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MIL-OSI: Nokia enhances Optus’s 5G network with improved capacity and coverage across regional Australia
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Press Release
Nokia enhances Optus’s 5G network with improved capacity and coverage across regional Australia
- Nokia to deploy its high-performance, energy-efficient Habrok Massive MIMO radios and Levante baseband solutions to boost the coverage and capacity of Optus’s 5G network.
- Partnership advances Optus’s goal of providing faster speeds and improving service quality for regional communities and businesses.
12 May 2025
Espoo, Finland – Nokia will support Optus’s network evolution by boosting its 5G network capabilities and modernizing sites in regional parts of Australia, the company announced today. Nokia will deploy its latest generation of Habrok Massive MIMO radios and its Levante ultra-performance baseband solutions from its AirScale portfolio to enhance the performance of Optus’ network. This strategic upgrade follows Optus’s Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) RAN-sharing agreement with TPG Telecom last year, reinforcing its commitment to providing broader coverage, faster data speeds, and a superior customer experience.

Powered by Nokia’s cutting-edge ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology, the compact, lightweight, and high-performance Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios offer a 33 percent boost in output power, helping Optus deliver coverage and capacity while significantly reducing power consumption. These flexible, easy-to-install solutions are ideal for new deployments and site modernization. Habrok 32 enables Optus to maximize the use of shared spectrum assets in the RAN-sharing areas, enabling higher data rates and enhanced coverage.

For enhanced energy efficiency, Optus will also be able to take advantage of Habrok’s ‘Extreme Deep Sleep’ power-saving mode, which switches off unused resources and reduces radio cell energy consumption. While saving energy, this feature does not have any negative impact on network performance. Optus will also benefit from Levante, Nokia’s AI-ready 5G baseband capacity card that delivers ultra-performance and enhanced scalability while cutting energy consumption to half compared to earlier product generations. Nokia will also supply Ponente its ultra-performance, energy efficient baseband control card to support increased traffic growth.

Nokia’s AirScale base stations are AI-ready and equipped with ReefShark SoCs, which incorporate advanced AI acceleration capabilities. They also scale up to support extended AI workloads.

“Our deployment with Nokia’s new Habrok massive MIMO radio and new Levante and Ponente baseband modules marks an important step in meeting the growing demand from our customers for enhanced connectivity in Australia’s regional areas. We know connectivity is vital for our customers so they can stream their favourite content, download TV shows and movies, or upload pictures and videos onto their favourite social media platforms. The Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios bring the right balance of performance and cost efficiency for upgrading our 5G network to elevate consumer experiences and drive business productivity. Through this partnership, we are expanding our reach for customers and bringing them high-speed, reliable connectivity to more customers, communities, and enterprises,” said Kent Wu, Optus Vice President Access Network Strategy, Planning and Quality at Optus.

“The introduction of Nokia’s latest solutions in this deal strengthens our long-term partnership with Optus.Our AirScale Massive MIMO radios and ultra-performance baseband solutions enable fast network modernization, providing a boost in 5G coverage and speeds for enhanced user experience while maximizing spectral efficiency. We are also helping Optus drive network sustainability through software innovations such as the extreme deep sleep energy-saving mode and the energy-saving capabilities enabled by Nokia’s ReefShark SoC chipset,” said Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia.

The Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios and Levante baseband cards are part of Nokia’s comprehensive AirScale portfolio of 5G RAN solutions, offering operators like Optus a future-proof, high-performance ecosystem to build next-generation, energy-efficient networks with enhanced scalability and reliability.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI: A cheaper and safer way to invest in crypto – perpetual futures are now live in Europe for retail
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
- Regulated trading firm One Trading launches EU onshore for retail investors
- For the first time, retail investors can trade cash-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures and go long or short
- Generating returns without CFD provider fees
- Licensed for multilateral trading under MiFID II in the EU
- One Trading’s vertically integrated platform delivers 24/7 settlement and low-latency execution without the costs of traditional clearing models
AMSTERDAM, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One Trading, the leading European trading platform, today announces the expansion of its regulated perpetual futures trading venue to eligible retail investors in Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria. Following its institutional launch last month, One Trading has become the first MiFID II-regulated derivatives exchange in Europe to offer crypto perpetual futures to institutional and eligible retail customers alike.

A market ripe for disruption

Crypto derivatives are currently dominated by players that offer spot trading locally, but derivatives only on unregulated offshore venues. With this launch, for the first time, these products will now be fully and safely accessible to eligible retail customers in Europe. Retail customers in Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria can now trade BTC/EUR and ETH/EUR perpetual futures through a fully regulated, onshore venue — allowing customers to go both long or short with leverage, and avoiding the high costs and regulatory risks associated with offshore, unregulated platforms.

One Trading operates under a MiFID II OTF (Organised Trading Facility) licence granted by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), ensuring the highest degree of regulatory compliance.

The fastest regulated trading experience in crypto

The platform offers real-time, 24/7 settlement every minute and allows eligible customers to access up to 10x leverage. By vertically integrating product creation and trading, One Trading removes the need for external clearing, delivering a simplified, cost-efficient and transparent trading experience.

One Trading enables all investor types to trade their ideas and have the ability to long or short using any asset and drive higher returns for their portfolios using leverage. It provides a transparent, regulated, and cost-effective alternative to traditional derivatives.

Retail access is now operational, with support for German, Austrian and Dutch customers, and tailored onboarding to ensure a secure and compliant experience.

CEO of One Trading Joshua Barraclough commented:
“For too long, retail investors have had to either pay enormous fees to brokers or choose to trade crypto in unsafe unregulated exchanges offshore. One Trading solves for both fees and safety: now, eligible retail investors in the EU can trade crypto perpetual futures.

“That’s a major step towards expanding access to advanced trading tools — giving individuals the same quality of execution and protection as institutions. Our mission is to build the most accessible, regulated and efficient derivatives venue in the world. This launch brings us one step closer.”

About One Trading:

One Trading is a European trading platform headquartered in the Netherlands and the first perpetual futures trading venue in the EU. The company is committed to providing a secure, fast, and scalable platform for trading crypto-assets and derivatives. With a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance, One Trading aims to set new standards in the industry and offer unparalleled services to its customers. For more information, click here.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: China and Russia: Friendship between the two states begins with friendship between peoples

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

Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Russia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation in the new era. It is especially important to hear such statements in the era of global instability. Russian-Chinese relations are not just diplomacy and economics, but also a history of sincere friendship, respect and mutual understanding. Having lived in China for more than five years, I realized that true friendship between countries begins with friendship between people.

Connecting Peoples – Beyond Economics and Trade

To truly understand another culture, information from books, travel or news is not enough, you need to experience it from the inside, through work, study and communication. For more than five years, China was my home, a place where I learned Chinese, gained valuable professional experience and made friends with whom I still maintain warm ties. China became a part of my identity: I learned to think more broadly, to see the world through the eyes of others and to appreciate differences. Over the years, I have seen that the relationship between China and Russia is not limited to economics and trade, they are connected by many human stories like mine.

The Language That Changed Lives

My first encounter with China was in 2006, when I visited Beijing on a tourist trip. Even then, it felt like the country was on the verge of big changes, although high-speed trains and large-scale international projects were still to come. When I returned to China in 2009 to study Chinese, I had no idea how important this choice would become. Chinese became for me not just a communication tool, but also a bridge between cultures and a powerful asset.

The work that opened up a whole world

Later, I got a job at a Chinese media outlet in Beijing, where I contributed to stories for overseas audiences. We covered Chinese innovations in agriculture, infrastructure development, poverty eradication, and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage. It was an invaluable experience: I saw China from different sides, not only through official data, but also through people’s stories, dreams, and aspirations. Each article became a new step toward mutual understanding.

Personal connections as a path to understanding

Every day, living and working in China, I admired the hard work of the Chinese people, their willingness to learn and develop. I saw how cities were changing rapidly, innovations were being introduced, and Chinese technologies were spreading around the world. This progress was impressive, but even more impressive was the human warmth. My friends and colleagues were interested in asking about Russia and sharing their stories. We exchanged experiences and views – it is these personal connections that, as I now understand, create a solid foundation for international relations.

Respect as the basis of trust

It was especially valuable to feel the respectful attitude towards Russia on the part of the Chinese. In contrast to the criticism that can often be heard in the West, in China I encountered genuine interest in Russia and admiration for Russian culture. This strengthened my confidence in the future partnership of our countries. It seems to me that it is respect, openness and trust that become the foundation of strong relations between states, starting from the level of ordinary people.

The Future in Dialogue: Language, Science, Culture

Today, Russian-Chinese relations go beyond traditional trade and economic cooperation, embracing science, education, and culture. Educational projects, scientific research, and academic exchanges play a special role. More and more young people are learning each other’s languages, which opens up new horizons and builds trust. Cultural exchanges – festivals, exhibitions, theater productions, film screenings – help to understand mentalities, strengthen interest and mutual sympathy. Art is becoming a universal language that overcomes barriers.

Strength lies in shared values

I have always been touched by the similarity of our cultural values: respect for elders, high value of education, hospitality. These common foundations, as I have understood from personal experience, are truly a strong foundation for the friendship of our peoples and countries.

Conclusion: Looking to the Future

Watching the development of Chinese-Russian relations today, I feel joy. For me, this is not just the history of two states, it is also the history of two peoples who want to understand and respect each other. I believe that we still have many joint steps ahead, each of which begins with dialogue, mutual interest and trust.

Author: Anna Buyanova

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The 4th Far East Weiqi Cup was held in Vladivostok

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

Vladivostok, May 12 (Xinhua) — The 4th Far East Weiqi Cup was held in Vladivostok, the capital of Russia’s Primorsky Krai, from May 10 to 11.

The competition was attended by 140 players representing Vladivostok, Blagoveshchensk, Ussuriysk and other cities of the Far East, as well as Moscow and St. Petersburg. The event was organized by the joint efforts of the Go Federation of Primorsky Krai and the Weiqi Association of Henan Province with the support of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Vladivostok and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Henan Province Government.

Acting Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Vladivostok Wang Jun said in his speech before the start of the competition that in recent years, the Far East Weiqi Cup has continued to develop, becoming an important and influential Weiqi competition in the Russian Far East. 2025 is the final year of the China-Russia Cross Years of Culture. In this regard, it is very important to successfully hold this event again, which plays an important role in promoting traditional Chinese culture and deepening friendship between the peoples of China and Russia.

According to Wang Jun, weiqi has been widely developed in Russia, where there is a Russian Go Federation and 22 regional branches. There are more than 100,000 weiqi enthusiasts in the country, and Russian players have won numerous individual and team titles on international stages, including the European Grand Slam.

Previous similar Weiqi competitions were held in Vladivostok in 2018, 2019 and 2024. –0–

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Visits Turkey

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

ANKARA, May 12 (Xinhua) — Xiao Jie, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, led a delegation to visit Turkey from May 8 to 11.

During the visit, Xiao Jie held talks with Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmuş and Vice Speaker Bekir Bozdag, and also met with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz.

Xiao Jie noted that bilateral relations have been developing steadily under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, and cooperation in various fields is in full swing.

He stressed that China is willing to work with Turkey to implement the consensus reached by the heads of the two states, strengthen inter-parliamentary exchanges, deepen political trust and promote cooperation for the long-term development of China-Turkey relations.

The vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee also briefed the Turkish side on China’s latest political and economic achievements, including the results of the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC Central Committee) and the 3rd Session of the 14th NPC.

Turkish officials praised the friendly relations between the two countries and expressed appreciation for China’s development achievements, stressing that Türkiye attaches great importance to developing relations with China in the current international situation.

Turkish officials reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China principle and expressed their willingness to expand high-level and legislative exchanges with China, deepen practical cooperation, and promote bilateral relations to a new level. –0–

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Kustoff Introduces Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative David Kustoff (TN-08)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) introduced the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation would allow beneficiaries of Holocaust-era insurance policies to bring civil action in U.S. district courts against the insurer for the covered policy to recover proceeds due or otherwise enforce any rights under the policy.

“On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the 6 million Jews and millions of others who lost their lives at the hands of the evil Nazi regime,” said Congressman Kustoff. “As we reflect on that dark time in our history, we must do all we can to ensure the surviving victims and their families have the support they need. I am proud to introduce the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act to help beneficiaries of Holocaust-era insurance policies work to recover these unpaid claims. May we never forget the atrocities that occurred during the Holocaust and work to give victims the care they rightfully deserve.”

Background:
The Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act allows a beneficiary (or an heir of a beneficiary) of certain insurance policies in effect during the Holocaust to sue in U.S. district court to enforce rights under such policies.
- An insurance policy covered under this bill must have been (1) in effect at any time between January 31, 1933, and December 31, 1945, and (2) issued to a policyholder domiciled in Nazi-controlled territory or Switzerland.
- A court shall award to a prevailing beneficiary (1) the amount due under a policy, (2) prejudgment interest of 6% a year, (3) attorney’s fees and costs, and (4) treble damages if the insurer acted in bad faith.
- An action under this bill or state law related to a covered insurance policy shall be considered timely if filed within 10 years of this bill’s enactment.
- Judgments and agreements entered before this bill’s enactment shall not preclude a claim brought under the bill, with certain exceptions. Neither executive agreements between the United States and a foreign government nor U.S. executive foreign policies shall (1) affect or preclude claims brought under this bill, or (2) supersede or preempt any state laws relating to insurance policies covered by this bill.
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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: BPMSoft and GUU agreed on the development of IT education

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

The company “BPMSoft” (part of the IT holding LANSOFT), the developer of the domestic low-code platform BPMSoft, and the State University of Management (SUM) signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of IT education.

The partnership is aimed at developing competencies in the field of process management among students of the Institute of Industrial Management. Joint work will be carried out within the framework of the discipline “Fundamentals of Process Management” of the Department of Theory and Organization of Management, as well as in the implementation of student projects under the auspices of the project office of the State University of Management. In the future, it is planned to deepen cooperation – this is about including the courses “Business Process Engineering” and “Business Process Modeling” in the educational tracks for senior students.

The university’s lecturers have already begun to master the functionality of the BPMSoft platform. The training is conducted according to a program developed specifically for academic partners.

Yulia Golyakina, head of the BPMSoft Education initiative: “Today’s students are tomorrow’s architects of the digital economy. We want them to enter the market with relevant knowledge and the ability to apply modern tools in real projects. Cooperation with the State University of Management is an important step in the formation of strong practice-oriented IT education in the country.”

Dmitry Bryukhanov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the State University of Management: “We see great potential in integrating modern platforms into the educational process. Working with BPMSoft will allow students not only to study the theory of process management, but also to apply it in practice – in the language of business, technology and project work.”

The partnership with the State University of Management became part of a large-scale academic initiative called “BPMSoft Education”. Over the past year and a half, more than two dozen leading universities in the country have joined the project. Its goal is to train a new wave of IT specialists with practical skills in working with domestic digital solutions that are in demand in public administration and business.

About GUU

The State University of Management is the first educational institution that has been specializing in management education in the USSR and Russia for over 100 years. More than 12 thousand students study at the SUM in 16 bachelor’s degree programs, 13 master’s degree programs, including economics, management, business informatics, state and municipal management, transport process technology, personnel management, statistics and others, as well as postgraduate students in 14 scientific specialties. The SUM implements a unique project-based education program, starting from the 1st year and focused on practical classes throughout the year. Every year, about 4 thousand specialists and business managers undergo retraining and improve their qualifications at the SUM.

Over the years of its existence, the university has trained about 200 thousand highly qualified managers for various sectors of the economy. Among the graduates of the State University of Management are members of the Government of the Russian Federation, deputy ministers, governors, mayors of cities, heads of municipal structures and businesses.

About BPMSoft

“BPMSoft” (part of the IT holding LANSOFT) is the developer of its own low-code platform BPMSoft for automation and management of business processes in a single digital environment. BPMSoft contains tools for flexible configuration and customization, ready-made business applications for managing CRM, SRM, HRM, ITSM, connectors and extensions for effective adaptation to any IT infrastructure. The BPMSoft partner network includes 100 companies engaged in the implementation of the platform and the development of their own products based on it. BPMSoft’s clients include 500 major customers: banks and insurance, fuel and energy complex and industry, retail and FMCG, IT and development, and others.

BPMSoft is included in the register of Russian software (registry entry No. 17372), belongs to the field of artificial intelligence, has FSTEC certification for 4 UD, and is also included in the list of 520 IT solutions that can be used at critical information infrastructure facilities from January 1, 2025, in accordance with Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 166 dated March 30, 2022.

About LANSOFT

IT holding LANSOFT unites leading platform solutions in the corporate software segment into a single product portfolio: TURBO, LDM, BPMSoft, Goodt. The products complement each other and cover key business needs: from budgeting, enterprise management, working with clients and suppliers to talent management and creating advanced analytical reports. All solutions of the brand are included in the register of Russian software.

LANSOFT has an extensive network of over 170 authorized partners for sales and implementation of products. The LANSOFT team consists of over 1,400 employees.

Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 12.05.2025

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Barca close in on title, Betis slip up in European race

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

FC Barcelona could be confirmed as La Liga champions for this season either Wednesday or Thursday night after winning a thrilling Clasico at home to Real Madrid 4-3.

The result leaves Barca seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, and if Madrid fails to beat Mallorca on Wednesday night, Barca will be confirmed as champions, although a win away to local rival Espanyol on Thursday would also ensure the title.

Kylian Mbappe got Madrid off to a flying start on a sunny afternoon in Montjuic, winning and then scoring a penalty to open the scoring after just five minutes and then adding a second eight minutes later.

Eric Garcia headed Barca back into the match in the 19th minute and Hansi Flick’s side took total control, with Lamine Yamal equalizing with a wonderful curling shot and two goals from Raphinha leaving a leaky Madrid defense in evidence.

Mbappe completed a hat-trick in the second half, and both he and youngster Victor Munoz had chances to make it 4-4, but Barca should also have been given a clear penalty when Aurelien Tchouameni clearly blocked Ferran Torres’ goal-bound shot with his arm.

Giuliano Simeone (R) of Atletico de Madrid vies with Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad in Madrid, Spain, on May 10, 2025. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

Athletic Bilbao remains fourth after a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Alaves in a game of few chances which was finally decided by Manu Sanchez’s own goal, as he looked to clear the ball 20 minutes from time.

Athletic was missing several key players with injury and suspension, and despite making hard work of the game, the result could be hugely significant after Real Betis was held to a 1-1 draw at home to Osasuna.

Chucho Hernandez put Betis ahead in the 64th minute, but Ante Budimir’s goal 11 minutes from time earned his side a draw.

Leganes took three big points in the battle to avoid relegation with a 3-2 win at home to Espanyol, with Seydouba Cisse, Yan Diomande and a Marash Kumbulla own goal putting the team from the south of Madrid 3-0 up in the 64th minute.

Leandro Carbera pulled a goal back for the visitors in the 79th minute, and although Pere Milla’s 98th minute effort will have caused some nerves, it was too late for Espanyol to complete its fightback.

On Saturday, Alexander Sorloth scored four first-half goals, with three arriving in a four-minute spell, as third-placed Atletico Madrid brushed aside a Real Sociedad side that seems to be looking ahead to life without coach Imanol Alguacil.

Real captain Mikel Oyarzabal apologized after the game for his side’s first-half display.

A late goal from Etta Eyong saw Villarreal win 1-0 away to Girona, which remains in the relegation dogfight, with coach Michel Sanchez watching from his hospital bed due to health reasons.

Valencia also turned on the style in the first half, with goals from Pepelu, Diego Lopez and Hugo Duro – the first and third from the penalty spot – providing a 3-0 win against Getafe and giving Valencia an outside chance of playing in Europe next season.

Mallorca also kept its European hopes alive with a 2-1 win at home to hapless Real Valladolid.

A group of Sevilla fans forced their way into the club’s training ground on Saturday night to protest at the club’s 3-2 defeat to Celta Vigo, who played for 45 minutes with 10 men after Marcos Alonso was sent off for handball.

Despite having a player less, Celta led 3-1 with goals from Ilaix Moriba, Oscar Mingueza and Borja Iglesias before Kike Salas headed a 98th-minute goal that was scant consolation for Sevilla.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Negotiations with the American side were frank, in-depth and constructive – Vice Premier of the State Council of China

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

GENEVA, May 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said Sunday that the high-level China-U.S. talks on economic and trade issues held here were frank, in-depth and constructive.

He Lifeng, the coordinator for China-US economic and trade relations on the Chinese side, made the statement at a press briefing following a meeting with US representatives.

According to him, the parties reached a number of important consensuses and also agreed to create a mechanism for trade and economic consultations.

He Lifeng noted that China and the United States will finalize the relevant details as soon as possible and release a joint statement agreed upon during the talks on Monday.

He stressed that, given the current situation, this meeting attracted the close attention of the international community.

According to the Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, the talks were very productive, which was an important step towards resolving differences through equal dialogue and consultation, and created conditions for further overcoming differences and deepening cooperation.

Trade and economic relations between China and the United States are not only important for the two countries, but also have a significant impact on the stability and development of the global economy, he noted.

China is willing to work with the United States to implement the consensus reached by the two leaders during their phone conversation on January 17, He Lifeng added.

He also called on both sides to take a pragmatic approach to solving problems, conduct frank dialogue and consultation on an equal footing, effectively manage differences, unleash the potential of cooperation and make the cooperation “pie” even bigger, so as to promote new development of China-US economic and trade relations and bring more certainty and stability to the world economy. –0–

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: Unlocking Europe’s Potential

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

Two recent landmark reports on the European Union’s economy paint an unforgiving picture of its vulnerabilities, suggesting the region faces the prospect of “slow agony”. At current productivity and demographic trends, Europe’s economic output is forecast to be the same in 2050 as it is today. With much of the power to correct course residing in national capitals, what will it take for leaders to rise to the challenge?

This is the full audio from a session at the Forum’s Annual Meeting on 22 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqghCwdxqHo

Speakers: Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer, L’Oréal

Roula Khalaf, Editor, Financial Times

Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action,

Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany

Belen Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, Merck

Christine Lagarde, President, European Central Bank

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May 12, 2025
India set to overtake Japan as fourth-largest economy in 2025: IMF

Source: Government of India (4)

India is on track to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, overtaking Japan, according to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report estimates India’s nominal GDP will reach 4,187.02 billion dollars next year, marginally ahead of Japan’s 4,186.43 billion dollars.

The IMF forecasts that India will continue to be the fastest-growing major economy, maintaining a growth rate above 6 per cent over the next two years. In contrast, Japan is expected to see muted growth of just 0.6 per cent in both 2025 and 2026, as the global trade slowdown weighs on its export-driven economy.

India’s strong economic momentum is likely to propel it further up the global rankings. By 2028, the country’s GDP is projected to rise to 5,584.48 billion dollars, placing it ahead of Germany and making it the third-largest economy globally.

Germany, currently the fourth-largest, is expected to be among the worst affected European economies due to ongoing trade tensions. The IMF projects zero growth for Germany in 2025, followed by a modest recovery of 0.9 per cent in 2026. Its GDP is estimated to reach 5,251.93 billion dollars by 2028.

The United States will retain its position as the world’s largest economy, with a projected GDP of 30,507.22 billion dollars in 2025. China, the second-largest, is expected to record a GDP of 19,231.71 billion dollars.

The IMF notes that the US economy, having initiated a wave of global tariffs, is showing signs of a slowdown. Growth is forecast to dip to 1.8 per cent this year and 1.7 per cent in 2026.

The Euro Area is also likely to witness sluggish growth, with an expected expansion of just 0.8 per cent in 2025, picking up slightly to 1.2 per cent in 2026. France is projected to grow at 0.6 per cent and 1 per cent in the next two years, respectively.

Spain is expected to outperform its peers with a 2.5 per cent growth rate in 2025, although this is likely to ease to 1.8 per cent in 2026. The United Kingdom is forecast to grow at 1.1 per cent and 1.4 per cent during the same period.

—IANS

May 12, 2025
India’s “New Resolve”: “Operation Sindoor” and New BrahMos Facility signal strategic strength

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor as a powerful symbol of the nation’s political, social, and strategic resolve during the virtual inauguration of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The operation, aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), underscored India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, with the minister asserting that “even the land across the border is not safe for terrorists and their masters.”

Speaking on National Technology Day, Shri Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as a testament to the Indian Armed Forces’ capability and determination to deliver justice to families affected by anti-India terrorist activities. He referenced previous actions, including surgical strikes post-Uri, air strikes after the Pulwama attack, and multiple strikes following the recent Pahalgam attack, to highlight India’s proactive stance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “This New India will take effective action against terrorism on both sides of the border,” he emphasized.

The minister detailed how the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure while sparing innocent civilians, in contrast to Pakistan’s attacks on civilian areas, including temples, gurudwaras, and churches in India. The Indian Armed Forces, displaying both valor and restraint, struck multiple Pakistani military bases, with actions reaching as far as Rawalpindi, the location of Pakistan’s military headquarters.

The newly inaugurated BrahMos facility, a 200-acre complex costing approximately Rs 300 crore, marks a significant step toward India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Shri Rajnath Singh described the centre as a cornerstone of the Aatmanirbharta initiative, expected to generate around 500 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs while fostering skill development and industrialization in the region. The facility, part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), will handle the integration of booster subassemblies, avionics, propellant, and ramjet engines for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, widely regarded as one of the world’s fastest.

“BrahMos is not just a missile; it is a message of deterrence to adversaries and a commitment to safeguarding India’s borders,” the minister said, noting its role as a confluence of Indian and Russian defence technologies. He also invoked former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s words: “In this world, fear has no place, only strength respects strength,” underscoring India’s growing global stature.

The facility’s launch aligns with the Modi government’s Make-in-India, Make-for-the-World vision, aiming to position India as a key player in the global defence market, which saw expenditures of $2,718 billion in 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The UPDIC has already attracted Rs 4,000 crore in investments, with 180 MoUs signed for a proposed Rs 34,000 crore, covering sectors like aircraft manufacturing, drones, ammunition, and small arms.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the event, praised the facility as a boost to the Make-in-India initiative and a step toward making Lucknow a defence manufacturing hub. He echoed the minister’s sentiments on Operation Sindoor, calling it a clear message that India will not tolerate terrorism. The Chief Minister highlighted ongoing projects across the UPDIC’s six nodes, involving both public and private sectors.

The BrahMos Aerospace initiative also includes training programs, with 36 trainees selected to operate the facility, five of whom were felicitated during the inauguration. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brijesh Pathak, DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat, and other senior officials.

May 12, 2025
India’s Gaganyaan mission enters final phase, first human spaceflight set for 2027

Source: Government of India (4)

India’s first human space mission, ‘Gaganyaan,’ has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

Singh said that the successful completion of the TV-D1 mission and the first uncrewed Test Vehicle Abort Mission earlier this year have laid a strong foundation for the upcoming test schedule.

The second Test Vehicle mission (TV-D2) is slated for later in 2025, followed by the uncrewed orbital flights of Gaganyaan. These milestones will culminate in India’s maiden human spaceflight in 2027, launching Indian astronauts into orbit aboard an Indian rocket from Indian soil.

Calling it a “historic mission,” the minister emphasized that the Gaganyaan programme represents India’s rise as a global space power built on indigenous technology, fiscal prudence, and visionary political leadership.

He also recalled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had clearly laid out India’s long-term ambitions in space, including setting up the ‘Bharatiya Antariksha Station’ by 2035 and sending the first Indian to the Moon by 2040.

The Human-rated LVM3 vehicle, the Crew Escape System, and the Crew Module and Service Module are all undergoing final stages of testing and integration.

The minister confirmed that the uncrewed orbital ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is on track for launch later this year, with recovery trials already conducted with the Indian Navy and more sea recovery simulations planned.

Training for astronauts is also progressing steadily. The minister informed that four Indian Air Force pilots, selected as astronaut-designates, have completed training in Russia and are undergoing further mission-specific training in India. Their health, psychological fitness, and simulation-based operational readiness are being continuously assessed at India’s astronaut training facility.

“The expenditure being incurred on the ‘Gaganyaan’ project is minimal compared to similar human spaceflight missions conducted by other countries,” the minister said. He added that the mission’s returns, both in terms of technological innovation and economic stimulus, far exceed the costs involved.

ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan echoed the view that ‘Gaganyaan’ is catalyzing India’s emergence as a self-reliant space power, inspiring a new generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.

With the crewed mission expected in 2026, India is poised to join an elite group of nations that have independently developed the capability for human spaceflight.

IANS

May 12, 2025
Bulls Take Charge: Sensex, Nifty Rally Sharply After Successful ‘Operation Sindoor’

Source: Government of India (4)

The domestic indices surged on Monday with Sensex jumping over 1,900 points in the morning trade, as India-Pakistan tensions eased with ‘Operation Sindoor’ marking a significant demonstration of India’s military and strategic prowess.

Buying was seen in the PSU bank, IT and auto sectors in the early trade.

At around 9.34 am, Sensex was trading 1,943 points or 2.45 per cent up at 81,398.42 while the Nifty climbed 598.8 point or 2.49 per cent at 24,606.85.

Nifty Bank was up 1,395.95 points or 2.60 per cent at 54,991.20. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 54,679.55 after rising 1,456.20 points or 2.74 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 16,584.60 after climbing 498.95 points or 3.10 per cent.

According to analysts, India’s markets and economy have demonstrated remarkable resilience, consistently transcending external perturbations and geo-political tensions. This strength comes from a steady, domestically-oriented economy, which helps protect against global troubles, showing that every crisis eventually ends.

“India’s efforts to negotiate trade deals will strengthen global business links and help it sell more worldwide, bringing in steady foreign money and making it more competitive. Along with balanced global relationships and strong partnerships, this creates a relatively stable investment place,” said Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research at HDFC Securities.

Major indexes finished the last week narrowly mixed. The trade deal announcement between US and UK and reports that U.S. and Chinese officials meeting in Switzerland on the weekend for trade discussions, paved the way for broader negotiations and tariff de-escalation, supported investor sentiment, said experts.

Meanwhile, in the Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Eternal, Power Grid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, L&T, SBI were the top gainers. Whereas, only Sun Pharma was the top loser.

In the Asian markets, China, Hong Kong and Seoul were trading in green, whereas, Japan was trading in red.

In the last trading session on Friday, Dow Jones in the US declined 0.29 per cent to close at 41,249.38. The S&P 500 declined 0.07 per cent to 5,659.91and the Nasdaq closed at 17,928.92 .

On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors (FIIs), after being net buyers for 16 consecutive sessions, turned net sellers on May 9, offloading equities worth Rs 3,798.71 crore. In contrast, domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained net buyers, investing Rs 7,277.74 crore on the same day.

(IANS)

May 12, 2025

MIL-OSI: 27/2025・Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Company announcement no. 27 / 2025
Schindellegi, Switzerland – 12 May 2025

Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback

On 28 February 2025, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 4 March 2025 up to and including no later than 30 June 2025. For details, please see company announcement no. 7 of 28 February 2025.

Under the share buyback program, Trifork will purchase shares for up to a total of DKK 14.92 million (approximately EUR 2 million). Prior to the launch of the share buyback, Trifork held 256,329 treasury shares, corresponding to 1.3% of the share capital. Under the program, the following transactions have been made:

Date	Number of shares	Average purchase price (DKK)	Transaction value (DKK)
Total beginning	74,679	85.74	6,403,060
5 May 2025	1,500	90.12	135,180
6 May 2025	1,297	92.45	119,908
7 May 2025	1,700	91.34	155,278
8 May 2025	1,600	92.65	148,240
9 May 2025	1,398	92.27	128,993
Accumulated	82,174	86.29	7,090,659

A detailed overview of the daily transactions can be found here: https://investor.trifork.com/trifork-shares/

Since the share buyback program was started on 4 March 2025, the total number of repurchased shares is 82,174 at a total amount of DKK 7,090,659. On 25 March and on 25 April 2025, 2,929 shares acquired through the share buyback program were utilized for the Executive Management’s monthly fixed salary, representing a change from cash payment to payment partly in shares (refer to company announcement no. 1 of 21 January 2025). On 1 April 2025, 19,943 shares acquired through the share buyback program were utilized to serve the RSU plan of Executive Management and certain employees.

With the transactions stated above, Trifork holds a total of 315,631 treasury shares, corresponding to 1.6%. The total number of registered shares in Trifork is 19,744,899. Adjusted for treasury shares, the number of outstanding shares is 19,429,268.

Investor and media contact
Frederik Svanholm, Group Investment Director, frsv@trifork.com , +41 79 357 73 17

About Trifork
Trifork is a pioneering and global technology partner, empowering enterprise and public sector customers with innovative digital solutions. With 1,215 professionals across 71 business units in 16 countries, Trifork specializes in designing, building, and operating advanced software across sectors such as public administration, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, energy, financial services, retail, and real estate. The Group’s R&D arm, Trifork Labs, drives innovation by investing in and developing synergistic, high-potential technology companies. Trifork Group AG is publicly listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Learn more at trifork.com.

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May 12, 2025

MIL-OSI: Jeito Capital Strengthens Leadership for Next Chapter of Growth: Mehdi Ainouche Promoted to Partner, Julien Elric to Senior Principal

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Paris, May 12, 2025 – Jeito Capital (“Jeito”), a global leading independent Private Equity fund dedicated to biopharma, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mehdi Ainouche to Partner and Julien Elric to Senior Principal.

These promotions represent the next phase of Jeito’s growth and reflect the continued strengthening of its team. They also underscore the firm’s commitment to developing talent and supporting career progression from within.

Mehdi Ainouche, PharmD, joined Jeito as Principal in 2020, shortly after the fund’s inception and was promoted to Senior Principal in 2024. With over a decade of experience in life sciences investment, Mehdi has been instrumental across the full investment cycle—from deal sourcing and due diligence to closing and exit—most notably with EyeBio, which was successfully sold to Merck & Co [NYSE: MRK] for up to $3 billion. He has also shown a strong ability to spot emerging innovations with the potential to significantly improve outcomes for patients with unmet medical needs. He has supported several investments and portfolio companies, particularly in ophthalmology, oncology, cardiometabolic and neuromuscular diseases, as well as fibrosis. and He currently serves on the boards of CDR-Life and Augustine Therapeutics, and is a board observer at NMD Pharma.

Before joining Jeito, Mehdi was an Associate within the healthcare venture team, of Turenne Capital, a French investment group with over €2Bn under management, where he worked on numerous biotech and medtech investments. He holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Rennes and a Master’s in Business from ESCP Europe. As Partner, he will contribute further to building Jeito portfolio diversification and performance.

Julien Elric joined Jeito in September 2021, bringing strong experience in deal sourcing, portfolio support, and healthcare investment. From Associate (2021) to Senior Associate in 2023 and Principal in early 2024, he has played a key role within Jeito’s investment team. Julien has contributed to financing efforts, clinical development strategies across the portfolio and was strongly involved in the investment up to exit of HI-Bio™ acquired by Biogen Inc. [Nasdaq: BIIB] for up to $1.8 billion. He currently serves as a board observer at Alentis Therapeutics and XyloCor Therapeutics.

Before joining Jeito, Julien led the startup incubator iPEPS at the Paris Brain Institute, where he helped establish it as a key hub for life sciences innovation in France. He supported early-stage biotechs and medtechs in their growth and advised major pharmaceutical companies on corporate–startup collaborations. Earlier in his career, he was responsible for business development and industrial partnerships at Institut Curie. Julien holds a PhD in Cell Biology from Institut Pasteur and is a graduate of INSEAD Business School.

Dr. Rafaèle Tordjman, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Jeito Capital, said:
“I’m delighted to announce these promotions, which reflect two outstanding career paths and significant contributions to Jeito. Mehdi and Julien’s dedication to unlocking the potential of our portfolio companies perfectly captures the spirit of Jeito and our commitment to accelerating progress for patients. By bringing together leading scientific and industry expertise across Europe and the US, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth. I wish Mehdi and Julien every success and look forward to seeing them thrive in their new roles.”

About Jeito Capital

Jeito Capital is a global leading Private Equity fund with a patient benefit driven approach that finances and accelerates the development and growth of ground-breaking medical innovation. Jeito empowers and supports managers through its expert, integrated, multi-talented team and through the investment of significant capital to ensure the growth of companies, building market leaders in their respective therapeutic areas with accelerated patients’ access globally, especially in Europe and the United States. Jeito has built a diversified portfolio of clinical biopharmas with cutting-edge innovations addressing high unmet needs. Jeito Capital is based in Paris with a presence in Europe and the United States.

For more information, please visit www.jeito.life or follow us on LinkedIn.

Contacts:

Jeito Capital
Rafaèle Tordjman, Founder & CEO
Jessica Fadel, EA
Tel: +33 6 33 44 25 47

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Stéphanie Elbaz Mary-Jane Elliott / Davide Salvi / Kris Lam
Tel: +33 6 46 05 08 07                      Jeito@icrhealthcare.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3709 5700

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: 5 ways Māngere Community Enviro Hub is helping the community grow

Source: Secondary teachers question rationale for changes to relationship education guidelines

In a once weed-ridden and forgotten corner of Māngere, something remarkable is flourishing. On the unused land of a former Kāinga Ora housing site, the Māngere Community Enviro Hub is now sprouting with fresh produce to feed the community.

The hub, on the corner of Elmdon St and Watchfield Close, often echoes with the chatter of school kids gathered around the raised beds learning about growing kai, and on special occasions, the smoke from the hāngī pit signals a community gathering. At the Auckland Council-funded Māngere Community Enviro Hub, the community isn’t just watching things grow – they’re growing together.

1. Growing kai for the community

In just one year, the Kāinga Ora land leased to community development organisation I AM Māngere has gone from bare earth to a thriving community garden. The driving force of this transformation is software developer turned horticulturist Rata Taiwhanga, from the Etū Rākau Charitable Trust.

In the māra kai (food garden), several garden beds are growing seasonal kai. The beds are designed in a tiered pyramid shape to create airflow. There’s also a section dedicated to Pacific and international produce such as taro, pawpaw and bananas.

Even in cooler weather, the garden is thriving with rainbow silverbeet and winter greens. There’s a garden bed set aside for locals who can use the garden to grow vegetables for their whānau. Other produce is sold at markets for an affordable price.

The pyramid design of the garden beds at Māngere Community Enviro Hub is designed to create airflow around the whenua (land).

Auckland Council has supported the Māngere Community Enviro Hub through the Climate Grant, the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund and support through the Recovery Office. Installing a greenhouse is the next big project on the horizon which will allow the garden to extend the growing season on some crops – part of a bigger project around sustainability and climate resilience.

“It is important for Auckland Council to support Etū Rākau and the Māngere Enviro Hub,” says Frances Hayton, Low Carbon Specialist for the Council.

“Māngere is one of the three priority communities identified as needing support to be able to lead their own recovery following the 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and adapt to the changing environment.

“The Māngere Enviro Hub sits alongside other Council programmes that aim to build on the understanding within the Māngere community of a changing climate to future hazards such as floods, drought, cyclones and rising sea levels.”

2. Composting waste and creating a circular economy

Council funding has helped provide carbon cycle composting bins for the site. Each bin can process 750kg of food waste a week, and the compost produced is used to replenish the garden. The composting system is part of the Enviro Hub’s circular economy and the group charges local businesses, such as cafes, $30 a week to collect their food scraps. The green waste is then used to grow microgreens, which are sold back to the cafe.

Local student Jackson has learnt how to compost Māngere Community Enviro Hub’s carbon cycle composting bins. The Council-funded bins have the capacity to compost 750kg of food scraps a week.

Another local business supplies the Enviro Hub with mulch and brown vegetation for the garden. If the compost bins can generate excess compost, Rata hopes to sell bags at local markets.

“The idea is to create a micro store that’s accessible for the local community as there’s no hardware store or plant store in Māngere,” says Rata. “By charging a small fee for things like plants, food or compost, it covers costs but it also shows there’s a value to what we’re creating.”

3. Growing great minds

The Enviro Hub works with several schools – including Māngere College, which helped build the foundations of the garden – and community groups, such as Ngāti Tamaoho, to run workshops and teach tamariki and rangitahi (children and teenagers) sustainable living skills like how to grow their own kai. From these practical skills and new-found knowledge of the environment comes personal growth, says Rata.

“Some of these kids have a 501 gang background and what we’re trying to do here is to equip them for life,” says Rata. “I see a lot of rangatahi and they’re afraid of being Māori. They think they need to speak the reo (language) to understand the history and know their whakapapa to be Māori.

“One thing I say to these kids is if you want to understand your culture, understand your first mother, Papatūānuku (Mother Earth). Once you learn how to look after the garden and the planet and all that, everything else will just come naturally.”

4. Replenishing the whenua (land)

In his workshops, Rata teaches his students how to rejuvenate the soil in the garden with compost and organic matter which brings microorganisms to the soil. He also talks to his students about carbon sequestration (the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the soil) and mycelium in the soil (the rootlike network of fungus) – the Enviro Hub even has a mushroom hut!

“The way I explain the soil is like a waka,” Rata explains. “When some people first see a waka they think the ingenuity is in the sail, but it’s actually underneath the boat which creates air bubbles that make the boat go fast – it’s the same with soil and the garden.”

Rata also leads the community on litter clean-up days and the restoration of Te Ararata Creek. This Matariki, the Enviro Hub plans to plant 500 native trees on the waterway.

5. Feeding the community

As well as feeding locals with fresh produce, Rata and the Enviro Hub team have worked together with the Tūpuna Maunga Authority to create community hāngī days. Earlier this year, the Māngere Community Enviro Hub and Te Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere Mountain collaborated to feed the community with delicious hāngī.

The hāngī pit at Māngere Community Enviro Hub is used for special events. The carbon left over from the feast is used to replenish the soil.

The food was prepped by a kapa haka group from Māngere College and was cooked by Māori chef Kia Kanuta. The meat served was halal to cater to Māngere’s growing Muslim community.

“For some that attended it was their first experience of hāngī and that part of Māori culture. It was important to us to make it inclusive for everyone,” says Rata. “As humans, food is our first language and it’s a common shared experience for every culture. The good thing about hāngī is it sweetens the soil and we can use the carbon back in the garden – it’s all cyclical.”

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May 12, 2025
Indian scientists develop groundbreaking metal-free catalyst for hydrogen fuel production

Source: Government of India (4)

In a significant advancement toward sustainable energy solutions, Indian researchers have developed a novel, cost-effective, metal-free catalyst that can efficiently produce hydrogen (H₂) fuel by harvesting mechanical energy. This innovation represents a major breakthrough in green hydrogen technology and offers a promising path toward cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.

The research, led by Professor Tapas K. Maji of the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, introduces a donor-acceptor based covalent organic framework (COF) that acts as a highly efficient piezocatalyst for water splitting—a method that separates hydrogen from water molecules.

Unlike traditional catalysts that rely heavily on metal-based ferroelectric materials, the new COF system is entirely organic and metal-free. It is composed of tris(4-aminophenyl)amine (TAPA) as the donor molecule and pyromellitic dianhydride (PDA) as the acceptor. These materials form imide linkages that give rise to a unique structural phenomenon known as ferrielectric (FiE) ordering.

“This breakthrough challenges the traditional reliance on heavy or transition metal-based catalysts, offering a new direction in the development of scalable, sustainable hydrogen production systems,” said Prof. Maji.

What sets this material apart is its sponge-like porous architecture that facilitates efficient water diffusion and access to charge carriers. The FiE ordering in the COF creates intense local electric fields at the pore surfaces, enabling high-density charge accumulation and, in turn, high yields of hydrogen fuel.

Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, a collaborator from JNCASR, contributed theoretical insights showing that the COF’s electronic structure features coupled energy bands and dipolar ordering. This causes lattice instability, enabling dynamic interaction with mechanical pressure. When stimulated mechanically, the material generates electron-hole pairs, catalyzing the water-splitting reaction with exceptional efficiency.

The study, published in Advanced Functional Materials, involved a multidisciplinary team, including researchers Ms. Adrija Ghosh, Ms. Surabhi Menon, Dr. Sandip Biswas, and Dr. Anupam Dey from JNCASR. Additional contributions came from Dr. Supriya Sahoo and Prof. Ramamoorthy Boomishankar from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, and Prof. Jan K. Zaręba from Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland.

This innovative catalyst not only reduces dependency on expensive and environmentally harmful metals but also offers a viable method to harness ambient mechanical energy—such as vibrations or pressure—for clean energy generation. The development aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, aimed at promoting large-scale green hydrogen production and positioning the country as a global leader in this emerging sector.

With global urgency to transition to renewable energy sources, the success of this metal-free piezocatalyst marks a critical step in enabling efficient, clean, and sustainable hydrogen fuel technology.

May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, McBath, Moore, Wilson Introduce Bill to End Corporal Punishment in Schools

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon)

WASHINGTON, DC [05/9/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Lucy McBath (D-GA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL) introduced legislation to protect students from corporal punishment in schools.

The Protecting Our Students in Schools Act would prohibit the practice of corporal punishment in any school that receives federal funding. It would also provide schools with the support necessary to create more nurturing and inclusive learning environments that employ restorative, evidence-based practices to improve school safety. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) is leading the companion in the Senate.

“The disturbing use of corporal punishment in schools must stop,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “Students must feel safe and be safe in school. Fear of physical pain keeps students from reaching their full potential, inflicting damage that can last for decades. I’m grateful to partner with Reps. McBath, Moore, and Wilson to finally put a stop to the use of corporal punishment in schools that receive federal funding.”

“When parents send their children to school, it’s with the belief that their student will learn in a safe, healthy environment,” said Congresswoman Lucy McBath. “The impacts that cruel, unnecessary punishments have on the next generation are heartbreaking and these practices still exist in Georgia today. I thank my colleagues in the House and Senate for their collaboration on this effort as we protect our children and set them up for strong, successful futures.”

“Corporal punishment violates children’s fundamental rights to dignity, physical integrity, and protection from violence,” said Congresswoman Gwen Moore. “Every child deserves to be treated with respect and provided with a safe and nurturing learning environment. By eliminating this form of punishment, schools can create a safer, more supportive atmosphere that encourages learning, engagement, and positive relationships between students and educators.”

“The hallways, classrooms and cafeterias of our schools should be safe, supportive environments for all students,” said Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. “Corporal punishment is a backward practice that has no place in our schools, harming our students, especially Black and Brown children. That’s why I’m proudly co-leading the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act of 2023, which implements positive reinforcement strategies, creating a better environment for our students. With this bill, we can eliminate the shameful stain of corporal punishment and promote evidence-based behavioral interventions for more positive outcomes for our students.”

“It’s absurd there are states that still allow educators to strike, paddle, and spank students as a means of discipline,” said Senator Chris Murphy. “This bill puts an end to that cruelty and would give schools the resources they need to create safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive.”

Corporal punishment, the act of inflicting physical pain as a form of discipline, can result in serious injury with long-term negative consequences for students’ physical and mental health. Research overwhelmingly shows that corporal punishment in schools does not lead to improvements in student behavior; instead it is linked to poor academic performance, physical and emotional harm, and damage to students’ self-esteem and trust of educators. Corporal punishment is disproportionately applied to boys, students of color, and students with disabilities.

“Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when so many students were learning from home, nearly 20,000 students still endured corporal punishment in schools, of which 2,400 of those students have a disability,” said Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. “Corporal punishment has no place in education. On behalf of the National Center for Learning Disabilities and our partners in the disability rights community, I applaud Representative Bonamici, Senator Murphy, and the other co-sponsors for their leadership on this critical bill. Now it’s time for the rest of the members of Congress to step up and ensure all students have a safe, supportive, and high-quality public education.”

“IDRA is pleased to support the Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2025, an important piece of legislation that would end the harmful, outdated practice of hitting students in schools,” said Morgan Craven, National Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement at the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA). “Schools should be places where all young people feel safe and supported to learn, but corporal punishment endangers students, compromises achievement, and weakens the relationships that are the foundation of strong school communities.”

“Laws permitting educators to assault their own students should have long ago been abolished,” said Justin Driver, Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School. “Regrettably, though, the archaic and, indeed, barbaric practice of corporal punishment remains prevalent in our nation’s schools. That state-sanctioned violence prevents far too many of our youngest, most vulnerable Americans from having any real chance of fulfilling their enormous potential. I salute Congresswoman Bonamici for her steadfast leadership in seeking to eliminate the scourge of corporal punishment from our schools. And I fervently hope that this measure will soon become the law of the land.”

A summary of the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act can be found here. The full bill text can be found here.

The Protecting Our Students in Schools Act is endorsed by: National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, National PTA, The Education Trust, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, American Psychological Association, Lives in the Balance, Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA), GLSEN, NAESP, NASSP, National Parents’ Union, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Association of Social Workers, Federal School Discipline and Climate Coalition, National Woman’s Law Center, Human Rights Campaign, NAACP, American School Counselor Association, American Civil Liberties Union, National Urban League, Advocating 4 Kids, Inc, All4Ed, American Atheists, American Humanist Association, American Youth Policy Forum, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Center for Learner Equity, Center for Popular Democracy, Children’s Defense Fund, Committee for Children, Council for Exceptional Children, Council for Administrators of Special Education, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Dignity in Schools Campaign, Education Reform Now, EduColor, Disability Law Colorado, Elite Educational Consulting, Every Texan, Fannie Education Alliance, First Focus Campaign for Children, Girls, Inc., Gwinnett SToPP, Ibero American Action League, Inc., KIPP Foundation, Lawyers for Good Government, Mississippi Coalition to End Corporal Punishment, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, National Black Child Development Institute, National Disability Rights Network, National Down Syndrome Congress, New Leaders, Nollie Jenkins Family Center, Inc., Open Society Policy Center, Parent Education Organizing Council, Racial Justice NOW, STAND Up, Texas Appleseed, Texas Kids Can’t Wait, The Advocacy Institute, The Arc of the United States, The Daniel Initiative, TNTP, United Women in Faith, Uplift MN, Volunteer State Seal of Biliteracy, National Association of Counsel for Children, Alliance for Educational Justice, The NOTICE Coalition, End Mass Incarceration Georgia Network, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Juvenile Law Center, and Represent Justice.

Original cosponsors of the House version of Protecting Our Students in Schools Act include Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Don Beyer (D-VA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Mark Takano (D-CA), Darren Soto (D-FL), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), Bill Keating (D-MA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Jill Tokuda (D-HI).

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA approves world’s first low-carbon version of COPD inhaler Trixeo Aerosphere
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

MHRA approves world’s first low-carbon version of COPD inhaler Trixeo Aerosphere

As with all medicines, the MHRA will continue to monitor the safety and effectiveness of Trixeo Aerosphere
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved a low-carbon version of Trixeo Aerosphere, a triple combination inhaler for adults with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which uses the propellant, HFO-1234ze(E), and is just as safe and effective as the previous version.

COPD affects around 1.2 million people in the UK and is the second most common cause of emergency hospital admissions. Trixeo Aerosphere is used to make breathing easier and improve symptoms of COPD such as shortness of breath, wheezing and cough. It can also prevent flare-ups (exacerbations) of COPD.

The newly approved version of Trixeo Aerosphere replaces the propellant HFA-134a with HFO-1234ze(E) – a fluorinated gas with near-zero global warming potential. The propellant itself is not an active medicine but is used to deliver the inhaled dose.

This new version will be available in the UK from the second half of 2025. In the meantime, the current version of Trixeo Aerosphere will continue to be available to patients.

Julian Beach, MHRA Interim Executive Director, Healthcare Quality and Access, said:

Keeping patients safe and enabling their access to high quality, safe and effective medicines are key priorities for us.

Inhalers are a cornerstone of COPD treatment, helping manage symptoms and prevent exacerbations. However, some inhalers can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through their propellants.

This approval supports the continued availability of a widely used COPD treatment while enabling a transition to inhalers with a lower carbon footprint – without compromising on safety, quality or clinical benefit.

Karin Smyth, Minister of State for Health, said:

With 1.2 million people using inhalers in the UK, there is no doubt about the impact they have on the environment.

This is another example of the UK being at the forefront of delivering innovative, environmentally friendly and top-quality medicines that will benefit patients across the UK.

Through our Plan for Change, we will lower our carbon footprint in our mission towards Net Zero and rebuild our NHS.

Trixeo Aerosphere is used twice daily (two puffs in the morning and evening) as a long-term maintenance treatment. No changes have been made to the active ingredients, recommended dose or clinical use.

The MHRA’s approval is supported by clinical evidence showing that the new propellant, HFO-1234ze(E), delivers the same dose and therapeutic effect as the original formulation. The assessment included evidence on product quality, device performance and stability.

A full list of side effects for the current version of the product can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), which will be updated when the new version of the medicine becomes available.

As with all medicines, the MHRA will continue to monitor the safety and effectiveness of Trixeo Aerosphere. Anyone experiencing suspected side effects is encouraged to report them through the Yellow Card scheme at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the Yellow Card app.

Notes to editors 

The variation to the existing marketing authorisation of Trixeo Aerosphere was granted on 9 May 2025 to AstraZeneca.

The Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information Leaflet for the current version of the product can be found here. An updated SmPC and PIL will be available once the new version of the medicine is available.

For more information about COPD, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating all medicines and medical devices in the UK by ensuring they work and are acceptably safe.  All our work is underpinned by robust and fact-based judgements to ensure that the benefits justify any risks.

The MHRA is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care.

For media enquiries, please contact the newscentre@mhra.gov.uk, or call on 020 3080 7651.

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Published 12 May 2025
MIL OSI United Kingdom –
May 12, 2025
Sensex, Nifty end higher post ‘Operation Sindoor’

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

Despite high volatility during the trading session on Wednesday, Indian stock markets managed to close in the green.

The Sensex erased all the early losses and closed with a gain of 105 points, or 0.13 per cent at 80,746.

Similarly, the Nifty closed the intra-day trading session with a 0.14 per cent gain at 24,414, reclaiming the crucial 24,400 mark.

“Regarding Nifty, the highest open interest on the call side is concentrated at the 24,500 and 24,400 strike prices, while the highest open interest on the put side is seen at 24,300 and 24,400,” said Sundar Kewat of Ashika Institutional Equity.

The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) stands at 0.98, indicating a relatively balanced market sentiment, he added.

The markets opened on a weak note, with early losses triggered by uncertainty in the region. However, confidence returned as the day progressed.

The recovery came as easing global trade tensions, the finalisation of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and strong foreign inflows helped offset concerns stemming from rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.

Support from key sectors such as auto, real estate, and metals helped the indices recover, turning the mood positive by mid-session.

Tata Motors led the rally on the Sensex with a strong 5.2 per cent jump, followed by Bajaj Finance, which gained 2.02 per cent.

Eicher Motors rose 1.41 per cent, matching the gains of Adani Ports, while Titan added 1.27 per cent.

The other notable gainers on the index include Eternal (formerly Zomato), Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel and more.

On the losing side, Asian Paints fell the most, shedding 4 per cent. Sun Pharma declined by 1.95 per cent, ITC lost 1.3 per cent, Nestle India dropped 1.06 per cent, and Reliance Industries slipped 1.01 per cent.

Broader markets also showed strong recovery. After suffering sharp losses in the previous session, both the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap indices bounced back sharply, each posting gains of around 1.5 per cent.

Among the sectoral indices, all sectors ended in the green, except for FMCG, pharma, and healthcare.

Leading the gains were auto, media, realty, and consumer durables, each rising over 1 per cent.

Meanwhile, market volatility remained elevated as the India VIX — also known as the fear index — rose 3.58 per cent to end at 19.

(IANS)

May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Zheng eases past Frech to return to Rome last 16

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

China’s Zheng Qinwen secured a place in the round of 16 for the third consecutive year by defeating Poland’s Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-2 at the WTA Italian Open on Sunday.

Zheng Qinwen returns a shot during the women’s singles round of 32 match between Magdalena Frech of Poland and Zheng Qinwen of China at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

The two players split victories in their previous two meetings. This was their first meeting on clay. Zheng came out firing in the opening set, racing into a commanding 5-0 lead. Frech responded by holding serve and breaking once to close the gap to 3-5, firing two aces in the eighth game. However, Zheng steadied herself to serve out the set 6-3.

After clinching the first set, Zheng let out a loud roar.

“I’ve lost to quite a few players on clay who just keep lobbing high balls at me,” Zheng said after the match. “It gets on my nerves when they do that, so when I hit a winner, I just need to let it out to pump myself up.”

In the second set, Zheng broke early and consolidated for a 2-0 lead. Though Frech leveled the score at 2-2, Zheng regained control with a crucial break in the fifth game and surged ahead, reeling off the final four games to seal a 6-2 victory.

Zheng was particularly efficient with her drop shots throughout the match. “I noticed my opponent kept moving back, so I wanted to mix up the depth of my shots to disrupt her rhythm,” Zheng explained. “I also saw her footwork wasn’t that quick. On clay, drop shots can be a really effective weapon.”

In the next round, Zheng will face former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu of Canada.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: As Donald Trump cuts funding to Antarctica, will the US be forced off the icy continent?

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lynda Goldsworthy, Research Associate, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania

Mozgova/Shutterstock

President Donald Trump has begun eroding the United States presence in Antarctica by announcing deep funding cuts to his nation’s science and logistics on the icy continent.

The Trump administration has significantly reduced funding for both Antarctica’s largest research and logistics station, McMurdo, and the National Science Foundation which funds US research in Antarctica.

More cuts are foreshadowed. If carried through, US science and overall presence in Antarctica will be seriously diminished – at a time when China is significantly expanding its presence there.

Since 1958, the US has been a leader in both Antarctic diplomacy and science. Shrinking its Antarctic presence will diminish US capacity to influence the region’s future.

Why the US matters in Antarctica

The US has historically focused its Antarctic influence in three key areas:

1. Keeping Antarctica free from military conflict

The US has built considerable Antarctic geopolitical influence since the late 1950s. Under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it initiated (and later hosted) negotiations that led to the development of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.

It was also key to establishing the fundamental principles of the treaty, such as using the Antarctic region only for peaceful purposes, and prohibiting military activities and nuclear weapons testing.

2. Governing Antarctica together

The US was influential in developing the international legal system that governs human activities in the Antarctic region.

In the 1970s, expanding unregulated fishing in the Southern Ocean led to serious concerns about the effects on krill-eating species – especially the recovery of severely depleted whale populations.

The US joined other Antarctic Treaty nations to champion the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CAMLR), signed in 1980. It prioritises conservation of Southern Ocean ecosystems and all species, over maximum fish harvesting.

The US also contributed to the 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection. Among other measures it prohibits mining and designates Antarctica as “a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”.

3. Scientific research and collaboration

The US operates three year‑round Antarctic research stations: Palmer, Amundsen-Scott and McMurdo.

McMurdo is Antarctica’s largest research station. Amundsen-Scott is located at the South Pole, the geographic centre of Antarctica, and the point at which all Antarctic territorial claims meet. The South Pole station is thus important symbolically and strategically, as well as for science.

The US has the largest number of Antarctic scientists of any nation in the continent.

US scientific work has been at the forefront of understanding Antarctica’s role in the global climate system, and how climate change will shape the future of the planet. It has also played a major role in Southern Ocean ecosystem and fisheries research.

This research has underpinned important policies. For example, US input into models to predict and manage sustainable krill yields has been pivotal in regulating the krill fishery, and ensuring it doesn’t harm penguin, seal and whale populations.

The US has also been a staunch supporter of a comprehensive network of marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean. The Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area proposed by the US and New Zealand is the largest in the world.

A broad ripple effect

The US influence in Antarctica extends beyond the list above. For example, the US has a significant Antarctic-based space program. And US citizens make up most Antarctic tourists, and the US plays a significant role in regulating tourism there.

The full extent of the Trump administration’s cuts is still to play out. But clearly, if they proceed as signalled, the cuts will be a major blow not to just US interests in Antarctica, but those of many other countries.

The US has the best-resourced logistics network in Antarctica. Its air transport, shipping and scientific field support has traditionally been shared by other countries. New Zealand, for instance, is closely tied with the US in resupply of food and fuel, and uses US air and sea logistics for many operations to the Ross Sea region.

And joint research programs with the US will be affected by reduced funding in Antarctica directly, and elsewhere.

For example, reported cuts to the climate programs of NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may hamper satellite coverage of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. This would affect Australian scientists collecting data on ocean temperature, sea-ice state and other metrics used in climate research and weather forecasting.

Worrying times ahead

China has signalled its intention to be a key geopolitical player in Antarctica and has greatly expanded its Antarctic presence in recent years.

China has five Antarctic research stations. Its sixth summer station is due for completion in 2027. China also operates two icebreaker ships, helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft in Antarctica and is building new, large krill trawlers.

Both China and Russia, are increasingly active in their opposition to environmental initiatives such as marine protected areas.

A smaller US presence creates greater opportunities for others to shape Antarctica’s geopolitics. This includes pressure to erode decades-long protection of the Antarctic environment, a push for more intensive fish and krill harvesting, and potentially reopening debate on mining in the region.

Lynda Goldsworthy and Tony Press co-authored the chapter Power at the Bottom of the World in the new book Antarctica and the Earth System.

A smaller US presence creates opportunities for others to shape Antarctica’s geopolitics.
Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock

Lynda Goldsworthy, research associate with IMAS, UTAS, undertakes occasional contract work with the Deep Sea Conservation, is a member of AFMA’s SouthMac advisory group ) and of CSIRO National Benefit Advisory Committee.

Tony Press receives funding from the Australia-Japan Foundation (Department of .Foreign Affairs and Trade)

– ref. As Donald Trump cuts funding to Antarctica, will the US be forced off the icy continent? – https://theconversation.com/as-donald-trump-cuts-funding-to-antarctica-will-the-us-be-forced-off-the-icy-continent-254786

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The story of an NSU graduate: a path in science and inspiration for future generations

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

Gennady Barykinsky, graduate Physics Department of NSU 1977, dedicated his life to science. Working in the field of laser physics, he always wanted to learn new things. Now, in retirement, he is engaged in historical research, studies genealogy and creates films. In an interview, he spoke about his difficult student years, the path to obtaining a diploma, the principles that helped him along the way, and why he believes that life should be filled with meaning.

— Tell us why you decided to apply to NSU?

— In my thoughts, I always went back to two episodes of my life that radically influenced my choice. The first episode, oddly enough, was military service in the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany. Here I was appointed commander of a platoon for controlling a radar guidance station. At that time, I did not understand not only electronics and radio engineering, but also many elementary concepts of physics. The officers literally shoved textbooks on radio engineering at me and demanded that I master all of this. After demobilization, I was constantly tormented by the same thought: “How is this possible? If I was able to master such complex technology in the army, then surely I will not be able to master higher education,” says Gennady.

The second episode was the purchase of a directory-catalogue of all higher educational institutions in the country. Through selection, Gennady determined that he liked not a narrowly specialized education, but a more universal one – university. He decided that he was not up to Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev were too academic, but the “youth and elegance of Novosibirsk” was just right.

— I came for the entrance exams. I was placed in the sixth dormitory in one room with three other applicants. In a few days, I heard such words as limit, derivative, integral and many others from these guys for the first time. I finally realized that I had nothing to do at the entrance exams. However, I still went to the first exam in written mathematics for a bad grade. After the exam, going down to the first floor of the university, I saw an announcement inviting applicants who had failed the exam to an interview at the dean’s office of the full-time preparatory department (PD) of NSU, — Gennady recalls.

The next two semesters of the school year passed in a state of great emotional tension. Gennady actually had to master almost the entire high school curriculum in five exam subjects in 8 months. Therefore, the school day lasted from dawn to dusk. In addition to in-person classes and mandatory homework, Gennady studied at least four hours every day. Therefore, out of 25 exam points, he scored 23, as it turned out, passing points and was still enrolled in the university.

— What do you remember about studying at NSU?

— I have never experienced so many emotions in my life as at the beginning of my student years. The first lectures. The first seminars. And in general, many firsts. Somewhere in my soul there is a feeling of pride that all this happened. One of the warmest memories was left by the deputy dean for our course, candidate of physical and mathematical sciences Vasily Vasilyevich Murakhtanov. In my life, I have never met a person who possessed, to a greater extent than Vasily Vasilyevich, a whole set of such qualities in relation to the interlocutor as: intelligence, modesty, tolerance. One day he came up to me and said: “Gennady Mikhailovich, the dean’s office has an offer – you to lead a group of fourth-year physicists on a summer exchange trip to Poland to the University of Krakow, for almost a month.” I agreed. Half a month passes, he approaches again: “Excuse me, but the university administration insists that you head the student construction teams of the university, and instead of a trip to Poland, we will then organize a trip to another, more interesting country for you.” He persuaded me again. Everything happened just like that, I didn’t even regret it, because I managed to go to Cuba, but that’s a completely different story, – Gennady said.

Gennady calls the path to his diploma work thorny, since he spent a long time choosing a department and tried himself in different scientific institutes: theoretical and applied mechanics, automation and electrometry, thermal physics, chemical kinetics and combustion.

— This almost led to the fact that I did not have time to submit my fourth-year coursework to the dean’s office. But fate decreed otherwise. My friend Boris Bondarev, an active leader of the student club “Quantum”, advised me to try myself in laser physics. That’s how I ended up in the Laser Physics Department of the Institute of Semiconductor Physics under the supervision of Viktor Vasilyevich Lebedev. I remember him with great warmth — thanks to him, I dedicated my life to laser physics and I do not regret it. My diploma defense was successful — on June 2, 1978, my work was rated “excellent”. Later, its materials were published in the journal “Quantum Electronics”. This experience taught me that persistence and perseverance always bring results, even if the path turns out to be more difficult than expected, — the graduate recalls.

During his entire period of study, Gennady only once received a bad mark on an exam. It was thermodynamics. Now Gennady is 76 years old, he has been retired for a long time, but he really likes to do research work on studying the history and genealogy of his family. He also creates texts, articles and videos with interest.

— I am working on the design of my memories and some other topics in films that I have learned to create myself. I never thought that making films is incredibly interesting. A monograph is not excluded! Currently, several films about NSU are in the works: “A Big Film about the NSU SSO in the Period 1976-1979”, “A Film about the First Congress of NSU Graduates, the Creation and Functioning of this Union”, “The Second Part of the Film “NSU in Faces”, “A Film about the Problems of Graduates — Young Scientists”. I want to wish the graduates of 2025 to live by the meaning and essence, and not by the color of the packaging,” Gennady concludes.

Some of Gennady Barykinsky’s films can be viewed here:

HTTPS: //vidio.ru/video742583021_456239616

HTTPS: //vidio.ru/video742583021_456239606

HTTPS: //vidio.ru/video742583021_456239596

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Mongol girl Iriguy: “keeper of the sunset” in the vastness of the steppe

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

In Hanging Qi, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, there is a Mongolian girl who has won the respect of the elderly with her professionalism and warmth, and has become the embodiment of the responsibility and dedication of workers in the new era. Her name is Irigui, and she is the deputy director of Mendesai Elderly Care Center. In 2025, she was awarded the title of Excellent Laborer of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Elderly care is a job that requires not only love, but also great physical and emotional commitment. Iriguy, a representative of the 90s generation, has been working in this field for 8 years. In 2017, immediately after completing her studies, she gave up a high-paying position and returned to her homeland with a firm intention to work in the field of elderly care. Having started her career as an ordinary employee, she actively improved her professional qualifications, took various courses and systematically expanded her knowledge and skills. Over time, Iriguy became a universal specialist in this field.

“When I first started working in this field, I couldn’t imagine how much an elder care specialist needs to know: how to provide psychological support, daily care, and basic medical care. When I didn’t know something, I learned from experienced colleagues, doctors, and nurses. If I did something wrong, I practiced over and over again, and also searched for information on the Internet,” recalls Irigui. Under her leadership, the Mendesai Center introduced an innovative care model that offers a range of health and care services, which significantly increased the happiness of the elderly.

“Being awarded the title of Excellent Labor Worker of the Autonomous Region is a great honor for me. However, it is not only an honor, but also a great responsibility. I want to be an exemplary example, share all my knowledge with other employees and help train more qualified specialists in elderly care,” Iriguy says with confidence.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Fresh & Ready Foods Voluntarily Recalls Ready-to-Eat Sandwiches and Snack Items Sold in Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Xi’s call for learning from history echoed by int’l community

Source: China State Council Information Office

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signed article recently published in the Russian Gazette newspaper, which called for learning from history, and especially the hard lessons of the Second World War, has resonated with the international community.

In the article titled “Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future,” Xi urged the international community to draw wisdom and strength from the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, resolutely resist all forms of hegemonism and power politics, and work together to build a brighter future for humanity.

Echoing Xi’s view, experts and officials in multiple countries stated that in today’s world — where unilateralism, hegemony and bullying practices pose severe threats — the international community should stand on the right side of history, uphold fairness and justice, resolutely safeguard the post-war international order, and work together to secure a brighter future for humanity.

UPHOLD HISTORICAL TRUTH

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War. On this occasion, Xi’s call for upholding a correct historical perspective on World War II (WWII) carries significant contemporary relevance, said Alexey Rodionov, a professor of Chinese studies at St. Petersburg State University.

As emphasized in Xi’s signed article, historical memory and truth serve as inspirations that mirror the present and illuminate the future, said Wirun Phichaiwongphakdee, director of the Thailand-China Research Center of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Defending history is not only a way to honor the past but also a means of safeguarding fairness and justice in today’s world, he said.

Katsuo Nishiyama, a Japanese germ warfare scholar and professor emeritus at Shiga University of Medical Science, said any attempts to distort the historical truth of WWII or deny its victorious outcome will not succeed, and the international community will not tolerate attempts to reverse history’s progress.

To protect historical truth, efforts are still needed to prevent future tragedies, the expert warned.

French entrepreneur and commentator Arnaud Bertrand said China has become a major country staunchly supporting multilateral institutions and international law. “Xi’s article is a clear window into current Chinese strategic thinking. China is positioning itself as a defender of the post-WWII international order against ‘hegemonic’ forces,” he said.

RECOGNIZE PIVOTAL CONTRIBUTION

In his signed article, President Xi stressed that China and the Soviet Union served as the mainstay of resistance against Japanese militarism and German Nazism, making pivotal contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

As the main theater in the East of the World Anti-Fascist War, China played a pivotal role in defeating Japanese militarism and achieving broader victory over fascism, an outcome made possible by the immense sacrifices of the Chinese people, said Boris Cheltsov, scientific secretary of the Victory Museum in Moscow.

“The Chinese people displayed extraordinary resilience and courage under extremely difficult conditions,” he said.

In the article, Xi emphasized that Taiwan’s restoration to China was a victorious outcome of WWII and an integral part of the postwar international order.

Taiwan is part of China, and China’s sovereignty over Taiwan is both legal and a recognized fact, said Mohab Nassar, associate professor of international law at Cairo University.

DEFEND JUSTICE, NOT HEGEMONISM

Today, the global deficits in peace, development, security and governance continue to widen unabated, Xi wrote in his article. To address these deficits, Xi proposed building a community with a shared future for mankind and put forward the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative as a way forward to steer the reform of the global governance system toward greater fairness and justice.

Akkan Suver, president of the Marmara Group Foundation in Türkiye, said the three major global initiatives proposed by Xi are fair, just and truly uphold multilateralism.

Despite rising unilateralism, China firmly opposes all forms of hegemony and power politics and is committed to maintaining international rules and order, which aligns with the common interests of developing countries, Suver said.

In the face of various conflicts, the international community needs dialogue and cooperation, not division; global development requires rationality and conscience, not power politics, said Suver.

President Xi has proposed to build a community with a shared future for mankind, emphasizing dialogue rather than confrontation, partnership rather than alliance, and win-win rather than zero-sum outcomes, said Abdullah Al-Dosari, editor in chief of Kuwait’s Al-Arab Electronic Newspaper.

The Middle East region has long been in turmoil, with peace deficit growing larger and larger, Al-Dosari said, noting that Xi’s proposal has great significance for regional peace and stability.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Chinese hospitals bordering Russia see influx of people seeking TCM

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

A doctor talks with patients at a hospital in Hunchun, northeast China’s Jilin province, June 28, 2023. Hunchun is located at China’s border with Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture and Tuina remedial massage have drawn Russian tourists to the city. [Photo/Xinhua]

Traditional Chinese medicine is fueling a growing wave of inbound medical tourism in China’s border regions, particularly in cities such as Heihe and Suifenhe in Heilongjiang province.

At the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Heihe, the scent of moxa wafts through the outpatient corridors. Consultation rooms feature traditional Chinese decor, with bilingual signage in Chinese and Russian.

Vladimir Andriushenko, a 56-year-old from Russia’s Amur Oblast, found relief from chronic neck and shoulder pain after undergoing massage therapy at the hospital.

“I have suffered from neck and shoulder pain for quite a long time,” he said. “When I first experienced traditional Chinese massage, I felt its magical effect.”

Andriushenko said he discovered TCM through books and online research and has developed a strong interest in it since his first treatment years ago.

“In many parts of Russia, where it’s cold, people often suffer from bone and joint diseases,” he said. “In Russia, rehabilitation mainly depends on medical equipment, but TCM therapies such as massage, acupuncture, cupping and herbal tea have become popular because they’re gentle and effective.”

During his two-day trip to Heihe in April, Andriushenko also bought acupuncture needles and herbal cough medicine.

“Most Russian patients prefer pulse diagnosis and herbal medicine,” said Liu Xuesong, director of the hospital. “The revisit rate for conditions such as rheumatism and neck pain is quite high.

“As trust in TCM grows, many patients refer their relatives and friends,” he said. “To better serve Russian patients, we established an international medical department last year, trained our staff in Russian and hired professional translators to ensure smooth communication.”

In 2024, the hospital provided acupuncture, cupping and other TCM therapies to more than 600 Russian patients and prescribed over 300 herbal formulas.

The hospital has signed a cooperation agreement with a rehabilitation center in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia, Liu said.

“We plan to send four medical staff members there to help set up a TCM experience hall and offer massage therapy,” he said.

Beyond hospital visits, Heihe has also leveraged its natural volcanic magnetic field and cold mineral springs in the Wudalianchi scenic area to attract older Russian visitors.

Last year, the scenic area welcomed 210,000 health tourists, 40 percent of whom were from Russia.

“The cold mineral springs are effective for rheumatism and spinal diseases, which are common among the Russians who visit,” said Yuan Xiaobo, head of the scenic area’s culture and tourism bureau. “We offer seven- to 14-day health packages combining spring water therapy and TCM — a good fit for short-term medical tourists.”

The scenic area has also attracted investment from major companies like Yiling Hospital Management Group to build high-end therapeutic hospitals, offering personalized care plans and international-standard equipment.

A similar trend is emerging in Suifenhe, another Heilongjiang city on the Russian border.

At the People’s Hospital of Suifenhe, signage in Chinese, Russian and English helps guide patients through the facility.

Last year, the hospital treated over 10,000 foreign patients. Since the start of this year, it has served more than 600, mostly from Russia’s Far East, according to hospital officials.

“To better serve Russian patients, we’ve set up a dedicated reception room with traditional Chinese health exercises,” said Liu Ximing, director of the national TCM service export base at the hospital. “We’ve also upgraded our salt therapy room to blend treatment with leisure.”

The hospital has established a remote consultation center and an international emergency dispatch center, using an “internet plus medical” model to efficiently meet the healthcare needs of Russian patients.

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May 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: As Donald Trump cuts funding to Antarctica, will the US be forced off the icy continent?

Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Lynda Goldsworthy, Research Associate, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania

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President Donald Trump has begun eroding the United States presence in Antarctica by announcing deep funding cuts to his nation’s science and logistics on the icy continent.

The Trump administration has significantly reduced funding for both Antarctica’s largest research and logistics station, McMurdo, and the National Science Foundation which funds US research in Antarctica.

More cuts are foreshadowed. If carried through, US science and overall presence in Antarctica will be seriously diminished – at a time when China is significantly expanding its presence there.

Since 1958, the US has been a leader in both Antarctic diplomacy and science. Shrinking its Antarctic presence will diminish US capacity to influence the region’s future.

Why the US matters in Antarctica

The US has historically focused its Antarctic influence in three key areas:

1. Keeping Antarctica free from military conflict

The US has built considerable Antarctic geopolitical influence since the late 1950s. Under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, it initiated (and later hosted) negotiations that led to the development of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty.

It was also key to establishing the fundamental principles of the treaty, such as using the Antarctic region only for peaceful purposes, and prohibiting military activities and nuclear weapons testing.

2. Governing Antarctica together

The US was influential in developing the international legal system that governs human activities in the Antarctic region.

In the 1970s, expanding unregulated fishing in the Southern Ocean led to serious concerns about the effects on krill-eating species – especially the recovery of severely depleted whale populations.

The US joined other Antarctic Treaty nations to champion the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CAMLR), signed in 1980. It prioritises conservation of Southern Ocean ecosystems and all species, over maximum fish harvesting.

The US also contributed to the 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection. Among other measures it prohibits mining and designates Antarctica as “a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”.

3. Scientific research and collaboration

The US operates three year‑round Antarctic research stations: Palmer, Amundsen-Scott and McMurdo.

McMurdo is Antarctica’s largest research station. Amundsen-Scott is located at the South Pole, the geographic centre of Antarctica, and the point at which all Antarctic territorial claims meet. The South Pole station is thus important symbolically and strategically, as well as for science.

The US has the largest number of Antarctic scientists of any nation in the continent.

US scientific work has been at the forefront of understanding Antarctica’s role in the global climate system, and how climate change will shape the future of the planet. It has also played a major role in Southern Ocean ecosystem and fisheries research.

This research has underpinned important policies. For example, US input into models to predict and manage sustainable krill yields has been pivotal in regulating the krill fishery, and ensuring it doesn’t harm penguin, seal and whale populations.

The US has also been a staunch supporter of a comprehensive network of marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean. The Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area proposed by the US and New Zealand is the largest in the world.

A broad ripple effect

The US influence in Antarctica extends beyond the list above. For example, the US has a significant Antarctic-based space program. And US citizens make up most Antarctic tourists, and the US plays a significant role in regulating tourism there.

The full extent of the Trump administration’s cuts is still to play out. But clearly, if they proceed as signalled, the cuts will be a major blow not to just US interests in Antarctica, but those of many other countries.

The US has the best-resourced logistics network in Antarctica. Its air transport, shipping and scientific field support has traditionally been shared by other countries. New Zealand, for instance, is closely tied with the US in resupply of food and fuel, and uses US air and sea logistics for many operations to the Ross Sea region.

And joint research programs with the US will be affected by reduced funding in Antarctica directly, and elsewhere.

For example, reported cuts to the climate programs of NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) may hamper satellite coverage of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean. This would affect Australian scientists collecting data on ocean temperature, sea-ice state and other metrics used in climate research and weather forecasting.

Worrying times ahead

China has signalled its intention to be a key geopolitical player in Antarctica and has greatly expanded its Antarctic presence in recent years.

China has five Antarctic research stations. Its sixth summer station is due for completion in 2027. China also operates two icebreaker ships, helicopters and a fixed-wing aircraft in Antarctica and is building new, large krill trawlers.

Both China and Russia, are increasingly active in their opposition to environmental initiatives such as marine protected areas.

A smaller US presence creates greater opportunities for others to shape Antarctica’s geopolitics. This includes pressure to erode decades-long protection of the Antarctic environment, a push for more intensive fish and krill harvesting, and potentially reopening debate on mining in the region.

Lynda Goldsworthy and Tony Press co-authored the chapter Power at the Bottom of the World in the new book Antarctica and the Earth System.

A smaller US presence creates opportunities for others to shape Antarctica’s geopolitics.
Oleksandr Matsibura/Shutterstock

Lynda Goldsworthy, research associate with IMAS, UTAS, undertakes occasional contract work with the Deep Sea Conservation, is a member of AFMA’s SouthMac advisory group ) and of CSIRO National Benefit Advisory Committee.

Tony Press receives funding from the Australia-Japan Foundation (Department of .Foreign Affairs and Trade)

– ref. As Donald Trump cuts funding to Antarctica, will the US be forced off the icy continent? – https://theconversation.com/as-donald-trump-cuts-funding-to-antarctica-will-the-us-be-forced-off-the-icy-continent-254786

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May 12, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: Comet, rocket, space junk or meteor? Here’s how to tell your fireballs apart

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael J. I. Brown, Associate Professor in Astronomy, Monash University

A blaze of light streaks across the sky, but what is it? Wendy Miller/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

There’s a blaze of light across the sky! A fireball is seen by thousands, and mobile phone and dashcam footage soon appears on social media.

But what have people just seen? A mix of social media hashtags suggests confusion about what has streaked overhead. Was it a Soviet Venus probe? Was it one of Elon Musk’s satellites or rockets? Was it a meteor? Was it a comet?

While these objects have some similarities, there are crucial differences that can help us work out what just passed over our heads.

Shooting stars, meteors and comets

Shooting stars can often be seen on dark, clear nights in the countryside as brief flashes of light travelling across the sky. Usually, they are gone in just a second or two.

To capture a shooting star with this level of detail, your camera settings need to be just right, because they are very brief flashes of light.
Andrew Xu/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Shooting “stars” are not stars, of course. They are produced by dust and pebbles burning up high in the atmosphere, typically above 50km in altitude. Comets are often a source of this dust, and regular showers of shooting stars happen when Earth travels through comets’ orbits.

Sometimes shooting stars burn with colours that reflect their composition – including iron, magnesium and calcium.

Meteors and shooting stars are actually the same thing. But when people talk about meteors, they often mean bigger and brighter events – bolides. Bolides result from rocks and boulders plunging into Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in bright flashes of light that can outshine all the stars and planets in the night sky.

Bolides can reach the lower atmosphere and sometimes produce audible sonic booms. Occasionally pieces of the bolide – meteorites – even make it to Earth’s surface.

The Chelyabinsk fireball was a bolide.

While bolides can survive longer than shooting stars, they also don’t last for long. As they are initially travelling at tens of kilometres per second, they don’t take long to traverse the atmosphere.

The Chelyabinsk meteor, the largest bolide known to impact Earth in over a century, shone brightly for only 20 seconds or so.

If you see something blaze across the sky, it almost certainly isn’t a comet. Comets are so far away from us that their vast speeds are imperceptible to the human eye. Furthermore, while comets are sometimes depicted as fiery, their glow is more subtle.

Space junk

Maybe the bright flash you just saw was space junk? Perhaps. The number of orbital rocket launches and satellites has increased rapidly in recent years, and this has resulted in some spectacular reentries, which are often discarded rocket stages.

Like meteors, space junk travels at vast speeds as it travels through the atmosphere and it begins burning up spectacularly. Also like meteors, you can see colours indicative of the materials burning up, such as steel and aluminium. However, there are a few things that distinguish space junk from meteors.

When rockets and satellites are launched into orbit, they typically travel along paths that roughly follow Earth’s curvature. So when space junk begins to enter the atmosphere, it’s often travelling almost horizontally.

Space junk also travels at slower speeds than shooting stars and meteorites, entering Earth’s atmosphere at roughly 8km/s rather than tens of kilometres per second.

Because of these factors, space junk can take minutes to enter the atmosphere and travels hundreds of kilometres in the process. Over this time, the space junk will slow down and break up into pieces, and the more solidly constructed parts might make it down to Earth.

The slower pace of space junk fireballs gives people time to grab phones, take footage and post on social media, perhaps with a little colourful commentary added for good measure.

A Russian rocket reenters the atmosphere over south eastern Australia.

Rockets

While space junk can produce a light show, rockets can also put on amazing displays. If you happen to be near Cape Canaveral or Vandenberg Space Force Base in the United States, or Wairoa in Aotearoa New Zealand, then it’s not unexpected to see a rocket launch. You get smoke, flames and thundering noise.

But in other parts of the world you may get a different view of rockets.

Rockets that bring satellites into our orbit accelerate to 8km/s. As they do, they travel many hundreds of kilometres at over 100km altitude. American satellite launches often travel near the coast, passing major cities including Los Angeles.

As rockets approach orbit, they are more subtle than the flames and noise of liftoff. Rockets produce plumes of exhaust gases that rapidly and silently expand in the vacuum of space.

While these plumes are typically seen near launch sites, they can be visible elsewhere, too.

Sometimes rocket engines are ignited after reaching an initial orbit to boost satellites to higher orbits, send probes into the Solar System or slow rockets down for reentry. Rockets may also vent excess fuel into space, again producing plumes or spirals of gases. While not necessarily a common occurrence, these have been seen all over the world.

A deorbit burn over Western Europe.

Do look up

There’s a lot to see in the night sky – the familiar Moon, stars and planets. But there’s the unexpected, too – something blazing across the sky in minutes or even mere seconds. While fireballs may be puzzling at first, they are often recognisable and we can figure out what we’ve just witnessed.

Have you had the good fortune to see a fireball for yourself? If not, pop outside on a clear dark night. Perhaps you will see something unexpected.

Michael J. I. Brown receives research funding from the Australian Research Council and Monash University.

– ref. Comet, rocket, space junk or meteor? Here’s how to tell your fireballs apart – https://theconversation.com/comet-rocket-space-junk-or-meteor-heres-how-to-tell-your-fireballs-apart-213083

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Why the US matters in Antarctica

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Why the US matters in Antarctica

A broad ripple effect

Worrying times ahead

Shooting stars, meteors and comets

Space junk

Rockets

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