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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU awarded the most active volunteers

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    Each faculty and almost every division of NSU has volunteers who are ready to help in important events of the university, such as Open Day, Interweek, Mayovka and many others. On May 29, the most active volunteers of NSU were awarded in the student creative center.

    — Today, there are several student associations here: NSU Volunteers, NSU Medical Volunteers, and volunteer pre-psychologists of the You Are Not Alone service. We are summing up the work for the academic year and would like to thank the guys for always being ready to help. A volunteer is a person with a big heart who is ready to give more than to receive. It seems to me that this is a very important feature of any person who takes part in the volunteer movement. And in general, volunteers are amazing people who are ready to share their resources and time to help others and the university. I would especially like to note the volunteers of the You Are Not Alone movement, because in order to provide support to another person, you yourself need to be in a stable psychological and emotional state, — said Elena Krasilova, Head of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU.

    Darya Kolomnikova became a volunteer in her second year of undergraduate studies, and is now a first-year master’s student. Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU. Organizers of the Olympics and other large events always need help, so the girl decided to become a volunteer. For example, this year she contributed to the organization of such events as Mayovka, Donor Days, the Voice of Generations forum and Career Days.

    — I like this activity, and I am very grateful to the university that our work is so highly appreciated here. In addition to studying at NSU, I look for volunteer opportunities, because it is completely different from the work you do every day. It gives you a new charge of energy and emotions, — shared Daria Kolomnikova.

    The platform has been operating in the Russian Federation for several years now. Good.ru. On this site, the university is represented by a verified account — “NSU Volunteers”. The organizer of any event can create a card for their event, and the guys who are registered on this platform can click the “Ready to help” button and become a volunteer. Later, this event and the hours worked will be displayed in their volunteer book. At any time, they can download it and attach it to their portfolio. Also, the results of volunteer activities can be submitted for an increased state academic scholarship on the scale of “Achievements of students in social activities”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: International cooperation: GUU at the General Assembly of the Peoples of Eurasia and Africa

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On March 28, 2025, the State University of Management took part in a meeting of the General Assembly of the Peoples of Eurasia and Africa, which was held in the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation.

    The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Grigory Karasin, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Nationalities Ildar Gilmutdinov, Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation Oleg Kobyakov, Plenipotentiary Minister with the rank of Ambassador – Deputy Head of Mission of the Republic of Cuba to the Russian Federation Enrique Horta Gonzalez, Minister Counselor of the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua Claudio Antonio Arana.

    Our university was represented by the Head of the International Cooperation Department Inessa Bogatyreva and graduate students from the Institutes of the State University of Management: Nguyen Thi Hai Anh (Socialist Republic of Vietnam), Moncef Nasrullah (Afghanistan), Umar Bretil Hissein Bretil Hissein (Republic of Chad).

    In their reports, the speakers paid special attention to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and noted that this year has been declared the Year of Peace and Unity in the CIS in the fight against Nazism. The participants presented such large-scale projects as the International Public Forum “Preserving the Memory of the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War”, the initiatives “Immortal Memory”, “Road of Life – Road of Military Glory”, “Panfilov’s Men: Our Pride, Our Glory”, etc.

    It is worth noting that within the framework of the Assembly’s work, significant projects are being implemented that contribute to strengthening spiritual and cultural ties between the states of Eurasia and Africa. Among them are the “Caravan of Friendship”, “Road of Life”, “Song of Peace”, “Children of Eurasia”, “Angels of Peace”, “Discover Eurasia”, the 1st International Sports Games of National and Non-Olympic Sports “Towards Eurasiada”.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New Zealand and India: A broad-based, enduring partnership

    Source: New Zealand Government

    [Speech to the Ananta Aspen Centre, New Delhi, India]
    Namaste, good afternoon. 
    Ms Indrani Bagchi, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the chance to speak with you today. Over the past 18 months, New Zealand and India have been working hard to deepen the excellent relations developing between us.
    It’s great to be back in New Delhi, just over year since our last visit. Last night, we were able to take stock with Minister Jaishankar of the progress New Zealand and India have made in strengthening relations in recent times, while discussing a broad range of challenging issues facing our region and our world. 
    We must, at the outset, pay tribute to Minister Jaishankar. He is one of the world’s leading statesmen, and it is an absolute pleasure to be working with him on this important project of cementing New Zealand-India relations. 
    This afternoon, we would like to outline for you why and how New Zealand seeks stronger relations with India, in the context of our broader approach to foreign policy in these uncertain, disordered times. 
    We will describe New Zealand’s outward face: how our small state of 5.2 million people sees its place in, and interacts with, the rest of the world. We will outline New Zealand’s foreign policy, which was reset after the new Coalition Government came into office in late 2023. We wish you to understand our priorities as well as our national values. And we will describe our determination to do more in, and with South and South East Asia, and especially with the great nation that is India. 
    Who we are
    First and foremost, New Zealand is a small collection of islands in the Southwest Pacific, just north of the penguins. The original discovery and settlement of the Pacific Islands, including New Zealand, is one of the most remarkable stories of exploration in human history. 
    Historians have compared it with space exploration as both were journeys into the unknown. But Pacific navigation is arguably even more remarkable because the canoes that set out from the Asian landmass knew not where they would land, nor when, nor indeed if they would find any new territory.
    But find land they did, as they forged new identities and societies on atolls and islands that today stand as a testament to their imagination, endurance and a resilience to overcome the formidable challenges of distance, geography, and resource scarcity.
    So, New Zealand is a Pacific Island country – we just sailed and paddled further – and we are linked with our Pacific family by geography, history, culture, politics, demography and indeed DNA. 
    We are also, self-evidently, a maritime nation. The Pacific Ocean represents 31 percent of the world’s surface. The Indian Ocean accounts for another 20 percent, so the Indo-Pacific accounts for about half the world’s surface, meaning protecting sea lanes and freedom of navigation is crucial for both India and New Zealand.
    New Zealand is also a migrant nation, one of the most multicultural countries anywhere. Seventeen percent of our people trace their origins to Asia, including six percent who have Indian ancestry. That diversity strengthens us at home – and connects us to the region that shapes our prosperity. Seven of our ten largest export destinations are in Asia. That is no coincidence. It is the reality of a deeply interconnected future. 
    We are also a deeply democratic people, with New Zealand being one of only nine countries who have enjoyed democracy continuously since 1854. 
    We are proud to have granted our earliest people, the Māori, the franchise all the way back in 1867, and to have been the first nation on earth to give women the vote, in 1893. We were also proud, when visiting your new parliament last year, to see New Zealand-made carpet adorning India’s magnificent new chamber in the world’s largest democracy. 
    New Zealanders, as an artefact of our geographical isolation from the world’s great populations centres, have always been outward-looking people, curious about the world around them. Indeed, many of our most iconic New Zealanders have done their best work outside our shores. 
    Lord Ernest Rutherford, who split the atom. Mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, who first climbed Mount Everest with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, and whose legacy we were able to honour in Nepal this week. And, more latterly, cricketer John Wright, who coached India’s national team between 2000-2005; and, lest we forget, while on the subject of cricket, the New Zealand team which stunned the cricketing world in Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai last year, are just a few of our peak Kiwi performers overseas.
    But, as our cricket team showed, the New Zealand character is forged not by a never-ending pipeline of natural talent – something India is blessed with – but by working very hard to hone the skills needed to compete on the global stage and to make the most of limited resources, whatever the endeavour.
    We push ourselves to work harder because New Zealand has understood these past 80 years, as a small state geographically isolated from the great landmasses of Asia, Europe and the Americas, that only through the conduct of a highly active foreign policy can we advance our national interests, defend our region, and make it more prosperous.
    Foreign Policy Reset
    Distinguished guests, in February 2024 Cabinet endorsed a significant foreign policy reset. 
    The six pillars of our foreign policy reset are as follows:
    First, we are significantly increasing our focus and resources applied to South and Southeast Asia. 
    Second, we have renewed and reinvigorated meaningful engagement with our traditional and likeminded partners. Beginning, as always, with our one formal ally and indispensable partner, Australia, which we visited again just late last week. 
    Third, we are actively sustaining a deeper focus on the Pacific Islands region, bolstering development and security collaboration in response to regional needs and crises.
    Fourth, we are carefully targeting our multilateral engagement to global and transboundary issues, working with close partners to defend and preserve core principles of international law that underpin our security and prosperity. 
    Fifth, we are supporting new groupings that advance and defend our interests and capabilities. The IP4, where we work closely with Australia, South Korea, Japan and NATO, is an example of this new support. 
    Sixth, we are working hard promoting our goal of seriously lifting New Zealand’s export value over the next decade. 
    The six pillars of the Government’s Foreign Policy Reset are underpinned by three key concepts:

    The realism that informs the Government’s foreign policy.
    Our view of the crucial role that diplomacy needs to play in our troubled world.
    And our unshakeable belief that small states matter and that all states are equal.

    In fashioning foreign policy responses the realist tendency is to err on the side of prudence. That is, we are careful in what we say, and when and how we say it. In conditions of great uncertainty and disorder, such as we are currently experiencing, prudence is a both a logical and necessary guiding principle for a small state like New Zealand.
    We see our responsibility to the New Zealand people, in conducting foreign policy, as making cool-headed calculations of the country’s own strengths and weaknesses as we fashion our responses to events large or small that impact upon New Zealand’s interests.
    For a small state like New Zealand, the role of diplomacy is a crucial instrument of our foreign policy. In our complex geostrategic environment never has effective diplomacy been more needed. In the 18 months since returning for a third time as Foreign Minister we’ve spoken widely with colleagues across the globe. We’ve visited 45 countries, several more than once, met with well over 100 Presidents, Prime Ministers, Deputy Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers, and had over 400 political engagements.

    Summing up those discussions in our National Statement to the United Nations last year, we said it has never been more apparent just how much diplomacy and the tools of statecraft matter in our troubled world. 
    Since war and instability is everyone’s calamity, diplomacy is the business of us all. We have observed that at this moment in time the ability to talk with, rather than at, each other has never been more needed. 
    Those who share our values, and even those who do not, gain from understanding each other’s position, even when we cannot agree. From understanding comes opportunity and from diplomacy comes compromise, the building block of better relations between nations. We said we need more diplomacy, more engagement, more compromise. 
    As Winston Churchill also said in his later years, “meeting jaw-to-jaw is better than war.”

    The inherent tensions and imbalances in the global order – between the desire for a rules-based order that protects small states against aggression, and the unjustified exercise of power by certain Great Powers – have only grown over the last past eight decades. 

    Yet small states matter now as much as they did then. New Zealand holds the foundational belief that all states are equal and that our voices matter as much as more powerful states. 
    Adopting a prudential approach to our diplomacy also means not reacting to everything that happens around you. We are more interested in understanding and anticipating the trend lines that are apparent over much longer periods and how they manifest during our time at the wheel.
    The broadening India-New Zealand relationship
    Which brings us to the India-New Zealand relationship.  India’s trendlines are nothing short of stunning. India’s growth story is well known to us, and it is breathtaking: the fastest-growing economy in the G20 and on track to be the world’s third-largest economy in the coming years. 
    India’s middle class is now almost half a billion strong. In the last decade alone, 250 million Indians have been lifted out of poverty. India’s aviation industry has soared, with the number of airports more than doubling to 157, and a new highway network covering 95,000 kilometres – enough to drive between New Zealand and India eight times. These are not mere statistics; they represent an extraordinary economic transformation. 
    Globally, India has cemented itself as a key player. Hosting the G20 summit in 2023 and landing a spacecraft on the moon’s South Pole two years ago, are testaments to its growing influence. 
    For New Zealand, India presents immense untapped potential. Despite India’s economic scale, it remains only our 12th largest trading partner, accounting for just 1.5 percent of our exports. 
    We are determined to change that. Our strengths – from food and beverage products to agriculture, forestry, horticulture, education, and tourism – are world-class. And our innovation in areas like outer space and renewable energy will find a welcoming partner in India.
    Early in this term we clearly expressed our intent to build a deeper and broader relationship with India. But, as Mahatma Gandhi said, “An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching.” So we have followed through with practical action to broaden our relationship.
    We have sought to increase the tempo and seniority of engagements between our politicians. Our first overseas visit outside our home region of Australia and Pacific was to India, where we visited both Gujarat and New Delhi in March 2024. The Trade Minister has visited India five times. 
    In March his year, Prime Minister Luxon visited India on one of New Zealand’s largest-ever Prime Ministerial missions. And we enthusiastically welcomed India’s President in August 2024, and, just recently, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri Pabitra Margherita.
    Since the Foreign Policy Reset, we’ve made concrete strides. We’ve launched negotiations on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement – a breakthrough in our economic relationship. But even before that milestone we had put in place measures to deepen the economic relationship, with new arrangements on horticulture, forestry, and education also recently finalised.
    Additionally, we have seen a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Air New Zealand and Air India to explore a codeshare agreement on 16 routes across India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. This will make travel between our nations easier, boosting tourism, education, and business connections. 
    But our relationship with India goes well beyond economic ties. It extends to defence and security – a priority for New Zealand in the Indo-Pacific. In an emerging multipolar world, India is evolving into a geopolitical giant, an indispensable security actor in both regional and global spheres. 
    During a time of great uncertainty, instability and disorder, we have taken steps to work more closely on matters of defence and security with India. A recently signed Defence Cooperation Arrangement will facilitate closer links between our militaries. 
    Meanwhile, we have taken practical steps to work together more closely. The New Zealand Navy is leading Combined Task Force 150, charged with securing trade routes and countering terrorism, smuggling, and piracy in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden. 
    India’s involvement in this mission, as the Deputy Command of the Task Force, underscores the growing closeness of our defence ties. The taskforce has already had very real impact, disrupting the trade of $600 million worth of illegal drugs so far. 
    With tensions rising in the Indo-Pacific, it is crucial for New Zealand to work hand-in-hand with India and other like-minded partners to ensure the region remains free and open, with all nations respecting the rules that underpin peace and stability.
    India makes a significant contribution to upholding the rules-based international system on which we rely, via its growing influence in multilateral forums. 
    In addition, India has been a leader in promoting solar energy worldwide. We were pleased to sign up to the India and France-led International Solar Alliance, which now has over 100 member countries. And New Zealand has endorsed India’s candidature for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council.
    Turning to our growing people-to-people links, Prime Minister Modi has spoken often of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand, calling it a “living bridge” between our countries. 
    That is certainly true – the vibrant Indian community in New Zealand is contributing immeasurably to our society. 
    Their economic contribution is enormous, with estimates from six years ago suggesting it was worth around NZ$10 billion. We have no doubt it has grown since. 
    Of course, our partnership is also about more than economics and politics. It’s about people, and there’s no greater expression of that than sport. Cricket, of course, is a key element of our relationship – we will soon mark 100 years of sporting ties with India.
    But our sporting connections go beyond cricket. New Zealand and India have recently signed a Sports Memorandum of Cooperation, paving the way for new collaborations in high-performance sports, technology, research, and people exchanges.
    When you consider the range of measures outlined today across these key areas, it becomes clear that India and New Zealand are building a truly broad-based relationship.

    Concluding Remarks
    In concluding this speech on New Zealand’s foreign policy and our approach to India, and before taking your questions, let us briefly reinforce our key messages here this afternoon.
    First, while we are operating under severe conditions of uncertainty and the world faces extremely difficult economic and security challenges, New Zealand is pursuing a Foreign Policy Reset to help secure our place in the world.
    Second, the foreign policy of this New Zealand Government is unashamedly realist because in conditions of uncertainty prudence is preferable to pious platitudes when it comes to protecting New Zealand’s and the Indo-Pacific’s immediate and longer-term economic and security interests.
    Third, our broadening bilateral relations with India are very important to us. New Zealand is deeply committed to South and South East Asia in general, and India in particular. We are taking concrete actions to make good on our commitment to India and the region, across political engagement, defence and security, trade and economics, people and cultural, and multilateral connections. 
    Ultimately, there’s plenty in our relationship to benefit both New Zealand and India, as we work more closely together on defence and security, on sharing technology and human capital and in cooperating economically. India can rely upon New Zealand’s word and the actions that support them. And we are in it for the long haul. 
    Thank you.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

  • Flood risk threatens Swiss valley after village destroyed by glacier

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Water trapped behind a mass of glacial debris that this week buried a village and blocked a river in southern Switzerland has sparked warnings that further evacuations may be needed amid the risk of flooding in the Alpine valley.

    A deluge of millions of cubic meters of ice, mud and rock crashed down a mountain on Wednesday, engulfing the village of Blatten, and the few houses that remained later flooded. Its 300 residents had been evacuated earlier in May after part of the mountain behind the Birch Glacier began to crumble.

    Flooding increased on Thursday as the mound of debris almost 2 km (1.2 miles) across clogged the path of the River Lonza, causing a lake to form amid the wreckage, raising fears that the morass could dislodge and trigger more evacuations.

    Late on Thursday, local authorities urged residents in Gampel and Steg, villages several kilometres further along the Lonza Valley, to prepare for possible evacuation in case of emergency.

    The army is standing by with water pumps, diggers and other heavy equipment to provide relief when conditions allow.

    Rescue teams have been looking for a 64-year-old man missing since the landslide. Local authorities suspended the search on Thursday afternoon, saying the debris mounds were too unstable for now, and warning of further rockfalls.

    Residents have struggled to absorb the scale of destruction caused by the deluge, an event that scientists suspect is a dramatic example of the impact of climate change in the Alps.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: Dragon Boat Festival: Racing for health and happiness

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

    ▲ What is the Dragon Boat Festival?

    The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is one of China’s oldest and most celebrated traditions, with a history spanning over two millennia. True to its name, the festival is best known for its lively dragon boat races, where people gather to compete and cheer the racers on.

    Traditionally, the festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. In 2025, it will be celebrated on May 31.

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    ▲ How popular are dragon boat races?

    In recent years, dragon boat racing has surged in popularity, attracting both amateur and professional teams across China and around the world.

    For instance, in 2024, the Suzhou Jinji Lake International Dragon Boat Race in Suzhou city, east China’s Jiangsu province, drew 66 teams and 1,418 participants, including seven international teams from countries such as Austria, Germany, Russia, Singapore and Switzerland.

    The sport’s growing global appeal was further highlighted last year with the launch of the Frankfurt Dragon Boat Festival in Germany and the Prague Dragon Boat Festival in the Czech Republic.

    ▲ Why do people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?

    The origins of the Dragon Boat Festival are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, with several theories explaining its rich history. One prominent view ties the festival to ancient dragon worship, where dragon boat racing was a symbolic tribute to the powerful dragon deity.

    Another widely told folk tale associates the festival with the poet Qu Yuan (340–278 B.C.). According to legend, when Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River to mourn the fall of his state, local villagers raced out in their boats to search for him or recover his body. This urgent act of devotion is said to have evolved into today’s dragon boat races.

    In modern times, dragon boat racing has grown beyond its traditional roots, becoming a vibrant sport that merges China’s cultural heritage with a contemporary competitive spirit.

    The Dragon Boat Festival, typically observed in late May or early June, also coincides with a period when ancient Chinese communities feared natural disasters and illness. Consequently, people historically used the festival to pray for good health and safety for their families.

    Today, the festival remains a moment to seek good fortune and celebrate prosperity. Falling close to the Summer Solstice, it also provides a lively break as China enters the height of summer heat.

    ▲ What other traditions are observed during the festival?

    A rich tapestry of traditions and legends has been passed down through generations, adding depth to the Dragon Boat Festival’s cultural significance.

    ——▼ Wrapping and eating ‘Zongzi’  

    One staple of the celebration is “zongzi,” a beloved culinary treat closely tied to the festival. In ancient China, these traditional rice dumplings were originally made as offerings to honor ancestors and deities. 

    Zongzi are distinctive for their pyramid shape, made from glutinous rice wrapped in reed or bamboo leaves and tied with colorful thread. Fillings vary by region and preference, ranging from sweet options like jujube and bean paste to savory choices such as fresh meat, ham and egg yolk.

    ——▼ Drinking realgar wine

    Realgar wine, a distinctive Chinese liquor infused with realgar, played a practical role in ancient times. Realgar was valued as a pesticide to keep mosquitoes at bay during the hot summer months and was also believed to act as an antidote to various poisons. Today, drinking realgar wine has become a cherished Dragon Boat Festival tradition.

    ——▼ Hanging mugwort and calamus

    During the festival, Chinese families often hang mugwort and calamus above their doors, mainly to repel insects. In ancient times, it was also widely believed that displaying mugwort, calamus or even pomegranate flowers could ward off misfortune and drive away evil spirits.

    ——▼ Wearing colored braids and perfumed pouches

    It’s also common for parents to make perfumed pouches or colorful braids for their children during the festival. This tradition is rooted in the belief that wearing these items provides protection against evil spirits and illness.

    These small, intricately designed pouches are filled with fragrant herbs or medicinal ingredients and are typically tied to children’s clothing. The colorful braids, traditionally made from five different colors of thread, are fastened around the wrist.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: Di Maria to return to boyhood club Rosario Central

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

    Argentina’s FIFA World Cup winner Angel Di Maria has reached an agreement to return to his boyhood team Rosario Central, the club announced on Thursday.

    The 37-year-old will rejoin the Argentine Primera Division side on a free transfer after his contract with Portuguese outfit Benfica expires in July.

    Angel di Maria (R) of Argentina vies with Matty Cash of Poland during their Group C match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

    “Our history together has more pages to write. Welcome home,” read a statement issued by the club on social media.

    Di Maria began his professional career with Rosario Central in 2005 before signing with Benfica two years later. He had subsequent spells at Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus before returning to Benfica in 2023.

    The winger ended his Argentina career last year with 145 caps, having won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles.

    He will start his new spell with Rosario Central following the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Benfica will begin its campaign against Boca Juniors on June 16 before also facing Auckland City and Bayern Munich in the group stage. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • India to be fastest-growing economy for next 30 years: Piyush Goyal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    India is poised to remain the fastest-growing large economy for the next three decades, with a sustained annual growth rate of 6–7%, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

    Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2025, Goyal said the government is aiming to push growth to 8% at constant prices.

    “Even amidst international upheavals, we are among the better-performing emerging markets,” he said. “Today, India holds the world’s fourth-largest foreign exchange reserves in the world at about $690 billion. Our inflation has remained below 4% for the last three months. The Reserve Bank has done a commendable job balancing liquidity and currency management.”

    Goyal emphasized that India remains an attractive investment destination. Over the past two decades, Indian companies have delivered nearly 20% CAGR returns, he noted, adding that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows continue to break records. “We are back on track on the growth trajectory, working through international trading relations,” he said.

    On trade agreements, Goyal pointed to major progress on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the UAE, Australia, the UK, and the four EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland). “We are well on track with our bilateral trade agreement with the USA and making fast progress with the European Union’s 27-nation bloc. We have also launched negotiations with New Zealand,” he said.

    Goyal said the EFTA countries have committed $100 billion in FDI over the next 15 years, potentially catalyzing a total investment of $500 billion. “This ecosystem could attract an additional $500 billion,” he added. The investment clause in the EFTA deal is the first of its kind globally, and the figures exclude contributions from Norway’s sovereign wealth fund.

    Despite global volatility, Goyal said India continues to be a pillar of global growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India will become the world’s third-largest economy by GDP by 2027.

    Highlighting government’s sustained push for ease of doing business, the Goyal said that over 40,000 compliances have been reduced, several laws have been decriminalised, and nearly 2,000 obsolete laws have been removed from the statute book. He noted that the Jan Vishwas Bill reflects the trust between the government and people.

    “The Act promotes self-certification, encourages businesses to offer suggestions to improve ease of doing business, and simplifies people’s lives. It reflects a government that trusts its stakeholders,” he said.

    On the sustainability front, he pointed out that renewable energy coupled with storage is now available at ₹3.30 per kilowatt hour—among the lowest globally. “Solar and wind plus storage make a compelling case for data centres to come to India. We have a large interconnected grid with low-cost clean energy to power these centres. This is not just about sustainability – it is an economic case,” he said.

    Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for inclusive development, Goyal said the government is working to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, education, and basic needs. “Free healthcare, quality education and basic needs are being addressed. We are now seeing employment growth, and skill development centres are playing a key role. No child should be deprived, and no man should be left behind,” he said.

  • Trump envoy says Russian concern over NATO enlargement is fair

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, said Russia’s concern over the eastward enlargement of NATO was fair and the United States did not want to see Ukraine in the U.S.-led military alliance.

    Asked by U.S. network ABC News about a Reuters report that Russia wanted a written pledge over NATO not enlarging eastwards to include Ukraine and other former Soviet republics, Kellogg said: “It’s a fair concern.”

    “We’ve said that to us, Ukraine coming into NATO is not on the table, and we’re not the only country that says that – you know I could probably give you four other countries in NATO and it takes 32 of the 32 to allow you to come in to NATO,” he told ABC late on Thursday. “That’s one of the issues that Russia will bring up.”

    “They’re not just talking Ukraine, they’re talking the country of Georgia, they’re talking Moldova,” Kellogg said, adding that a decision on U.S. views of NATO enlargement was for Trump to make.

    Kellogg said the sequencing of the peace talks would include an attempt to merge the two memorandums drafted by Ukraine and Russia into one single document with talks in Turkey on Monday.

    “When we get into Istanbul next week we’ll sit down and talk,” Kellogg said, adding that the national security advisers from Germany, France and Britain would join discussions on the memorandum with the United States.

    Kellogg said Trump was “frustrated” with Russia because he had seen “a level of unreasonableness” from Russian President Vladimir Putin. He scolded Russia for striking Ukrainian cities and said he had told Ukraine to turn up to talks.

    A conservative estimate of dead and injured in the Ukraine war – from both sides combined – totals 1.2 million, Kellogg said.

    “That is a stunning number – this is war on an industrial scale,” Kellogg told ABC.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and China is developing dynamically — Minister-Counselor of the Embassy

    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, May 30 /Xinhua/ — “China remains the main trade and investment partner of Uzbekistan,” said Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China Saidkamol Agzamkhodjaev, adding that mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries is developing dynamically.

    S. Agzamkhodjaev made this statement on Wednesday in Beijing at the presentation of the Strategy “Uzbekistan-2030”, organized jointly by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China and the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS).

    According to him, China is the leading investor in the economy of Uzbekistan. Over the past few years, the volume of Chinese investments has increased fivefold, and the total portfolio of joint projects has reached $53 billion. In 2024 alone, more than $10 billion of Chinese investments were utilized in Uzbekistan, and over $3 billion in the first months of 2025.

    He added that there are more than 3.7 thousand enterprises with Chinese capital operating in Uzbekistan, of which more than 300 were created over the past year.

    China’s experience in public administration, conducting targeted reforms in all areas of society, and ensuring sustainable development deserves special attention, said S. Agzamkhodjaev.

    Let us recall that the Strategy “Uzbekistan-2030” was developed with the aim of ensuring sustainable and inclusive development of the country and defines the long-term direction of development of Uzbekistan.

    The strategy envisages achieving such goals as reforms in various areas, economic growth, improvement of education, healthcare and social protection systems, ensuring environmental sustainability and modernization of public administration.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Helan: Duanwu Festival Traditions Blend Harmoniously into Children’s Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    On May 28, Yinguang Primary School in Jingui Town, Helan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region held a series of activities themed “Loving the Duanwu Festival, Sharing Zongzi on June 1st”. The traditional customs of the Duanwu Festival were seamlessly combined with Children’s Day through artistic performances, introduction to intangible cultural heritage, and folk games, immersing children in a joyful atmosphere.

    On May 28, Yinguang Primary School in Jingui Town, Helan County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region held a series of activities themed “Loving the Duanwu Festival, Sharing Zongzi on June 1st”. The traditional customs of the Duanwu Festival were seamlessly combined with Children’s Day through artistic performances, introduction to intangible cultural heritage, and folk games, immersing children in a joyful atmosphere.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 14 Films to Hit Screens During Duanwu Festival and Children’s Day

    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

    Still from the film “Mission: Impossible – Final Death”

    According to statistics, 14 films including “Private Detective”, “Mission: Impossible – Final Payback” and “Children of Time” will be released in China during the Duanwu Festival and Children’s Day holidays, of which 13 are new releases and one is a rerun. The films cover different genres: action adventure, thriller detective, fantasy adventure and animation about family values. In line with the atmosphere of Duanwu Festival and Children’s Day, they may create a slight boost in movie theater attendance.

    Still from the film “Children of Time”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 2025 Central Asia-China Media Forum was held in Astana

    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

    ASTANA, May 30 (Xinhua) — The 2025 Central Asia-China Media Forum was held in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, on Thursday. The theme of the event is “Together along the Silk Road, Media as the Connecting Thread. Let’s Build a Closer Community with a Shared Future for China and Central Asia.”

    President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a letter of greetings to the forum. He noted that the Belt and Road initiative put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping is of particular importance and has been widely recognized by the international community as a platform for global cooperation. According to the head of state, Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development of a comprehensive strategic partnership on a permanent basis with China, and the Central Asia-China Media Forum is an important platform for strengthening mutual understanding, trust and partnership in the media sphere. K.-J. Tokayev wished the forum productive work and constructive discussions for the benefit of all countries and peoples.

    The participants of the event noted that media exchanges are an important part of China’s relations with the Central Asian countries. The media of China and the Central Asian countries should be sensitive to the trends of the times, find new formats of cooperation, jointly tell stories of friendly interaction, thereby contributing wisdom and strength to building a closer community with a common destiny for China and Central Asia, they emphasized.

    The forum was jointly organized by the People’s Daily newspaper and the Television and Radio Complex of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event was attended by more than 200 representatives of leading media, experts, scientists and business representatives from China and Central Asian countries. The forum also included the opening ceremony of a photo exhibition and the launch of the Central Asian and Chinese Media Press Tour on High-Quality Joint Construction of the Belt and Road. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, Japan Make Significant Progress on Safety of Japanese Marine Products

    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, May 30 (Xinhua) — China and Japan held a new round of technical talks on the safety of Japanese aquatic products in Beijing on Wednesday and made “substantial progress,” the General Administration of Customs said Friday.

    According to the department, these negotiations were initiated at the request of Japan. Since the beginning of this year, the parties have already held several rounds of technical exchanges in this area. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI: Moody’s Affirms Bigbank’s Ratings and Assessments

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has affirmed all ratings and assessments of Bigbank AS, which were assigned last year.

    Moody’s confirmed the following ratings for Bigbank:

    • Long-term and short-term deposit ratings: Ba1/NP
    • Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA: ba2
    • Long-term and short-term Counterparty Risk Ratings: Baa2/P-2
    • Long-term and short-term Counterparty Risk Assessments: Baa2(cr)/P-2(cr)

    The outlook on the bank’s long-term deposit rating was revised from stable to negative.

    For more information, visit: www.moodys.com

    Bigbank AS (www.bigbank.eu), with over 30 years of operating history, is a commercial bank owned by Estonian capital. As of 30 April 2025, the bank’s total assets amounted to 2.9 billion euros, with equity of 274 million euros. Operating in nine countries, the bank serves more than 170,000 active customers and employs over 550 people. The credit rating agency Moody’s has assigned Bigbank a long-term bank deposit rating of Ba1, along with a baseline credit assessment (BCA) and an adjusted BCA of Ba2.

    Argo Kiltsmann
    Member of the Management Board
    Telephone: +372 5393 0833
    Email: argo.kiltsmann@bigbank.ee
    www.bigbank.ee

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  • MIL-OSI: ZETADISPLAY AB (publ) INTERIM REPORT 1 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Q1 Interim report JANUARY – MARCH 2025 for ZetaDisplay AB (publ) is now available at ir.zetadisplay.com

    Report summary:

    Continued Growth and Strategic Wins Position ZetaDisplay for the Future

    JANUARY – MARCH 2025

    • Adjusted recurring revenue* increased by 9.9% to 65.4 (59.5) million
    • Recurring revenue increased by 7.4% to 65.4 (60.9) million
    • Adjusted net sales* increased by 26.8% to SEK 159.6 (125.9) million
    • Net sales increased by 25.5% to SEK 159.6 (127.2) million
    • Gross margin decreased to 56.4% (59.9 %)
    • Adjusted gross margin* decreased to 56.4% (59.5%)
    • Adjusted EBITDA* increased to SEK 22.0 (11.5) million
    1.  * Recurring revenue for the first quarter of 2024 has been reduced by SEK 1.3 million to reflect the restructuring of our German operations, during which certain non-core activities were identified for discontinuation.

    CEO comment

    CONTINUED GROWTH AND STRENGTHENED MARKET POSITION

    Adjusted net sales for the quarter increased by 26.8% to SEK 159.6 (125.9) million, primarily driven by strategic acquisitions that significantly strengthened our market presence in Europe, and further supported by 7% organic growth, notably from our global accounts. Adjusted recurring revenue grew by 9.9% to SEK 65.4 (59.5) million, representing 41.0% of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter rose to SEK 22.0 (11.5) million, reflecting our ability to scale efficiently while maintaining sound cost control.

    We are honored to have been named “Outstanding Company of the Year” at the 2025 Digital Signage Awards, with Engage Suite receiving recognition for its industry innovation and impact. These honors underscore our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive customer engagement and innovation excellence. 

    During the quarter, we successfully completed our bond refinancing on favorable terms, reflecting the strong confidence our financial partners have in our strategic direction and financial health. We announced a significant new contract with Ruter, Oslo’s public transport authority. This five-year agreement involves modernizing digital signage across 370 transit locations, enhancing real-time passenger information and overall commuter experience, and increases our market position in the public sector.

    In Germany, we are making good progress in transforming our local company to embrace Zetadisplay’s Full-Service-Provider business model and are now offering our comprehensive digital signage solutions both to existing and new customers. In the UK, we have appointed a new Managing Director and are focusing on leveraging our Engage Suite platform, both by migrating key UK customers and by strengthening our value proposition to more proactively attract new customers.

    OUTLOOK

    We are encouraged by the continued evolution we see in areas such as hardware, analytics, AI, retail media and security, as well as by the positive market receptiveness to our offering. Our Full-Service-Provider business model, including our award-winning Engage Suite platform and a strong local market presence, positions us well to support our organic growth ambitions.

    The successful integration of Beyond Digital Solutions in the UK and our transformation into a Full-Service Provider across all markets, including Germany, enhance our capability to deliver comprehensive, international value-driven services.

    Looking ahead, we remain focused on driving long-term value through innovation, operational excellence, and deeper customer engagement to accelerate profitable growth. At the same time, we remain diligent in our cost and investment priorities with measures to navigate any unexpected effects from ongoing external market influences.

    I extend my sincere gratitude to all our employees for their dedication and to our customers for their continued trust in ZetaDisplay.

    Malmö, 30 May 2025

    This information is information that ZetaDisplay AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of Anders Olin, at 08:00 CET on 30 May 2025

    – Full Q1 report attached and available at https://ir.zetadisplay.com/financial-reports –

    For further questions, please contact:

    Anders Olin, President & CEO
    Mobile: +46 076-101 14 88
    E-Mail: anders.olin@zetadisplay.com

    Claes Pedersen, CFO
    Mobile: +45 23-68 86 58
    E-Mail: claes.pedersen@zetadisplay.com

    ABOUT ZETADISPLAY
    More than 20 years of leadership and innovation in digital signage.
    ZetaDisplay was founded 2003 in Sweden as one of the early pioneers of digital signage. We are one of the leading European corporations in the digital signage market and a leading force in the European digital signage industry. Our proprietary software platform, digital business development and consulting services, innovative digital signage solutions, and creative concepts regularly inspire- influence and guide millions of people every day in retail environments, in restaurants, on advertising screens, in factories, on trains, on cruise ships, in stadiums, in workplaces and in all types of public spaces indoor and outdoor. ZetaDisplay is one of the largest leading European digital signage companies with direct operations in eight European countries and the US with +125,000 active installations in over 50 countries, across all major continents where we are the business partner of choice for many of the worlds most respected blue-chip brands and companies.

    ZetaDisplay is based in Malmö-Sweden, has a turnover of SEK +600 million and employs approx. 250 co-workers. ZetaDisplay is owned by the investment company Hanover Investors. More information at www.ir.zetadisplay.com and www.hanoverinvestors.com.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sinner sends Gasquet into retirement, Djokovic marches on

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

    World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced with a commanding straight-sets victory over French veteran Richard Gasquet, bringing an emotional close to the 38-year-old’s career, while Novak Djokovic progressed smoothly in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Thursday.

    The day held special significance for Gasquet, who was making his 22nd and final appearance at Roland Garros, as he had announced he would retire after the tournament. Facing the formidable Sinner, Gasquet battled valiantly but was ultimately overcome 6-3, 6-0, 6-4, ending his run in the second round.

    “Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake. It’s your [Gasquet’s] moment. Congrats on an amazing career,” Sinner said post-match.

    Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return during the men’s singles second round match against Corentin Moutet of France at French Open tennis tournament 2025 in Paris, France, May 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

    Djokovic also booked his spot in the last-32 with a straight-sets win over Frenchman Corentin Moutet, triumphing 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1).

    Although the 38-year-old Serbian required a medical timeout for a blister on his foot during the match, he displayed characteristic composure and stability. Djokovic will next play Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic.

    “I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings. Hopefully I can continue like that,” he said.

    Women’s second seed Coco Gauff of the United States delivered a solid performance to beat last year’s junior champion Tereza Valentova 6-2, 6-4.

    Russian prodigy Mirra Andreeva, who made a remarkable run to the semifinals here last year, continued her good form. Having already captured two WTA 1000 titles earlier this season in Dubai and Indian Wells, the 18-year-old defeated American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4.

    Elsewhere, reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova suffered an early exit, falling 6-0, 6-3 to Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Uzbekistan is ready to strengthen cooperation in tourism with China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Beijing, May 30 /Xinhua/ — Uzbekistan attaches particular importance to strengthening cooperation with China in the field of tourism, said Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China Saidkamol Agzamkhodjaev.

    S. Agzamkhodjaev made this statement on Wednesday in Beijing at the presentation of the Strategy “Uzbekistan-2030”, organized jointly by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in China and the Institute of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CAS).

    In December 2024, Uzbekistan and China signed an agreement on a visa-free regime, and the “Year of Tourism of Uzbekistan in China” began.

    “As part of the Year of Tourism of Uzbekistan in China, forums and presentations of the tourism potential of Uzbekistan are being held in various cities of the PRC,” said S. Agzamkhodjaev.

    On June 1, 2025, the Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on mutual exemption from visa requirements will come into force.

    According to the document, citizens of both countries are exempt from visa requirements when entering, leaving or transiting through the territories of the two countries for a period of no more than 30 days for each individual stay and for a total period of no more than 90 days within any 180-day period.

    “Undoubtedly, this will contribute to the development of the tourism sector and increase the tourist flow,” noted S. Agzamkhodjaev, adding that Uzbekistan intends to increase the number of Chinese tourists visiting Uzbekistan annually to one million people.

    Currently, China and Uzbekistan airlines operate 58 flights per week on routes linking nine cities in the two countries, including Beijing, Urumqi, Xi’an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Tashkent, Samarkand and Fergana. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-supported peacebuilding and mediation capabilities event a success

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UK-supported peacebuilding and mediation capabilities event a success

    A four-day colloquium on Peacebuilding and Mediation Capabilities successfully concludes in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Friday 30 May 2025.

    A group photo of all the women participants with British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner.

    Supported by the UK International Development and Australian Aid and organised by the Pacific Women Mediators Network (PWMN), the inaugural colloquium aims to commemorate and uplift the legacy of the Pacific Islands Women-led peacebuilding initiatives, reaffirming the role of women in peace and security efforts.

    It also aims to demonstrate the intersectionality of feminist perspectives and the Gender, Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the Pacific Islands region. Additionally, the meeting also aims to reaffirm gender equality, women’s rights, and the inclusion of women’s voices and experiences in all aspects of peace and security work.

    Enhancing visibility of Pacific Islands women-led and civil society led mediation and peacebuilding initiatives responding to priority issues including Climate Security and Climate Justice, Self Determination and Gender Equality are also part of the meeting.

    The regional meeting that began on Tuesday 27 May 2025 also aims to connect national conversations with regional inter-governmental and global processes including the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture Review (PBAR).

    It is a cross – regional learning opportunity that will enable the founding members of PWMN and youth leaders, civil society allies, including faith and traditional leaders to identify ways to move beyond surface-level calls to implement WPS and towards realising the full vision of the Gender and WPS agenda in practice.

    Speaking at the inaugural colloquium on Tuesday 27 May, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Paul Turner said:

    Women have been at the forefront of peace movements across the world. I saw this first hand when I was working on Northern Ireland and Bosnia in the 1990s. It was women who reached out across communities in these places, who refused to let walls of blood divide people and keep them in conflict. The UK Government remains steadfast in its support for this initiative as we strengthen the global network of women in peace building.

    Held ahead of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (Women, Peace and Security), and the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting that will convene in Honiara in September 2025, it is expected Pacific Forum Leaders will adopt their Guidance Note on Women, Peace and Security and the Ocean of Peace Declaration.

    The UK has a global commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. We are proud to support the ambitions of the Pacific Islands Forum in promoting this agenda and supporting its members to embed its ideals across the region, as well as grassroots networks and organisations working to protect and uplift women in the Pacific.

    The UK has five Strategic Objectives for Women Peace and Security in its National Action Plan, which are as relevant in the Pacific as elsewhere in the world. They include:

    • increasing women’s meaningful participation, leadership and representation in decision-making processes
    • preventing gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, and supporting survivors to cope, recover and seek justice
    • supporting the needs of women and girls in crises and ensuring they can participate and lead in responses
    • increasing the accountability of security and justice actors to women and girls and ensuring they are responsive to their rights and needs
    • ensuring we respond to the needs of women and girls as part of our approach to transnational threats

    The colloquium concluded on Friday 30 May 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK-Russia military cooperation

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK-Russia military cooperation

    Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the first report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT).

    Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand,
    Republic of Korea, the UK and the USA gave a statement following the publication of the first report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT):

    We, the participating states of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), released today its first report. This multilateral mechanism was established in October 2024 to monitor and report on the implementation of United Nations sanctions measures on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The report is available on the official MSMT website.

    The report, which focuses primarily on unlawful DPRK-Russia military cooperation including arms transfers and Russia’s training of DPRK troops, consolidates information provided by MSMT participating states on violations and evasions of sanction measures stipulated in relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs). The report also contains information provided by open source intelligence organizations.

    This report is a product of our efforts to address the monitoring gap arising from the disbandment of the UN Security Council’s 1718 Committee Panel of Experts in April 2024 which was caused by Russia’s veto in March 2024. The report will assist with the full implementation of UN sanctions by the international community. The opportunity for dialogue to reestablish the Panel of Experts as a central element of the UN sanctions framework remains open, provided the Panel is restored to the full form it had prior to disbandment.

    With the release of the first MSMT report, we underscore once again our shared determination to fully implement relevant UNSCRs. We urge the DPRK to engage in meaningful diplomacy, and call on all states to join global efforts to maintain international peace and security in the face of ongoing threats from the DPRK and those that facilitate its illicit activities in contravention of relevant UNSCRs.

    We will continue our efforts to monitor the implementation of UNSCRs on the DPRK and raise awareness of ongoing attempts to violate and evade UN sanctions.

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    Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU students took all the prize places at the city programming championship

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – On May 24, Novosibirsk hosted a personal championship among university students in programming. Over the course of three hours, participants solved algorithmic problems of varying levels of complexity – from basic calculations to non-trivial problems on tiling figures.

    All the prize places were taken by students Faculty of Information Technology (FIT) and Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics (MMF) NSU, demonstrating a high level of preparation and confident work under limited time conditions:

    1st degree diploma: – Sofia Lylova, FIT.

    Second degree diploma: – Danil Aleshkov, MMF, – Vyacheslav Shalunov, FIT, – Dmitry Stolyarov, FIT.

    Diploma of the 3rd degree: – Stepan Kulakov, MMF, – Bogdan Martynov, FIT, – Vladislav Gaev, FIT.

    For the winner of the championship, Sofia Lylova, participation was both training and an opportunity to take a break from her thesis.

    — I wanted not only to switch, but also to practice. It was a great opportunity to take a break from intense work and at the same time maintain my skills in another area. When I found out that I had become the winner, I felt calm confidence, since this was the result that was most expected. Therefore, there is joy, but it is light and restrained, — Sofia shared.

    According to her, the most difficult moment was choosing the next task: when obvious solutions are already behind us, we have to carefully evaluate the strategy and risks.

    Bogdan Martynov noted that he perceived participation as an opportunity to compete in good company:

    — The championship was dedicated to programming, so I decided: why not? Especially since there will be something to discuss with my comrades. And when I found out that I was among the prize winners, I was pleasantly surprised, — said Bogdan.

    The city programming championship became not only a test of knowledge, but also another confirmation: NSU produces strong programmers who know how to win – both in studies and in competitions.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: High Arctic Overseas Announces 2025 First Quarter Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW

    CALGARY, Alberta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Arctic ‎Overseas Holdings Corp. (TSXV: HOH) (“High Arctic Overseas” or the “Corporation”) has released its first quarter 2025 financial and operating results. The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) and management’s discussion & analysis (“MD&A”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, will be available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. All amounts are denominated in United States dollars (“USD”), unless otherwise indicated.

    The common shares of the Corporation began trading on the TSXV on August 16, 2024 under the trading symbol HOH.

    Mike Maguire, Chief Executive Officer commented on the Corporation’s first quarter 2025 financial and operating results:

    “Having established High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp. with dedicated Management and a resilient core business, this Corporation is well placed to participate meaningfully in anticipated future major project developments.

    Our experience combined with ideal drilling equipment for the challenging PNG environment positions us well.

    I remain excited about our prospects to play a strategic role servicing the major projects anticipated in PNG over the second half of the decade.”

    2025 FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

    • Drilling rig 103 remains suspended and drilling rigs 115 and 116 remain cold-stacked;
    • Manpower and rental services maintained similar activity levels to Q4 2024;
    • Revenue and operating margins significantly reduced compared to Q1 2024, largely as a result of rig 103 operating in Q1 2024 versus being suspended in Q1 2025; and
    • Disciplined cashflow management resulted in exiting Q1 2025 with working capital of over $20 million.

    Business strategy

    Our business strategy focused on Papua New Guinea is underpinned by the following cornerstones:

    • Leveraging our core PNG planning and logistics capability to diversify ‎our service offerings;
    • Deploying idle assets into profitable operations;
    • Strengthening local content & participation in the PNG finance and investment communities;
    • An established and efficient corporate structure; and
    • Seeking opportunities to expand and root the business in the Australasian region.

    2025 Strategic Objectives

    • Relentless focus on safety excellence and quality service delivery;
    • Reduce general and administrative expenditures;
    • Grow the manpower business in Papua New Guinea;
    • Maximize potential participation in future major Papua New Guinea projects; and
    • Pursue expansionary transactions that increase shareholder value.

    Since the Corporation and HAES-Cyprus were both wholly-owned by HWO, the transfer of all of the outstanding ordinary shares of HAES-Cyprus to the Corporation was deemed a common control transaction. The Corporation’s Financial Statements are presented under the continuity of interests basis. Financial and operational results contained within this Press Release present the historic financial position, results of operations and cash flows of HAES-Cyprus for all prior periods up to August 12, 2024, under HWO’s control. The financial position, results of operations and cash flows from April 1, 2024 (the date of incorporation of the Corporation) to August 12, 2024, include both HAES-Cyprus and the Corporation on a combined basis and from August 12, 2024, forward include the results of the Corporation on a consolidated basis upon completion of the Arrangement.

    For reporting purposes in the Financial Statements, the MD&A and this Press Release, it is assumed that the Corporation held the PNG business prior to August 12, 2024, and as such, information provided includes the financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025, including all comparative periods.

    In the above results discussion, the three months ended March 31, 2025 may be referred to as the “quarter” or “Q1 2025” and the comparative three months ended March 31, 2024 may be referred to as “Q1 2024”. References to other quarters may be presented as “QX 20XX” with X/XX being the quarter/year to which the commentary relates.

    FIRST QUARTER 2025 SELECT FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS OVERVIEW

        Three months ended March 31,
    (thousands of USD except per share amounts)       2025     2024  
    Operating results:        
    Revenue       2,510     11,134  
    Net income (loss)       (1,225)     2,501  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.10)   $0.20  
    Operating margin (3)       714     4,315  
    Operating margin as a % of revenue (3)       28.4%     38.8%  
    EBITDA (3)       (286)     3,588  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.02)   $0.29  
    Adjusted EBITDA (3)       (202)     3,530  
    Adjusted EBITDA as a % of revenue (3)       (8.0%)     31.7%  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.02)   $0.28  
    Operating income (loss) (3)       (998)     2,720  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.08)   $0.22  
    Cash flow:        
    Cash flow from operating activities       (825)     5,348  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.07)   $0.43  
    Funds flow from operations (3)       (256)     3,314  
    Per share (basic and diluted) (1)(2)     ($0.02)   $0.27  
    Capital expenditures       74     550  
         
    (thousands of USD except per share amounts and common
    shares outstanding)    		     March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024
    Financial position:        
    Working capital (3)       20,212     20,602  
    Cash and cash equivalents       13,902     14,930  
    Total assets       34,133     35,287  
    Shareholder’s equity       29,766     30,953  
    Per share (4)     $2.39   $2.49  
    Common shares outstanding       12,448,166     12,448,166  
    (1)  For periods when the Corporation incurred a net loss the shares outstanding under the Corporation’s equity incentive plans for the periods presented are excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares as the outstanding options were anti-dilutive.
    (2)  For the purposes of computing per share amounts, the number of common shares outstanding for the periods prior to the Arrangement is deemed to be the number of shares issued by the Corporation to the shareholders of HWO upon completion of the Arrangement. See “2024 Corporate Reorganization” section of this Press Release and the Corporation’s Financial Statements for additional details.
    (3)  Readers are cautioned that Operating margin, Operating margin as a % of revenue, EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a % of revenue, Operating income (loss), Funds flow from operations and Working capital do not have a standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS. See “Non IFRS Measures” in this Press Release for additional details on the calculations of these measures.
    (4)  Shareholders’ equity per share calculated based on the number of common shares outstanding as at the relevant date.
     

    Operating Results

        Three months ended March 31,
    (thousands of USD, unless otherwise noted)     2025   2024  
    Revenue     2,510   11,134  
    Operating expenses     (1,796)   (6,819)  
    Operating margin (1)     714   4,315  
    Operating margin percentage (1)     28.4%   38.8%  
    (1)   See “Non-IFRS Measures”
     

    Customer-owned rig 103 has been suspended since the second half of 2024 compared to being operational in the first 5.5 months in 2024. As such, the majority of Q1 2025 revenue is from the provision of equipment rental and skilled personnel to key customers within PNG’s oil and gas industry. While minor, the Corporation is seeing increased equipment rental revenues from other industries within PNG. As noted above, revenues for Q1 2024, were inclusive of rig 103 drilling activities plus revenue from the provision of equipment rental and skilled personnel into PNG’s oil and gas industry.

    The Corporation owns two heli-portable drilling rigs (Rigs 115 and 116) which remain preserved and maintained ready for deployment.

    Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Three months ended March 31,
    (thousands of USD)     2025   2024  
    Cash provided by (used in) operations:        
    Operating activities     (825)   5,348  
    Investing activities     (74)   (550)  
    Financing activities     (117)   (124)  
    Effect of foreign exchange rate changes     (12)   –  
    Increase (decrease) in cash     (1,028)   4,674  
    (thousands of USD, unless otherwise noted)     As at
    March 31, 2025    		   As at
    Dec 31, 2024    		  
    Current assets     24,230   24,706  
    Working capital(1)     20,212   20,602  
    Working capital ratio(1)     6.0:1   6.0:1  
    Cash and cash equivalents     13,902   14,930  
     (1)  See “Non-IFRS Measures”
     

    Liquidity and Capital Resources
    Cashflows from Operating Activities

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, cash used in operating activities was $825 (Q1 2024 – cash generated was $5,348). The change in operating cash flow was driven by reduced revenue generating activities and changes in non-cash working capital. Changes in non-cash working capital are listed in Note 13 of the Financial Statements and represent temporary differences as inventory is purchased in support of anticipated sales, deferred revenue is earned and related party balances post the Arrangement.

    Cashflows from Investing Activities

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, cash used in investing activities was $74 (Q1 2024 – $550). Cash outflows associated with investing activities were directed towards capital expenditures for additional rental assets. The Corporation continues to seek opportunities to invest in additional capital assets, in particular where it can do so with support of customer take-or-pay agreements.

    Cash flows from Financing Activities

    For the three months ended March 31, 2025, cash used in financing activities was $117 (Q1 2024 – $124). Cash outflows associated with finance activities were directed towards lease obligation payments.

    Outlook

    Consistent with the outlook provided by the Corporation in Q4 2024 the outlook for the Corporation’s core business in PNG for the remainder of 2025 remains subdued. Current quarter operating results were largely driven by manpower and rental services delivered to its key customers in PNG’s oil and gas industry. With no near-term drilling activity currently contracted, the Corporation expects equipment rental and manpower to continue as the primary revenue generating activity for 2025. The second half of 2025 is expected to see a decline in these activities as certain projects supported by the Corporation are expected to conclude, and customers have deferred non-essential work as they realize low and volatile near-term commodity prices.

    The Corporation is buoyed by an increase in recent enquiries for services and requests for pricing which may lead to a future upswing in revenue generating activity. The Corporation remains engaged with its principal customer on planning for future drilling activity and continues to focus on enhancing and optimizing its existing rental fleet deployment and manpower solutions offerings. The Corporation also continues to pursue business expansion opportunities in PNG, participating in requests for tender and actively engaging with potential customers for its services in PNG and the wider region while also taking actions to protect its capability to realize the future potential of the business.

    Our rationale for a business strategy focussed on PNG is unchanged. Papua New Guinea possesses substantial deposits of natural resources including significant reserves of oil and natural gas and has emerged as a reliable low-cost energy exporter to Asian markets, particularly for liquefied natural gas (“LNG”). A significant investment in the country’s oil and gas industry was evidenced by the successful construction of the PNG-LNG project in 2014, with the primary partners in the venture being customers of the Corporation. In the period following, the Corporation’s predecessor company committed to the purchase and upgrade of drilling rigs 115 and 116 and expansion of the Corporation’s fleet of rentable equipment including camps, material handling equipment and worksite matting. These investments contributed to a substantive lift in revenues and earnings as PNG enjoyed its highest period of exploration and development activity.

    Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, there has been a substantive reduction in drilling services in PNG. This follows some consolidation among the active exploration and production companies and evolving political and economic influences. In the longer term, High Arctic believes PNG is on the precipice of a new round of large-scale projects in the natural resources sector. ‎The next significant ‎LNG project currently being planned is Papua-LNG, a project lead by the French oil and gas super-major TotalEnergies, with a final investment decision anticipated in late 2025. There is an expectation for increased drilling activity through the latter half of this decade, ‎not only to develop wells for the supply of gas to the Papua-LNG export facility, but also to explore for and ‎appraise other discoveries. The signing of a fiscal stability agreement between the P’nyang gas field joint venture and the government of PNG is another positive signal for that expansionary project to follow Papua-LNG.

    The Corporation is strategically positioned to support these developments, given its dominant position for drilling and associated services in PNG, existing work relationships with the operating companies, and proximity to the proposed sites of operation. The Corporation’s drilling rigs 115 and 116 are portable by helicopter and have been maintained and preserved for future use.

    There are a number of other petroleum projects and substantive nation-building projects including infrastructure, ‎electrification, telecommunications and defense projects planned for the development of PNG. ‎These ‎projects will require access to transport and material handling machinery, quality worksite and temporary ‎road mats and a substantive amount of labour including skilled equipment operators, qualified tradespeople and engineers, ‎geoscientists and other professionals. ‎High Arctic’s business continues to position itself to be a meaningful supplier of services, equipment and manpower for this market.

    NON-IFRS MEASURES

    This Press Release contains references to certain financial measures that do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and may not be comparable to the same or similar measures used by other companies. High Arctic Overseas uses these financial measures to assess performance and believes these measures provide useful supplemental information to shareholders and investors. These financial measures are computed on a consistent basis for each reporting period and include Oilfield services operating margin, EBITDA (Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, Operating loss, Funds flow from operating activities, Working capital and Net cash. These do not have standardized meanings.

    These financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss), cash from operating activities, current assets or current liabilities, cash and/or other measures of financial performance as determined in accordance with IFRS.

    For additional information regarding non-IFRS measures, including their use to management and investors and reconciliations to measures recognized by IFRS, please refer to the Corporation’s Q1 2025 MD&A, which is available online at www.sedarplus.ca.

    About High Arctic ‎Overseas Holdings Corp.

    High Arctic Overseas is a market leader in Papua New Guinea providing drilling ‎and specialized well completion services, manpower solutions and supplies rental equipment including rig matting, camps, material ‎handling and drilling support equipment.

    For further information, please contact:

    Mike Maguire
    Chief Executive Officer
    1.587.320.1301

    High Arctic Overseas Holdings Corp.
    Suite 2350, 330–5th Avenue SW
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 0L4
    www.higharctic.com
    Email: info@higharctic.com

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This Press Release contains forward-looking statements. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “seek”, “propose”, “estimate”, “expect”, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Many factors could cause the Corporation’s actual results, performance, or achievements to vary from those described in this Press Release.

    Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this Press Release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Specific forward-looking statements in this Press Release include, among others, statements pertaining to the following: general economic and business conditions; the role of the energy services industry in future phases of the energy industry; the outlook for energy services both globally and within PNG; the impact of conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine; the timing and impact on the Corporation’s business related to potential new large-scale natural resources projects and increased drilling activity in PNG; the impact, if any, related to existing or future changes to government regulations by the government of PNG; the impact, if any, on the Corporation’s future financial and operational results related to non-resource development opportunities in PNG; market fluctuations in commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates; restrictions on repatriation of funds held in PNG; expectations regarding the Corporation’s ability to manage its liquidity risk; raise capital and manage its debt finance agreements; projections of market prices and costs; factors upon which the Corporation will decide whether or not to undertake a specific course of operational action or expansion; the Corporation’s ongoing relationship with its major customers; customers’ drilling intentions; the Corporation’s ability to position itself to be a significant supplier of services, equipment and manpower for other resource and non-resources based projects in PNG; the Corporation’s expectations related to financial and operational results in 2025, including the expectation that the equipment rental and manpower services portion of the Corporation’s business will be the primary revenue generating activity for fiscal 2025; the timing and ability of the Corporation to put its own administrative infrastructure in place; the Corporation’s ability to invest in additional capital assets, including the impact on the Corporation’s future financial and operational results; the impact, if any, of geo-political events, changes in government, changes to tariff’s or related trade policies and the potential impact on the Corporation’s ability to execute on its 2025 business plan and strategic objectives; the ability of the Corporation to expand its geographic customer base outside of PNG, and the deploying idle heli-portable drilling rigs 115 and 116 and securing future work with other exploration companies in PNG.

    With respect to forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release, the Corporation has made assumptions regarding, among other things, its ability to: maintain its ongoing relationship with major customers; successfully market its services to current and new customers; devise methods for, and achieve its primary objectives; source and obtain equipment from suppliers; successfully manage, operate, and thrive in an environment which is facing much uncertainty; remain competitive in all its operations; attract and retain skilled employees; and obtain equity and debt financing on satisfactory terms and manage liquidity related risks.

    The Corporation’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risk factors set forth in this Press Release and in the Corporation’s annual 2024 MD&A, which is available on SEDAR+.

    The forward-looking statements contained in this Press Release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are given only as of the date of this Press Release. The Corporation does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the ‎policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China urges Russia, Ukraine to maintain momentum in peace talks

    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

    UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) — China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang on Thursday called on Russia and Ukraine to maintain the momentum of peace talks.

    Russia and Ukraine, which recently held direct talks in Istanbul and agreed to exchange prisoners, will soon hold a second round of direct talks. China welcomes these positive developments and supports all efforts to achieve peace, he said.

    At the same time, fighting shows no sign of stopping and the number of civilian casualties continues to rise, showing that the Ukrainian crisis involves complex dynamics and cannot be resolved overnight, he told the Security Council.

    The parties to the conflict must demonstrate political will, maintain the momentum of peace talks, and address the root causes of the crisis through dialogue and consultation so as to eventually achieve a political settlement, Geng Shuang said.

    According to him, the parties to the conflict must faithfully comply with international humanitarian law and, under all circumstances, refrain from attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

    He noted that the international community, especially key stakeholders, should facilitate peace talks to advance a political solution to the crisis.

    China’s position on the Ukrainian issue is consistent and clear. According to him, since the beginning of the crisis, China has called for dialogue, negotiations and a political settlement. China maintains contacts with both Russia and Ukraine and consistently works to promote peace talks.

    China stands ready to play a constructive role in achieving genuine peace together with the Global South and the broader international community, Geng Shuang said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN extends mandate to inspect ships suspected of violating Libya arms embargo

    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

    UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) — The Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution extending the authority of U.N. member states to inspect ships suspected of violating the arms embargo on Libya.

    Resolution 2780 extends for six months the authorization for UN Member States, acting nationally or through regional organizations, to inspect vessels on the high seas en route to or from Libya if they have reasonable grounds to believe that those vessels are transporting arms or related material in violation of the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council.

    The UN Secretary-General will submit to the Security Council a report on its implementation within five months of the adoption of this resolution.

    Resolution 2780 was adopted with 13 votes in favor. Russia and China abstained.

    Russian and Chinese officials have questioned the effectiveness of the EU’s Operation IRINI, the only regional exercise to inspect ships under authorization, and the manner in which intercepted items are disposed of.

    The Security Council imposed sanctions, including an arms embargo, on Libya in 2011 following political upheaval that toppled former leader Muammar Gaddafi. In June 2016, the council adopted Resolution 2292, authorizing inspections of vessels on the high seas to enforce the arms embargo. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: McClay to champion NZ’s trade interests at OECD and in Brussels

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will travel to Europe this weekend to advance New Zealand’s trade and investment interests 

    Minister McClay will visit Switzerland, Paris and Brussels for high level ministerial and business meetings.  

    In Switzerland he will attend the first in person meeting of a new pro-trade group with ministers from UAE, Singapore and Switzerland where he will focus on removing trade barriers and the promotion of paperless trade. 

    In Paris he will attend the annual OECD Trade Ministers, a CPTPP ministers discussion, ACCTs Ministers meeting, and a WTO Mini Ministerial meeting. He will also hold discussions with ministers from Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, USA.

    He will also undertake a bilateral French programme and meet the French Minister responsible for Trade.

    In Brussels Mr McClay will hold talks with EU Commissioner for Trade, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, and EU Vice President responsible for sustainability.  He will also speak at an event to mark the first year of the NZ EU FTA. 

    “One in four Kiwi jobs depend on Trade, and strong trade relationships mean more opportunities for New Zealander.

    The Government’s is committed to the ambitious goal of doubling exports by value in the next ten years to deliver higher paying jobs for all New Zealanders,” Mr McClay says.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU football players win silver at Universiade

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The Zarya stadium hosted the final football games, which determined the top three winners of the 48th Universiade among students of higher educational institutions of the Novosibirsk Region. The NSU team achieved unprecedented success – having won against the NSTU team, our guys took second place!

    Silver team composition: Ruslan Abdulatypov, MMF Fedor Brykin, FIT Maxim Ermolaev, FIT Artemy Ilyichev, GGF Artem Kadimyan, MMF Mikhail Korotkov, FIT Dmitry Kravchuk, FIT Lev Marus, EF Danil Merzaev, EF Sergey Netesov, FIT Nikita Neupokoev, MMF Saveliy Nekhoroshev, IFP Ni Yuxian, Yaroslav Peshkov, EF Sergey Polyakov, MMF Nikita Pyatakov, IFP Alexander Svetlichny, GGF Mikhail Sukhanov, IIR Arseniy Tihanchik, IFP Stepan Tolokolnikov, EF Gleb Fedotov, EF Dmitry Kharin, EF Stepan Yurov, EF Yan Deshuai

    We congratulate our football players and their coach Sergey Mezentsev on the excellent completion of the final stage of the Universiade!

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

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  • MIL-OSI China: Wagner takes over as Augsburg head coach

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

    FC Augsburg announced the appointment of Sandro Wagner as its new head coach on Wednesday.

    The 37-year-old succeeds Jess Thorup, stepping into his first top-tier managerial role after most recently serving as assistant coach with Germany’s national team.

    Wagner, a former Bundesliga striker who has played for Bayern Munich, Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim, had already said that he would leave his position with Germany after the UEFA Nations League Finals in early June. With his sights firmly set on a head coaching position, Augsburg marks the next step in his career.

    “My ambition has always been to lead a Bundesliga team,” said Wagner. “The conversations with Augsburg gave me a clear sense that this is the right fit. The club’s philosophy matches my ideas about the game, and the environment here is ideal for growth, both for me and for the team.”

    Known for his modern, possession-oriented style and strong communication skills, Wagner began his coaching journey with Unterhaching, guiding the side to promotion to Germany’s third division in 2023. He then joined the German Football Association, progressing from the Under-20s to the senior team, where he assisted Julian Nagelsmann during Euro 2024.

    Augsburg CEO Michael Stroll expressed enthusiasm over the appointment: “Sandro lives and breathes football. He’s meticulous and passionate, and he has a proven ability to improve players and teams. We’re excited to start this new chapter together.”

    Wagner has signed a contract through to 2028. While his focus is now fully on Augsburg, he is also continuing his pursuit of the UEFA Pro Licence, Germany’s highest coaching certification.

    Augsburg finished 12th in the 2024-25 season under Thorup. With Wagner’s arrival, the club hopes to build on that foundation and push for higher ambitions in the years ahead.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Speech: Meg O’Neill Address to the 2025 Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition – Australian Energy Producers

    Source: Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association

    Headline: Speech: Meg O’Neill Address to the 2025 Australian Energy Producers Conference & Exhibition – Australian Energy Producers

    Thank you, Samantha, for that kind introduction.

    Welcome everyone to the 2025 Australian Energy Producers Conference!

    I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Jagera and Turrbal people as the traditional custodians of the land upon which we are meeting today.

    Thank you also to Shannon Ruska for that wonderful Welcome to Country.

    It was a fantastic way to open our conference and mark the start of National Reconciliation Week.

    Looking around at this room, it is great to see such strong support for our industry.

    Thank you to each and every one of you for the effort you have made to be here.

    It’s really valuable for us to come together and share knowledge and debate ideas, with the aim of constantly improving how we work, and how we can chart a brighter future for our industry and the nation in the years to come.

    We’ve already had some thoughtful speeches this morning.

    Thank you Sam for your dedication to promoting the great work of our members.

    And Minister King, thank you for your reflections and your strong advocacy for our industry.

    We look forward to continuing to work with you.

    I would also like to acknowledge that Senator Anthony Chisholm, Assistant Minister for Resources is here.

    Senator Chisolm, thank you for your attendance.

    Later this morning we’ll hear from former Australian Treasurer and Ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey and the Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Energy David Janetzki.

    I am very much looking forward to hearing their perspectives on the economic and energy challenges facing Australia, and nations around the world.

    I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Albanese Government on its election victory.

    Campaigning for office is not for the faint of heart. It takes passion, discipline and a belief in the idea that Australia can be better. I admire the commitment and endurance of those who run in modern-day elections.

    One vital pathway to building a brighter future for Australia is to ensure that we and our regional partners have the energy we need to build prosperity and succeed in the energy transition.

    So, I would also like to thank the Government for its clear acknowledgement of the critical role that gas plays in the Australian economy and in the nation’s trading relationships.

    The vital importance of gas has also been emphasised by the Liberals and Nationals, and we appreciate this bipartisan support.

    The Government’s Future Gas Strategy, led by Minister King, makes a powerful and compelling case for the role of gas in supporting the quality of life in Australia, and in providing energy security in our region.

    We thank the Minister for her leadership and vision in laying out this roadmap for Australia’s gas endowment.

    The opportunity now is to take real actions that deliver the Government’s Future Gas Strategy.

    And Minister King, you have our industry’s support in working together with all stakeholders to achieve this for the long-term.

    Celebration of the year’s success

    One of my favourite things about this conference is the chance to celebrate our industry’s success in helping meet Australia’s energy needs, and in delivering strong economic outcomes at local, state and national levels.

    I think it’s fitting we are here in Brisbane, because this year marks 10 years since the Queensland LNG industry began operating.

    It’s hard to imagine the Australian industry without our Queensland operators and I think we should celebrate this achievement with a round of applause.

    From the vast offshore fields of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Victoria – to the rich onshore basins of Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales – and to the emerging basins such as the Perth Basin and the Beetaloo – Australia’s oil and gas industry stands as a powerhouse of innovation and economic strength.

    By exploring, developing and producing these resources, we play a critical role in providing the energy needed in Australia and the Asian region.

    But we cannot take this for granted.

    Reflection on Australia’s energy edge

    For decades, Australia’s vast energy resources have provided a major competitive advantage for the nation’s economy.

    In particular, safe, affordable and reliable domestic gas has helped underpin the success of many Australian businesses, especially in mining and manufacturing.

    While the LNG industry has made a significant contribution to Australia’s prosperity through taxes and royalties, skilled jobs, community support and economic development.

    KPMG analysis commissioned by AEP found the gas industry contributed 105 billion dollars to Australia’s gross domestic product and supported 215,000 ongoing jobs across the economy in 2021-22.

    This is in addition to taxes and royalties paid to Australian governments, which in 2023‑24 totalled an estimated 17.1 billion dollars.

    But our energy edge is at risk.

    This is evidenced by forecasts of looming supply shortfalls on both the east and west coasts and weakened investor confidence in investing in new supply.

    AEP has this week released a Wood Mackenzie report that analysed Australia as an investment destination.

    The study involved data analysis and a survey of CEOs of AEP member companies.

    It makes for sobering reading, confirming what many in this room already know.

    Certainty around Australia’s energy and climate policies, environmental regulation and timely approvals is critical to driving investment.

    95 per cent of respondents said they have had investments directly impacted by a change in government policy or regulation.

    Of these investments, a fifth did not proceed or were relocated outside of Australia, and almost half were significantly delayed.

    Learning from experiences in prior years, we have an opportunity now to create the foundations for the next wave of energy investment in Australia.

    We must continue to make the most of our natural resources and our ingenuity, so that we keep jobs and revenue in Australia.

    Implications

    What is also at stake is the nation’s ability to compete on the global stage for the industries of the future.

    These include artificial intelligence, data centres, critical minerals manufacturing and no doubt sectors we haven’t even imagined yet. All of which depend on reliable and affordable power.

    The recent blackouts in Spain and Portugal are a forceful reminder of the consequences of losing reliable supplies of energy, upon which we rely for our daily lives and jobs.

    While the causes of the blackouts are still being investigated, what we can see with certainty is that these events reinforce the need to focus on energy security and energy affordability, as well as – and not instead of – emissions reduction.

    All three matter.

    When we lose sight of any one of these, all three are at risk.

    I am encouraged by evidence – including the Government’s Future Gas Strategy – that policymakers are increasingly willing to recognise and speak up for the critical importance of natural gas, including as the stabilising partner to higher levels of renewables and as a lower emissions source of power than coal.

    I welcome more government policy decisions to reflect the strategy in practice.

    And I think it is time that the opponents of our industry face up to the fact that they are making the energy transition harder and more risky by slowing down investment and trying to take practical options off the table.

    If Australia loses its energy edge, we also lose opportunities to contribute to decarbonisation at home and abroad.

    As we know, when used to generate electricity, gas typically produces half the life cycle emissions of coal.

    Coal demand in the Asia Pacific continues to grow and drive up global emissions.

    This underlines why Australia must maximise opportunities to supply LNG to Asian customers who want to reduce their reliance on coal through a combination of gas and renewables.

    Furthermore, the opportunity to service growing demand for natural gas is one that Australia’s competitor nations will seize, if Australia is not able to take the opportunities before it.

    For example – we have seen significant pro-energy investment policy changes in the USA with the change in administration, and I am eager to hear Joe Hockey’s take on this.

    But no one doubts where the US stands on developing its natural resources – the President has declared an Energy Emergency, and prioritised development of the US’s energy resources – both for domestic use and for customers abroad.

    And there is genuine urgency to tackle permitting reform and make energy investment easier.

    Our offer and our ask

    All of us in this room recognise the enormous opportunity that Australia has to help meet essential energy needs – and the necessity of doing so responsibly.

    Australian Energy Producers’ message to policymakers here in Australia, is that we will play our part in supplying affordable, reliable energy to customers, while also tackling climate change.

    We are committed to doing this through innovation and collaboration.

    We are designing and operating out emissions from our assets, implementing CCS, and diversifying into new lower-carbon commodities and technologies.

    As a proof point – Australia now has two of the world’s largest CCS projects, with the Gorgon project having sequestered over 11 million tons of CO2 since it commenced operations, and the Moomba CCS project starting up last year.

    Something else we’re committed to is ensuring the public discussion about energy policy includes balance and facts.

    Through AEP’s advocacy, we are calling out misinformation and disinformation campaigns that seek to downplay our sector’s significant economic and tax contribution, and the essential role of gas in achieving decarbonisation goals.

    We appreciate government efforts to help build community understanding of the role of gas and foster support for what we deliver.

    It’s vital that people hear the facts about gas and understand its importance to their lives, the Australian economy and decarbonising Asia.

    By equipping people with knowledge about energy production, consumption and role in the energy transition, we make it harder for our opponents to spread misinformation, and easier to have the respectful policy debates that can lead to better industry and environmental outcomes.

    With a new federal parliament elected, it is an opportunity to finally cut red and green tape, to simplify and streamline Australia’s approvals system.

    Cutting red and green tape will promote innovation, and enable businesses to thrive.

    And it will create more jobs for Australians.

    Streamlining approvals will also drive the productivity growth Australia needs to remain competitive in an increasingly protectionist world.

    And in news hot off the press, it was a huge relief last week to see the Native Title Tribunal clear a path for Santos’s much-needed Narrabri gas development to go ahead.

    As an industry, we look forward to working with new Environment Minister Murray Watt as he takes on the critical role of ensuring energy development in Australia is conducted responsibly and sustainably.

    We acknowledge that Minister Watt is working through the process to take a decision on the North West Shelf extension and we look forward to an outcome.

    We all recognise that energy development must meet rigorous environmental standards and maintain the confidence of the community.

    The Government’s Future Gas Strategy is a clear roadmap for policy reform to ensure that these objectives are met as the nation’s resources are responsibly developed.

    This includes implementing clear and unambiguous offshore consultation rules.

    Regulatory loopholes are in no-one’s interests.

    The industry fully supports consulting with impacted traditional owners and other stakeholders – but the rules for consultation must be clear to provide predictable outcomes for all parties.

    It is also essential that exploration resume in earnest in Australia.

    This starts with regular offshore acreage licensing rounds, and clear regulations around the well-proven and safe technology of seismic surveys.

    We must get exploration going now to ensure the energy future of the 2030’s and 2040’s is secure.

    Conclusion

    In closing, Australia has the key ingredients to sustain its energy edge for decades to come.

    We have been gifted natural resource potential like few other nations.

    We have the talented, capable and motivated workforce we need to unlock the potential.

    We have a long track record of supporting downstream domestic industries and providing feedstock and energy to build Australia’s prosperity.

    We also have proximity to the world’s fastest growing energy markets, who are looking for secure, reliable supplies to power their own development.

    We have the opportunity now to build on the decades of success – unlocking new resources, powering a bright future, and doing so responsibly.

    There will be headwinds, but we have the resilience and the vision as an industry to ensure that Australia’s energy edge delivers for every Australian, for decades to come.

    Thank you everyone, I wish you a great conference.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Accepts Proposal for Temporary Ceasefire in Gaza – US

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    WASHINGTON, May 29 (Xinhua) — Israel has accepted and signed a 60-day ceasefire proposal in Gaza, the White House said Thursday.

    White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt confirmed at a press briefing that US Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff and US President Donald Trump “presented Hamas with a ceasefire proposal that Israel supported.”

    “Israel signed this proposal before it was sent to Hamas. I can also confirm that these discussions are ongoing and we hope that a ceasefire will be reached in Gaza so that we can bring all the hostages home,” Leavitt said.

    “I will not comment further as we are in the midst of events now,” she added.

    An Israeli official and a U.S. source familiar with the situation confirmed that the proposed deal includes not only a 60-day cease-fire but also plans to free 10 living hostages and hand over the remains of 18 dead hostages, CBS News reported.

    Hamas said on Thursday that its leadership had received a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza from S. Witkoff through intermediaries and was studying it.

    “The Hamas leadership has received the new proposal from S. Witkoff from the mediators and is studying it responsibly so that it serves the interests of our people, eases the situation and ensures a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip,” Hamas said in a brief statement. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas says US ceasefire proposal under review, does not meet Palestinian demands

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    GAZA, May 30 (Xinhua) — A senior Hamas official said Thursday that the U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip remains under consideration even though it does not meet the basic demands of the movement and the Palestinian people.

    Basem Naim, a member of Hamas’s politburo, said in a statement that the movement had received Israel’s response to the US proposal put forward last week by US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff.

    According to B. Naim, the Israeli position has failed to meet key Palestinian demands, including a complete cessation of hostilities and the lifting of the long-standing blockade of Gaza.

    He said the proposal would allow the “occupation” and humanitarian suffering to continue even during a temporary ceasefire.

    “Nevertheless, the movement’s leadership evaluates the proposal with a sense of national responsibility, especially in light of the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis facing the Palestinian people,” B. Naim said. –0–

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