local community experiences exclusive screening of Star Makers 2

    Community members gathered in Gainsborough for a special STEP event, exploring the commercial fusion energy vision and the future of the West Burton site nearby

    Local Councillors at the Star Makers 2 Screening. Image credit: UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd.

    The community surrounding the West Burton site was invited to spend an inspiring afternoon with the STEP team for a special screening of Star Makers 2, a powerful documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the future of fusion energy and the final days of the iconic JET facility.

    Held at the nearby Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough, the event welcomed local councillors and members of the public to connect with the West Burton STEP team and learn more about the UK’s ambitious plans to deliver a prototype fusion energy power plant.

    Guests heard from Debbie Kempton, Director of Engineering at UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS), who shared an update on the progress at West Burton and the vital role the site will play in shaping a sustainable energy future.

    It was a special opportunity to showcase the Star Makers 2 documentary to our local community. Filming took place recently at the West Burton power station site for the ending scenes of this unique documentary, it was great to be able to share this with people who live and work close to the site. It offers a glimpse into the future as we progress toward building a prototype fusion energy power plant. Sharing this journey with local councillors and members of the public is vital to our success. These are also the people who will help us to identify our future workforce.

    The event highlighted the importance of community engagement as the UK continues to lead the way in clean energy innovation. A recent announcement from Government confirmed record investment in R&D for fusion energy, investing over £2.5bn over five years, with reference to progressing the STEP programme. 

    UKIFS’s STEP programme is the UK’s flagship initiative to design and build the world’s first prototype fusion power plant by the early 2040s. The West Burton site was selected in 2022 as the future home of this ambitious project, positioning the Retford and Gainsborough area at the heart of a global energy revolution.  West Burton’s development is expected to bring thousands of high-skilled jobs, new infrastructure, and global scientific collaboration to the region. A report by Amion, commissioned by Local Councils in the area, suggested that the project could create between 5,500 and 8,500 jobs in and around the site (as well as additionally bringing further new industry, jobs and investment to the wider area), adding an average of over £500m a year to the UK economy over the coming decades.

    Fusion energy, often described as the “holy grail” of clean power, replicates the process that powers the sun – fusing hydrogen atoms to release vast amounts of energy. Fusion could provide a virtually limitless, safe, and carbon-free energy source for generations to come. The STEP programme aims to demonstrate the commercial viability of this technology and to develop a UK fusion industry capable of delivering commercial fusion power plants around the world in the second half of the century.

    Notes to Editors

    STEP – Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production – is a major technology and infrastructure programme to build the UK’s first prototype fusion power plant and to create a UK-led fusion industry. STEP will demonstrate net energy, fuel self-sufficiency and a route to commercialisation. This will catalyse new ideas and technology that will benefit multiple industries and help secure our future on this planet. STEP is a government-funded industry partnership programme led by UK Industrial Fusion Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of UKAEA Group. 

    The West Burton site was selected in October 2022 as the home for STEP. The site is currently a demolition zone, with extensive works to decommission the former coal-fired power station, alongside this activity, the STEP Programme is preparing site characterisation information in readiness for construction.

    To sign-up for updates about STEP, visit: step.ukaea.uk or follow our social channels @STEPtoFusion.

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    Published 11 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How can NSU students avoid being scammed?

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    What fraudulent schemes are used against NSU students?

    1) Calls from fake “government” agencies with a stern warning or request to reissue documents, receive a parcel, or “save State Services from hacking.”

    How to resist: do not answer calls from unknown numbers or calls in messengers with avatars that imitate the logos of government agencies. Remember that a government agency will NEVER call you on your personal number and ask you to hurry up with documents.

    If you can log into your personal account on the State Services portal, then it is NOT hacked. And if a document change is really required, the notification will come in electronic and official format.

    2) Fraud with dormitory rooms for locals and out-of-towners: scammers ask for an advance payment for a “dead soul,” for a family room, or to “definitely reserve a place in a new dormitory.”

    How to resist: remember that dormitory places can only be obtained OFFICIALLY. The NSU Student Dormitory Administration never charges money for registering a student in a dormitory and, moreover, does not ask for any prepayments for “room reservations”.

    — I would like to remind students and their parents that Novosibirsk State University has a set of internal regulations that are strictly observed. We accommodate out-of-town students in 100% of cases according to the standard check-in procedure, the same applies to married couples — separate family blocks are provided for them in the student campus. Payment for rent and utilities is made only according to the official agreement that the student concluded during check-in.

    Booking rooms in advance and for large sums of money is illegal! No one provides such services either on behalf of the NSU Student Dormitory Administration or on behalf of the university. Moreover, we check the lists of students living in the dormitories every week to prevent violations of the internal regulations.

    On my own behalf, I will say that for me the main identifier of fraud is any correspondence, call or other pressure in a messenger, because no official structure conducts correspondence in online services via the Internet. Any call made by phone should also be assessed critically, because technologies using artificial intelligence are now capable of much, – commented the head of the NSU Student Dormitory Department Sergey Aleksandrovich Gusev.

    Remember the basic safety rules:

    — If they call “from the accounting department” or the dean’s office, it’s better to approach them in person and find out what is really required of you.

    — NEVER give your personal information to strangers: passport, SNILS (insurance certificate).

    — Don’t fall for tricks and don’t let scammers hack your personal account on the “Gosuslugi” portal — ONLY scammers ask for a code to log in or change your password.

    — Set a self-ban on loans in your personal account on “Gosuslugi”. It takes two minutes, and you have already blocked the scammers from taking out a microloan in your name if there is a leak of personal data.

    — NEVER manually transfer money to strangers on demand.

    — Fraudsters are excellent psychologists. Even if you think that you will not be able to say anything important, it is better to immediately stop the dialogue and write a statement to the police about malicious actions against you.

    Don’t rely only on yourself.

    During exam periods, the level of nervous tension increases tenfold, and scammers skillfully take advantage of your vulnerable state.

    Every NSU student can seek psychological help from the Psychological Support Department, as well as from volunteers from the pre-psychological help club “You are not alone”.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: AFRICOM Commander Highlights Focus on Counter Terrorism, Partner Capacity Building During House Armed Services Committee Testimony

    Source: United States AFRICOM

    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, commander of United States Africa Command, testified yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee on how the command ensures America’s deterrence and peace through strength.

    During his testimony, Langley emphasized the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the U.S. homeland from terrorism threats originating in Africa while bolstering the capacity of African partners – preparing them to shoulder an increased share of the burden for regional security throughout Africa.

    Langley opened his remarks by reiterating AFRICOM’s approach, saying, “Everything we do in the United States AFRICOM has one overarching goal in mind: Achieving peace through strength.”

    To achieve this, Langley said, AFRICOM requires a clear understanding of national security threats, a robust and dependable network of like-minded allies and partners, and appropriate resourcing to match military requirements.

    Langley addressed growing concerns about terrorist organizations and their exploitation of instability across the African continent. He underscored the importance of building the capacity of African partners to counter these threats, emphasizing diligence in the fight against terrorism.

    “Africa remains a nexus theater from which the United States cannot afford to shift its gaze,” said Langley.   “It is home to terrorists who take advantage of conditions in Africa to grow and export their ideology.  ISIS controls their global network from Somalia.”

    Committee members questioned Langley on counterterrorism operations in Somalia and the effect these operations have.

     “We’ve been pressuring ISIS in the Golis Mountains significantly,” Langley stated. “It’s been reinstituting deterrence in a significant way.”

    Other questions focused on China and Russia and their goals in Africa.

    “We must deter these nations and other malign actors from their goals on the continent,” Langley said. “As far as China is concerned and their aspirations to become a global hegemon, they’re outspending AFRICOM militarily 100-to-1.  As they have basing aspirations across the globe, especially in Africa, they’re trying to close the gap from a geostrategic position to be able to stop our joint forces from employing across the globe or for A2AD, aerial denial, anti-access.”

    Throughout the hearing, Langley consistently emphasized the need for a coordinated approach with other government peers, integrating whole-of-government efforts, both in the United States and in the African nations, to achieve lasting security outcomes in Africa.

    Langley emphasized that the command’s approach to sharing the stability and security burden in Africa with African partners and allies has been African lead.

    “The plan is theirs,” Langley said, describing how African partners are pursuing greater roles in regional security efforts.  “Every country is different; we don’t push ourselves to invade on their sovereignty.”

    The full statement and hearing can be viewed on the U.S. Africa Command website at https://www.africom.mil/about-the-command/2025-posture-statement-to-congress

    U.S. Africa Command, one of 11 U.S. Department of Defense combatant commands with an area of responsibility covering 53 African states, more than 800 ethnic groups, over 1,000 languages, vast natural resources, a land mass that is three-and-a-half times the size of the U.S., and nearly 19,000 miles of coastland. Working alongside its partners, AFRICOM counters transnational threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces and responds to crises.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, held a pull-aside meeting with H.E. Sergiy Kyslytsya, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, on the sidelines of the Oslo Forum in Oslo, Norway, on 11 June 2025. Both sides exchanged views on the current ASEAN-Ukraine relations and underscored the importance of closer collaboration to further strengthen cooperation and relations between ASEAN and Ukraine for the benefits of people of both sides.
    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Find out more about wildlife at free nature day

    Source: City of Leicester

    A FREE nature day packed full of family-friendly wildlife activities will be taking place at Watermead Country Park later this month.

    The event, on Saturday 21 June, will help people to become more familiar with the wildlife and habitats that can be found alongside the River Soar in Leicester.

    It’s part of Restoring the Soar, a partnership project between Leicester City Council, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and the Canal & River Trust.

    Activities will include minibeast hunts, wildlife walks and ID sessions, and an outdoor lab with microscopes. There will also be a chance to learn more about the Restoring the Soar project, which will enhance the river corridor from West Bridge, near the centre of Leicester, out to Watermead Park.

    Hannah Keys, nature conservation officer at Leicester City Council, said: “Our nature day will include lots of fun activities and will give people the chance to complete their own nature passport and learn how to identify species using our surveying equipment. We’ll also show people how to use apps to easily record what they see when they are out and about.”

    Fee Worton, community engagement and training development officer from Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust said: “The nature day is an opportunity for the Restoring the Soar team to share, learn and inspire! Beginner-friendly and engaging nature-based activities will introduce people to some of the wonderful wildlife we have on our doorstep through trails and the chance to use equipment like binoculars and microscopes. Our connection to the natural world is important in so many ways and throughout the day we are keen to understand the aspirations of our community needs as we build a vision for the river that runs through the heart of our city.”

    The nature day will feature a board where people can draw or write down their ideas for the river, as well as a creative mural station where visitors can share their thoughts, memories, and hopes for the River Soar by drawing, writing, stamping, or printing.

    Sue Willis, engagement co-ordinator for the Canal & River Trust, said: “The River Soar was once an industrial highway but today it’s a fantastic corridor for nature, bringing wildlife right into the heart of the city. It’s so important that we protect this wildlife and improve river habitats on the river so the nature day will be a great way for local people find out more about the species that can be found on their doorstep. We’re also really looking forward to hearing people’s ideas on how the river can be improved for people and wildlife.”

    Cllr Elly Cutkelvin, Leicester City Council’s deputy city mayor responsible for heritage and conservation, said: “This nature day is a fantastic way to get people thinking about what they would like to see along their river, as well as a chance to learn more about local wildlife and habitats and enjoy some family activities in a beautiful country park. I hope lots of people will be able to get involved, and we look forward to working with our partners to further enhance the river corridor in north Leicester.”

    Restoring the Soar is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, which awarded the project almost £579,000 in development funding.

    The nature day runs from 12noon until 4pm on Saturday 21 June. It will take place close to the entrance to Watermead Country Park (South), in Alderton Close (there is a charge for parking in the car park).

    People can also give their views on the River Soar by filling in the Restoring the Soar Consultation at www.leicester.gov.uk/soar

    For more information, please contact nature.conservation@leicester.gov.uk

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Africa trade has grown at a rapid pace over the past 25 years /detailed version-1/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — Data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Wednesday showed that economic and trade cooperation between China and Africa has shown greater vitality over the past 25 years.

    According to the department, China’s total foreign trade turnover with African countries increased from less than 100 billion yuan (about 13.9 billion US dollars) in 2000 to 2.1 trillion yuan in 2024, an average annual growth rate of 14.2 percent.

    The data was released ahead of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, which will be held from June 12 to 15 in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province.

    On Wednesday, the GTU also released the China-Africa trade index for 2024, which hit a record high of 1,056.53 points, up from a baseline of 100 points in 2000 when the index was first released.

    As of the end of 2024, China had been Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and bilateral trade growth continued to gain momentum in 2025.

    According to data released earlier by the GTU, China’s trade volume with African countries reached a record high of 963.21 billion yuan in the first five months of 2025, up 12.4 percent year on year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Child poverty figures show positive change for families in Perth and Kinross

    Source: Scotland – City of Perth

    The estimates for the year 2023-2024 show that just under one in five children (19.2%) is living in relative poverty after housing costs, compared to 21.7% in the previous year. There has also been a reduction for those living in relative poverty before housing costs from 14.5% to 13.3%, or one in eight children. In a national comparison, child poverty is reducing in Perth and Kinross at a faster rate compared to Scotland as a whole. 

    Rising housing costs remain the biggest issue for many families and as the statistics show, progress on reducing child poverty is being impacted, with just under 2000 children experiencing poverty as a direct result of these costs. 

    The figures are linked in with details of the actions taken to tackle and mitigate the effects of poverty from early learning and childcare provision and support enabling parents to return to employment, to a range of measures to mitigate housing costs, including the building of new affordable housing together with local housing associations, energy saving advice and support, physical improvements to properties. and financial and benefits advice. 

    Perth and Kinross Council Leader Councillor Grant Laing said: “These figures show an important improvement in poverty levels in Perth and Kinross, which I very much welcome, but 5,155 children in poverty is still too many by any standards. Through the support and services the Council delivers, and partnership working overseen via the Anti-Poverty Task Force, the steps being taken are making positive changes for the children and families most in need in Perth and Kinross.  

    “As a Council our decisions to prioritise tackling poverty are a key contributor to improving our residents’ circumstances, and we remain committed to this approach. Alongside this, it should be recognised that there are also factors outwith the Council’s control that continue to impact households in and at risk of poverty.” 

    Chair of the Perth and Kinross Anti-Poverty Task Force, and Chief Executive of PKAVS, Shaheena Din commented: “It’s encouraging to see a reduction in child poverty across Perth and Kinross. This progress is a success. But we can’t be complacent. Every statistic represents a child’s life, and we know that too many families are still struggling. As a taskforce, we remain focused on listening, learning, and acting together to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.” 

    Further details of the 2023-2024 data is available on our website at Elected Member Briefing – Child Poverty Estimates 2023-2024.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pair of wild giant pandas spotted in northwest China

    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

    LANZHOU, June 11 (Xinhua) — An infrared camera at the Giant Panda National Park in northwest China’s Gansu Province has captured rare footage of two wild giant pandas.

    The footage shows a female panda with a protruding mouth and round cheeks marking her territory and leaving her scent in front of the camera on February 23. A male panda with yellow spots on his shoulders later picked up her scent and soon found her. The pair then engaged in mating games in the snow.

    Wild giant pandas typically go into heat from March to May. “The fact that these wild pandas were mating in February fills a gap in our understanding of the breeding season of wild giant pandas,” said Yin Feng, head of the Liujiaping Guard Station of the Baishuijiang Division Administration of the park.

    This shows that the wild giant panda population in the Baishuijiang site is stable and healthy, he added.

    The Baishuijiang Section of the Giant Panda National Park, located in southern Gansu Province, serves as a sanctuary for wild giant pandas and coexisting species. According to the fourth national giant panda census released in 2015, there were 132 wild giant pandas in Gansu Province, 110 of which were in the Baishuijiang Section. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former Kuomintang Party Chairman Ma Ying-jeou to Visit Mainland China Soon

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — Former Kuomintang Party Chairman Ma Ying-jeou will visit the Chinese mainland from June 14 to 27, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Wednesday.

    Ma Ying-jeou will lead a delegation of Taiwanese youth to visit Fujian Province (Eastern China) and Gansu Province (Northwestern China), Zhu Fenglian said at a regular press conference.

    The delegation will attend the 17th Taiwan Strait Forum in Fujian Province. In Gansu Province, they will attend a commemoration ceremony for Fuxi, the legendary ancestor of the Chinese nation, and an event dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through joint efforts across the Taiwan Strait.

    “We welcome Mr. Ma Ying-jeou’s upcoming visit and are ready to take organizational measures and provide all necessary amenities,” Zhu Fenglian noted.

    The official representative drew attention to the importance of maintaining cross-shore exchanges and cooperation in the context of the complex and serious situation in the Taiwan Strait. “As always, we invite representatives of all circles of Taiwanese society and compatriots from the island to visit the mainland more often – to visit and communicate, to jointly preserve and develop the best traditional Chinese culture, and to contribute to the great revival of the Chinese nation,” she said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China

    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

    Xinhua | 11.06. 2025

    Keywords: China

    Source: Xinhua

    Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China Lightning: There are no winners in trade wars, China does not seek conflict, but will not allow itself to be intimidated – Vice Premier of the State Council of China

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China called on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus in order to preserve the results of the dialogue achieved with such difficulty

    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

    Xinhua | 11.06. 2025

    Key words: China-USA

    Source: Xinhua

    Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China calls on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus to preserve the hard-won results of the dialogue Lightning: Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China calls on China and the United States to fulfill their commitments and act on the basis of consensus to preserve the hard-won results of the dialogue

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  • MIL-OSI: Europe Builds AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA to Fuel Region’s Next Industrial Transformation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • France, Italy and the United Kingdom Support Regional Technology and Cloud Providers Domyn, Mistral AI, Nebius and Nscale to Deploy More Than 3,000 Exaflops of NVIDIA Blackwell Systems for Sovereign AI
    • NVIDIA to Build AI Factory in Germany to Accelerate Industrial Manufacturing Applications in Europe
    • European Telcos Fastweb, Orange, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor Build AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA, Enabling Enterprises to Adopt and Build Agentic AI Applications
    • European Enterprises, Startups and Public Sector to Harness Regional NVIDIA Infrastructure to Develop and Deploy Agentic and Physical AI
    • NVIDIA Establishes AI Technology Centers Across Continent to Advance Research, Upskill Workforces and Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs

    PARIS, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — —NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech—NVIDIA today announced it is working with European nations, and technology and industry leaders, to build NVIDIA Blackwell AI infrastructure that will strengthen digital sovereignty, support economic growth and position the continent as a leader in the AI industrial revolution.

    France, Italy, Spain and the U.K. are among the nations building domestic AI infrastructure with an ecosystem of technology and cloud providers, including Domyn, Mistral AI, Nebius and Nscale, and telecommunications providers, including Orange, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor.

    These deployments will deliver more than 3,000 exaflops of NVIDIA Blackwell compute resources for sovereign AI, enabling European enterprises, startups and public sector organizations to securely develop, train and deploy agentic and physical AI applications.

    NVIDIA is establishing and expanding AI technology centers in Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and Finland. These centers build on NVIDIA’s history of collaborating with academic institutions and industry through the NVIDIA AI Technology Center program and NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute to develop the AI workforce and scientific discovery throughout the regions.

    “Every industrial revolution begins with infrastructure. AI is the essential infrastructure of our time, just as electricity and the internet once were,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “With bold leadership from Europe’s governments and industries, AI will drive transformative innovation and prosperity for generations to come.”

    “France is committed to investing in AI to strengthen our economy, benefit our citizens and uphold our values,” said Emmanuel Macron, president of the French Republic. “By working closely with our nation’s leading technology innovators and NVIDIA, we are equipping researchers, entrepreneurs and public institutions with the tools they need to explore new ideas, tackle complex challenges and help shape the future of AI for France.”

    “Just as coal and electricity once defined our past, AI is defining our future,” said U.K. Tech Secretary Peter Kyle. “NVIDIA’s expansion of its technology center here in the U.K. will be vital in helping us to deliver on our AI ambitions, and their partnership in building the capabilities that will transform our AI Growth Zones into engines of opportunity. This is our Plan for Change in action, bringing together leading innovators to build the compute infrastructure that will drive growth across every region and secure the U.K.’s place as a global AI leader in the age of AI.”

    “This agreement represents a strategic step toward strengthening Italy’s technological sovereignty and ensuring that our businesses have secure and competitive access to data management,” said Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso. “The collaboration with top-tier partners such as NVIDIA and Domyn confirms the government’s commitment in supporting high-level alliances to foster innovation and the competitiveness of the national production system.”

    Building Europe’s Foundation for AI Infrastructure and Innovation
    Building AI infrastructure requires strategic investment in advanced systems, land and facilities, sustainable energy access, skilled experts and partnerships. To accelerate the development of these national resources, NVIDIA is working with leaders across France, the U.K., Germany and Italy.

    In France, Mistral AI is working with NVIDIA to build an end-to-end cloud platform powered by 18,000 NVIDIA Grace Blackwell systems in the first phase, with plans to expand across multiple sites in 2026. This infrastructure will enable organizations across Europe to quickly develop and deploy AI using optimized Mistral AI models and validated AI factory designs, accelerating the adoption of agentic AI applications.

    In the U.K., NVIDIA is collaborating with NVIDIA Cloud Partners Nebius and Nscale to unlock advanced AI capabilities for enterprises and businesses of all sizes. At London Tech Week, the cloud providers announced the first phase of their AI infrastructure development plans to deploy 14,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to power new data centers, making scalable, secure AI infrastructure widely accessible across the U.K.

    In Germany, NVIDIA and its partners are building the world’s first industrial AI cloud for European manufacturers. This AI factory will be powered by NVIDIA DGX™ B200 systems and NVIDIA RTX PRO™ Servers featuring 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to enable Europe’s industrial leaders to accelerate every manufacturing application, from design, engineering and simulation to factory digital twins and robotics.

    In Italy, NVIDIA is working with Domyn and the government to advance the nation’s sovereign AI capabilities. Domyn is developing its Domyn Large Colosseum reasoning model on its supercomputer, Colosseum, with NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchips, in alignment with its mission to support regulated industries in adopting AI.

    European Telcos Build AI Infrastructure With NVIDIA for Regional Enterprises
    NVIDIA is also working with leading European telecommunications providers — including Orange, Fastweb, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor — to develop secure, scalable sovereign AI infrastructure across the region.

    • Orange is accelerating the development of enterprise-grade AI, including agentic AI, large language models and personal AI assistants, using Orange Business’ Cloud Avenue, built on high-performance NVIDIA infrastructure.
    • Fastweb introduced MIIA — an Italian language model to support generative AI applications — trained and running on its NVIDIA DGX AI supercomputer.
    • Telenor is expanding its sovereign AI infrastructure in Norway with a new, renewable-powered data center, in addition to hosting a partner’s multilingual AI translation service, available in over 100 languages.
    • Swisscom is launching new AI services, including GenAI Studio and AI Workhub hosted on its sovereign AI NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD™-based infrastructure, empowering Swiss enterprises to rapidly build and scale AI applications.
    • Telefónica is piloting a distributed edge AI fabric across Spain with hundreds of NVIDIA GPUs to deliver low-latency, privacy-focused AI services.

    These collaborations enable enterprises to develop and deploy customized AI models and agentic applications at scale, tapping into telcos’ extensive networks and trusted role as critical infrastructure providers.

    NVIDIA AI Technology Centers Fuel Research, Upskilling and Scientific Progress
    NVIDIA is establishing and expanding technology centers in Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and Finland to accelerate AI skills development, research and infrastructure for the continent’s enterprises and startups.

    • The Bavarian AI center in Germany, intended to be established in collaboration with the Bayern KI consortium, will advance research in fields including digital medicine, stable diffusion AI and open-source robotics platforms to foster global collaboration.
    • The Sweden AI center will advance world-class AI research with support from NVIDIA experts and hands-on NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute training to help with upskilling.
    • The Italy AI center will expand to include new AI factory deployments with the CINECA consortium.
    • The Spain AI center will expand to include a new AI factory with the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
    • The U.K. AI center will accelerate the U.K.’s most groundbreaking research in embodied AI, materials science and Earth systems modeling.
    • The Finland AI center enables researchers to accelerate AI research and applications for computer vision, machine learning and AI for science.

    These strategic initiatives across Europe build on NVIDIA investments in building AI infrastructure worldwide, including in Taiwan and the Middle East.

    Watch the NVIDIA GTC Paris keynote from Huang at VivaTech, and explore GTC Paris sessions.

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    For further information, contact:
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    Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: with bold leadership from Europe’s governments and industries, AI driving transformative innovation and prosperity for generations to come; technology development in European nations; the benefits, impact, performance, and availability of NVIDIA’s products, services, and technologies; expectations with respect to NVIDIA’s third party arrangements, including with its collaborators and partners; expectations with respect to technology developments; and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic and political conditions; NVIDIA’s reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test NVIDIA’s products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to NVIDIA’s existing product and technologies; market acceptance of NVIDIA’s products or NVIDIA’s partners’ products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of NVIDIA’s products or technologies when integrated into systems; and changes in applicable laws and regulations, as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

    © 2025 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DGX, NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and NVIDIA RTX PRO are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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  • MIL-OSI: NVIDIA Partners With Europe Model Builders and Cloud Providers to Accelerate Region’s Leap Into AI

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    • Model Builders Across Europe — Including France, Italy, Poland, Spain and Sweden — to Deliver Sovereign Models With NVIDIA Nemotron
    • AI Models Tailored to Local Languages and Culture Coming to Perplexity, Delivered as NVIDIA NIM Microservices and Hosted on Regional AI Infrastructure From NVIDIA Cloud Partners

    PARIS, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NVIDIA GTC Paris at VivaTech — NVIDIA today announced that it is teaming with model builders and cloud providers across Europe and the Middle East to optimize sovereign large language models (LLMs), providing a springboard to accelerate enterprise AI adoption for the region’s industries.

    Model builders and AI consortiums Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), Bielik.AI, Dicta, H Company, Domyn, LightOn, the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden (NAISS) together with KBLab at the National Library of Sweden, the Slovak Republic, the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the University College of London, the University of Ljubljana and UTTER are teaming with NVIDIA to optimize their models with NVIDIA Nemotron™ techniques to maximize cost efficiency and accuracy for enterprise AI workloads, including agentic AI.

    Model post-training and inference will run on AI infrastructure in Europe from NVIDIA Cloud Partners (NCPs) participating in the NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton™ marketplace.

    The open, sovereign models will provide a foundation for an integrated regional AI ecosystem that reflects local languages and culture. Europe’s enterprises will be able to run the models on Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine used to answer over 150 million questions per week. Companies will also be able to fine-tune the sovereign models on local NCP infrastructure through a new Hugging Face integration with DGX Cloud Lepton.

    “Europe’s diversity is its superpower — an engine of creativity and innovation,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “Together with Europe’s model builders and cloud providers, we’re building an AI ecosystem where intelligence is developed and served locally to provide a foundation for Europe to thrive in the age of AI — transforming every industry across the region.”

    Optimizing Model Accuracy and Inference Savings With NVIDIA Nemotron
    Europe — the world’s third largest economic region — is home to industries spanning manufacturing, robotics, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, finance, energy and creative.

    To accelerate the region’s AI-driven transformation, NVIDIA partners are delivering their open LLMs with support for Europe’s 24 official languages. Several models also specialize in national language and culture, such as those from H Company and LightOn in France, Dicta in Israel, Domyn in Italy, Bielik.AI in Poland, the University of Ljubljana and the Slovak Republic models, BSC in Spain, NAISS and KBLab in Sweden, TII in the United Arab Emirates and the University College London in the U.K.

    The LLMs will be distilled with NVIDIA Nemotron model-building techniques — including neural architecture search — as well as reinforcement learning and post-training with NVIDIA-curated synthetic data. These optimizations will reduce operational costs and boost user experiences by generating tokens faster during inference. The Nemotron post-training workloads will run on DGX Cloud Lepton hosted by European NCPs including Nebius, Nscale and Fluidstack.

    Developers will be able to deploy the sovereign models as NVIDIA NIM™ microservices running on AI factories — on premises and across cloud service provider platforms — using a new NIM microservice that supports more than 100,000 public, private and domain-specialized LLMs hosted on Hugging Face.

    Adding Europe’s Sovereign AI Insights to Perplexity
    Supporting AI diversity for enterprises across the region, Perplexity will integrate the sovereign AI models into its answer engine, which is used by European enterprises, publishers and organizations, including telecommunications and media giants. Perplexity uses LLMs to improve accuracy in search queries and AI outputs. The answer engine draws from credible sources in real time to accurately answer questions with in-line citations, perform deep research and complete assistive tasks.

    “Perplexity’s goal is to provide accurate, trustworthy answers to any question from any person, wherever they are,” said Aravind Srinivas, cofounder and CEO of Perplexity. “Bringing NVIDIA-optimized sovereign AI models to Perplexity empowers innovation in Europe with AI built and running in the region.”

    Availability
    The first distilled models from Europe’s model builders are expected to be available later this year.

    Watch the NVIDIA GTC Paris keynote from Huang at VivaTech and explore GTC Paris sessions.

    About NVIDIA
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    For further information, contact:
    Allie Courtney
    NVIDIA Corporation
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    acourtney@nvidia.com

    Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to: together with Europe’s model builders and cloud providers, NVIDIA building an AI ecosystem where intelligence is developed and served locally to provide a foundation for Europe to thrive in the age of AI — transforming every industry across the region; the benefits, impact, performance, and availability of NVIDIA’s products, services, and technologies; expectations with respect to NVIDIA’s third party arrangements, including with its collaborators and partners; expectations with respect to technology developments; and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic and political conditions; NVIDIA’s reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test NVIDIA’s products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to NVIDIA’s existing product and technologies; market acceptance of NVIDIA’s products or NVIDIA’s partners’ products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of NVIDIA’s products or technologies when integrated into systems; and changes in applicable laws and regulations, as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the most recent reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

    Many of the products and features described herein remain in various stages and will be offered on a when-and-if-available basis. The statements above are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as a commitment, promise, or legal obligation, and the development, release, and timing of any features or functionalities described for our products is subject to change and remains at the sole discretion of NVIDIA. NVIDIA will have no liability for failure to deliver or delay in the delivery of any of the products, features or functions set forth herein.

    © 2025 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DGX Cloud Lepton, NVIDIA Nemotron and NVIDIA NIM are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Events as city marks Windrush Day 2025

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    Celebrated annually, Windrush Day honours the contributions which the Windrush generation and their descendants have made to British society.

    It commemorates the arrival of the MV Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948, bringing passengers from the Caribbean to the UK – an event which marked the beginning of significant migration from the Caribbean which enriched British culture and society.

    Dignitaries and members of the public will gather for a flag raising ceremony outside the Civic Centre on Sunday 22 June at 10.30am, which will feature speeches from representatives of the Windrush community, the Mayor of Wolverhampton Craig Collingswood and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands, Sandra Samuels OBE, who in 2022 became the first person of African-Caribbean heritage to become Mayor of Wolverhampton.

    There will then follow a special event at Wolverhampton Art Gallery introduced by Lord Lieutenant Derrick Anderson CBE where a bust of Mel Chevannes, created as part of a community led project, will be unveiled.

    Mel, who will be in attendance next weekend, was elected to Graiseley Ward in 1981 and served as a local councillor for 11 years, chairing the Social Services Committee in 1982. She later became the first African-Caribbean chairperson of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

    She said: “I am humbled to be honoured by a bronze bust in the city of Wolverhampton, which has been my home for the last 50 years. I am proud to be recognised for my professional, community and educational contributions to this wonderful city.

    “It is truly amazing that this is the first such public recognition in England of a black woman who is very much alive.”

    Visitors to the gallery will also have the opportunity to view a temporary exhibition about Mel’s life, achievements and contribution to the city.

    Mayor Councillor Collingswood said: “We are delighted to play our part in highlighting an important time in our history – and to celebrate the impact that the Windrush generation, and individuals such as Mel Chevannes, have had on our city and our nation.

    “Everyone is welcome to join us for the flag raising and the unveiling, and I hope that as many residents as possible are able to come along and help us celebrate Windrush Day 2025.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Civic Identity Helps Russians Maintain Mental Health Under Sanctions

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Researchers from the National Research University Higher School of Economics have found that being aware of oneself as part of a country can be psychologically helpful during difficult times, especially if a person is inclined to rethink what is happening or turn to spiritual and cultural values. Rethinking, among other things, can somewhat reduce the level of depression.Studypublished in the Journal of Community Psychology.

    Crisis situations – economic, social or personal – inevitably affect the psyche. But why do some people adapt and cope with pressure more easily, while others lose their footing? To answer this question, HSE researchers conducted a sociological study. They found out whether respondents rethink what is happening, whether they turn to religion, rely on help from family, neighbors or social services, or simply wait until everything passes. The survey involved 384 people aged 18 to 54 from different regions of Russia.

    It turned out that people who feel more part of society cope better with psychological difficulties on average. They more often use strategies that help them adapt to change — primarily rethinking (the ability to find meaning in what is happening) and spiritual support (turning to religion, traditions, personal values).

    Interestingly, civic identity did not directly reduce depression, but it did help cope. People who perceived difficulties as a challenge and tried to rethink what was happening felt more resilient. But passively waiting for improvements, on the contrary, increased symptoms of depression. At the same time, people who felt a strong connection to their country were much less likely to choose a passive strategy.

    The study also found that in the Russian context, not only personal but also family support is important. Many people find that joint actions help – discussions with loved ones, mutual assistance, joint planning. This supports the idea that Russian culture places great importance on collective care, and that family becomes a support in difficult times.

    “Psychological resources are not only internal stability, but also a sense of connection with others, belonging to a community. Civic identity is one of these resources. In conditions of instability and threats, it helps maintain support and includes familiar coping strategies: rethinking the situation and turning to spiritual values. These observations can be useful for specialists who support people in periods of uncertainty and change,” says the director. Center for Sociocultural ResearchHSE University Alexander Tatarko.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Toxic trend: Another malware threat targets DeepSeek

    Source: Securelist – Kaspersky

    Headline: Toxic trend: Another malware threat targets DeepSeek

    Introduction

    DeepSeek-R1 is one of the most popular LLMs right now. Users of all experience levels look for chatbot websites on search engines, and threat actors have started abusing the popularity of LLMs. We previously reported attacks with malware being spread under the guise of DeepSeek to attract victims. The malicious domains spread through X posts and general browsing.

    But lately, threat actors have begun using malvertising to exploit the demand for chatbots. For instance, we have recently discovered a new malicious campaign distributing previously unknown malware through a fake DeepSeek-R1 LLM environment installer. The malware is delivered via a phishing site that masquerades as the official DeepSeek homepage. The website was promoted in the search results via Google Ads. The attacks ultimately aim to install BrowserVenom, an implant that reconfigures all browsing instances to force traffic through a proxy controlled by the threat actors. This enables them to manipulate the victim’s network traffic and collect data.

    Phishing lure

    The infection was launched from a phishing site, located at https[:]//deepseek-platform[.]com. It was spread via malvertising, intentionally placed as the top result when a user searched for “deepseek r1”, thus taking advantage of the model’s popularity. Once the user reaches the site, a check is performed to identify the victim’s operating system. If the user is running Windows, they will be presented with only one active button, “Try now”. We have also seen layouts for other operating systems with slight changes in wording, but all mislead the user into clicking the button.

    Malicious website mimicking DeepSeek

    Clicking this button will take the user to a CAPTCHA anti-bot screen. The code for this screen is obfuscated JavaScript, which performs a series of checks to make sure that the user is not a bot. We found other scripts on the same malicious domain signaling that this is not the first iteration of such campaigns. After successfully solving the CAPTCHA, the user is redirected to the proxy1.php URL path with a “Download now” button. Clicking that results in downloading the malicious installer named AI_Launcher_1.21.exe from the following URL: https://r1deepseek-ai[.]com/gg/cc/AI_Launcher_1.21.exe.

    We examined the source code of both the phishing and distribution websites and discovered comments in Russian related to the websites’ functionality, which suggests that they are developed by Russian-speaking threat actors.

    Malicious installer

    The malicious installer AI_Launcher_1.21.exe is the launcher for the next-stage malware. Once this binary is executed, it opens a window that mimics a Cloudflare CAPTCHA.

    The second fake CAPTCHA

    This is another fake CAPTCHA that is loaded from https[:]//casoredkff[.]pro/captcha. After the checkbox is ticked, the URL is appended with /success, and the user is presented with the following screen, offering the options to download and install Ollama and LM Studio.

    Two options to install abused LLM frameworks

    Clicking either of the “Install” buttons effectively downloads and executes the respective installer, but with a caveat: another function runs concurrently: MLInstaller.Runner.Run(). This function triggers the infectious part of the implant.

    When the MLInstaller.Runner.Run() function is executed in a separate thread on the machine, the infection develops in the following three steps:

    1. First, the malicious function tries to exclude the user’s folder from Windows Defender’s protection by decrypting a buffer using the AES encryption algorithm.

      The AES encryption information is hardcoded in the implant:

      Type AES-256-CBC
      Key 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 20
      IV 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0a 0b 0c 0d 0e 0f 10

      The decrypted buffer contains a PowerShell command that performs the exclusion once executed by the malicious function.

      It should be noted that this command needs administrator privileges and will fail in case the user lacks them.

    2. After that, another PowerShell command runs, downloading an executable from a malicious domain whose name is derived with a simple domain generation algorithm (DGA). The downloaded executable is saved as %USERPROFILE%Music1.exe under the user’s profile and then executed.

      At the moment of our research, there was only one domain in existence: app-updater1[.]app. No binary can be downloaded from this domain as of now but we suspect that this might be another malicious implant, such as a backdoor for further access. So far, we have managed to obtain several malicious domain names associated with this threat; they are highlighted in the IoCs section.

    3. Then the MLInstaller.Runner.Run() function locates a hardcoded stage two payload in the class and variable ConfigFiles.load of the malicious installer’s buffer. This executable is decrypted with the same AES algorithm as before in order to be loaded into memory and run.

    Loaded implant: BrowserVenom

    We dubbed the next-stage implant BrowserVenom because it reconfigures all browsing instances to force traffic through a proxy controlled by the threat actors. This enables them to sniff sensitive data and monitor the victim’s browsing activity while decrypting their traffic.

    First, BrowserVenom checks if the current user has administrator rights – exiting if not – and installs a hardcoded certificate created by the threat actor:

    Then the malware adds a hardcoded proxy server address to all currently installed and running browsers. For Chromium-based instances (i.e., Chrome or Microsoft Edge), it adds the proxy-server argument and modifies all existent LNK files, whereas for Gecko-based browsers, such as Mozilla or Tor Browser, the implant modifies the current user’s profile preferences:

    The settings currently utilized by the malware are as follows:

    The variables Host and Port are the ones used as the proxy settings, and the ID and HWID are appended to the browser’s User-Agent, possibly as a way to keep track of the victim’s network traffic.

    Conclusion

    As we have been reporting, DeepSeek has been the perfect lure for attackers to attract new victims. Threat actors’ use of new malicious tooling, such as BrowserVenom, complicates the detection of their activities. This, combined with the use of Google Ads to reach more victims and look more plausible, makes such campaigns even more effective.

    At the time of our research, we detected multiple infections in Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, India, Nepal, South Africa, and Egypt. The nature of the bait and the geographic distribution of attacks indicate that campaigns like this continue to pose a global threat to unsuspecting users.

    To protect against these attacks, users are advised to confirm that the results of their searches are official websites, along with their URLs and certificates, to make sure that the site is the right place to download the legitimate software from. Taking these precautions can help avoid this type of infection.

    Kaspersky products detect this threat as HEUR:Trojan.Win32.Generic and Trojan.Win32.SelfDel.iwcv.

    Indicators of Compromise

    Hashes

    d435a9a303a27c98d4e7afa157ab47de  AI_Launcher_1.21.exe
    dc08e0a005d64cc9e5b2fdd201f97fd6

    Domains and IPs

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Emergency workers to be better protected from racial abuse

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Emergency workers to be better protected from racial abuse

    Emergency workers will be better protected from violence and abuse when visiting homes as the government introduces new laws to support frontline staff.

    Image: Getty Images

    The new measures, tabled today as amendments to the government’s landmark Crime and Policing Bill, will close an existing loophole that allows people to get away with racial and religious abuse towards police, fire and ambulance workers making house calls.

    Currently, it is illegal to racially or religiously abuse anyone in public, but this does not extend to behaviour within a private home.

    The gap was originally designed to ensure that the laws that allow police to keep public spaces free from serious disorder did not overstep into private conversations held in homes.

    By stopping short of people’s houses, the law has left emergency workers vulnerable and unprotected to racial and religious-based abuse and harassment during house calls, and unable to hold the perpetrators to account for their behaviour.

    Reports of emergency workers being abused for their race or religion while in private homes have increased, and the government thinks it is vital they get the protections they deserve as they carry out their vital work to resolve home disputes and provide health care.  

    By closing the loophole in the Public Order Act 1986, the government is making clear that racially or religiously motivated abuse and threats towards our emergency workers will never be tolerated, regardless of where it takes place.

    Under the change, offenders of abusing emergency workers in any setting could face a maximum sentence of 2 years imprisonment.

    Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson said:

    Our emergency workers put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep us safe and they should never have to tolerate abuse due to their race or religion while simply doing their job. 

    As part of our Plan for Change, this government is rebuilding the bond between the public and police, and part of that means ensuring our officers have the protections they deserve.  

    By closing this loophole, we’re sending a clear message that racial and religious abuse directed towards those who serve our communities will not be tolerated.

    Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, said:

    Our emergency workers carry out lifesaving work every day and deserve to feel safe from violence or intimidation.

    Anyone who violates this core principle brings shame on themselves and will feel the full force of the law, wherever they are.

    I will not stand any health worker being subjected to abuse and take a zero-tolerance approach, and these new measures will crack down on perpetrators.

    Minister for Fire, Alex Norris said:

    All emergency service workers should be able to carry out their duties without being subjected to unacceptable racial and religious abuse.

    This government stands firmly behind emergency service workers and will not tolerate abusive behaviour towards those risking their lives to keep us safe.

    Andy Rhodes, Director of the National Police Wellbeing Service, said:

    Policing is an extremely fulfilling profession where officers can make a genuine difference to people’s lives and to their communities. We welcome the amendment to the legislation, which will better protect officers and staff who are there to protect the public.

    Sadly, the role they play means they can often be faced with some incredibly challenging and hostile situations, especially in private homes, and over time, this can take a toll.

    The protection of our officers and staff is a clear priority for all police chiefs. Hate crime has a devastating impact on individual victims, and racial, and faith-based discrimination against officers or emergency workers cannot be tolerated in any form.

    Updates to this page

    Published 11 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Update: Statement from Captiva Homes on Horsebridge Hill roadworks 11 June 2025 Update: Statement from Captiva Homes on Horsebridge Hill roadworks

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    Statement from Captiva Homes on Horsebridge Hill roadworks 

    We recognise the roadworks on Horsebridge Hill are continuing to cause disruption and inconvenience to residents and businesses, for which we apologise.  We continue to work with Island Roads, the Council and other stakeholders to ensure this is minimised as much as possible.  We are pleased to report that the works are being delivered in line with the agreed schedule and remain on track to be completed during the week commencing 4 July.  This will facilitate the first Island families moving into their new homes this summer. 

    On site, road widening and kerbing installation has now been completed; traffic signal ducting and the new water main have been installed (the latter will reduce future work for Southern Water in the area).

    Planned works in the week ahead will see base tarmac laid to road and footpaths, installation of ducts and sockets to the northbound carriageway and commencement of entrance works to the Three Oaks development.

    The diversion of northbound traffic from Newport to Cowes saw a 4-minute increase in average journey times last week (2.6.25 to 6.6.25, from 16mins to 20 mins).  This does not tell the full story as the closure of Middle Road for planned utility works last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings plus road traffic accidents in the Newport area caused significant delays.

    Southern Vectis bus services continue to run a full daytime service (between 06.00 – 20.00) from Newport to Cowes and southbound travel from Cowes to Newport continues to flow smoothly throughout the day.

    All businesses in the area remain open with access via the diversion.

    Important changes to the traffic management plans are scheduled in the coming weeks, details below;

    Isle of Wight Festival week

    • All works on Horsebridge Hill will cease and traffic will return to two-way along Horsebridge Hill from 20.00 on Tuesday 17 June to 20.00 on Monday 23 June
    • The current one-way system and diversion will be re-instated from 20.00 on Monday 23 June
    • Traffic from Nicholson Street will have north and southbound access from Monday 23 June

    Two weekend road closures are required to facilitate foul sewer connections and road surfacing;

    • Full closure from 20.00 Friday 27 June to 06.00 Monday 30 June
    • Full closure from 20.00 Friday 4 July to 06.00 Monday 7 July

    During the two weekend closures the current diversion route will operate for north and south bound traffic.  To facilitate the diversion route there will be a clearway order for both sides of Pallance Road for the length, the 3 way temporary lights will remain on the Whitehouse Road/Corf Road junction and there will also be 4 way lights installed on Forest Road/Whitehouse Road junction to make it safer for vehicles emerging from Whitehouse Road.

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