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  • MIL-OSI Security: Sentencing of man for the manslaughter of Gordon Ogunmuyiwa

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been jailed for 21 years with a five-year extended license after beating a man to death and then leaving him to die in an address south east London.

    Paul Campbell, 43 (03.04.79) of Dunheved Road West, Thornton Heath, was found guilty at Woolwich Crown Court of the manslaughter of 62-year-old former doctor Gordon Ogunmuyiwa. The sentence followed a three-week trial that concluded on Thursday, 8 May.

    The court heard that on Saturday, 24 December 2022, Campbell had brutally assaulted Gordon who had visited him at his property. Before fleeing, Campbell had called the paramedics, however, by the time they had arrived Gordon was already dead.

    Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, who led the Met’s investigation said: “My thoughts and that of my team remain with Gordon’s family, a much loved brother, friend and neighbour.

    “Gordon was a gentle man with no history of violence. Ill-health, however, had seen him become increasingly vulnerable – something Campbell – a selfish and self-serving man – took advantage of.

    “It is hard to make sense of Campbell’s actions however, I can only hope that today’s sentence can go some way in providing a sense of justice to Gordon’s family.”

    On the day of Gordon’s death, police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 11:00hrs to a report of a man who had died in a house of multiple occupancy in Dunheved Road West, Thornton Heath.

    Officers attended and were informed by paramedics that Campbell – the registered tenant of the address – was not present.

    Detectives attempted to contact him but were unsuccessful. This led officers to make enquiries into Campbell, which resulted in a murder investigation being launched.

    Police interviewed fellow residents at hostel and quickly established a pattern of behaviour that saw Gordon suffer brutal beatings by Campbell.

    A financial search also uncovered that Campbell had been using Gordon’s credit cards. He had bought an iPhone from a second-hand shop, using those cards, a week after Gordon died.

    On Wednesday, 11 January 2023 Campbell was arrested on suspicion of murder and charged the next day.

    A post-mortem examination was conducted and it was clear that Gordon had multiple injuries borne over time.

    However, the assault, heard by neighbours on Saturday, 23 December 2022, was declared to have been particularly vicious and ultimately led to his death.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EBA publishes No Action letter on the interplay between Payment Services Directive (PSD2/3) and Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)

    Source: European Banking Authority

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a No Action letter advising the EU Commission, EU Council and EU Parliament to ensure that, in the long term, EU law needs to avoid a dual authorisation under two pieces of EU law for the activity of transacting electronic money tokens (EMTs). While the existing Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) still applies, the letter advises national competent authorities (NCAs) to enforce authorisation of PSD2 for a specified subset only of crypto asset service providers (CASPs) that transact EMTs, to do so only after a transition period that ends on 2 March 2026, and then to deprioritise specified PSD2 provisions.

    The letter assesses the provisions set out in MiCA and PSD2 and advises NCAs under PSD2 to view the transfer of crypto assets as a payment service under PSD2 where they entail EMTs and are carried out by the entities on behalf of their clients. It sets out provisions to regard the custody and administration of EMTs as a payment service and to regard a custodial wallet as a payment account where the wallet is held in the name of one or more clients and allows to send and receive EMTs to and from third parties.

    For these services, the No Action letter advises NCAs to require an authorisation under PSD2 only from 2 March 2026 onwards and, during the authorisation process, to apply streamlined procedures that make maximum use of information that legal entities provide during their CASP authorisation process.

    Once an authorisation as a payment services provider is held, NCAs are advised not to prioritise the supervision and enforcement of several elements of PSD2, such as safeguarding, the disclosure of information to consumers (pertaining to the level of applicable charges, the maximum execution time of payment transactions, the unique identifier such as IBAN, and open banking). However, NCAs are also advised to insist on the compliance with other PSD2 provisions, such as strong customer authentication (SCA) for accessing custodial wallets that qualify as payment account and the initiating of EMT transfers, the reporting of payment fraud, and the cumulative calculation of own funds requirements. This is to ensure equally high standards of consumer protection regardless of whether a consumer is using EMTs or more traditional funds as a means of payment.

    Furthermore, NCAs are advised not to consider as payment services (and therefore not to subject to the application of PSD2, including its provisions on licensing) the ‘exchange of crypto-assets for funds’ and ‘exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets’ as defined in MiCA. Additionally, the EBA advises NCAs not to regard as a payment service cases where crypto-asset service providers intermediate the purchase of any crypto-assets with EMTs, and, therefore, not to enforce the application of PSD2 nor to require an authorisation under PSD2 in such cases.

    This advice will result in a large number of EMT transactions not being subject to PSD2 requirements during the intervening period while the Directive still applies. The EBA bases this advice solely on the acknowledgement that any alternative advice would require a much larger number of CASPs to obtain a second authorization. The EBA considers such an alternative to be undesirable, given the burden that dual authorisation would impose on CASPs.

    By contrast, the EBA does not base this advice on the conviction that an authorisation as a CASP under MiCA is sufficient to address the risks that arise from EMT transactions. On the contrary, the success of PSD1, PSD2 and EMD over the past 15 years in bringing about a secure and competitive market for payment services in the EU has shown that for retail payments to be able effectively to fulfil their role in a modern society, consumers and other market actors should be adequately protected and have a high degree of confidence in the stability of the market and the reliability of payment transactions.

    Legal basis and background

    The EBA has issued the letter in response to a request received from the European Commission in December 2024 to address, in close cooperation with ESMA, issues arising from the interplay between MiCA and PSD2. The EBA’s competence to deliver the letter in the form of an Opinion is based on Article 9c of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) Completes Patrol with Newly Awarded Combat Action Ribbon

    Source: United States Navy

    NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain on Jun. 10, 2025 with a Unit Combat Action Ribbon following completion of her first Forward-Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Fifth Fleet areas of operations.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Civil Nuclear Constabulary welcomes new barring list legislation

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Civil Nuclear Constabulary welcomes new barring list legislation

    The CNC has welcomed new legislation which will prevent disgraced officers from re-joining the police service.

    The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has welcomed new legislation which will introduce measures preventing CNC officers dismissed for gross misconduct from being employed again elsewhere in law enforcement agencies and local police forces.

    The Home Office has today (10 June) tabled amendments to the flagship Crime and Policing Bill which will establish new barred and advisory lists for the National Crime Agency (NCA) and also for specialist police forces including the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), British Transport Police (BTP) and the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP).

    This new measure will ensure that individuals dismissed for gross misconduct are prevented from re-entering policing or any other law enforcement role.

    Where an individual is on the barred list, law enforcement agencies will not be able to employ them, and where an individual is named on the advisory list, the employer will be obligated to take this into consideration as part of the recruitment.

    Each force’s list will be maintained by its respective authority, and law enforcement employers across England and Wales will be required to check these lists before hiring.

     Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson said: “The public deserve to know that those tasked with protecting them meet the highest standards.

     “Under our Safer Streets mission, we are restoring confidence in policing by removing those who undermine it.

     “This new measure ensures that officers who abuse their position in the CNC cannot resurface in other areas of policing — we will continue taking every possible step to protect the integrity of our law enforcement agencies.”

    Assistant Chief Constable Kerry Smith, lead for Professionalism, said: “We welcome the Government’s move to close this legislative loop-hole. It will prevent those officers who fail to uphold our rigorous standards from being employed again within policing and law enforcement.

    “We maintain robust vetting and professional standards, but in the rare instance of one of our officers being dismissed for gross misconduct, these measures will ensure that there is a process to ensure the public are protected and we can maintain trust and confidence in policing.”

    Updates to this page

    Published 10 June 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The policy of blockade and pressure is not capable of stopping the scientific and technological development of China – Consul General of the PRC in Yekaterinburg

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Moscow, June 10 /Xinhua/ — The success of the Chinese language model DeepSeek proves that the American policy of blockade and pressure is not able to stop the scientific and technological development of China. This is stated in an article by the Consul General of the PRC in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg Luo Shixiong, published on Tuesday in the “Oblastnaya Gazeta” of the Sverdlovsk Region.

    As a breakthrough technology based on the Transformer architecture, DeepSeek not only provides a leap in algorithm efficiency and application scope, “but also promotes a paradigm shift in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) from ‘instrument support’ to ‘cognitive synergy’,” writes Luo Shixiong.

    According to him, DeepSeek’s success was made possible by China’s institutional advantages and large-scale talent training. “In China, technological innovation is regarded as a key driving force for high-quality development and is enshrined in the national development strategy. In recent years, China has consistently issued and steadily implemented such policy documents as the “New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan”, “Three-Year Action Plan to Promote the Development of the Next-Generation Artificial Intelligence Industry /2018-2020/”, “National Guidelines for the Establishment of a Comprehensive Standardization System for the Artificial Intelligence Industry”, etc.,” the Chinese diplomat noted.

    The US government has already tightened export controls on semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China four times, and in January 2025, it introduced global restrictions on AI chip exports, seeking to increase pressure, cut off China’s access to high-performance chips and advanced computing power, and limit the development of Chinese AI technologies, Luo Shixiong recalls.

    In response, Chinese companies were forced to find alternative ways to train AI models. It was DeepSeek that developed a highly efficient AI model based on limited-performance chips, proving that the US technological blockade only encouraged China to breakthrough in independent innovation.

    DeepSeek’s success has become a powerful impetus for achieving global “tech equality,” the article says. DeepSeek has broken the US scientific and technological monopoly in this area, making AI accessible and applicable to all countries.

    The policy of blockade and containment will not only fail to reduce any threats, but, on the contrary, will undermine the global competitiveness of the United States, writes Luo Shixiong.

    “The US must realize that by setting a ceiling for other countries’ development, they are ultimately sealing their own growth space. If they really want to maintain their leading position in high-tech industries, they should accept and respect the principles of fair competition,” the Chinese diplomat emphasizes. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A chance to spend an unforgettable autumn: the competitive selection for the 11th shift at the All-Russian Children’s Center “Ocean” has started

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The State University of Management announces the start of a competitive selection for participation in the additional general development program “Course on Business and Entrepreneurship”, implemented within the framework of a thematic shift at the All-Russian Children’s Center “Ocean” from September 29 to October 19, 2025.

    The program is being implemented by the State University of Management on the initiative of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, with the support of the regional social programs fund “Our Future” and PJSC Sberbank of Russia.

    The “Business and Entrepreneurship Course” is designed for students aged 14 to 17 years and is aimed at developing project thinking, forming entrepreneurial competencies, as well as motivation for making an informed professional choice in the field of business and management.

    Implementation stages: — The first stage of the competition will be held online from June 1 to June 22, 2025. Participants must register in the Personal Account of the State University of Management and complete competition tasks, including tests, open-ended questions, and essays. Total time for completion is 240 minutes. — The results of the first stage will be summarized by July 21, the results will be published, and certificates will be sent to the participants. — The second stage will be held from July 28 to August 10, 2025 — registration of winners in the automated information system “Putyovka”. — The final list of participants who have passed the shift at the All-Russian Children’s Center “Ocean” will be published by August 15.

    The shift program includes: – educational seminars, master classes and business games from teachers and experts of the State University of Management; – project sessions and development of own initiatives in the field of business; – meetings with entrepreneurs, mentors and representatives of the professional community; – defense of projects before an expert committee; – a rich cultural and team program.

    Participants who successfully complete the program receive a certificate, which gives additional points for the Unified State Exam when entering the State University of Management.

    Detailed information about the program and conditions of participation is available on the official website of the project.

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  • MIL-OSI: Giftbit Expands Global Footprint, Emphasizes Ease

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SEATTLE and CALGARY, Alberta, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Giftbit, a digital payouts and gift card platform for businesses, has launched new features to improve reward management and expand its international offering. Highlights include one-click add-to-wallet functionality for prepaid Visa® cards, enhanced reporting, and a major expansion of its global gift card catalog.

    One-Click Add-to-Wallet Feature

    Recipients of prepaid Visa rewards can now instantly add their balance to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay with a single click. No apps, logins, or manual data entry required.

    “Smooth activation matters,” said Leif Baradoy, Giftbit’s CEO and founder. “Other vendors make people jump through hoops which lead to frustration and user fatigue. We’re focused on a seamless cardholder experience.”

    The update also includes PIN support for spending at gas stations and convenience stores.

    Reward Management a Breeze With New Reporting Dashboard

    Giftbit is proud to launch one of its most highly requested features: an intuitive reward history dashboard. Customers can now easily view, sort, and filter sent rewards by date, status, brand, or campaign, all within the Giftbit web application. This update helps program managers track unclaimed rewards, resend with ease, and monitor contact list health, making it easy to find key details and take action across multiple orders all in one place.

    “The new Rewards History view has made it so much easier for us to stay on top of undeliverable rewards,” said Giftbit customer Hunter Lisenby of United Communications. “We can quickly spot bad contact email addresses and fix the issue without digging through individual orders.” 

    Expanded Global Reach

    Giftbit believes incentive programs should have the ability to reach entire audiences no matter where they reside. That’s why it’s proud to support local currency rewards in over 30 countries, enabling businesses to send payouts in the recipient’s currency for a more personal and seamless experience.

    Supported regions now include:

    Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States.
    (Prepaid Mastercard®available globally wherever Mastercard is accepted)

    Strategic Partnerships Expand Catalog Offering

    New partnerships make Giftbit’s gift card catalog more reliable and diverse. Built-in backups prevent outages and strengthen a smooth end-to-end reward experience.

    “A strong catalog is key,” said Nat Salvione, Giftbit’s Chief Commercial Officer. “These partnerships help us deliver stable rewards anytime, anywhere.”

    In addition, Giftbit has upgraded their funding and payment processes to allow customers to fund their accounts in their preferred currency for easier operational control.

    Simplifying Global Rewards, Now and Ahead

    Giftbit continues to invest in the future of global digital rewards. The platform now supports:

    • 1,000+ payout products
    • 30+ local currencies
    • 25 funding currencies
    • Regional brand support in 40+ countries
    • Global prepaid card options in 100+ countries

    These enhancements make it easier than ever for businesses to scale their reward programs across borders with built-in flexibility, choice, and regional support.

    About Giftbit

    Giftbit helps companies send digital payouts and rewards at scale. Its platform offers branded gift cards, prepaid cards, and global payout options, making it easy to incentivize and reward employees, customers, and partners anytime, anywhere.

    Learn more at: www.giftbit.com.

    Media Contact: Zoe North — pr@giftbit.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Bull Market is Back — BexBack Offers Double Deposit Bonus, 100x Leverage, and No KYC for Crypto Futures Trading

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Bitcoin surges past the $100,000 mark, analysts and investors are forecasting a new bull market filled with high volatility. In this market environment, savvy traders are turning to high-leverage futures trading to maximize profits with smaller capital. Recognizing this shift, BexBack has stepped up its efforts to help traders capitalize on the bull market with powerful promotional offers. The platform now features a 100% deposit bonus, a $50 welcome bonus for new users, and 100x leverage on cryptocurrency futures trading, offering unparalleled opportunities for both new and seasoned investors.

    What is 100x Leverage and How Can You Maximize Profit?

    100x leverage allows you to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital. For example, if you have 1 BTC and use 100x leverage, you can control 100 BTC. A small price movement in Bitcoin can lead to significant profits, which is why many experienced traders are turning to high-leverage futures trading on BexBack to amplify their returns in this volatile market.

    100% Deposit Bonus: How to Claim and Use It

    BexBack is offering a 100% deposit bonus for all users who make a deposit into their trading accounts. This bonus can be used to increase your trading capital. For instance, if you deposit 1 BTC, you will receive an additional 1 BTC as a bonus, effectively doubling your trading funds. However,please note that this bonus can only be used as a margin and cannot be withdrawn directly. If you make a profit by trading with the bonus, these profits can be withdrawn in full.

    Why Choose BexBack for Crypto Futures Trading?

    • 100x Leverage: Maximize your trading potential with high leverage on BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, and 50+ other crypto futures contracts.
    • No KYC Required: Enjoy the freedom of trading without the hassle of identity verification, preserving your privacy.
    • Generous Deposit Bonus: Receive a 100% deposit bonus to amplify your trading capital and increase potential profits.
    • No deposits Fees: Enjoy fee-free deposits, allowing you to maximize your profits without extra costs.
    • Global Access: BexBack supports users from multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, and Europe, providing 24/7 customer support.

    About BexBack

    BexBack is a leading cryptocurrency derivatives platform headquartered in Singapore with operational offices in Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Argentina. It offers 100x leverage on BTC, ETH, ADA, SOL, XRP, and over 50 other cryptocurrency futures contracts. The platform is licensed under the US MSB (Money Services Business) regulations and has built a trusted reputation with more than 500,000 traders worldwide. With zero deposit fees and comprehensive customer support, BexBack is a reliable choice for crypto traders looking for a seamless and secure trading experience.

    Join BexBack and Experience Rapid Wealth Accumulation

    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! The crypto bull market is heating up, and with 100x leverage, a 100% deposit bonus, and no KYC, BexBack gives you the tools you need to succeed. Take advantage of the promotions and start trading on BexBack today to maximize your potential profits in this volatile market.

    Sign up now on BexBack and claim your exclusive bonus. Experience the fast accumulation of wealth with BexBack!

    Website: www.bexback.com

    Contact: business@bexback.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Applied Systems Announces Plan to Withdraw Applied Epic from the UK Broker Management System Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BRIGHTON, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Systems (“Applied”) today announced it has completed a strategic business review and has decided to withdraw Applied Epic from the UK market. While Applied Epic is the market-leading broker management system (BMS) in North America, the UK BMS market presents complex product requirements, has steep competition and has been especially challenging to align with insurers on agreements to distribute their products in the Commercial Lines segment. Rather than continue to invest significant capital and opportunity cost in a loss-making business in the UK, Applied will instead redirect investment into markets and products where it is leading, and business results are accelerating.

    “The UK insurance market has long craved new broker technology innovation, and we made a strategic decision as a global business bringing Applied Epic into the UK market – a decision that we hoped would offer the market more choice in insurance technology options,” said Tom Needs, chief executive officer of Applied Systems Europe. “Applied is committed to doing the right thing, fulfilling our customer commitments and ensuring all our customers receive optimal business support throughout this process. We greatly appreciate the partnership so many of our customers and partners have provided us in creating opportunity for Applied Epic to make an impact on their business and are refocusing on the next chapter of our European business.”

    As part of this review, Applied TAM, Applied Rating Hub and Applied RiskHandler products in the UK will continue to be supported, and the business will continue to invest in and operate its business in the Republic of Ireland.

    “As the leading insurance technology specialist, Applied Systems invests heavily in innovation and market expansion where we believe we can create new value for independent insurance agencies and brokerages,” said Taylor Rhodes, chief executive officer of Applied Systems. “Our decision to bring Applied Epic into the UK market was based on our belief that the UK broking community desired new BMS alternatives, but we struggled to deliver a fully featured product in the face of competitors with incredibly strong positions in the market. As in any business, you take calculated risks, and some of them play out and return significant value and others do not. While this investment did not work out, recognising this fact now presents us with the opportunity to reallocate capital toward other investments that are supporting our winning position in our other markets.”

    For more information on this announcement, please click here.

    The Applied products and logos are trademarks of Applied Systems, Inc., registered in the U.S.

    About Applied Systems

    Applied Systems is a leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is one of the world’s largest providers of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum June 11th-12th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HENDERSON, Nev., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:NIKA), based in Colorado, focused on cures for life-threatening diseases, today announced that Dimitar Savov, CEO, will present live at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Frum hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 11th, 2025

    DATE: June 11th
    TIME: 1:00 PM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE
    Available for 1×1 meetings: June 12th-17th between 09:00am ET and 11:30am ET

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

    Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • On May 19, 2025, NIKA published a market analysis for the countries of Ukraine, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, UAE, where NIKA has exclusive distribution agreements and has estimated a total of around €656 million in potential revenue.
    • NIKA’s partner company, Nika Europe, has made the second $195,554 payment for the vial production line and is currently finalizing the details of the clean rooms design in order to start construction. The production facility is expected to be completed in H2, 2025.
    • On April 11, 2025, Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. published a report on the therapeutic effect and potential economic impact of ITV-1, which can be found  here.
    • On July 11, 2024 Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Republic of Nigeria. Under the terms, NIKA will receive €1,980 per each set of ITV-1 with two sets necessary for each treatment, which could result in €7.9 billion revenue.


    About Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NIKA) is a pharmaceutical company, specializing in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, and all diseases, for which strengthened cell immunity is of vital importance. NIKA’s intellectual property includes six drugs in injection form – two of which have successfully undergone clinical trials with good treatment results – four drugs in tablet form, and eleven dietary supplements. NIKA’s goal is to not only achieve corporate profits, but to provide better and easier access to life-saving medicinal drugs and useful dietary supplements. Find more on www.nikapharmaceuticals.com.

    Forward-looking Statement:

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward- looking statements.” These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,”” estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Name Clifford P. Redekop
    Title Corporate Secretary
    Phone (702) 326-3615        
    Email cliffredekop@gmail.com 

    Virtual Investor Conferences
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    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: French Polynesia president announces huge highly protected marine area

    RNZ Pacific

    French Polynesia’s president has announced his administration will establish one of the world’s largest networks of highly protected marine areas (MPAs).

    The highly protected areas will safeguard 220,000 sq km of remote waters near the Society Islands and 680,000 sq km near the Gambier Islands.

    Speaking at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, President Moetai Brotherson pledged to protect nearly 23 percent of French Polynesia’s waters.

    “In French Polynesia, the ocean is much more than a territory — it’s the source of life, culture, and identity,” he said.

    “By strengthening the protection of Tainui Atea (the existing marine managed area that encompasses all French Polynesian waters) and laying the foundations for future marine protected areas . . .  we are asserting our ecological sovereignty while creating biodiversity sanctuaries for our people and future generations.”

    Once implemented, this would be one of the world’s single-largest designations of highly protected ocean space in history.

    Access will be limited, and all forms of extraction, such as fishing and mining, will be banned.

    Highly protected
    The government is also aiming to create a highly protected artisanal fishing zone that extends about 28 km from the Austral, Marquesas, and Gambier islands and 55.5 km around the Society Islands.

    Fishing in that zone will be limited to traditional single pole-and-line catch from boats less than 12m long.

    Together, the zones encompass an area about twice the size of continental France.

    President Brotherson also promised to create additional artisanal fishing zones and two more large, highly protected MPAs within the next year near the Austral and Marquesas islands.

    He also committed to bolster conservation measures within the rest of French Polynesia’s waters.

    Donatien Tanret, who leads Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy’s work in French Polynesia, said local communities had made it clear that they wanted to see stronger protections that reflected both scientific guidance and their ancestral culture for future generations.

    “These protections and commitments to future designations are a powerful example of how local leadership and traditional measures such as rāhui can address modern challenges.”

    Samoa announces MPAs
     Before the conference, Samoa adopted a legally binding Marine Spatial Plan — a step to fully protect 30 percent and ensure sustainable management of 100 percent of its ocean.

    The plan includes the establishment of nine new fully protected MPAs, covering 36,000 sq km of ocean.

    Toeolesulsulu Cedric Schuster, Samoa’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environment, said Samoa was a large ocean state and its way of life was under increased threat from issues including climate change and overfishing.

    “This Marine Spatial Plan marks a historic step towards ensuring that our ocean remains prosperous and healthy to support all future generations of Samoans — just as it did for us and our ancestors.”

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

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Is Israel’s interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla legal?

    Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Priya Gupta, Associate Professor of Law, McGill University

    Israel’s interception of a ship launched by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) — a grassroots group that campaigns in solidarity with the Palestinian people — in international waters approximately 185 kilometres from Gaza has raised serious questions about the legality of its actions.

    The Madleen — a small, British-flagged civilian vessel named for Gaza’s first fisherwoman — was carrying 11 activists, one journalist and a small cargo of humanitarian aid, including flour, baby formula and children’s prostheses. Israeli forces detained all passengers, including well-known Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and French European Parliamentarian Rima Hassan.

    The FFC uses non-violent direct action to attempt to break the blockade Israel has imposed on Gaza since 2007, and to raise awareness about the “ongoing brutality inflicted upon civilians in Gaza.”

    At approximately 3 a.m. local time on June 9, Israeli forces rammed and boarded the Madleen. Shortly before that, military drones hovered above it and the activists took video of Israeli forces of spraying a white substance on board that “caused burning eyes and general discomfort.”

    Israel says it intercepted the Madleen to enforce “a legal naval blockade.” The FFC, however, has called Israel’s actions an “illegal attack” and “a small extension of their war crimes in Gaza.”

    Past attacks on humanitarian flotillas

    Israel’s interception of the Madleen is not without precedent. On May 2, the FFC ship Conscience was seriously damaged during a drone attack while carrying humanitarian aid bound for Gaza. The attack ended its journey.

    In 2010, a group of six vessels called the Gaza Aid Flotilla sailed to Gaza to breach the Israeli blockade. The largest of the ships, the Mavi Marmara, was carrying more than 500 passengers when it was raided by Israeli forces in international waters, killing 10 people and wounding 56.

    Israel’s attack on the Mavi Marmara triggered international legal scrutiny and condemnation. The United Nations secretary-general immediately established an inquiry that determined the Israeli attack had resulted in “unacceptable” death, injury and mistreatment of detainees.

    Additionally, the UN Human Rights Council established a fact-finding mission that found that “no case can be made for the legality of the interception.”

    The Union of the Comoros, where the vessel was registered, referred the situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC), alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity. A chamber of the court found there was evidence Israeli soldiers committed “systematic abuse” of detained passengers.

    In the end, the case did not proceed because the prosecutor decided the incident was of “insufficient gravity,” in part because they could not identify a plan or policy on the part of Israel to carry out war crimes on a large scale.

    Israel’s ongoing crimes in Gaza

    It would be difficult to make the same conclusion regarding the situation in Gaza today.

    Israel is downplaying the severity of its attack on the Madleen, casting it as a sort of rescue mission as the Israeli foreign ministry posted a photo of activists being offered sandwiches. But Israel’s actions must be evaluated within the context of legal findings that have already been made by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the ICC.

    In January 2024, the ICJ found there was a “real and imminent risk” that Israel would commit genocide in Gaza. Two months later, it ordered Israel not to impede the provision of humanitarian assistance.

    In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant based on reasonable grounds that they “intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival” and that this deprivation “created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population.”

    In separate proceedings in July 2024, the ICJ found that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory, including Gaza and its surrounding waters, was unlawful and must come to an end “as rapidly as possible.”

    Against this backdrop, the interception of the flotilla could be seen as furthering Israel’s unlawful blockade, occupation and attack against the civilian population of Gaza, in addition to constituting unlawful targeting of the civilians on board. Amnesty International’s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, has accused Israel of once again flouting “its legal obligations towards civilians in the occupied Gaza Strip” with the interception of the boat.

    Arbitrary detention, degrading treatment

    Thunberg, along with four other activists, has already been deported from Israel. Eight passengers who Israel says chose not “to sign deportation documents” remain in detention in an Israeli prison and will soon appear in court.

    Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said they would be forced to watch video footage of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. He later said they refused to watch the video.

    This detention and its circumstances may constitute violations of the protection against arbitrary deprivation of liberty under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Israel is a signatory.

    Israel cannot legally block aid

    Israel is not permitted to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching Palestinians in Gaza. The ICJ has ordered Israel to “ensure the unhindered provision at scale of urgently needed humanitarian assistance” and not do anything that would constitute a violation of the Genocide Convention “including by preventing, through any action, the delivery” of aid.

    The Geneva Convention also outlaws collective punishment of civilian populations and requires free passage of aid.

    Israel seemingly anticipated these arguments. Israeli officials mocked the Madleen, calling it a “selfie yacht” carrying a “tiny amount of aid” and proclaiming that “the show is over.” These statements could serve to cast the FFC as a disingenuous humanitarian mission.

    Israel also claims that the aid on board will be distributed through “real humanitarian channels.” This is likely an attempt by Israel to signal it’s not violating international humanitarian law by blocking assistance.

    These arguments, however, fail to acknowledge that the size of a humanitarian mission is irrelevant to the protection accorded to civilians and the requirement to allow delivery of aid.

    Disregarding the courts

    Israel has disregarded the ICJ’s orders to facilitate the delivery of urgently needed food and supplies to Gaza and has been accused of gunning down starving civilians at aid distribution centres.

    The Madleen’s mission was to force the world to acknowledge, in real time, Israel’s disregard for international law. In this aim, it succeeded. Israel’s interception of the Madleen could end up being prosecuted in the domestic courts of the passengers’ home countries, in the United Kingdom — where the boat was registered — or at the ICC.

    Humanitarians have vowed to continue to try to breach Israel’s blockade on Gaza. The Madleen’s voyage is a precursor to the March on Gaza scheduled for June 15, where thousands of activists will attempt to reach the Rafah crossing. The world will be watching.

    Heidi Matthews receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and is an advisor to the Legal Centre for Palestine.

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

    – ref. Is Israel’s interception of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla legal? – https://theconversation.com/is-israels-interception-of-the-gaza-freedom-flotilla-legal-258511

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council to consider findings of independent review into handling of misconduct allegations

    Source: Scotland – City of Edinburgh

    The findings of an independent review into how the Council handled allegations of misconduct have been published today (10 June).

    The findings of an independent review into how the Council handled allegations of misconduct have been published today (10 June).

    Led by former Scottish Information Commissioner, Kevin Dunion, the investigation focused on how the Council handled any allegations made, the policy and procedures in place to deal with similar types of allegations and what improvements, if any, could be made to safeguard against any inappropriate behaviour in future.

    Following his appointment in February, Mr Dunion carried out a detailed review of relevant council policies, reports and other documents, webcasts of council meetings and 35 structured interviews. He also received 20 written representations from current and former councillors and staff.

    In his report, which will be considered by councillors at a council meeting next Thursday (19 June), he concludes that complaints were, for the most part, handled properly and that the policies and procedures in place are broadly effective. In particular, he states that the recent allegations were ‘well handled and properly considered in line with the Council’s policies’.

    However, he did identify issues with how previous concerns were dealt with and makes a series of recommendations around the Council’s complaints procedures and whistleblowing policy – in particular around the safeguarding of victims and/ or those making a complaint.

    He also recommends further consideration of councillors’ conduct, their interactions with staff and the appropriateness of some social events in the City Chambers.

    Chief Executive Paul Lawrence said: “I want to thank Kevin Dunion for leading this sensitive review and for his report, not least given the complexity of the brief and tight timescales.  

    “I know this must have been challenging and a difficult experience for many people and I particularly want to thank those who came forward to be interviewed or provided information to the review. Your input is very much appreciated.

    “Subject to approval by councillors next Thursday, we will bring a further report back to the Policy and Sustainability Committee in August, outlining our proposed actions in response to Mr Dunion’s recommendations.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Labour’s nuclear plans won’t cut household bills

    Source: Scottish Greens

    10 Jun 2025 Energy

    Scotland’s future lays in renewable energy, we must reject new nuclear plans.

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    The UK Government’s plans to spend billions of pounds of taxpayers money on new nuclear power stations across the UK will not cut energy bills, and will only line the pockets of profiteers, warns Scottish Greens co-leader and energy spokesperson Patrick Harvie MSP.
     
    Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and MP Michael Shanks have been touting building so-called ‘small modular reactors’, despite the catastrophic failure of the nuclear power industry running over schedule and over budget in the UK, and a long record of nuclear accidents and near misses; such as fires and radiation leaks.
     
    The first nuclear power plant to be built in the UK for over 30 years, at Hinkley Point, is nearing £28 billion over its original budget and despite the construction phase beginning in 2016, it will likely not generate any electricity until at least 2029 but possibly 2031.
     
    Mr Harvie said:
     
    “The only people set to benefit from new nuclear power are the shareholders and executives of big energy companies, not the families who urgently need support with energy bills.
     
    “Nuclear power takes decades and billions of pounds to construct, as we’ve seen with the shambles of Hinkley Point. Households need help with energy bills now, and we have renewable energy sources in Scotland already generating abundant, cheap-to-produce energy. People can’t afford to wait twenty years for a new power station to come online.
     
    “Without real action to fix the broken energy market, bill payers will continue to come second to energy company profits.
     
    “Scottish Greens are clear that we want to see real investment in cheap, clean renewables such as wind, solar and tidal to bring down household bills and create green jobs without the extreme cost, time or safety risks of nuclear power.
     
    “Scotland already produces a majority of our energy from cheap, clean, renewable sources, and we have so much potential to go even further. What governments need to do is end our reliance on fossil fuels, cut the artificial high price of electricity, and commit to a renewable future, not toxic, dangerous, expensive nuclear power.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alibaba’s Grand Plan: Express Delivery Around the World by Rocket

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

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese private rocket company SEPOCH recently completed a successful experiment to transport packages from the country’s largest e-commerce platform Taobao, owned by tech giant Alibaba, using a reusable rocket. The rocket was retrieved from seawater after the test, symbolizing China’s major breakthrough in commercial space logistics.

    SEPOCH, a Beijing-based startup, carried out its first “rocket delivery” experiment on May 29 when the XZY-1 test rocket blasted off from the east China coast with 20 kg of cargo parcels on board.

    During the test, the 26.8-meter-long, 57-ton stainless steel rocket flew for 125 seconds and reached an altitude of about 2.5 kilometers, after which it made a successful vertical landing on the sea surface off the coast of Shandong province.

    It took only 18 hours to remove the missile from the water, clean it and transport it to the maintenance plant. According to the preliminary inspection, there was no damage or leakage on the missile’s steel body, and its engine and electrical devices were in good condition, SEPOCH reported.

    Unlike other missiles, the test prototype’s warhead is equipped with a 120-cubic-meter cargo compartment, which is designed to carry up to 10 tons of cargo, so theoretically it can even carry a passenger car or a small truck.

    The experimental cargo in the recent launch included products from two stores on the Taobao marketplace, including products from the National Library’s official flagship store and commemorative cards specially dedicated to the launch.

    Alibaba’s Taobao platform’s partnership with the rocket company demonstrates China’s commitment to aggressively developing the promising field of point-to-point rocket cargo transportation, in which a connection is established directly between two endpoints without intermediate hubs or intermediaries. The practice, industry experts say, will revolutionize global logistics by cutting the time it takes to ship goods transcontinentally from one region to another from days to minutes.

    While express delivery for ordinary consumers using a rocket is expensive, SEPOCH founder Wei Yi acknowledged, noting that the rocket is initially intended for scenarios such as emergency delivery, delivery of humanitarian supplies to help eliminate natural disasters, and airlifting goods to remote and hard-to-reach areas.

    “As reusable rockets become more common and stainless steel is widely used in their construction, the cost of rocket delivery is expected to drop significantly,” Wei Yi said.

    Before the launch of the “rocket delivery” services, numerous tests are still required, including tests on the reusable rocket’s return technology, as well as the strength and durability of its body, said aerospace expert Cao Meng.

    SEPOCH has now announced plans to launch its rocket into orbit and return by the end of 2025, where it will carry seven tons of cargo into orbit 1,100 km from Earth using a liquid oxygen and methane engine.

    The company is further prepared to expand the range of goods transported by rocket, including fresh food and fragile items, as well as to develop an evacuation system to ensure the safety of cargo. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: CNC acknowledge Sizewell C funding announcement

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    CNC acknowledge Sizewell C funding announcement

    The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has responded to today’s announcement of funding for Sizewell C nuclear power plant.

    Following today’s announcement that the Government will fund the development of Sizewell C nuclear power plant, Assistant Chief Constable Michael Vance, lead for Operations, said: “The Civil Nuclear Constabulary is the specialist armed police force which protects civil nuclear and other designated non-nuclear sites across the UK and nuclear material in transit.

    “In partnership with EDF, and as required by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the CNC already provides high levels of protective security on Sizewell B. We stand ready to evolve our operational capability and capacity to protect Sizewell C as it develops, now and into the future.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Ministers joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Foreign Ministers joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

    Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

    Joint statement:

    “Today, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

    “Settler violence is incited by extremist rhetoric which calls for Palestinians to be driven from their homes, encourages violence and human rights abuses and fundamentally rejects the two-state solution. Settler violence has led to the deaths of Palestinian civilians and the displacement of whole communities.

    “We are steadfastly committed to the two-state solution which is the only way to guarantee security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians and ensure long term stability in the region, but it is imperilled by extremist settler violence and settlement expansion. 

    “Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights. Extremist rhetoric advocating the forced displacement of Palestinians and the creation of new Israeli settlements is appalling and dangerous. These actions are not acceptable. We have engaged the Israeli Government on this issue extensively, yet violent perpetrators continue to act with encouragement and impunity. This is why we have taken this action now – to hold those responsible to account. The Israeli Government must uphold its obligations under international law and we call on it to take meaningful action to end extremist, violent and expansionist rhetoric. 

    “The measures announced today do not deviate from our unwavering support for Israel’s security and we continue to condemn the horrific terror attacks of 7 October by Hamas.  Today’s measures are targeted towards individuals who in our view undermine Israel’s own security and its standing in the world. We continue to want a strong friendship with the people of Israel based on our shared ties, values and commitment to their security and future.

    “Today’s measures focus on the West Bank, but of course this cannot be seen in isolation from the catastrophe in Gaza. We continue to be appalled by the immense suffering of civilians, including the denial of essential aid. There must be no unlawful transfer of Palestinians from Gaza or within the West Bank, nor any reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip. We will continue to work with the Israeli Government and a range of partners. We will strive to ensure an immediate ceasefire, the release now of the remaining hostages and for the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid including food. We want to see a reconstructed Gaza no longer run by Hamas and a political pathway to a two state solution.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and partners unite to sanction ministers inciting West Bank violence

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Press release

    UK and partners unite to sanction ministers inciting West Bank violence

    UK sanctions Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in response to their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities, alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway

    • UK sanctions Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich today, in response to their repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities
    • alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, the UK calls for immediate action against extremist settlers
    • measures announced today demonstrate UK commitment to challenging those inciting hatred and violence

    As Palestinian communities in the West Bank continue to suffer from severe acts of violence by extremist Israeli settlers which also undermine a future Palestinian state, the United Kingdom has joined Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway in stepping up the international response. 

    In their personal capacity, Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are now sanctioned for their repeated incitement of violence against Palestinian civilians, effective immediately. 

    The UK has made clear in public and private to the Netanyahu government that Israel must cease expansion of illegal settlements which undermine a future Palestinian state, clamp down on settler violence, and condemn inflammatory and extremist statements from both individuals. 

    The measures announced by international partners today demonstrate commitment to ensuring the individuals are held accountable for encouraging and inciting human rights abuses. 

    Foreign Secretary David Lammy, along with the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway said in a joint statement:   

    We are steadfastly committed to the two-state solution and will continue to work with our partners towards its implementation. It is the only way to guarantee security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians and ensure long term stability in the region, but it is imperilled by extremist settler violence and settlement expansion. 

    Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich have incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights. These actions are not acceptable. This is why we have taken action now – to hold those responsible to account. 

    We will strive to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate release of the remaining hostages by Hamas which can have no future role in the governance of Gaza, a surge in aid and a path to a two-state solution.

    As of April 2025, extremist settlers have carried out over 1,900 attacks against Palestinian civilians since January last year. The UK is committed to protecting the viability of a two-state solution and human rights, including by challenging those inciting violence. 

    In a joint statement with partners, the UK reiterated its commitment to continuing “a strong friendship with the people of Israel based on shared ties, values and commitment to [its] security and future.”

    The Foreign Secretary was also clear that the UK will “continue to work with the Israeli Government and a range of partners” to deliver long-term peace and security. 

    Alongside partners Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, the UK is clear that the rising violence and intimidation by Israeli settlers against Palestinian communities in the West Bank must stop. Measures today cannot be seen in isolation from events in Gaza where Israel must uphold International Humanitarian Law. 

    The UK and partners support Israel’s security and will continue to work with the Israeli Government to strive to achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas must release the hostages immediately, and there must be a path to a two-state solution with Hamas having no role in future governance. 

    Background

    Individuals and entities sanctioned today: 

    • Itamar BEN-GVIR (hereafter “BEN-GVIR”) – is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis of the following ground: BEN-GVIR is responsible for, engaging in, inciting, promoting and/or supporting activity which amounts to a serious abuse of the right of individuals not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, in particular acts of aggression and violence against Palestinian individuals in the West Bank. BEN-GVIR is now subject to an asset freeze, travel ban, and director disqualification. BEN-GVIR is Minister for National Security but is sanctioned in his personal capacity. 

    • Bezalel Yoel SMOTRICH (hereafter “SMOTRICH”) – is an involved person within the meaning of the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 on the basis of the following ground: SMOTRICH is responsible for engaging in, inciting, promoting and/or supporting activity which amounts to a serious abuse of the right of individuals not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, in particular acts of aggression and violence against Palestinian individuals in the West Bank. SMOTRICH is now subject to an asset freeze, travel ban, and director disqualification. SMOTRICH is Minister for Finance and Additional Minister of Defence but is sanctioned in his personal capacity. 

    • Joint statement signed by the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway: Foreign Ministers joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich – GOV.UK

    Definitions 

    • asset freeze: where an asset freeze applies, in summary, it is generally prohibited within the UK, and for UK persons outside the UK, to: 

    o       Deal with funds or economic resources, owned, held or controlled by a designated person 

    o       Make funds or economic resources available, directly or indirectly, to, or for the benefit of, a designated person 

    o       Engage in actions that, directly or indirectly, circumvent the financial sanctions prohibitions 

    • director disqualification sanctions: Where director disqualification sanctions apply, it will be an offence for a person designated for the purpose of those sanctions to act as a director of a company or to take part in the management, formation or promotion of a UK company 

    • travel ban: an individual subject to a travel ban will be an excluded person under section 8B of the Immigration Act 1971, meaning that they must be refused leave to enter or to remain in the United Kingdom

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Syria—IMF Staff Concludes Staff Visit to Damascus

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    June 10, 2025

    End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. This mission will not result in a Board discussion.

    • An IMF staff team visited Syria for the first time since 2009, to assess the economic and financial conditions in Syria and discuss with the authorities their economic policy and capacity building priorities to support the recovery of the Syrian economy.
    • Amidst enormous challenges, the Syrian authorities are determined to rehabilitate Syria’s economy. In the near term, it is critical to restore public confidence and macro-economic stability through the pursuit of sound fiscal and monetary policies and create conditions for the private sector to lead Syria’s development and growth.
    • Syria will need substantial international assistance to support the authorities’ efforts to rehabilitate the economy, meet urgent humanitarian needs, and rebuild essential institutions and infrastructure. This not only includes concessional financial support, but also extensive capacity development assistance.

    Damascus, Syria: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ron van Rooden, visited Damascus from June 1–5, 2025, to assess the economic and financial conditions in the country, discuss the authorities’ policy priorities, and develop a roadmap for capacity building to assist the formulation and implementation of economic policies. At the conclusion of the mission, Mr. van Rooden issued the following statement:

    “Syria faces enormous challenges following years of conflict that caused immense human suffering and reduced its economy to a fraction of its former size. Some six million people fled the country, mostly to neighboring countries, and an additional seven million were displaced internally. Output has plummeted, real incomes have fallen sharply, and poverty rates are high. State institutions have been weakened, the delivery of basic services has been disrupted, and large parts of the country’s infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed. Humanitarian and reconstruction needs are very large. There is great urgency to address these challenges and achieve a sustainable economic recovery, including to absorb the increasing number of returning refugees.

    “The authorities are keen to restore economic growth and improve people’s living standards, and they intend to pursue sound economic policies. In this regard, the mission’s discussions focused on near-term policy and institution building priorities, including: (i) adopting a budget for the remainder of 2025, identifying available domestic and external resources and ensuring that priority spending needs are met, including the government payroll, basic health and education services, and assistance to the most vulnerable segments of the population; (ii) improving revenue mobilization, by modernizing the tax and customs regime, and by strengthening tax and custom administration, bringing both under the purview of the finance ministry; (iii) strengthening public financial management to improve budget execution and monitoring; (iv) empowering the central bank to ensure price stability and restore confidence in the national currency and adopting a monetary policy framework suited to achieve this; (v) rehabilitating the payment and banking systems, while enhancing the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime, to improve transaction efficiency, rebuild confidence in banks and restart financial intermediation, and allow reconnection with the international financial system; (vi) addressing immediate obstacles to market-based private sector development and improving the investment climate; and (vii) enhancing data collection, processing and dissemination, separate from economic planning, to ensure adequate data to support policy formulation and assessment.

    “The authorities will need strong international support for their efforts. This includes financial support at highly concessional terms—given Syria’s financing and external sustainability constraints—and extensive capacity development assistance to strengthen economic institutions and upgrade outdated technologies and systems. While the years of conflict and displacement have weakened administrative capacity, staff at the finance ministry and central bank demonstrated strong commitment and solid understanding.

    “The mission reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting Syria in these efforts. Based on the findings of the mission, IMF staff is developing a detailed roadmap for policy and capacity building priorities for key economic institutions, notably the finance ministry, central bank, and statistics agency. Staff will coordinate closely with other development partners in formulating this roadmap and ensuring effective support to the Syrian authorities, also considering constraints in absorptive capacity.     

    “The staff team is grateful to the authorities for the candid and constructive discussions, and for their warm hospitality during this mission, the first in 16 years. The team met with Minister of Finance Yisr Barnieh, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdulkader Husrieh, other senior officials, and representatives of the private sector and state-owned banks.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Zoi launches Zoi North America Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zoi, a leading cloud-native IT consultancy, announced today that it has launched Zoi North America Inc. Founded in Stuttgart, Germany, Zoi opens the doors to its United States headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey, providing local talent to assist with the digital transformation of enterprises. Zoi has the experience to streamline operations and IT infrastructure for U.S. companies operating in Europe, as well as international enterprises that have business operations in the U.S.

    An enabler of digital infrastructure evolution, Zoi specializes in the development and consulting of digital, internet, cloud, data, and AI-based technologies and applications, specializing in retail, manufacturing, and automotive enterprises. With German engineering at its core, Zoi’s international team of tech-savvy talent provides more than technical expertise. By understanding each customer’s business, the team applies a methodology and mindset focused on identifying core challenges and needs from a business perspective—before determining the best-fit technology. This approach is supported by strong partnerships with all major hyperscalers.

    “Enterprise transformation needs more than top-notch technology—it needs clarity, strategy, and structure to execute successfully. That’s what we bring to the U.S. market,” says Danilo Kirschner, Managing Director of Zoi North America. “At the interface of business and technology, we help customers prepare for the future by turning strategy into outcomes with a clear methodology, proven cloud architecture, and cross-functional teams that execute at scale.”

    Since 2017, Zoi has partnered with future-focused organizations to provide:

    • Agile and reliable modernization journeys
    • Translation of business complexity and legacy monoliths into scalable cloud services
    • Cross-functional, industry-focused teams that deliver measurable outcomes
    • A trusted, certified partner ecosystem that can scale internationally

    As one of the fastest-growing cloud-native consulting companies globally, Zoi maintains strong partnerships with public cloud providers. Zoi is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner, Google Cloud Premier Partner, Microsoft Solutions Partner, and SAP Gold Partner. Previously earning an AWS Develop the Best Award in the DACH region and the AWS Transformation Award, Zoi was recently named a 2025 Google Cloud Partner of the Year, recognized for its strategic advice, technical expertise, and successful implementation of Google Workspace and Gemini models at companies operating worldwide.

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    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Allied engineers reinforce Baltic shoreline during BALTOPS 25

    Source: United States Navy

    LIEPAJA, Latvia – U.S. Navy Seabees, U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers from 8th Engineer Support Battalion (8th ESB), and NATO allies joined forces on the Baltic coast to construct critical waterfront infrastructure during exercise Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS 25).

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  • EAM Jaishankar welcomes EU’s strong condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday called on the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, appreciating her strong condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and solidarity with India in fighting terrorism. Both sides acknowledged the benefits of enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity, and security to deepen the India-European Union partnership.

    “Pleased to call on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen this morning. Welcomed her strong condemnation of terrorist attack in Pahalgam and solidarity in combatting terrorism. Discussed efforts underway to deepen the India-EU partnership. Agreed on the potential benefits of stronger cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and security for both our regions,” the EAM posted on X after the meeting.

    Ursula von der Leyen also warmly welcomed EAM Jaishankar, highlighting a stronger partnership between the European Union and India.

    “Welcome to my friend S Jaishankar. The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger. We’re working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious Free Trade Agreement, technology and innovation and security and defence. I look forward to adopting it with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at our next Summit,” the EU chief posted on X.

    The External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to France, EU and Belgium from June 8 to 14 to further deepen India’s friendly relations and give renewed momentum to ongoing cooperation in diverse areas.

    As he left New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted the India-European Union strategic partnership which has strengthened over the years across diverse sectors and got a big boost with the first-ever visit of the EU College of Commissioners to India in February this year.

    “During the visit, EAM will be holding a Strategic Dialogue with the EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas, and will engage with the senior leadership from the European Commission and the European Parliament, besides interacting with think tank and media,” read a statement issued by the MEA on the EAM’s visit.

    Last week, addressing the Italy-India Business Forum during his official visit to Italy, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated India’s shared commitment to speed up the India-EU FTA.

    The European Union (EU) and its 27 member states earlier unequivocally condemned the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack and backed India’s strong response, stating that every state has the duty and the right to lawfully protect its citizens from acts of terror. Asserting that terrorism can never be justified, the EU said that those responsible for the attack must be brought to justice.

    Earlier this year, Ursula von der Leyen, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners, visited India from February 27 to 28. This was the first-ever visit of the EU College of Commissioners together to India. The EU and India reinforced strategic ties during the landmark visit of the European Commission delegation to India.

    As Von der Leyen emphasised stronger EU-India ties in an increasingly complex world, stressing that both sides’ interests coincide more often than not, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the European Commission also agreed to expedite the conclusion of the India-EU FTA by the end of the year.

    During the Commission’s visit, both leaders affirmed that the EU-India Strategic Partnership has delivered strong benefits for their peoples and the larger global good. They committed to raising this partnership to a higher level, building upon 20 years of India-EU Strategic Partnership and over 30 years of India-EC Cooperation Agreement.

    (IANS)

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Equine therapy at the heart of an award-winning, veteran-led community hub in the Rhondda Valley

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Equine therapy at the heart of an award-winning, veteran-led community hub in the Rhondda Valley

    Equine therapy is at the heart of an award-winning, veteran-led community hub in the Rhondda Valley.

    Paul Bromwell standing with a horse. Copyright: RFCA for Wales

    Around 20 years ago the charity Valley Veterans was founded by Falklands War veteran Paul Bromwell, initially as an informal support group for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

    Having served in the Welsh Guards during the Falklands Conflict 40 years ago, Paul was all too aware of the effects of returning to civilian life after leaving the Armed Forces. He himself suffered from PTSD as a result of his time in the South Atlantic, and on his return home to the Rhondda Valley, initially struggled to get the support he needed.

    It was that struggle that led him to set up an informal support group for PTSD sufferers that has now grown into a vibrant, veteran-led community hub with more than 140 active participants.

    In the latest in a series of accolades, Paul recently won the Community Champion category in the prestigious St David Awards – the national awards for Wales which recognise exceptional achievements by Welsh citizens. The award was presented by First Minister Eluned Morgan in a ceremony at the Senedd.

    The award recognised how Valley Veterans provides weekly support for vulnerable veterans which benefits their mental and physical health. For the first 15 years Paul personally funded the group by remortgaging his home to purchase land to build stables for equine therapy services.

    Over the years, the support at the hub has widened and the group now holds a breakfast club every Thursday in the Ton Pentre Community Centre that attracts up to 60 veterans each week, a Wednesday morning paperwork session, and daily equine and horticultural activities on nearby land.

    Founder and CEO Paul Bromwell explained that the idea for equine therapy as part of the Valley Veterans hub came about because he wanted to offer the same opportunity to others that had been given to him.

    Paul said:

    I went away horse trekking with Combat Stress and it helped me so much that when I came home, I bought a horse and on the days that I couldn’t sleep, I’d be up on the mountain with my horse and it would calm me down.

    I just thought if this is working for me that it will help others. By then I was looking after a couple of lads that were good friends of mine and were also feeling a bit of stress and had problems caused through active service.

    And from those early days of a few friends and one horse, Valley Veterans now links many support groups and more than 100 veterans across the Valley.

    When people need help, we are always here – it’s never that dark place with no-one to help, there’s always somebody here,

    said Paul.

    Being outside has been a game changer for many of the people that come here – it could be working in the gardening, mucking out the stables or grooming the horses –the benefits are clear to see.

    They can come and get help with their paperwork on a Wednesday, socialise at the breakfast club on a Thursday and any day of the week, work outside in the gardens and the equine area.

    Gary Pethig (64) from Gelli, who served in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, said,

    This group has changed my life – it has literally been a godsend for me because without it I’d just be sitting at home watching television – instead I come here and have made lots of new friends.

    I get practical face-to-face help from various organisations who help me fill in all sorts of paperwork which otherwise I would find very difficult or impossible to complete by myself online or over the phone – and this means I can access the help that I need and am entitled to.

    I also enjoy getting outside by going outside into the garden and growing crops.

    Stephen Roberts (55) from Williamstown, who served in the Royal Engineers and now works for the Welsh Blood Service, said,

    I first came here six years ago as I was struggling with PDSD, I’d shut myself away from society and was struggling to get out. I knew about this place but I didn’t have the guts to come up here until eventually I arranged to meet someone here that I knew and have been coming ever since.

    I have met a brilliant bunch of friends that I’m close to and have had support off them ever since. It has changed my life, I was withdrawn from society before but coming up and spending time here and socialising has helped me hugely and I can now go out to social events such as birthday celebrations and fundraisers that I wasn’t able to before.

    Des Sparey (79) from Caerphilly, who served in The Welch Regiment, said:

    This group has changed my life totally, without it I’d be lost. There  is nothing better than coming up and talking to the guys here –  I love it and won’t be without it. There are charities here that will help you if you have problems with things like healthcare, your finances or even finding somewhere to live.

    Veteran support agencies, mental health organisations, local authority representatives and other community groups attend the Thursday and Wednesday sessions to provide support and advice on areas ranging from housing support to employment and benefits advocacy.

    Sian Sexton, Money Advice Advocate for MIND said:

    We are here building relationship, doing the groundwork and providing consistency. We are able to provide practical face-to-face help for people such as filling in forms when they need it and how they need it so they can access help more easily and more quickly.

    Stephen Sullivan, Strategic Pathways Development Officer, Adferiad Change Step said:

    I use this hub on a weekly basis and I bring in other projects – it’s all about collaboration and networking and making the referral pathways easier.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Wang Yi calls for advancing dialogue among civilizations

    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 10 (Xinhua) — China advocates advancing dialogue among civilizations by upholding equality, promoting exchanges and stimulating progress, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in a video message at an event marking the first International Day of Dialogue Among Civilizations on Tuesday.

    The establishment of the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations by the UN “meets the common aspirations of people around the world to advance dialogue among civilizations and human progress, and has been unanimously endorsed by all member countries,” Wang Yi said.

    He stressed that at a time when the world is facing profound transformations unseen in a century and enormous challenges, the value of civilizations has become more evident than ever before.

    Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the Global Civilization Initiative, which aims to support the development of universal values, prioritize the preservation and innovative development of civilizations, and strengthen international cultural and humanitarian exchanges and cooperation, Wang recalled, calling it “China’s serious efforts to promote dialogue among civilizations.”

    According to Wang Yi, China proposes to approach this issue from three aspects.

    “First, we must uphold the equality of civilizations,” Wang Yi said, calling for respect for the right of each nation to independently choose its own development path and social system, saying “no” to inter-civilization conflicts, interference in the internal affairs of other countries, unilateralism and bullying, and instead upholding justice, universal equality and dignity.

    “Second, we should promote exchanges among civilizations,” Wang Yi continued. He said it was necessary to draw wisdom from inter-civilization dialogue to solve global problems and expand the path of global modernization. Wang Yi said that China is actively considering hosting the 2028 UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum.

    “Third, we must promote the progress of civilizations,” Wang said, calling for promoting the flow of ideas, technologies and people. He also stressed the importance of using new technologies such as artificial intelligence to support the preservation and innovative development of civilizations to continuously enrich the common material and spiritual wealth.

    In 2024, the 78th session of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proposed by China and 82 other countries, declaring June 10 as the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former Party Chief of Shanghai’s Pudong New Area Expelled from CCP, Dismissed from Public Service

    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 10 (Xinhua) — Zhu Zhisong, former secretary of the CPC Shanghai New Area Committee, has been expelled from the Party and dismissed from public service for serious violations of Party discipline and the law, following an investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission.

    Zhu Zhisong was an alternate member of the 20th CPC Central Committee and a member of the Bureau of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC.

    The investigation revealed that Zhu Zhisong had obstructed inspections along organizational lines, had made decisions to reduce the price of transferring land use rights in violation of established rules, and had interfered in processes related to construction contracts, according to an official statement released on Tuesday.

    It is also noted that the former party leader abused his official position in the interests of third parties in matters related to contracts for projects and the economic activities of enterprises, receiving large sums of money and material assets in return.

    Thus, Zhu Zhisong has committed serious official misconduct and is also suspected of accepting bribes.

    In accordance with the rules of the CPC and the laws of the PRC, it was decided to expel him from the party and dismiss him from public service, the statement said.

    In addition, Zhu Zhisong was stripped of his status as a delegate to the 20th National Congress of the CPC, as well as a delegate to the Shanghai City Congress and the Pudong District Congress of the CPC.

    His case was referred to the prosecutor’s office for further consideration, according to the report. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A 35-day fishing ban will be introduced on the Ussuri

    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 10 (Xinhua) — A 35-day fishing ban will be officially imposed on the Ussuri River, which partially flows along the Chinese-Russian border, from 00:00 on June 11, the Zhongxinshe news agency reported.

    The Ussuri is a right tributary of the Heilongjiang River /Amur/. The total length is 890 km, of which 500 km are within China. The river is rich in fish resources, including carp, halim, grayling, kaluga, and sturgeon. In order to protect and restore fish resources, China and Russia regularly impose a ban on fishing on the river.

    Currently, a ban on fishing on the Ussuri River and its tributaries, including the Sungach, Mulinkhe and Nalikhe, is introduced twice a year – in the summer /from June 11 to July 15/ and in the autumn /from October 1 to 20/.

    In the next 35 days, any fishing on the Ussuri will be prohibited, the local public safety department reminded. In order to tighten the fight against poaching and ensure safety, border checkpoint employees have increased patrols.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 90% of Central Asians Have Positive Impressions of China – Poll

    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 10 (Xinhua) — More than 90 percent of Central Asians have positive impressions of China, according to a survey conducted by researchers from Lanzhou University from April 1 to May 15 this year in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

    As the joint construction of the Belt and Road continues to advance, the importance of Central Asia is becoming more obvious amid the rapid changes in the international structure, according to a press conference held recently at Lanzhou University on the report on China’s image in Central Asia.

    According to the report, China’s overall image in Central Asia shows a positive development trend. Residents of the region have high hopes for promising cooperation with China in the field of scientific and technological innovation and the development of new quality productive forces.

    The purpose of the survey, as reported on the official website of Lanzhou University, is to analyze and evaluate the results of friendly cooperation between China and the five Central Asian states.

    “It is of particular value that Central Asians deeply agree with the concept of a community with a shared future for China and Central Asia, which brings positive energy to the stable joint construction of the Belt and Road,” said Sha Yongzhong, vice-president of Lanzhou University, at a press conference.

    The China Central Asia Image Research Report was developed by the China Central Asia Big Data Institute of Lanzhou University. The survey participants were residents of five Central Asian countries aged 18 to 65. More than a thousand valid questionnaires were received in Chinese, English and Russian.

    According to the report, more than 90 percent of respondents view China as “a country that has contributed to global development” and “a responsible country that actively participates in world affairs.”

    A similar number of respondents believe that China has had a “very large” or “quite large” positive influence on the development of their countries’ economies. More than 96.2 percent of Central Asians positively assess China’s role in the development of their countries in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    “I hope that the publication of this report will provide new opportunities to stimulate friendly interaction between China and Central Asian countries, especially in the fields of education, culture and tourism,” said Chen Yiyi, deputy director of the institute, in an interview with the Zhongxinshe news agency. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK The work of the Chief of the Defence Staff – Defence Committee

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session with outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin on the work of the Chief of the Defence Staff, at 3pm, on Tuesday 10 June.  

    The session will be wide-ranging, covering Defence Reform, the Strategic Defence Review, recruitment and retention and the readiness of the Armed Forces.

    The treatment and experiences of personnel are likely to be discussed, including the unacceptable behaviours towards women and ethnic minority personnel.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sVmYXnAXWs

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN interacts in luncheon meeting with Norwegian Parliamentary Members

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, held a luncheon meeting with members of the Norwegian Parliament, led by Hon. H.E.  Åslaug Sem-Jacobsen, in Oslo, Norway, on 10 June 2025. During the meeting, Dr. Kao commended the active participation of Norwegian parliamentary members as AIPA Observers and for their contributions to advance green and blue economic cooperation. Dr. Kao also expressed his appreciation for Hon. Sem-Jacobsen’s participation in the Women Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (WAIPA) Women’s Political Leaders Forum, at the 45th AIPA General Assembly in October 2024, which reaffirmed ASEAN and Norway’s shared commitment in gender equality, sustainability, and inclusive growth. Dr. Kao further underscored the importance of ASEAN–Norway collaboration in aligning legislative and executive priorities and reaffirmed ASEAN’s support for deeper engagement with the Norwegian Parliament through AIPA.

     
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