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MIL-OSI Russia: Iraqi PM calls for Arab economic integration to boost development

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

BAGHDAD, May 18 (Xinhua) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani called for economic integration of Arab countries as a means to promote their development here on Saturday at the opening of the 5th Arab Summit for Economic and Social Development.

According to a statement from his press office, the prime minister noted that “the summit serves as a strategic platform to strengthen partnerships among Arab countries, activate development funds and mechanisms, create new opportunities for women and youth, and ensure the well-being of children.”

M. al-Sudani proposed the creation of a joint Arab mechanism to assess the effectiveness of development based on economic and social development indicators, the statement said.

“There is no security without development, and there is no development without genuine Arab economic integration,” the Iraqi prime minister said, expressing hope that the summit would be a “turning point” in the trajectory of Arab development. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Seven killed in house fire in northern Mexico

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

MEXICO CITY, May 17 (Xinhua) — Seven people, including five children, were killed early Saturday in a fire at a residential building in the city of Saltillo, northern Mexico’s Coahuila state, local media reported.

The fire broke out at around 4am /10:00 GMT/ and spread quickly due to flammable materials such as acetone, solvents and paint in the house.

Authorities identified two women, aged 64 and 28, and five children, aged between five and 15, as victims of the accident. Three others were burned and taken to local hospitals.

Investigators believe that the possible cause of the fire was contact between a candle and flammable materials. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews arrived at the scene, the flames were successfully extinguished.

Coahuila state authorities have called on residents to take extra safety precautions when using candles and storing hazardous materials at home. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Syrian authorities announced the unification of armed groups under a single command

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

Damascus, May 18 (Xinhua) — Syrian authorities on Saturday evening announced the integration of armed groups into the national defense system.

In a statement, Murhaf Abu Qasra, the Syrian government’s defence chief, said the move followed months of coordinated efforts to unite Syria’s various armed groups under a centralised command.

“After the liberation of Syria, we immediately began work to integrate all military units into a single institutional structure,” said M. Abu Kasra. “Today, we are proud to inform our esteemed people that all units are now integrated into the Ministry of Defense.” –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Belt and Road Initiative builds connectivity, shared future

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

HANGZHOU, May 17 — Inside an exhibition hall at the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, the world’s busiest port by cargo throughput, a giant screen pulses with real-time port operations data. A group of visitors could recently be seen watching intently as a digital platform mapped out how smart port technologies were driving efficient management and greener growth.

“This is precisely the standard a global hub should meet,” said Douglas Jardine Flint, former group chairman of HSBC. What had impressed him, he said, was not just the physical scale of the port but the powerful digital infrastructure behind it. “This reflects an open, forward-looking China,” he added.

On Thursday, the Advisory Council of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held its 2025 session in the city of Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province. A day earlier, advisory council members from Kenya, Egypt, the United Kingdom and beyond visited the world-class deep-water port in Zhejiang.

The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is the only port in the world that has handled over 1 billion tonnes of cargo annually for 16 consecutive years. It has more than 200 deep-water berths across 20 port areas stretching 220 kilometers of coastline, with each berth capable of accommodating 10,000-tonne ships.

The port is a golden hub of the Yangtze River Delta and a vital link connecting China with the Middle East, Africa and Europe under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

“I once worked as a transportation engineer and was involved in many port projects in Egypt,” said Essam Sharaf, former prime minister of Egypt. “But Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is clearly a more advanced and more important one.”

In Sharaf’s view, the world economy is increasingly dependent on maritime transportation, and efficient ports are the cornerstone of global trade.

“You can see the dedicated employees, cutting-edge innovation and advanced science here. No wonder it’s one of the biggest ports in the world,” Erastus J.O. Mwencha, former deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission, said as his gaze swept across the bustling port.

To Mwencha, the port is more than just a logistics hub — it stands as a symbol of multilateralism.

“One of the goals of the BRI is to advance global cooperation and achieve mutual benefit,” he said. “Whether it’s ports, highways, regional hubs or air routes, all are key programs of the initiative. These infrastructures don’t just connect locations — they connect development opportunities.”

Since the BRI was proposed over a decade ago, port cooperation has remained a key field of connectivity.

China and its partners have worked together to transform critical maritime infrastructure, with projects including the Gwadar Port of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Greece’s Piraeus Port, which is the largest port in the Mediterranean, as well as Lekki Deep Sea Port, which is the first modern deep seaport in Nigeria.

The goal is to achieve not just broader trade routes, but shared development. For many of the advisory council members who traveled to Ningbo, witnessing the scale and sophistication of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port reaffirmed the possibilities of deepened Belt and Road cooperation.

Sharaf, a long-time observer of international development, called the BRI “one of the most important cooperation platforms in the world today.” It carries, he said, “the development hopes of many nations — and historic significance.”

Through partnerships and joint projects, the BRI has “created a global web of connectivity, shared planning and common purpose,” Sharaf said. “Under this initiative, we don’t impose things but share the benefits.”

Mwencha expressed a similar view. “To me, the BRI is itself a port of hope, of progress, of the future,” he said with conviction.

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Three teams from China claim opening victories in FIBA 3×3 Xi’an Challenger

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

The FIBA 3×3 Xi’an Challenger 2025, a key event in the FIBA 3×3 competition system, tipped off Saturday in Xi’an, capital of northwestern China’s Shaanxi Province, with three teams from the host nation securing victories.

A total of 16 teams from around the world took part in the competition, including Partizan of Serbia, Chongming of China, Kandava of Latvia, and other top-tier teams.

On the outdoor court at Shaanxi Gymnasium, all three Chinese teams — Qinhuangdao, Shanghai and Chongming — opened with wins. Chongming edged Bordeaux 16-15 thanks to Cameron Forte’s long-range shot in the final two seconds.

Partizan standout Milos Supica praised the passionate local support, despite his team falling 21-15 to Shanghai in its second game of the evening.

“The spectators’ passion impressed me with their enthusiasm for basketball,” he said.

After the group stage on the opening day, the tournament will move to the knockout stage on Sunday, where the champion will be decided.

Alongside the competition, organizers staged a variety of Chinese intangible cultural heritage performances and activities, offering attendees the chance to engage with and experience Chinese culture.

“The performances and displays are great,” said Mario Alvarez, a basketballer from Spain’s Getafe club, adding that not only he, but many of the players, would gain a better understanding of Chinese culture through the tournament.

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Wang Chuqin romps into second round at table tennis worlds

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

China’s world No. 2 Wang Chuqin delivered a commanding performance, defeating American Nandan Naresh at the men’s singles first round of the world table tennis championships on Saturday night.

Wang controlled the match effortlessly and left the 18-year-old opponent with limited opportunities to challenge him, winning the one-sided affair 11-6, 11-4, 11-2, 11-4.

A service call was successfully challenged as Wang asked for video review on a serve which was ruled as illegally angled.

“I have confidence in my serves,” said Wang, who is seeking his first world singles championship in Doha.

Wang’s world fifth-ranked teammate, Liang Jingkun, also made it to the second round, after beating Ham Yu Song from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 14-12, 11-6, 10-12, 11-3, 11-8.

Xue Fei became China’s first casualty, as the only penholding player on the team squandered a two-set lead in a 4-2 loss to Japan’s Hiroto Shinozuka.

The world’s most renowned penholder, world No. 6 Felix Lebrun of France, eased past Slovakia’s Lubomir Pistej in straight sets.

Earlier, top-ranked Chinese woman Sun Yingsha cruised past No. 216 Veronika Matiunina of Ukraine in four sets.

“My performance is normal,” said Sun, the defending world singles champion who has twice finished runner-up at the Olympics. “I didn’t know much about my opponent. But her serve is good, and her style is unique as an 18-year-old teenager.”

Sun will next take on the winner between 262nd-ranked Costa Rican Lucia Zavaleta and No. 67 Pyong Song Gyong from DPRK, whose players are known for exceeding expectations.

“My second round rival might be very strong. I will get myself prepared for a tough game,” she said.

China’s world No. 3 Chen Xingtong also reached the second round, beating South African Rochica Sonday 4-0.

Japanese Satsuki Odo and Mima Ito, ranked eighth and ninth respectively in the world, both advanced into the second round with straight-set victories.

Sunday’s action will see China’s world No. 1 Lin Shidong, Brazil’s No. 3 and World Cup holder Hugo Calderano, and China’s No. 2 woman Wang Manyu make their singles appearance in Doha.

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Scientists have found an accelerating decline in forest restoration rates after major wildfires

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

BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese and international scientists have found a significant deterioration in the global capacity to restore forests after large-scale wildfires in the 21st century, with less than a third of damaged forests able to recover within seven years after a fire.

The study, published in the journal Nature Ecology

A research team led by Chen Ziyue of Beijing Normal University, Wu Zhaoyang of the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Josep Peñuelas of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, analyzed 3,281 large forest fires worldwide using a hybrid methodological framework.

The main results show that since 2010, the average intensity of large wildfires has increased by 42.9 percent in drylands and 54.3 percent in boreal zones, with western North America, north-central Siberia, and southeastern Australia being the hardest hit. Post-fire recovery rates have declined sharply since 2010, as the area where recovery has stalled has increased from 22.6 percent to 25.6 percent, with forest structure and productivity posing particular challenges for recovery.

The study warns that reduced fire resilience could lead to catastrophic losses of biodiversity, biological resources and carbon sinks that far exceed direct fire emissions, seriously disrupting the global carbon cycle. Forest ecosystems damaged by fires are currently facing unprecedented challenges to natural recovery, exacerbated by extreme climate events such as heat waves and drought.

Natural recovery mechanisms can no longer cope with increasing climate pressure, Chen Ziyue said, calling for systematic international intervention at critical stages of post-fire recovery, including scientifically planned reforestation and ecological restoration projects.

Australian expert David Bowman from the University of Tasmania described the study as “an influential paper on a very serious topic.” -0-

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: A number of events were held at the National Art Museum of Belarus as part of the international event “Night of Museums”

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

MINSK, May 18 (Xinhua) — A number of events were held at the National Art Museum of Belarus on Saturday as part of the international event “Night of Museums”.

The museum presented a festive program called “Cranes over Belarus.” The crane is one of the favorite birds of Belarusians, a symbol of universal happiness and joy, prosperity and prosperity. This year, the organizers also dedicated the “Night of Museums” events to the anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

As part of the event, the museum showcased fascinating exhibits, theatrical sketches, choreographic performances, light and multimedia installations. The Donou Cultural and Educational Exchange Center organized master classes on “Traditional Chinese Art. Paper Cutting” and “Traditional Chinese Calligraphy,” which were particularly popular among visitors.

The National Art Museum of Belarus noted that the concept of the event is based on admiration and a feeling of endless love for Belarusian culture, as well as the gratitude of the modern generation for the peaceful sky. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines

Source: Scottish Government

Scotland’s interests cannot be an afterthought in negotiations.

First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK Government to reflect Scotland’s interests by dropping its EU red lines on the single market, customs union and freedom of movement.

Ahead of tomorrow’s summit between the UK and EU, the First Minister has reiterated his calls for the closest possible co-operation with Europe and said the best future for Scotland is as an independent nation within the European Union.

The Scottish Government has previously called for the UK Government to negotiate with the EU on a number of key areas including removing barriers to food and drink exports, closer energy and climate co-operation, a youth mobility agreement, and rejoining the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes.

The First Minister said:

“Scotland’s best future lies as an independent country within the European Union. More than ever, the current uncertain economic and geopolitical environment reinforces the importance of Scotland having the security, stability and opportunity that comes with EU membership.

“Right now, the Prime Minister must negotiate the closest possible working relationship with the EU, in the interests of people and businesses across Scotland. To do that he must drop his ideological red lines on the single market, customs union and freedom of movement. This would remove significant trade barriers and red tape for Scottish businesses and give a much-needed boost to the Scottish economy which is still being badly impacted by Brexit.

“If the UK Government wants to get serious about economic growth, it should recognise that the EU is one of our most important economic and security partners. At the very least we need to see a reduction in red tape for our food and drink exports, closer co-operation on energy and climate issues and greater freedom of movement for our young people. These areas and others can bring benefits both for us and our European partners.

“The Scottish Government stands ready to work with the UK and the EU towards stability and progress but the UK Government must reflect the interests of Scotland in the upcoming talks. Given the appalling economic, social and cultural damage of Brexit, Scotland cannot be treated as an afterthought by the UK Government in these discussions.”

Background

The Scottish Government has published papers on some of our key priorities for closer cooperation:

The Scottish Government has also published a number of reports on the impact of Brexit on Scotland and Scotland’s economy, including:

In 2023, the Scottish Government published a paper setting out the Scottish Government’s vision for an independent Scotland in the EU:

Building a New Scotland: an independent Scotland in the EU – gov.scot

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ahead of their attendance at the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

Prime Minister Carney reaffirmed Canada’s support for a just and lasting peace for the people of Ukraine, including through the provision of military, financial, and other assistance. The leaders agreed that a durable peace can only be achieved with Ukraine at the table, and the Prime Minister commended the President’s steadfast efforts in support of this goal.

Prime Minister Carney and President Zelenskyy agreed to remain in close contact.

Associated Link

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni

Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, ahead of their attendance at the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

Prime Minister Meloni congratulated Prime Minister Carney on his election. Building on the strong Canada-Italy relationship, the leaders discussed strengthening and diversifying commercial ties, particularly in the areas of energy, investment, and research and innovation. To that end, they discussed expanding the Italy-Canada Roadmap for Enhanced Cooperation, including stronger free trade that can withstand global shocks.

As Allies and partners, the prime ministers discussed deepening collaboration to address other global challenges, including in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and lasting peace. They agreed to remain in close contact.

Associated Link

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney meets with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella

Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, ahead of their attendance at the inaugural Mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

President Mattarella congratulated Prime Minister Carney on his election. The two leaders reflected on the close and historic ties between Canada and Italy, and on the co-operation on defence, security, and trade.

Associated Link

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI: Greywolfe CEO Ron Earley to Headline Oxford Keynote on the Future of AI and E-Commerce

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

How Machine Learning Is Reshaping Operational Strategy and Financial Freedom for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

OXFORD, United Kingdom, May 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ron Earley, Founder and CEO of Greywolfe Investing, will deliver a featured keynote at the EMBA Inspires event hosted by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford on May 19, 2025. This year’s program focuses on Machine Learning Fundamentals, uniting global executives and Oxford’s Executive MBA alumni to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming modern leadership and business strategy.

Earley’s keynote, titled “Scaling Smarter – AI, Strategy & the Amazon Wholesale Ecosystem,” will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the Amazon FBA landscape. By drawing on real-world experience and case studies, he’ll show how wholesale sellers are using machine learning tools to overcome operational blind spots, optimize performance, and scale more strategically. From predictive analytics to dynamic pricing, the session will highlight how business leaders can unlock efficiency and growth by integrating AI at key points across their organizations.

Earley will also challenge attendees to rethink how they structure teams, make decisions, and protect data as a strategic asset. His approach blends tactical insight with a long-term vision for responsible AI adoption, offering participants a rare look at how automation, culture, and clarity can combine to drive resilience in a volatile business environment.

“AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a multiplier of talent, speed, and insight,” said Earley. “This keynote is about showing leaders how to move from reactive management to proactive strategy using real-world applications of machine learning.”

Ron Earley brings a unique entrepreneurial journey to Oxford’s stage. From starting with just $36,000 in capital to building one of the fastest-growing Amazon FBA firms in the country, he has led Greywolfe Investing with a focus on transparency, automation, and operational excellence. His firm is headquartered next to Florida’s largest Amazon facility, employs over 100 professionals, and is a member of Amazon’s exclusive Service Provider Network.

Through the keynote, Earley will share insights on overcoming human limitations in managing complex e-commerce data, identifying and integrating automation opportunities, and transitioning organizations from instinct-driven cultures to AI-literate, structured environments. The session will also touch on emerging technologies shaping the future of commerce, including voice interfaces, generative content, and ethical AI systems.

Ron Earley’s participation in EMBA Inspires reflects a growing recognition of the role entrepreneurs play in shaping how advanced technologies are applied in the real world. His keynote will not only highlight the technical possibilities of machine learning, but also ground them in the lived experience of building a business from the ground up. As leaders across industries look to integrate AI more thoughtfully, Earley’s story offers a compelling reminder that innovation is most powerful when paired with clarity, strategy, and purpose.

About Greywolfe Investing:
Greywolfe Investing is a Sarasota-based e-commerce investment firm redefining how wholesale sellers succeed on Amazon. Specializing in Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) operations, Greywolfe offers a fully integrated approach that combines proprietary AI tools, strategic warehousing near Amazon’s largest Florida hub, and partnerships with some of the largest manufacturers in the world. As an official Amazon Service Provider Network (SPN) partner, the company is committed to building resilient, transparent, and scalable operations for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Greywolfe’s mission is to create legitimate investment opportunities that prioritize both performance and long-term stability in the rapidly evolving e-commerce ecosystem.

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-EU Summit
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

UK-EU Summit

This week, the Prime Minister will strike yet another deal that will deliver in the national interest of this country. It will be good for growth, good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders.
This week, the Prime Minister will strike yet another deal that will deliver in the national interest of this country. It will be good for growth, good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders.

In the last two weeks alone, the government has delivered trade deals with India and the United States. Jobs saved, faster growth, wages rising.

These deals are a huge vote of confidence in the United Kingdom. They show that, even though times have been tough, the decisions the government have taken to stabilise the economy and lead the way internationally have made this a country people want to do business with again.

Tomorrow, the Prime Minister will set out how a strengthened, forward-looking partnership with the European Union will deliver for working people and lead to more money in pockets as part of our Plan for Change – and sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto.

Because the British public deserve better than the deal reached under the previous government, which isn’t working for anyone.

It will be better for UK producers – who face red tape and checks just to export to our nearest and biggest trading partner. Or sometimes can’t export at all.

It will be better for British supermarkets, who have to pass these costs onto consumers and reduce the availability of products on shelves.

And it will be better for British families who face higher bills, queues on holiday and whose safety and security is harmed by a lack of cooperation between neighbouring countries facing the same global challenges.

First India, then the US, now the European Union. This is what outward-looking, independent sovereign nations do – we look at the problems facing our country and we work hard, alongside our allies, to find solutions that deliver for our people.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

“In this time of great uncertainty and volatility, the UK will not respond by turning inwards, but by proudly taking our place on the world stage – strengthening our alliances and closing deals in the interests of British people.

“First India, then the United States – in the last two weeks alone that’s jobs saved, faster growth and wages rising. More money in the pockets of British working people, achieved through striking deals not striking poses.

“Tomorrow, we take another step forwards, with yet more benefits for the United Kingdom as the result of a strengthened partnership with the European Union. It will be good for our jobs, good for our bills and good for our borders.

“That’s what the British people voted for last year, and it’s what my government will deliver.”

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Tunisian President Meets with Head of CPC Central Committee Propaganda Department

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

TUNIS, May 17 (Xinhua) — Tunisian President Kais Saied met with Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, who visited Tunisia from May 14 to 17 as the head of a CPC delegation.

During the meeting on Thursday, Li Shulei first conveyed cordial greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to K. Saied and recalled that in May 2024, the two heads of state jointly announced the establishment of China-Tunisia strategic partnership, outlining a new plan for the development of interstate ties.

Li Shulei stressed that China is willing to work with Tunisia to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, promote traditional friendship, strengthen political mutual trust, enhance exchanges of experience in public administration, and advance the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road to achieve more win-win results.

China hopes to deepen cooperation with Tunisia in such fields as culture, science, tourism and media, expand exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations, strengthen coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs, and promote the sustainable and long-term development of interstate ties, he added.

K. Saied, for his part, asked Li Shulei to convey his sincere greetings and best wishes to Xi Jinping, assuring that Tunisia attaches great importance to developing relations with China. He also spoke highly of China’s development achievements and its important role in international affairs, thanking the Chinese side for its long-standing and meaningful support for Tunisia’s socio-economic development.

The President stressed that Tunisia firmly adheres to the one-China principle and supports China’s efforts to achieve national reunification and protect its core interests.

K. Said noted that Tunisia expects to deepen the alignment of development strategies with China and strengthen cooperation in various areas, such as economics and trade, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, healthcare and infrastructure construction.

During the visit, Li Shulei also met with Tunisian Prime Minister Sarah Zaafarani Zanzari, Chairman of the Assembly of People’s Representatives (lower house of parliament) Brahim Bouderbala and Chairman of the National Council of Regions and Districts (upper house of parliament) Imed Derbali. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Tornadoes hit US states of Missouri and Kentucky, 21 killed

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

WASHINGTON, May 17 (Xinhua) — At least 21 people were killed in tornadoes that swept through parts of the U.S. states of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, local authorities said.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday morning that 14 people have been confirmed dead in the region.

“Kentucky, we start today with the difficult news that we have lost at least 14 people as a result of yesterday’s storms, but unfortunately the death toll will continue to rise as more information becomes available,” Beshear said in a post on X’s social media.

Earlier, Laurel County Sheriff John Root in southeastern Kentucky called the tornado “a mass casualty event.”

In addition, five people were killed in St. Louis and two in Scott County in southeastern Missouri, according to NBC News, and local officials said more than 5,000 homes were damaged by the storm Friday afternoon.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are about 1,200 tornadoes in the country each year. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Arab leaders demand ceasefire in Gaza, reject displacement of Palestinians

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

BAGHDAD, May 17 (Xinhua) — Arab leaders on Saturday called for an immediate end to the war in the Gaza Strip and expressed their opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians.

In the final statement of the 34th Arab League summit, which opened earlier in the day in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the leaders of the league’s 22 member states demanded “an immediate end to the war in the Gaza Strip and all hostilities that aggravate the suffering of the civilian population.”

The statement calls on the international community, in particular influential countries, to fulfil their moral and legal obligations to stop the bloodshed and ensure unimpeded humanitarian aid to the Palestinian enclave.

The Arab League leaders also reiterated their opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians, which violates international law, the statement said.

They called on all countries to provide political, financial and legal support for the reconstruction and rehabilitation plans for the Gaza Strip, and welcomed Iraq’s call for a fund to be created for the reconstruction of Gaza.

According to the statement, the heads of state reaffirmed that the Palestinian issue remains the central concern of the Arab nation and the key to regional stability. They fully support the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including freedom, self-determination and the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, the document added.

The statement emphasizes that Arab leaders condemn all illegal measures and actions by Israel against the Palestinian people and depriving them of their right to freedom, life and human dignity.

The leaders supported Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s call to convene an international peace conference and take steps to implement a two-state solution.

The statement also touched on other issues in the Arab world, including Sudan, Lebanon, Syria, Libya and Yemen, and reiterated Arab leaders’ condemnation of terrorism in any form, especially the terrorist attacks of the Islamic State group.

The summit was attended by leaders and senior diplomats from 22 LAS member states, as well as representatives of regional and international organizations. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni meets with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Source: Government of Italy (English)

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17 Maggio 2025

The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, received the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, at Palazzo Chigi today.

[Press statements – Original audio]

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Russian and US Foreign Ministers Discuss Istanbul Talks by Phone — Russian Foreign Ministry

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

Moscow, May 17 /Xinhua/ — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the results of the talks in Istanbul in a telephone conversation on Saturday, according to a statement on the Russian Foreign Ministry’s website.

“On May 17, at the initiative of the American side, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. V. Lavrov and the US Secretary of State M. Rubio,” the diplomatic department reported. “The heads of the foreign policy departments exchanged opinions on the results of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations held the day before in Istanbul.”

As indicated on Smolenskaya Square, M. Rubio “welcomed the agreements on the exchange of prisoners of war and on the preparation by each side of its vision of the conditions necessary for reaching a truce, and emphasized Washington’s readiness to continue to facilitate the search for a settlement.”

S. Lavrov, in turn, “noted the positive role of the United States, which contributed to Kyiv ultimately accepting the proposal of Russian President V.V. Putin to resume the Istanbul negotiations,” and also confirmed Moscow’s readiness to continue working together with American colleagues in this context.

“During the conversation, some other international and regional issues were also touched upon. The interlocutors exchanged opinions on the continuation of Russian-American contacts,” the Russian Foreign Ministry concluded.

The talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine that took place on Friday lasted almost two hours. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who heads the Russian delegation, announced a large-scale prisoner exchange — 1,000 for 1,000 — with Ukraine. According to him, the parties agreed to present their vision of a possible future ceasefire. During the talks, the Ukrainian side requested a meeting of the heads of state, and Russia took this into account. V. Medinsky also stated Russia’s readiness to continue negotiations with Ukraine. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Canada: Australia, Canada and New Zealand release statement following APEC Ministerial Meetings in Jeju, Korea, on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

Source: Government of Canada News

May 17, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

The governments of Australia, Canada and New Zealand today issued the following statement after the APEC ministerial meetings on human resources development, education and trade:

“We express our unwavering support for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and are fully committed to helping Korea, as APEC Chair in 2025, deliver a successful host year.

“We are united in our resolve to ensure peace and stability in our region and to uphold international law, recognizing these are preconditions for the inclusive and sustainable economic growth for which we strive.

“We condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year. In addition to causing terrible damage and loss of life in Ukraine, Russia’s war is compounding human suffering and contributing to food and energy insecurity across the region and in the world economy.

“Russia’s actions and their economic impacts on the region are contrary to APEC’s vision for an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Pacific community for the peace and prosperity of all our people and of future generations.

“Furthermore, Russia’s actions undermine the stability and prosperity that are essential preconditions for advancing economic cooperation.

“APEC meetings provide an important opportunity to discuss these matters and their impacts on our economies.

“Reaffirming the importance of international rules, norms and standards, we call on Russia to end its illegal invasion and work constructively towards a just and lasting peace for the people of Ukraine.”

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: 3 dead, 1 missing after flash floods in southern China

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

NANNING, May 17 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed and one was missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rains in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said Saturday.

Heavy rains hit Longlin County on Friday and Saturday, causing flash flooding in Yancha Township, leaving four people missing after the temporary shelter they were using on a hillside was washed away.

Local emergency services, public safety, fire and medical services immediately launched a search and rescue operation after receiving a report of the incident on Saturday. The three missing people were later found in a ravine near a mountain stream, all of them deceased.

The search for another missing person continues. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Heavy rains hit Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China

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

NANNING, May 17 (Xinhua) — Heavy rains hit south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Friday and Saturday, prompting emergency response measures, local authorities said.

In Beiliu County, a city in eastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, heavy rains killed one person and forced the evacuation of more than 1,700 residents.

The regional meteorological administration predicts continued heavy or torrential rainfall in northern and central Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region until May 18.

At 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, the agency issued a blue warning for heavy rainfall and activated a level 4 weather disaster alert.

China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the highest level of danger, followed by orange, yellow and blue. The emergency response system also has four levels, with level 1 being the most serious. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held a telephone conversation

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

Tashkent, May 17 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a telephone conversation on Saturday, the press service of the Uzbek president reported on Saturday.

“Current issues of further development and strengthening of Uzbek-Kazakh relations of good neighborliness, strategic partnership and alliance were discussed,” the statement said.

The presidents paid special attention to continuing work on forming a new agenda for bilateral practical cooperation, covering such priority areas as trade, industrial cooperation, efficient logistics, agriculture, tourism, education, and cultural exchange. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee called for a problem-oriented approach in the Party-wide educational campaign on the observance of the “Eight-Point Rules”

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

SHIJIAZHUANG, May 17 (Xinhua) — Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, has stressed the importance of following an issue-oriented approach and strict standards in the ongoing Party-wide education campaign to strictly implement the “Eight-Point Rules” issued by the CPC Central Committee to improve the behavior style of Party cadres and civil servants.

Cai Qi made the announcement during an inspection tour of Tangshan City, Hebei Province, north China.

During the trip, Cai Qi visited a number of towns, villages, neighborhoods and micro-districts, and also visited local enterprises and grassroots party organizations.

He said the campaign should comprehensively promote study, verification and correction. He also called for targeted recommendations to be developed for different levels, regions, sectors and industries to ensure the depth and impact of the campaign.

Cai Qi stressed that as this publicity campaign spreads to the grassroots level, it should be closely connected with reality, and Party members and grassroots cadres should integrate their efforts with key tasks such as advancing all-round rural revitalization and strengthening grassroots governance, while further enhancing their sense of responsibility and willingness to take action.

According to the member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, the educational campaign at enterprises should be closely linked with production and business activities in order to achieve coordinated progress in both directions.

Noting the importance of involving public opinion in solving problems, Cai called for decisive and tough actions in solving them, stressing that problems should be solved as they are discovered, with special attention to be paid to the most pressing issues.

The educational campaign started in mid-March of this year and will last until the end of July. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The number of users of the Chinese intelligent online educational platform Smart Education of China has exceeded 164 million

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WUHAN, May 17 (Xinhua) — The number of registered users of Smart Education of China, an online platform for providing digital education services to the government, has exceeded 164 million as of April 2025, according to a white paper on smart education in China.

As of April, the platform had recorded more than 61.3 billion page views, with visitors from more than 220 countries and regions, according to a white paper released Friday at the 2025 Global Digital Education Conference held from May 14 to 16 in Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province.

The document says that the platform continues to collect high-quality digital educational resources, including more than 110,000 resources for primary and secondary schools, as well as more than 11,300 online courses for vocational education, 31,000 for higher education, and more than 2,000 for lifelong learning.

According to the white paper, the platform integrates 51 services, such as employment services and examination services, into eight main categories, and features deep integration of artificial intelligence and education.

China is building a modern digital education system that is fairer, higher quality, smarter, more accessible to all, and enables lifelong learning.

Launched in March 2022, the Smart Education of China platform focuses on areas such as learning, teaching, school management, and educational innovation. It has become one of the world’s largest repositories of educational and pedagogical resources. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: 34th Arab League summit held in Iraq with focus on Palestinian issue

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

BAGHDAD, May 17 (Xinhua) — The 34th Arab League (LAS) summit opened in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday with the participation of 22 member countries of the league, as well as a number of regional and international organizations. The main topic was the key challenges facing the Arab world, in particular the ongoing crisis in Palestine.

Iraqi President Abdel Latif Rashid, who took over the rotating presidency from Bahrain, highlighted the grave threats facing the region in his speech. He condemned Israel for its “systematic killing” of Palestinians since October 2023, calling it an attempt to “erase their presence from their land.”

“We strongly condemn these actions, which violate human rights and international law,” said A. L. Rashid, reiterating Iraq’s continued support for the right of the Palestinian people to live on their land and opposition to any attempt to forcibly displace them.

He also stressed that Iraq supports the security and stability of Arab countries and opposes external interference in the internal affairs of Arab states.

Speaking at the opening of the summit, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani presented 18 initiatives to intensify joint action by Arab countries, the main one of which was the creation of an Arab fund to support the region’s recovery from crises.

M. al-Sudani stated that the Iraqi vision for resolving conflicts in the region “begins with the Palestinian people receiving the full right to live freely and with dignity on their land and ending the ongoing aggression /against their territory/.”

“We have rejected and continue to reject the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling for an immediate end to attacks on the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and other occupied Palestinian territories, as well as unimpeded humanitarian access,” the Iraqi prime minister said, announcing Iraq’s pledge of $20 million for the reconstruction of Gaza and another $20 million for Lebanon. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Hamas Resumes Indirect Talks with Israel: Hamas Official

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

GAZA, May 17 (Xinhua) — Mediated talks between Hamas and Israel resumed in Qatar’s capital Doha on Saturday, senior Palestinian official Mahmoud Mardawi said.

As M. Mardavi noted, the negotiations are being conducted with the mediation of Qatar and the United States in an attempt to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and conclude an agreement on the exchange of hostages without preconditions.

A source close to Hamas told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that the talks are based on a proposal presented by US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steven Witkoff, to which Hamas has made significant changes.

The guarantees provided by the United States in the current round of Gaza ceasefire talks appear to be “more serious” and include clear commitments to implement the terms of any potential agreement, the source said.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday confirmed the resumption of talks with Hamas, saying the Palestinian movement’s return to the negotiating table marks a departure from the intransigent stance it has taken so far.

According to I. Katz, Hamas changed its position after the launch of a new Israeli military operation, codenamed “Gideon’s Chariots,” which aims to expand the scale of hostilities in Gaza and achieve key military goals of the Jewish state, including the release of hostages and the elimination of Hamas.

The Israeli military on Friday evening announced an escalation of operations in the Palestinian enclave, launching a series of airstrikes and deploying additional ground forces, saying the stepped-up offensive marks the start of Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

The current proposal being discussed in Doha would see the release of some 10 or more hostages in exchange for a limited ceasefire, Israeli state radio Kan reported. Israel estimates the number of hostages still alive in Gaza at 20.

Despite renewed efforts to achieve peace, Hamas has expressed doubts about continuing negotiations while Israel’s blockade of Gaza, imposed since March 2, remains in place. –0–

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May 18, 2025
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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to 34th Arab League summit

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 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Iraqi President Abdel Latif Rashid to congratulate him on the convening of the 34th Arab League (ALS) summit in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

Xi Jinping noted that over the 80 years since its founding, the Arab League has consistently made efforts to promote the unity and self-strengthening of the Arab world, and has actively acted as a united voice of Arab states, promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Middle East.

According to him, the world is currently undergoing rapid changes unseen in the last century, and the situation in the Middle East is developing in a complex way.

The Chinese leader stressed that the fact that Arab countries adhere to independence and self-reliance, promote development and growth, and uphold fairness and justice plays an active role in enhancing the influence of the Global South.

Xi Jinping noted that the dynamic development of relations between China and Arab countries in recent years serves as a model of solidarity and cooperation among developing countries.

Recalling that at the first China-Arab States Summit in December 2022, he and Arab leaders reached an agreement to make efforts to build a China-Arab community with a shared future in the new era, the Chinese president expressed confidence that the second summit to be held in China in 2026 will be another important milestone in the history of China-Arab relations.

Noting that China and Arab countries have always viewed their relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, Xi said that China will remain a reliable friend and partner to them in the future, firmly standing by the just cause of Arab countries.

China is ready to work with Arab states to deepen political mutual trust, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, expand cultural and humanitarian exchanges, jointly advance along the path of modernization in their countries and build a China-Arab community with a shared future at a higher level, the Chinese president said. –0–

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May 18, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Press Secretary of the Russian President D. Peskov on the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine: for now, the talk is about fulfilling the agreements that were discussed during the meeting in Istanbul

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

Moscow, May 17 /Xinhua/ — For now, the talk is about fulfilling the agreements that were discussed during the meeting on Friday, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on Saturday, speaking about the next round of talks between Russia and Ukraine.

“For now, we need to do what the delegations were able to agree on yesterday. This, of course, first of all, is to carry out a 1000 for 1000 exchange, and exchange those basic lists of conditions that were discussed yesterday, and that my colleague Vladimir Medinsky spoke about yesterday,” D. Peskov told journalists, answering a question about when the next round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is planned.

“Indeed, we agreed to exchange lists of conditions for a ceasefire. The work continues, it is being done. The Russian side will prepare and hand over such a list, and will exchange it with the Ukrainian side,” D. Peskov noted, adding that “the negotiations are underway and should be held behind closed doors.”

On Friday, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to detail their proposals for establishing a ceasefire during talks in Istanbul.

Answering the question about whether the composition of the Russian delegation at the negotiations with Ukraine could be changed, D. Peskov stated that there is no talk of changing the composition of the Russian delegation at the negotiations with Ukraine, “the work has only just begun, it will continue.” In addition, he emphasized that “when signing documents that the delegation is to agree upon, the main and fundamental issue for us remains who exactly will sign these documents from the Ukrainian side.”

Commenting on the possibility of a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky, the Kremlin spokesman told journalists that “many questions have been received on the topic of a possible meeting between the presidents of the two countries, Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky and Putin… Such a meeting as a result of the work of the delegations of the two sides upon reaching certain agreements between these delegations is possible. We consider it possible.”

In conclusion, the Russian leader’s press secretary confirmed that there have been no contacts between the leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States, V. Putin and Donald Trump, since the talks in Istanbul. “If Presidents Putin and Trump deem it appropriate to hold a conversation, we will inform you,” D. Peskov said at a press conference. –0–

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