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  • MIL-OSI Russia: North Korea slams Japan’s 2025 defense white paper

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

    PYONGYANG, July 18 (Xinhua) — North Korea on Thursday criticized Japan’s 2025 defense white paper as “a military scenario to realize its re-invasion ambitions from A to Z,” the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Friday.

    “It is common knowledge” that Japan has revised its national security strategy to include “preemptive strike capabilities” and accelerated both the development of domestically produced long-range missiles and the purchase of foreign-made missiles in recent years, KCNA reported, citing the head of the political department of the Institute of Japanese Affairs at the DPRK Foreign Ministry.

    Japan has increased its defense budget to a record high in 2025, ramping up its military capabilities to the fullest extent, KCNA reported, adding that as part of the effort, Tokyo is purchasing medium-range air-to-air missiles, long-range air-to-ground missiles and related equipment from Washington worth US$3.7 billion.

    Japan is also considering deploying 400 US-made Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles and Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles that increase their range to more than 1,000 km, KCNA reported.

    Japan, which has long positioned itself as a “peaceful nation” adhering to the principle of “exclusive defense,” is currently working to develop capabilities for offensive operations, including long-range strikes and cross-domain operations, KCNA said.

    Japan’s defense white paper is “a military scenario for realizing its re-invasion ambitions from A to Z. Its actions to turn Japan into a military giant that seriously threatens regional peace and security cannot be tolerated,” the report said. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU announces 18th package of sanctions against Russia

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

    BRUSSELS, July 18 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new package of sanctions against Russia, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.

    “The EU has just approved one of the toughest sanctions packages against Russia to date,” wrote K. Kallas on the social network X.

    It includes a reduction in the price ceiling for Russian oil sold to third countries by 15 percent of the market price. In 2022, the Group of Seven (G7) set the price ceiling at $60 per barrel, now the price will be $47.6, with the possibility of adjustment in accordance with future changes in oil prices.

    The package also includes measures to ensure that the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea cannot be restarted.

    The EU will impose sanctions on a Russian-owned oil refinery in India and blacklist more than 100 additional vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” that are believed to be skirting EU sanctions by carrying mostly Russian oil, Kallas said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Turkey arrests 153 suspected ISIS militants

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

    ANKARA, July 18 (Xinhua) — Turkish security forces have detained 153 suspects in 28 provinces over the past two weeks in a major counter-terrorism operation against the Islamic State (IS) movement, the Turkish Cabinet said on Friday.

    The operation, carried out by gendarmerie units, targeted suspected ISIS members in the provinces of Adana, Antalya, Istanbul, Izmir and 24 other provinces, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on the social network X.

    The detainees are accused of being members of IS, funding charities allegedly linked to IS and spreading terrorist propaganda through their social media accounts, the minister added.

    “The operations will continue without interruption,” said A. Yerlikaya, sharing footage of the raids.

    Türkiye declared ISIS a terrorist organization in 2013, accusing its militants of carrying out a series of deadly attacks in the country. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 18 July 2025 Expanding indigenous peoples’ access to quality primary health care in Paraguay

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Joaquina Portillo is an indigenous elderly resident from the rural community of Rio Verde, Department of Canindeyú, Northeast Paraguay. She recently attended an outpatient care day hosted in her community and was very pleased with the comprehensive care that she and her family received.

    “I came with my whole family. We have several ailments, but the main one is the flu. We are very happy, they treated us all very well,” said Joaquina.

    Joaquina Portillo, indigenous elderly resident from the rural community of Rio Verde, Department of Canindeyú, Northeast Paraguay. ©WHO/PAHO

    The outpatient care day, one of many held locally, promotes dialogue between health care providers and indigenous and rural communities about intercultural care and provides a range of health services through outreach activities.

    This activity was part of a broader project called Expanding Access to and Quality of Primary Health Care and Integrated Health Services in the XIV Health Region – Canindeyú, Paraguay, from 2023 – 2025.

    Previously, indigenous communities in Northeast Paraguay have struggled to access the health services they need despite increasing rates of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare has worked closely with PAHO/WHO, through the UHC Partnership, to expand access to and improve the quality of primary health care services at the community level, with family health teams playing a major role.

    The combination of applying geospatial analysis to identify health facility gaps, the training of health workers, and strategic approaches to health system policy has led to improved equity and access to services for many remote and indigenous populations. 

    Access to health services increases

    The inter-programmatic and interdisciplinary initiative included developing and implementing a tool for monitoring and managing health services using geospatial data about family health units, training health workers especially in the control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and strategic Health Situation Analysis to facilitate the design of effective health policies.

    The initiative has enabled progress on multiple fronts to improve health services in Canindeyú including expanding access to health care for vulnerable populations, strengthening trust in public health services among indigenous and rural populations, increasing the technical capacity of health workers, and optimizing responses to health emergencies.

     Across the Department from 2022-2024 health insurance coverage increased by 18.1% and access to health services increased by 25.1%. From April-June 2023 to April-June 2024 the number of primary care visits increased by 10.5%, and the number of overall medical consultations increased by 19%.  In the same period, there was also a 29% increase in the proportion of pregnant women who received an HIV and Syphilis test during the first trimester of pregnancy.

    PAHO/WHO’s Modular Essential Conditions Assessment

    Created by PAHO/WHO, the ‘Modular Essential Conditions Assessment’ methodology (VCEm in Spanish) evaluates essential factors for the provision of services in health facilities. It was implemented in 14 health regions, including Canindeyú, to drive sustainable improvement within health service networks and to empower health workers. The methodology reveals significant changes that can be made with little or no investment.

    “There are many activities that do not require a large investment such as providing training to health workers on protocols which can be done virtually. I believe this benefit will be reflected in fewer patients reaching critical conditions,” said Dr Angie Duarte, Director of the Curuguaty District Hospital.

    Dr Angie Duarte, Director of the Curuguaty District Hospital. ©WHO/PAHO

    The implementation of the modular VCEm at the Canindeyú RISS facilities identified opportunities to improve and prioritize actions to promote inclusive, equitable, and culturally appropriate health services that maintain respect for traditional medical knowledge and foster intercultural dialogue.

    “The implementation of the project in Canindeyú, with the valuable support of the UHC Partnership, clearly reflects our inter-programmatic and territorial approach. This initiative was aligned with the country’s efforts to advance health equity by strengthening local capacities, promoting the use of innovative technologies, and ensuring appropriate care tailored to cultural and territorial realities,” said Dr Haydee Padilla, WHO Representative to Paraguay.

    “We capitalized on lessons learned from previous experiences, which allowed for a more effective and sustainable approach. Joint work with local actors and the incorporation of intercultural dialogue and community-based health care were essential in closing historical access gaps. Furthermore, the implementation of intersectoral work reinforces the positive impact of this cooperation. This experience confirms that international collaboration, aligned with national priorities, can generate real and lasting transformations in health systems,” Dr Haydee Padilla concluded.

     The UHC Partnership operates in over 125 countries, representing over 3 billion people. It is supported and funded by Belgium, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and WHO.  

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities

    Source: NATO

    1. We strongly condemn Russia’s malicious cyber activities, which constitute a threat to Allied security. We stand in solidarity and recognise that Estonia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States have recently attributed malicious cyber activity targeting several NATO Allies and Ukraine to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU).  We recall that in 2024, Germany and the Czech Republic individually attributed activity to APT 28, which is sponsored by the GRU. We also note with concern that the same threat actor targeted other national governmental entities, critical infrastructure operators and other entities across the Alliance, including in Romania. These attributions and the continuous targeting of our critical infrastructure, with the harmful impacts caused across several sectors, illustrate the extent to which cyber and wider hybrid threats have become important tools in Russia’s ongoing campaign to destabilise NATO Allies and in Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine.

    2. We call on Russia to stop its destabilising cyber and hybrid activities. These activities demonstrate Russia’s disregard for the United Nations framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, which Russia claims to uphold. Russia’s actions will not deter Allies’ support to Ukraine, including cyber assistance through the Tallinn Mechanism and IT capability coalition. We will continue to use the lessons learned from the war against Ukraine in countering Russian malicious cyber activity.

    3. NATO stands for a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. We call on all States, including Russia, to uphold their international obligations, also when acting in cyberspace, and to act consistently with the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace as affirmed by all members of the United Nations.

    4. We remain united in our determination to counter, constrain, and contest Russian malicious cyber activities and are investing in our defences; including through the establishment of the NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre and upholding our Cyber Defence Pledge commitments as well as through the commitments made in the Hague Summit Declaration.

    5. We are determined to employ the full range of capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats.  We will respond to these at a time and in a manner of our choosing, in accordance with international law, and in coordination with our international partners including the EU.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities

    Source: NATO

    1. We strongly condemn Russia’s malicious cyber activities, which constitute a threat to Allied security. We stand in solidarity and recognise that Estonia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States have recently attributed malicious cyber activity targeting several NATO Allies and Ukraine to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU).  We recall that in 2024, Germany and the Czech Republic individually attributed activity to APT 28, which is sponsored by the GRU. We also note with concern that the same threat actor targeted other national governmental entities, critical infrastructure operators and other entities across the Alliance, including in Romania. These attributions and the continuous targeting of our critical infrastructure, with the harmful impacts caused across several sectors, illustrate the extent to which cyber and wider hybrid threats have become important tools in Russia’s ongoing campaign to destabilise NATO Allies and in Russia’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine.

    2. We call on Russia to stop its destabilising cyber and hybrid activities. These activities demonstrate Russia’s disregard for the United Nations framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, which Russia claims to uphold. Russia’s actions will not deter Allies’ support to Ukraine, including cyber assistance through the Tallinn Mechanism and IT capability coalition. We will continue to use the lessons learned from the war against Ukraine in countering Russian malicious cyber activity.

    3. NATO stands for a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. We call on all States, including Russia, to uphold their international obligations, also when acting in cyberspace, and to act consistently with the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace as affirmed by all members of the United Nations.

    4. We remain united in our determination to counter, constrain, and contest Russian malicious cyber activities and are investing in our defences; including through the establishment of the NATO Integrated Cyber Defence Centre and upholding our Cyber Defence Pledge commitments as well as through the commitments made in the Hague Summit Declaration.

    5. We are determined to employ the full range of capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats.  We will respond to these at a time and in a manner of our choosing, in accordance with international law, and in coordination with our international partners including the EU.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/CHINA – “Vincentian Tea,” relief for the body and soul for those who work in Zhejiang’s scorching summer

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

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    Ningbo (Agenzia Fides) – Saint Vincent de Paul bore witness to Christ’s charity by offering food to the hungry and care for the sick in 17th-century France. Today, following in his footsteps, the parishioners of the Longwan Church dedicated to him, in the diocese of Wenzhou, offer a cup of fresh tea to those who must work hours and hours outdoors in the Chinese coastal province of Zhejiang. Food delivery workers, postmen, bricklayers, and messengers of various kinds have had to work even on the so-called “dog days,” the 30 hottest days of the year, when the humid heat becomes oppressive and everything becomes more tiring. The fresh tea offered by the parish community to all those in need of refreshment has become a simple and appreciated sign of how Christian charity recognizes and embraces the needs, even physical needs, of all. In winter, in the same parish, those suffering from the cold can always find a steaming cup of hot tea. The parish of Longwan has become famous for its concern in bearing witness to and proclaiming faith in Jesus, also through many social works. In addition to the distribution of “Vincentian tea,” members of the parish community maintain a service of regular, free medical visits for those most in need.They also organize sacred music concerts, pilgrimages, and social gatherings for groups of the elderly, young people, and children. All of this is also inspired by devotion to the Patron Saint Vincent de Paul, in accordance with the ever-helpful suggestion of the Didache: “Seek the faces of the Saints every day and find rest in their words.” (NZ) (Agenzia Fides, 18/7/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Hybrid threats / Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU condemning Russia’s persistent hybrid campaigns against the EU, its Member States and partners

    Source: Council of the European Union

    The European Union issued a statement restating its unwavering and unequivocal condemnation of the persistent malicious activities posed by Russia, as part of broader, coordinated, and long-standing hybrid campaigns aimed at threatening and undermining the security, resilience and democratic foundations of the EU, its member states and its partners.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Sudan: Council sanctions individuals and entities over serious human rights violations and threats to the peace, stability and security of the country

    Source: Council of the European Union

    The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against two individuals and two entities for acts that constitute serious human rights violations or abuses, or which threaten the peace, stability and security of Sudan or for obstructing the delivery of, access to, and distribution of humanitarian assistance in Sudan.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Can AI think – and should it? What it means to think, from Plato to ChatGPT

    Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Ryan Leack, Assistant Professor of Writing, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

    Ancient Greek concepts about intelligence can shed light on 21st-century tech they never knew. agsandrew/iStock via Getty Images Plus

    In my writing and rhetoric courses, students have plenty of opinions on whether AI is intelligent: how well it can assess, analyze, evaluate and communicate information.

    When I ask whether artificial intelligence can “think,” however, I often look upon a sea of blank faces. What is “thinking,” and how is it the same or different from “intelligence”?

    We might treat the two as more or less synonymous, but philosophers have marked nuances for millennia. Greek philosophers may not have known about 21st-century technology, but their ideas about intellect and thinking can help us understand what’s at stake with AI today.

    The divided line

    Although the English words “intellect” and “thinking” do not have direct counterparts in the ancient Greek, looking at ancient texts offers useful comparisons.

    In “Republic,” for example, Plato uses the analogy of a “divided line” separating higher and lower forms of understanding.

    A Roman mosaic from Pompeii depicts Plato’s academy in Greece.
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    Plato, who taught in the fourth century BCE, argued that each person has an intuitive capacity to recognize the truth. He called this the highest form of understanding: “noesis.” Noesis enables apprehension beyond reason, belief or sensory perception. It’s one form of “knowing” something – but in Plato’s view, it’s also a property of the soul.

    Lower down, but still above his “dividing line,” is “dianoia,” or reason, which relies on argumentation. Below the line, his lower forms of understanding are “pistis,” or belief, and “eikasia,” imagination.

    Pistis is belief influenced by experience and sensory perception: input that someone can critically examine and reason about. Plato defines eikasia, meanwhile, as baseless opinion rooted in false perception.

    In Plato’s hierarchy of mental capacities, direct, intuitive understanding is at the top, and moment-to-moment physical input toward the bottom. The top of the hierarchy leads to true and absolute knowledge, while the bottom lends itself to false impressions and beliefs. But intuition, according to Plato, is part of the soul, and embodied in human form. Perceiving reality transcends the body – but still needs one.

    So, while Plato does not differentiate “intelligence” and “thinking,” I would argue that his distinctions can help us think about AI. Without being embodied, AI may not “think” or “understand” the way humans do. Eikasia – the lowest form of comprehension, based on false perceptions – may be similar to AI’s frequent “hallucinations,” when it makes up information that seems plausible but is actually inaccurate.

    Embodied thinking

    Aristotle, Plato’s student, sheds more light on intelligence and thinking.

    A 15th-century relief of Aristotle and Plato by Luca della Robbia in the Florence Cathedral in Italy.
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    In “On the Soul,” Aristotle distinguishes “active” from “passive” intellect. Active intellect, which he called “nous,” is immaterial. It makes meaning from experience, but transcends bodily perception. Passive intellect is bodily, receiving sensory impressions without reasoning.

    We could say that these active and passive processes, put together, constitute “thinking.” Today, the word “intelligence” holds a logical quality that AI’s calculations may conceivably replicate. Aristotle, however, like Plato, suggests that to “think” requires an embodied form and goes beyond reason alone.

    Aristotle’s views on rhetoric also show that deliberation and judgment require a body, feeling and experience. We might think of rhetoric as persuasion, but it is actually more about observation: observing and evaluating how evidence, emotion and character shape people’s thinking and decisions. Facts matter, but emotions and people move us – and it seems questionable whether AI utilizes rhetoric in this way.

    Finally, Aristotle’s concept of “phronesis” sheds further light on AI’s capacity to think. In “Nicomachean Ethics,” he defines phronesis as “practical wisdom” or “prudence.” “Phronesis” involves lived experience that determines not only right thought, but also how to apply those thoughts to “good ends,” or virtuous actions. AI may analyze large datasets to reach its conclusions, but “phronesis” goes beyond information to consult wisdom and moral insight.

    ‘Thinking’ robots?

    Today, AI takes on many physical forms, from autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots to health care robots and drones. If intelligence requires embodiment, as Plato and Aristotle believed, it might seem as if AI is coming closer than ever to human thinking.

    AI does take on many forms, but they’re still not bodies; they run on code, algorithms and datasets. Intuitive understanding, emotion, integrity and practical wisdom seem to require an embodied, perishable form that is moved by experience.

    Perhaps we should ask AI itself – so I did. When I prompted ChatGPT with the simple question, “Can you think?” it responded: “I can process information, analyze patterns, and generate responses based on data. So in some ways, it might ‘seem’ like I’m thinking. But it’s not thinking like a human does. I don’t have consciousness, emotions, intentions, or awareness. Everything I ‘do’ is based on patterns learned from huge amounts of text and a set of rules and probabilities. I can ‘simulate’ certain aspects of thinking, but I don’t truly think or understand in the human sense.”

    That response aligns with Plato and Aristotle’s views. For now.

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

    – ref. Can AI think – and should it? What it means to think, from Plato to ChatGPT – https://theconversation.com/can-ai-think-and-should-it-what-it-means-to-think-from-plato-to-chatgpt-256648

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education

    Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Riyad A. Shahjahan, Professor of Higher, Adult and Life Long Education, Michigan State University

    Two scholars argue that nostalgia and resentment fuel government attacks on universities. Rick Friedman/AFP

    Harvard University is under siege by the Trump administration – and the world is watching. But this case isn’t just an American issue.

    It’s part of a global trend: universities cast as enemies and institutions in need of reform. Populist, right-wing governments are blaming universities for tearing at the fabric of nations.

    These attacks are part of a broader strategy known as affective nationalism. It occurs when leaders use emotions, not just ideas, to build national identity. Feelings such as fear, pride, nostalgia and resentment are deployed to create a story about who belongs, who doesn’t and who’s to blame.

    As scholars who study nationalism, emotion and higher education, we explore the emotional politics behind these attacks.

    Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary has been hostile to academic freedom.
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    Global backlash

    Much of President Donald Trump’s vision and rhetoric is inspired by Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has waged a culture war on higher education for over a decade, banning gender studies and reshaping university governance. Orbán’s attacks on Central European University expose his hostility to academic freedom, critical thinking and diversity. All are viewed as threats to his nationalist “illiberal democracy.”

    Trump followed Orbán’s playbook. On May 22, 2025, his administration declared that Harvard could no longer enroll foreign students. A U.S. Department of Homeland Security statement claimed that university leaders “created an unsafe campus environment by permitting anti-American, pro-terrorist agitators.” The statement suggested that many of the so-called agitators were foreign students.

    Similarly, in India, students at Jawaharlal Nehru University were labeled “anti-national” for protesting the Citizenship Amendment Act, which provides fast-track citizenship to non-Muslim refugees. The students argued that it marginalizes Muslims. Since 2016, the Modi government has increasingly used “anti-national” and sedition charges to silence student and academic dissent.

    These labels – “elite,” “foreign” or “anti-national” – are not neutral. They fuel fear, resentment and powerful narratives that frame universities as threats. Harvard, Central European University and Jawaharlal Nehru University have become symbols of broader national anxieties around identity and belonging.

    British-Australian feminist scholar Sara Ahmed’s work on the sticky nature of emotions helps reveal the two emotions that often appear in attacks on universities: nostalgia and resentment.

    The Trump administration has used nostalgia as a tool in its attacks on Harvard University.
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    Glorifying the nation’s past

    Nostalgia is a longing for a better past.

    Consider Trump’s “Make American Great Again” slogan. It implies the nation was once great, has declined and must reclaim its former glory. That’s a powerful emotional story. Nationalism often works this way – by telling a tale of a lost golden age and a future that must be saved.

    For that reason, nostalgia is central to populist attacks on universities and institutional reform. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, for example, evoked Harvard’s symbolic past as part of the American Dream, arguing it has lost its way and “put its reputation in serious jeopardy.”

    In India, Modi’s government rejects Western influence, while using nostalgia to revive a Hindu past in higher education. The Modi government promotes national pride on campuses by glorifying military heroes and installing symbolic figures – such as the statue of Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk and philosopher, at Jawaharlal Nehru University – to shape student identity and loyalty.

    In Hungary, Orbán mobilizes a glorified Christian past to challenge discourses on diversity, inclusion, critical inquiry and academic freedom in higher education. A 2021 bill tasks universities with defending the nation and preserving its intellectual and cultural heritage.

    In India, the Modi government has increasingly framed public universities as institutions corrupted by Western ideas.
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    Enemies of the nation

    Resentment is a powerful emotion often used by states that see themselves as defenders of national unity and values. When Harvard resisted Trump’s reforms, the president framed the university’s stance in a Truth Social post as a betrayal to the nation, denouncing it as “terrorist inspired/supporting ‘sickness.’” Meanwhile, the Department of Education issued a statement that accused the university of a “troubling entitlement mindset.”

    Similarly, in India, the Modi government has increasingly framed public universities – especially those with critical voices – as “anti-national” spaces. By casting critical voices as enemies within, the state turns resentment into a political weapon to justify the erosion of academic freedom.

    In Hungary, the Orbán government mobilized resentment to portray universities and academics as disloyal elites working against the nation. One example of Hungary’s war on universities is the 2018 ban on gender studies, justified by the Orbán government as rejecting “socially constructed genders” in favor of “biological sexes.” This move reflects how the government uses resentment to assert ideological control over academic institutions.

    Universities are under attack for what they represent.
    Hindustan Times

    Emotional battlegrounds?

    Universities, especially elite ones such as Harvard and Jawaharlal Nehru University, carry deep symbolic weight. People care because of what the institutions represent.

    Harvard, with its elite status, has long been a symbol of academic authority. But more recently, it has been cast as a defender of liberal higher education – making it a Trump administration target.

    Jawaharlal Nehru University in India holds similar symbolic weight. It’s historically associated with producing the country’s social elites and is seen, especially in mainstream media, as left-leaning, making it a lightning rod in India’s polarized political landscape.

    In Hungary, the Orbán government viewed Central European University as a danger because it threatened the government’s Christian-nationalist vision of the nation-state.

    Universities are under attack not just for what they teach and research, but for what – and who – they represent. These are not just ideological disputes; they are emotional struggles over identity, belonging and public trust.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education – https://theconversation.com/leaders-in-india-hungary-and-the-us-are-using-appeals-to-nostalgia-and-nationalism-to-attack-higher-education-258975

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Holy See Press Office Press Release: Telephone conversation of the Holy Father with the Prime Minister of Israel

    Source: The Holy See

    Holy See Press Office Press Release: Telephone conversation of the Holy Father with the Prime Minister of Israel, 18.07.2025

    This morning, in his residence at Castel Gandolfo, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, following yesterday’s military attack by the Israeli army that struck the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, killing three people and injuring others, including some seriously.
    During the conversation, the Holy Father repeated his appeal for a renewed push for negotiations, a ceasefire and an end to the war.  He again expressed his concern about the tragic humanitarian situation of the population in Gaza, whose children, elderly and sick are paying an agonizing price.
    Finally, His Holiness reiterated the urgent need to protect places of worship and, especially, the faithful and all people in Palestine and Israel.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Boost for travelers and businesses as Germany opens up eGates

    UK and Germany agree to phased opening of German eGates for UK travellers

    • Germany agrees to phased opening of e-gates for the over 3 million Brits visiting each year
    • Follows UK-EU Summit in May and agreement that there were no legal barriers to allow UK citizens access to e-gates in more EU Member States after the introduction of the EU’s Entry/Exit System 

    Millions of UK travellers to Germany will be able to use e-gates in the future thanks to a new agreement made between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz today (Thursday 17 July). Part of a landmark bilateral treaty between the two countries.

    Germany will roll out the first phase of e-gates access for UK travellers by the end of August, starting with frequent travellers such as Brits with family in Germany or who travel regularly for business. Access for all UK nationals will be possible once Germany has completed  technical updates to its entry systems as it introduces the new EU’s Entry/Exit System. 

    3.2 million Brits visited Germany in 2023, with numbers growing steadily since the Covid pandemic. Opening up e-gates in Germany, and across the EU, will support UK trade and tourism and boost growth through the Plan for Change. 

    The agreement follows the successful UK-EU Summit in May, where the UK and EU made clear that there were no legal barriers to even more EU countries allowing UK citizens to use eGates at airports. EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas Symonds also visited Berlin in June to discuss e-gates, among other issues, with German ministers. 

    Since then, the UK has secured e-gates access for UK citizens traveling to Bulgaria and now into Germany. Other countries and airports have also opened up access, including Portugal (Faro airport) and  the Czech Republic (Prague airport) and Estonia has confirmed they will open up access at (Tallinn airport) in 2026. 

    EU Relations Minister, Nick Thomas-Symonds said: 

    eGates can make the slog of travelling through an airport that bit easier, which is why I have been working with the EU and member states to get more airports opened up to Brits abroad. 

    With £30 billion of services trade between the UK and the EU, this agreement isn’t just good for holidaymakers, it’s good for British businesses too. Making traveling easier between Europe’s biggest economies, to get deals done and boost growth.

    The UK and Germany have a trading relationship worth almost £150 billion a year. Germany is the UK’s second largest trading partner behind the USA, where the UK agreed a new trade deal last month. 

    The UK exports almost £30 billion worth of services to Germany each year, a growing market for British service providers. Services trade, like financial services, IT and consultancy are heavily reliant on face to face meetings and this e-gates agreement will save British firms valuable time. 

    While many EU countries now allow UK citizens to use e-gates, the government is continuing to work with others to do so.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    World news story

    7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement

    The 7th Round of the United Kingdom-Pakistan Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held in London on 16 July 2025

    Director of Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Lillie CMG, and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, led the respective delegations. 

    The two sides engaged in comprehensive discussions on a wide array of issues, including international and regional security, strategic stability, arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation. Deliberations also focused on the dynamics of the United Nations General Assembly (First Committee), the Conference on Disarmament (CD), international conventions (such as the BTWC, CWC, and CCW), multilateral export control regimes, and the use and implications of new and emerging technologies. 

    In addition, both sides exchanged views on UK-Pakistan bilateral cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology. 

    Since its inception in 2015, the Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament has remained a key component of the broader bilateral engagement between the two countries. 

    Both sides recognized the vital role of regular dialogue in fostering mutual understanding and promoting cooperation. In this context, they agreed to convene the next round of consultations in Islamabad next year.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    World news story

    7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement

    The 7th Round of the United Kingdom-Pakistan Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held in London on 16 July 2025

    Director of Defence and International Security at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Stephen Lillie CMG, and Additional Foreign Secretary for Arms Control, Disarmament, and International Security (ACDIS) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islamabad, Ambassador Tahir Andrabi, led the respective delegations. 

    The two sides engaged in comprehensive discussions on a wide array of issues, including international and regional security, strategic stability, arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation. Deliberations also focused on the dynamics of the United Nations General Assembly (First Committee), the Conference on Disarmament (CD), international conventions (such as the BTWC, CWC, and CCW), multilateral export control regimes, and the use and implications of new and emerging technologies. 

    In addition, both sides exchanged views on UK-Pakistan bilateral cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology. 

    Since its inception in 2015, the Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament has remained a key component of the broader bilateral engagement between the two countries. 

    Both sides recognized the vital role of regular dialogue in fostering mutual understanding and promoting cooperation. In this context, they agreed to convene the next round of consultations in Islamabad next year.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft presented a new auto route in the Samara region – “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft and the Ministry of Tourism of the Samara Region presented the second joint project for auto tourists “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty”. The route runs through the natural and cultural attractions of the Samara and Saratov Regions.

    The route presentation was organized at the Rosneft gas station in Samara, where the Company’s volunteers held a thematic quiz for car owners with useful prizes. During the presentation, the famous Russian racing driver of the LADA Sport ROSNEFT team Vladimir Sheshenin held an autograph session, during which everyone could take a joint photo with the famous athlete.

    Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and aims to create comfortable conditions for car travelers. Developing roadside service and improving the level of customer service provided at Rosneft filling stations is one of the Company’s priority areas of activity.

    The “Zavolzhskie Horizons” route starts in Samara, where the dacha of the merchant Golovkin is located. The building was built in the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style and is a cultural heritage site. A distinctive feature of the house, located on a steep bank, is two life-size sculptures of elephants. They are clearly visible from ships passing along the Volga.

    On the way out of the capital of the province, travelers can visit the Vertoletka culture and recreation park, which is recognized as the best implemented public space project in Russia and has become the best observation deck in the city. The steep bank offers breathtaking panoramic views of Samara, the majestic Volga and the legendary Zhiguli Mountains.

    The route then leads to the Serebro Severa ethnographic center in the village of Yagodnoye, where guests can get acquainted with northern culture, visit a reindeer camp and a village with sled dogs. In ancient Syzran, tourists will meet history at the Spasskaya Tower, the only surviving structure of the 17th-century Syzran Kremlin, a cultural heritage site of federal significance.

    The journey along the route ends in Khvalynsk, Saratov Region, in the national park – the center of ecotourism, preserving rare species of flora and fauna, with its holy springs, eco-trails and thematic exhibitions and museums dedicated to representatives of flora and fauna.

    “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty” became the second tourist route developed by Rosneft and the Ministry of Tourism of the Samara Region within the framework of the agreement signed in 2024 Memorandum of Cooperation between the Company and the Regional Government.

    Reference:

    The Rosneft network of petrol stations is the most extensive in the region, covering all the main roads in key tourist destinations. There are 78 stations of the company in the Samara Region, where you can fill up your car with guaranteed high-quality fuel, relax in a café or buy necessary goods on the road.

    Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism – together with partners, over 40 routes for car travel across the regions of the Russian Federation have already been developed. Some of them are already presented on the platformHorizons of Russia“

    Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftJuly 18, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft presented a new auto route in the Samara region – “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Rosneft and the Ministry of Tourism of the Samara Region presented the second joint project for auto tourists “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty”. The route runs through the natural and cultural attractions of the Samara and Saratov Regions.

    The route presentation was organized at the Rosneft gas station in Samara, where the Company’s volunteers held a thematic quiz for car owners with useful prizes. During the presentation, the famous Russian racing driver of the LADA Sport ROSNEFT team Vladimir Sheshenin held an autograph session, during which everyone could take a joint photo with the famous athlete.

    Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism and aims to create comfortable conditions for car travelers. Developing roadside service and improving the level of customer service provided at Rosneft filling stations is one of the Company’s priority areas of activity.

    The “Zavolzhskie Horizons” route starts in Samara, where the dacha of the merchant Golovkin is located. The building was built in the early 20th century in the Art Nouveau style and is a cultural heritage site. A distinctive feature of the house, located on a steep bank, is two life-size sculptures of elephants. They are clearly visible from ships passing along the Volga.

    On the way out of the capital of the province, travelers can visit the Vertoletka culture and recreation park, which is recognized as the best implemented public space project in Russia and has become the best observation deck in the city. The steep bank offers breathtaking panoramic views of Samara, the majestic Volga and the legendary Zhiguli Mountains.

    The route then leads to the Serebro Severa ethnographic center in the village of Yagodnoye, where guests can get acquainted with northern culture, visit a reindeer camp and a village with sled dogs. In ancient Syzran, tourists will meet history at the Spasskaya Tower, the only surviving structure of the 17th-century Syzran Kremlin, a cultural heritage site of federal significance.

    The journey along the route ends in Khvalynsk, Saratov Region, in the national park – the center of ecotourism, preserving rare species of flora and fauna, with its holy springs, eco-trails and thematic exhibitions and museums dedicated to representatives of flora and fauna.

    “Zavolzhskie Gorizonty” became the second tourist route developed by Rosneft and the Ministry of Tourism of the Samara Region within the framework of the agreement signed in 2024 Memorandum of Cooperation between the Company and the Regional Government.

    Reference:

    The Rosneft network of petrol stations is the most extensive in the region, covering all the main roads in key tourist destinations. There are 78 stations of the company in the Samara Region, where you can fill up your car with guaranteed high-quality fuel, relax in a café or buy necessary goods on the road.

    Rosneft actively supports initiatives to develop domestic tourism – together with partners, over 40 routes for car travel across the regions of the Russian Federation have already been developed. Some of them are already presented on the platformHorizons of Russia“

    Department of Information and AdvertisingPJSC NK RosneftJuly 18, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The State University of Management will provide expert and analytical support in organizing the activities of the commissions of the State Council of Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Official website of the State –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    On July 17, 2025, the State University of Management was visited on a working visit by GUU graduates: Anton Ageyev, General Director of the ANO “Expert Coordination Center of the Commissions of the State Council of the Russian Federation”, Deputy Chairperson of the State Council of Russia Commission on Personnel Elena Lagoshina, Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region Tatyana Leonova.

    At the beginning of the meeting, the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroev spoke in detail about his participation in the work of the 1st All-Russian Festival of Student Families.

    Anton Ageyev, Director General of the Expert Coordination Center of the Commissions of the State Council of Russia, outlined the purpose of the working visit. Since April of this year, the structure of the State Council commissions that work in the areas of national projects has been changed.

    Let us recall that Decree No. 309 of the President of Russia in May 2025 defined the national development goals of the Russian Federation until 2030.

    Given the cross-cutting, interdepartmental nature of the national projects developed in pursuance of this Decree, it is necessary to strengthen interaction with the scientific and expert community. For this purpose, it is planned to conclude an agreement with the State University of Management, which implies the joint implementation of the tasks facing the commissions of the State Council of the Russian Federation in the relevant areas of socio-economic development, for which it is supposed to use the scientific and educational potential of the oldest management university in the country.

    The meeting participants discussed the development and implementation of research, expert-analytical, educational and project activities; areas of preparation, publication and distribution of methodological, analytical and information materials; organization and holding of joint events, exchange of experience, best practices and information in the field of joint activities.

    Deputy Governor of the Kaluga Region Tatyana Leonova outlined priority areas of joint work, which will primarily concern the activities of the State Council commissions “Personnel”, and noted the need for interdepartmental cooperation to solve the strategic task set by the President of Russia to achieve technological leadership for Russia.

    Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Maria Karelina proposed a systematic approach to solving the issues under discussion and integrating the results of the work of the State Council commissions into mathematical models, formalizing this in the form of a special project.

    The meeting participants particularly focused on the issue of eliminating the need for personnel and current instruments for regulating the labor market: forecasting the need, recruiting students in sought-after specialties in colleges and universities, and cooperation with employers and the state.

    The guests and representatives of the rector’s office of the State University of Management exchanged many other ideas, one of which suggested the obligation of all state structures to post their research on a single resource, which will expand the analytical capabilities of the State Council commissions and speed up the synchronization and updating of data.

    The colleagues compared schedules and agreed to approve specific projects in the near future within the framework of the cooperation and interaction agreement.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ripple (XRP) breaks through historical highs, Ripplecoin Mining launches new mobile cloud mining APP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Ripple (XRP) breaks through the historical high for the first time in 7 years, reaching $3.55, the crypto market sentiment continues to heat up. In response to investors’ strong demand for a stable way to increase the value of digital assets, the well-known cloud computing service provider Ripplecoin Mining officially launched its new mobile cloud mining APP today. Through AI computing power scheduling technology, it helps coin holders easily obtain daily income and achieve the dual goals of asset growth and risk hedging.

    The market boom has created new demands, and cloud mining has emerged.

    According to CoinMarketCap data, as of July 18, XRP rose by more than 17% in a single day, surpassing the historical peak in 2018, and ranked third in the global cryptocurrency market value, following BTC and ETH. At the same time, mainstream altcoins such as ETH and Solana also rose, pushing the overall market to break through the $3.89 trillion market value mark. Analysts generally believe that with the expansion of institutional applications and the access of new financial instruments such as ETFs, holders are increasingly demanding “passive income tools other than trading.”
    Ripplecoin Mining has precisely seen this trend and launched a new cloud mining application, allowing global users to start AI-driven mining tasks through mobile phones without hardware or technical barriers, and obtain daily income dividends in the form of USDT.
    “We believe that when crypto assets enter the next stage of the cycle, stable, secure, and intelligent computing services will become an important supplement to mainstream investment strategies.”
    – Ripplecoin Mining spokesperson said at the press conference

    Product highlights: AI computing power scheduling + mobile-friendly experience

    Ripplecoin Mining cloud mining platform already supports mining of multiple mainstream currencies, including BTC, XRP, ETH, DOGE, SOL, etc., and will gradually expand to more asset categories. Core advantages include:
    Free experience for new users: Register and get $15 cloud computing power, and start earning immediately;
    Convenient operation on mobile terminal: Support iOS and Android, complete registration, contract selection, and daily dividend collection in 3 steps;
    AI intelligent mining system: The platform deploys 120+ green data centers around the world to allocate optimal computing power in real time;
    Zero threshold entry: No need to buy mining machines, no need to configure electricity, no technical knowledge required;
    Multi-currency combination mining: Support one-click configuration of multi-currency income combination, and optimize asset allocation strategy.

    Simple steps to quickly participate in cloud mining and get income

    Quick registration: Click here to create an account via email and get a $15 cloud computing power free trial quota;

    Choose a contract: Supports multi-currency payments (XRP, BTC, ETH, DOGE), flexible contract types, and income is paid daily;

    Get income: You can view mining output in the App every day and get income with one click, without complicated operations.
    The following contracts explain the potential income you can get

    Contract Price Contract Duration Daily Earnings Total Revenue
    $100 2Days $5 $100 + $10
    $500 5Days $6 $500 + $30
    $1,200 8Days $16 $1,300 + $130
    $3,000 12Days $43 $3,000 + $518
    $8,200 22Days $125 $8,100 + $2,742
    $23,500 30Days $409 $23,500 + $12,267

    Industry analyst’s view: A new generation of “sound investment” tools
    Industry research organization ChainProof pointed out that with XRP hitting a record high, cloud mining products are seen as a key bridge between the bull market and sustainable returns. Data shows that in the past month, the number of active users using the Ripplecoin Mining platform increased by 26% month-on-month, of which nearly 50% were users with XRP or ETH as their main holdings.
    “Although the current market has ushered in a wave of rising prices, volatility still exists. Users hope to not only earn the difference in the bull market, but also build daily cash flow.”
    – Valentin Fournier, chief analyst at BRN commented

    Future Outlook: Accelerate global layout and serve ordinary coin holders

    Ripplecoin Mining officials said that the platform will launch “cloud mining custody accounts” and “fixed investment computing power products” in the next few weeks to further meet users’ strategic arrangements in different market scenarios. At the same time, the company plans to accelerate localized support in Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Latin America to expand its global user base of more than 9 million.

    About Ripplecoin Mining

    Ripplecoin Mining was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in London, UK. It is the world’s leading compliant cloud mining platform. Relying on green energy mines, AI scheduling algorithms and mobile-friendly design, Ripplecoin Mining is committed to enabling every cryptocurrency user to participate in the global computing power network in a simple and secure way. At present, the platform supports cloud mining services for mainstream assets such as BTC, ETH, XRP, DOGE, and has served more than 9.5 million users in more than 180 countries and regions.

    For more information:

    Official website: https://ripplecoinmining.com
    App download portal: https://ripplecoinmining.com/xml/index.html#/app

    Media contact: info@ripplecoinmining.com

    Disclaimer: The content of this press release does not constitute any form of investment advice, trading advice or financial commitment. There are risks in the cryptocurrency market. Cloud mining participants need to carefully evaluate the potential results based on their actual situation. It is recommended to consult a professional financial advisor in advance.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Presale Surges Past $6.6M as Altcoin Season Heats Up, Launch Target Set at $20

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TALLINN, Estonia, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As altcoin season accelerates, Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) is rapidly emerging as a standout project, attracting over 14,200 users and surpassing $6.6 million raised during its presale. With its official launch scheduled for July 31, 2025, Bitcoin Solaris has locked in a target launch price of $20, drawing strong interest from both new and seasoned crypto investors.

    Bitcoin Solaris and the Altcoin Market

    While other coins are riding temporary waves, Bitcoin Solaris is offering something with longevity. Its hybrid blockchain architecture combines the proven security of Proof-of-Work with the high-speed scalability of Delegated Proof-of-Stake. This dual-layer system powers up to 100,000 transactions per second with a finality time of just 2 seconds, putting BTC-S ahead of countless legacy chains that are struggling to keep up.

    • Proof-of-Work provides security on the Base Layer
    • Delegated Proof-of-Stake drives scalability on the Solaris Layer
    • Validator rotation ensures decentralization and fairness
    • Smart contracts written in Rust support DeFi, gaming, enterprise, and beyond
    • Optional Zero-Knowledge Proofs add privacy without sacrificing speed

    Through the exciting release of the upcoming Solaris Nova App, Bitcoin Solaris is placing mining in the hands of anyone with a phone or computer. This app brings mining back to the people through mobile devices, desktops, and even browsers, making the process simple, energy-efficient, and accessible.

    Influencers and crypto reviewers are already talking about Bitcoin Solaris and how it stands out in this competitive cycle. A detailed breakdown by the Crypto Show highlights how BTC-S offers real potential through its dual-consensus model and mobile mining accessibility.

    Why This Presale Is Making Headlines

    Bitcoin Solaris is not following the typical slow-and-steady approach. Its presale has already passed $6.6M raised with more than 14,200 unique users onboarded. And it is doing so at breakneck speed with only around 2 weeks remaining until launch on July 31, 2025.

    • Current price sits at $12
    • Next price increase will bring it to $13
    • Bonus for this phase is 4%
    • Launch price locked at $20 with 150% projected returns

    Investors are calling this one of the shortest presales in crypto history, thanks to the rapid growth and demand.

    Wallets like Trust Wallet and Metamask are recommended for receiving tokens post-launch. Bitcoin Solaris reminds users that these wallets are for delivery, not presale participation.

    Secure your spot through Bitcoin Solaris.

    Mining That Actually Works for Everyone

    Bitcoin Solaris is not here to follow the old mining models. Its Solaris Nova ecosystem redefines accessibility and efficiency in crypto mining.

    • The upcoming Solaris Nova App allows one-click mining across mobile, desktop, and browser
    • Adaptive algorithms ensure optimal performance across devices
    • Mining Power Marketplace enables users to rent or sell computational power
    • Full compatibility with ASICs, GPUs, desktops, laptops, and smartphones
    • Advanced security with biometric login and end-to-end encryption
    • Gamification elements include achievements, leaderboards, and community-driven engagement

    Whether casual or professional, miners will find BTC-S provides a clear path to participation and rewards. For those interested in potential earnings, Bitcoin Solaris offers a detailed calculator for projections.

    Built on a hybrid blockchain framework that merges Proof-of-Work (PoW) and Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS), Bitcoin Solaris delivers high scalability and robust security—capable of handling up to 100,000 transactions per second with just 2-second finality.

    Final Thoughts: Bitcoin Solaris Is Setting New Standards

    Bitcoin Solaris is not another altcoin fad. It is a carefully designed ecosystem blending security, scalability, and accessibility for the next generation of crypto users. From mobile-first mining to lightning-fast blockchain speeds and a presale nearing completion, BTC-S is making it clear that altcoin season’s biggest winner might just be the project offering real solutions to real users.

    For more information on Bitcoin Solaris:
    Website: https://www.bitcoinsolaris.com/
     Telegram: https://t.me/Bitcoinsolaris
     X: https://x.com/BitcoinSolaris

    Media Contact:
    Xander Levine
    press@bitcoinsolaris.com
    Press Kit: Available upon request

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convenes high-level validation meeting to endorse Standby force training policy for peace operations and regional security

    Source: APO


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    The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorate of Peacekeeping and Regional Security, convened the two-day Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting on the ECOWAS Standby Force Training Policy for Peace Support Operations held from 16 to 17 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting brought together Training Experts from ECOWAS Member States, technical experts, and strategic partners to finalise and Validate ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) Training Policy on Peace Support Operation.

    Opening the meeting, Major General Umar Abubakar, Director of Peacekeeping and Regional Security at the Ministry of Defence Nigeria, emphasised the importance of transforming the Standby Force into an operational mechanism for regional peace and stability:

    “This is a pivotal moment for ECOWAS. The policy we are validating today will transform our Standby Force from concept to reality. It will ensure we are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to conflicts across the region and also serve as a standby brigade of the African Standby Force. Let us work together to finalise a policy that reflects both our regional realities and our ambition for peace.”

    Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Sani Adamu, Acting Head of the Peace Support Operations Division, highlighted the vision behind the policy and its relevance in today’s operational context:

    “This policy is not simply a document—it is a framework that integrates human rights Observance, gender, civilian protection, and post-conflict recovery. It lays the foundation for a responsive and professional force that can meet the complexity of today’s peace support operations.”

    He further stated: “For over a decade, we have envisioned a unified training doctrine. This process today brings that vision within reach. I commend the unwavering commitment of our experts and partners.”

    Speaking during the closing session, Mrs. Yvonne Akpasom, representing GIZ under the ECOWAS Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, reaffirmed the role of technical partners in supporting regional transformation: “GIZ is proud to support ECOWAS in developing a training policy that is comprehensive, operational, and aligned with global standards. Your contribution to designing and validating this framework underscores our joint resolve to build a Standby Force that is capable, credible, and cohesive.”

    The meeting followed a structured agenda including plenary technical sessions and syndicate working groups. Participants reviewed the policy’s architecture, scope, training standards, operational responsibilities, and implementation mechanisms. The revised policy aligns with the African Standby Force framework and incorporates key themes such as inclusivity, gender mainstreaming, accountability, and standardisation.

    This initiative is supported under the ECOWAS Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG) Project, co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by GIZ. Additional collaboration was provided by Expertise France and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

    The ECOWAS Commission reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening peace support operations across West Africa and called for swift adoption and implementation of the finalised training policy by all stakeholders.

    This initiative is in direct alignment with ECOWAS Vision 2050, which aspires to build a fully integrated, peaceful, and prosperous West Africa. By institutionalising a unified training policy for the ECOWAS Standby Force, the Commission is reinforcing its commitment to preventive diplomacy, regional solidarity, and rapid response to crises. This training framework will not only enhance operational effectiveness but also promote stability, resilience, and human security across all fifteen Member States.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Aberdeen professor among the new Fellows announced by the British Academy A University of Aberdeen Professor is among the distinguished scholars newly elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

    Source: University of Aberdeen

    Professor Behr joins a distinguished community of over 1,800 scholars who share a commitment to advancing the humanities and social sciences

    A University of Aberdeen Professor is among the distinguished scholars newly elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
    Reverend Professor John Behr, Regius Chair in Humanity and Head of the Department of Divinity at the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History, is one of 92 academics elected this year.
    Previously at St Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, where he also served as Dean, he is also a part-time Professor at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Holland; and has published editions and translations of various Patristic texts with Oxford University Press, and most recently In Accordance with the Scriptures: The Shape of Christian Theology.
    “I am deeply touched and honoured to be elected a Fellow,” said Professor Behr, adding that he looks forward “to working with the British Academy to help ensure that research in the Humanities at the highest level continues to be supported.”
    Professor Behr was elected alongside other notable academics such as Professor Lily Kong BBM, PPA, FBA, the first Singaporean woman to lead a university in Singapore, and Professor Jonathan D Jansen FBA, the first Black Vice Chancellor and Rector of the University of the Free State, now Distinguished Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University.
    This year, a total of 58 new Fellows have been elected from 25 universities across the United Kingdom, as well as 30 International Fellows from universities in the United States, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, China, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, and Cyprus. Four Honorary Fellows have also been elected in recognition of their exceptional achievements in music, art, journalism and librarianship.
    This year’s cohort join a community of over 1,800 scholars who share a commitment to advancing the humanities and social sciences.
    Professor Susan J. Smith PBA, new President of the British Academy, said: “With specialisms ranging from the neuroscience of memory to the power of music and the structural causes of poverty, they represent the very best of the humanities and social sciences. They bring years of experience, evidence-based arguments and innovative thinking to the profound challenges of our age: managing the economy, enabling democracy, and securing the quality of human life.
    “This year, we have increased the number of new Fellows by nearly ten percent to cover some spaces between disciplines. Champions of research excellence, every new Fellow enlarges our capacity to interpret the past, understand the present, and shape resilient, sustainable futures. It is a privilege to extend my warmest congratulations to them all.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Work to start on St George’s Lane improvements

    Source: City of Canterbury

    Home  »  Latest News   »   Work to start on St George’s Lane improvements

    Work on improvements to St George’s Lane by the bus station gets underway on Monday (21 July).

    It’s the latest of our levelling up projects to get up and running, with the two key aims of improving accessibility and safety, and enhancing the appearance of this important location that welcomes thousands of people each day.

    The six-week scheme involves widening the pavement on the bus station side, improving the pedestrian crossing by Fenwicks and resurfacing the road that the buses and taxis use.

    We are also deep cleaning the existing bus shelters and carrying out work around the existing trees, which involves increasing the size of the tree pits and surfacing them with a walkable permeable surface to help with watering.

    During this time, the road will be closed to buses and taxis. Any buses that would normally stop on this section will use the bus station. Taxis will drop off and pick up from Canterbury Lane.

    Fencing will be installed to segregate the area and keep the public safe. The colonnade area fronting the Whitefriars buildings will not be affected by any restrictions.

    Access between Whitefriars and the bus station will be maintained, but work is required at the crossings. This will be in phases and people will be redirected to crossings that are open.

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  • MIL-OSI China: EU announces 18th round of sanctions against Russia

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

    Flags of the European Union fly outside the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission headquarters, in Brussels, Belgium, Jan. 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The European Union (EU) approved a new round of sanctions against Russia on Friday, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.

    “The EU just approved one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date,” Kallas wrote on the social media platform X.

    The package contains a provision to lower the price cap on Russian oil sold to third countries by 15 percent below the market rate. Initially set at 60 U.S. dollars per barrel by the G7 in 2022, the cap under this new EU scheme will launch at 47.6 dollars, with the flexibility to adjust in line with future oil price movements.

    As part of the package, measures are also included to ensure that the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea cannot be reactivated.

    Also, Kallas said the EU will impose sanctions on a Russian-owned oil refinery in India and blacklist more than 100 additional vessels from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” believed to be circumventing EU sanctions by carrying mainly Russian oil.

    Slovakia, which relies heavily on Russian gas, had been holding up the proposed EU sanctions package. However, it said Thursday evening that it will green-light the new EU sanctions after securing guarantees from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that protect Slovakia’s energy interests.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray – the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    MHRA approves adrenaline nasal spray – the first needle-free emergency treatment for anaphylaxis in the UK

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 18 July 2025, approved adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (EURneffy) to be used for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis.

    The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 18 July 2025, approved adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (EURneffy) to be used for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis.

    Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe and sometimes life-threatening allergic reaction that causes a drop in blood pressure and breathing difficulties.

    Adrenaline is a well-established treatment for anaphylaxis, commonly administered through auto-injectors. This approval marks the introduction of a nasal spray formulation, providing a needle-free alternative for the emergency administration of a potentially life-saving medication.

    It is intended for use in adults and children who weigh 30 kg (about 66 pounds) or more.

    Patients are reminded to familiarise themselves with the important public guidance from the MHRA on how to respond to anaphylaxis and use adrenaline auto-injectors

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

    “Patient safety is our top priority, which is why we’re pleased to approve the first needle-free nasal spray formulation of adrenaline for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis in the UK. Until now, adrenaline for self-administration has only been available via auto-injectors. 

    “While this represents an important new option, adrenaline auto-injectors remain a vital and potentially life-saving treatment, giving people experiencing anaphylaxis valuable time before emergency help arrives.

    “We continue to encourage everyone at risk of severe allergic reactions, and those around them, to familiarise themselves with how to respond in an emergency. Resources and guidance are available on the MHRA website to help people be prepared.”

    Adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray is a ready-to-use single dose nasal spray that delivers its entire contents (2mg) upon activation.

    The plunger should not be pressed before inserting the product into the nostril, otherwise the single dose will be lost prior to use.
    Adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray can also be used when the nose is congested due to a cold or allergy.  

    Patients should always carry two nasal sprays with them in case a second dose is needed and let friends or family know they have them in case of an emergency.

    A full list of side effects can be found in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) or the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC), available on the MHRA website within 7 days of approval.    

    As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of the adrenaline nasal spray under close review.    

    Anyone who suspects they are having a side effect from this medicine is encouraged to talk to their doctor, pharmacist or nurse and report it directly to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme, either through the website (https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/) or by searching the Google Play or Apple App stores for MHRA Yellow Card.     

    This medicine has been approved through the International Recognition Procedure (IRP). The IRP allows the MHRA to consider the expertise and decision-making of trusted regulatory partners for the benefit of UK patients.    

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    Notes to editors       

    • The approval was granted to ALK-Abelló A/S on 18 July 2025.
    • This product was submitted and approved via the International Recognition Procedure.
    • The MHRA conducts a targeted assessment of IRP applications and retains the authority to reject applications if the evidence provided is not considered sufficiently robust.
    • More information can be found in the Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Information leaflets which will be published on the MHRA Products website within 7 days of approval.
    • 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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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Work of Derby Youth Justice Board highlighted during visit

    Source: City of Derby

    Derby City Council recently welcomed Keith Fraser, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, to see the work of the Derby Youth Justice Service (YJS) with young people and victims.

    The Derby Youth Justice Service has achieved Quadrant 1 status, signifying its position as one of the highest-performing Youth Justice Services across England and Wales.  

    Following his visit, Mr Fraser told the service:

    There were so many positive and inspiring aspects about your service. You demonstrated practice I have not often seen in other services, for example the children that were scrutinising the stop and search processes. You are also successfully keeping fewer children in police custody and also having fewer children remanded.

    Derby YJS is performing exceptionally well, consistently achieving results below national averages for the rate of First Time Entrants into the justice system, the number of young people sentenced to custody, and rates of re-offending.

    Key achievements highlighted during the visit included successful early intervention, which has seen more young people diverted away from possible offending and fewer young people being seen by the service as a result of going to court. Fewer children from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities have been referred into the service following a court appearance, while none are currently serving secure remand or sentence.

    The service has also achieved 100% satisfaction rates from children’s feedback, with every child reporting they had been helped by Derby YJS.

    The service attributes its success to several critical factors:

    • Committed practitioners who understand the children and young people well and can show the positive impact they make based on individual needs
    • A strong Multi-Agency Board working together to provide children with access a broad range of services
    • Stable senior leadership providing consistent direction
    • Service delivery based on insights to create tailored support for children, young people, and victims
    • A consistent understanding of risk across all levels.

    Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills, said:

    We’re immensely proud of the Derby Youth Justice Service’s achievements, and it was a pleasure to welcome Keith Fraser to witness their excellent work firsthand.

    The YJS consistently delivers exceptional results, creating opportunities for positive change for young people while ensuring the safety of our communities – a true testament to our passionate practitioners and strong partnership working.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Press release

    UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime

    The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin’s orders.

    • UK exposes and sanctions three GRU units and 18 of their military intelligence officers, responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin’s orders.   

    • GRU units exposed for their involvement in the bombing of the Mariupol Theatre, the targeting of Yulia Skripal and cyber operations in support of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine.  

    • Action by UK and allies comes amid global threat posed by Russian malign activity.

    Russian spies and hackers targeting the UK and others are today exposed and sanctioned in decisive action by the UK Government to deliver security for working people. 

    Today’s measures target three units of the Russian military intelligence agency (GRU) and 18 military intelligence officers who are responsible for conducting a sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity over many years, including in the UK. 

    The GRU routinely uses cyber and information operations to sow chaos, division and disorder in Ukraine and across the world with devastating real-world consequences.  

    In 2022, Unit 26165, sanctioned today, conducted online reconnaissance to help target missile strikes against Mariupol – including the strike that destroyed the Mariupol Theatre where hundreds of civilians, including children, were murdered. 

    Today’s action also hits GRU military intelligence officers responsible for historically targeting Yulia Skripal’s device with malicious malware known as X-Agent – five years before GRU military intelligence officers’ failed attempt to murder Yulia and Sergei Skripal with the deadly Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury.  

    In the UK, Russia has targeted media outlets, telecoms providers, political and democratic institutions, and energy infrastructure. The United Kingdom and our international allies are watching Russia and are countering their attacks both publicly and behind the scenes. 

    Foreign Secretary, David Lammy said:    

    GRU spies are running a campaign to destabilise Europe, undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens.  

    The Kremlin should be in no doubt: we see what they are trying to do in the shadows and we won’t tolerate it. That’s why we’re taking decisive action with sanctions against Russian spies. Protecting the UK from harm is fundamental to this government’s Plan for Change. 

    Putin’s hybrid threats and aggression will never break our resolve. The UK and our Allies support for Ukraine and Europe’s security is ironclad.

    The UK government is committed to accelerating its efforts to counter hybrid threats at home, protecting the UK’s national security – a key foundation of the Plan for Change – and abroad, working in collaboration with a growing international coalition including all 32 NATO Allies, the EU and its member states, and our partners in the FBI. 

    That is why the UK has announced the biggest sustained increase in defence spending – rising to 2.6% of GDP from 2027 – since the Cold War, and as highlighted in the National Security Review, the UK is stepping up our focus on tackling hybrid and technology enabled threats. The new UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership will support this, enabling closer cooperation across a wide range of areas. 

    The Kremlin has also used cyber operations in support of Putin’s illegal war – including targeting critical infrastructure like Viasat satellite communications. Some of these attacks were conducted on the eve of the full-scale invasion in 2022 with the express purpose of degrading Ukraine’s ability to defend itself.   

    Russia’s insidious activity stretches far beyond Europe. In addition to the GRU Units and officers, the UK is also sanctioning three leaders of “African Initiative”, a social media content mill established and funded by Russia and employing Russian intelligence officers to conduct information operations in West Africa. This includes reckless attempts to undermine lifesaving global health initiatives in the region by pushing baseless conspiracy theories to further the Kremlin’s political agenda. 

    Background 

    The Foreign Secretary laid out how the UK is stepping up our approach to combatting Russian hybrid threats in his Mansion House speech. Read more here.

    See this factsheet for further information: GRU Cyber and Hybrid Threat Operations

    Hybrid Threats activity refers to overt or covert actions by foreign governments which fall short of direct armed conflict with the UK but cause harm or threaten the safety or interests of the UK or our allies.

    Examples of this include: 

    • Cyber attacks (e.g. hacking government systems or stealing trade secrets) 
    • Disinformation (e.g. spreading false or misleading information online) 
    • Sabotage (e.g. damaging infrastructure or supply chains) 
    • Political interference (e.g. influencing elections or public opinion) 
    • More information on the Salisbury Poisonings and the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry can be found here: The Dawn Sturgess Inquiry – Inquiry into 2018 Salisbury poisonings 

    Below is a full list of those sanctioned today: 

    • Aleksandr Vladimirovich OSADCHUK 
    • Yevgeniy Mikhaylovich SEREBRIAKOV 
    • Anatoliy Sergeyvich KOVALEV 
    • Artem Valeryvich OCHICHENKO 
    • The 161st Specialist Training Centre (TsPS) (Unit 29155) of the GRU 
    • Vladislav Yevgenyevich BOROVKOV 
    • Nikolay Aleksandrovich KORCHAGIN 
    • Yuriy Federovich DENISOV 
    • Vitaly Aleksandrovich SHEVCHENKO 
    • Ivan Sergeyevich YERMAKOV 
    • Aleksey Viktorovich LUKASHEV 
    • Sergey Sergeyevich VASYUK 
    • Andrey Eduardovich BARANOV 
    • Aleksey Sergeyevich MORENETS 
    • Sergey Aleksandrovich MORGACHEV 
    • Artem Adreyevich MALYSHEV 
    • Yuriy Leonidovich SHIKOLENKO 
    • Victor Borisovich NETYKSHO 
    • Dmitriy Aleksandrovich MIKHAYLOV 
    • African Initiative 
    • Artyom Sergeevich KUREYEV 
    • Anna Sergeevna ZAMARAEVA 
    • Victor Aleksandrovich LUKOVENKO  

    In addition, we have brought new evidence to light on the following existing designations: 

    • The Main Centre for Special Technologies (GTsST) (Unit 74455) of the Russian GRU 
    • The 85th Main Special Services Centre (GTsSS) (Unit 26165) of the Russian GRU

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: How we protected the UK and space in June 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    How we protected the UK and space in June 2025

    This report was issued in July 2025 and covers the time period 1 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 inclusive.

    The National Space Operations Centre is led by the UK Space Agency and UK Space Command in partnership with the Met Office.

    June saw reduced levels of space activity with both uncontrolled re-entry and collision alerts at levels below the 12-month rolling average.

    All NSpOC warning and protection services functioned as expected throughout the period.

    Re-entry Analysis

    June saw a 14% decrease in the number of objects re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, tracked by NSpOC, when compared with the previous month.

    Of the 55 objects that re-entered, 50 were satellites and 5 were rocket bodies.

    July: 44, August: 89, September: 50, October: 35, November: 47, December: 83, January: 115, February: 129, March: 85, April: 92, May: 64, June: 55

    In-Space Collision Avoidance

    Collision risks to UK-licensed satellites were lower in June with a 19% decline when compared with May, caused by fewer interactions between UK licenced objects and other spacecraft or debris over the previous 30 days.

    July: 1,795, August: 2,137, September: 3,041, October: 3,181, November: 2,722, December: 2,142, January: 2,694, February: 2,567, March: 2,588, April: 2,620, May: 1,546, June: 1,259

    Number of Objects in Space

    The in-orbit population increased in June, with a net addition of 235 objects to the US Satellite Catalogue.

    July: 28,864, August: 29,669, September: 29,649, October: 29,657, November: 29,816, December: 29,867, January: 29,996, February: 30,027, March: 30,124, April: 30,253, May: 30,504, June: 30,739

    The number of Resident Space Objects (RSOs) reported may be subject to small adjustments over time as the way objects are tracked is refined. Figures in this report reflect the most current available data and may differ slightly from those published in previous months

    Fragmentation Analysis

    There have been no new fragmentation (break-up) incidents this month.

    Space weather

    June saw an increase in space weather activity, particularly geomagnetic events, compared to the previous month

    Comments

    The National Space Operations Centre combines and coordinates UK civil and military space domain awareness capabilities to enable operations, promote prosperity and protect UK interests in space and on Earth from space-related threats, risks and hazards.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The incoming and outgoing passenger traffic through Tianshan Airport in China’s Xinjiang has exceeded 500,000 person-times this year.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — The incoming and outgoing passenger flow at the checkpoint of Tianshan International Airport in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in 2025 exceeded 500,000, up 65.2 percent year on year as of July 14, the Xinjiang Daily reported.

    This year, this level of passenger traffic was achieved 77 days earlier than last year, the department added.

    According to Luo Minxuan, an employee of the department, over 146 thousand foreigners entered China through the checkpoint at Tianshan Airport during the reporting period, which is 1.3 times more than during the same period in 2024. Among them, more than 39 thousand people took advantage of the visa-free regime.

    In addition to the existing 24 international passenger air routes, the airport recently opened two new routes – Urumqi-Tianjin (Northern China)-Osaka (Japan) and Urumqi-Shymkent (Kazakhstan), which once again stimulated the demand for business and tourist travel to foreign countries.

    According to Luo Minxuan, the airport has seen a significant increase in the number of family tours abroad and cross-border tour groups. She added that over 60 percent of Chinese citizens who left the country through the Tianshan checkpoint went to five Central Asian countries as well as the Transcaucasian countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Foreign Ministry urges Philippines to take concrete measures to ensure safety of Chinese students

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    BEIJING, July 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday called on the Philippine side to take concrete measures to ensure the safety, dignity and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese students in the Philippines.

    China’s Ministry of Education issued a warning to students studying in the Philippines on Friday, urging Chinese students to assess security risks and raise their awareness.

    At a regular press conference, Lin Jian said the public security situation in the Philippines is deteriorating, with crimes and searches against Chinese citizens on the rise. The warning issued by the Chinese government is a responsible and reasonable measure to ensure the safety and rights of Chinese students, the diplomat added.

    “We once again warn those planning to study in the Philippines to conduct a risk assessment,” he stressed. -0-

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