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MIL-OSI Russia: Names on the Map of Moscow: The Ryadom Project Tells the Fates of the Heroes of the Great Patriotic War

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

Moscow is implementing an educational project called “Nearby” dedicated to the people after whom the capital’s streets were named. It allows us to look at the city in a different way, and also helps preserve historical memory and remind us that real destinies lie behind familiar names.

As part of the project, posters will be placed on 80 streets in Moscow. They will tell about the participants of the Great Patriotic War, whose names were immortalized in the city’s toponymy. Information materials can be seen at public transport stops, newsstands and classic billboards.

Each of the 80 streets is named after one of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Thus, billboards dedicated to Georgy Zhukov, a commander who played a key role in the war, appeared on Marshal Zhukov Avenue. It was he who signed the act of unconditional surrender of Germany and hosted the Victory Parade on Red Square on June 24, 1945.

Similar posters have already been placed on several other streets, for example, on Letchitsa Tarasova, Pokryshkina and Artamonova streets.

The initiative is being carried out with the assistance of the capital’s Department of Mass Media and Advertising together with the All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth “Movement of the First”.

Moscow remembers and honors the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. Almost every district has streets named after our fathers and grandfathers who fought the Nazis. 164 streets, avenues, squares and lanes of the capital are named after the defenders of the Motherland. The city is a living memory of them. All these places can be easily found on the project website “Living Memory”.

“City of Quests” will share stories of heroes after whom streets are named

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June 25, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 25, 2025

ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 25, 2025.

Bats get fat to survive hard times. But climate change is threatening their survival strategy
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Japanese prime minister’s abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a clear signal to the Trump administration: the Japan–US relationship is in a dire state. After saying just days ago he would be attending this week’s NATO summit at The Hague,

Why have athletes stopped ‘taking a knee’?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers kneel ahead of a game in 2016. Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images It’s almost a decade since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started

Nearly half of Kiwis oppose automatic citizenship for Cook Islands, says poll
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist A new poll by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union shows that almost half of respondents oppose the Cook Islands having automatic New Zealand citizenship. Thirty percent of the 1000-person sample supported Cook Islanders retaining citizenship, 46 percent were opposed and 24 percent were unsure. The question asked: The Cook

Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders discuss Middle East conflict before ceasefire
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The ancients also had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis. Here’s how they managed
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Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design
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How old are you really? Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?
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Global rankings fuel hype, but students have more to consider when choosing a uni
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kylie Message, Professor of Public Humanities and Director of the ANU Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University At this time of year, many year 12 students are seriously turning their minds to the future. Should they go to university next year? If so, which one? June is

Playful or harmful? David Seymour’s posts raise questions about what’s OK to say online
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Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien accepts invitation to government’s economic roundtable
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Fiji advocacy group slams Indonesian role in MSG as a ‘disgrace’
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Will the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold? One factor could be crucial to it sticking
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ali Mamouri, Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University Amir Levy/Getty Images After 12 days of war, US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that would bring to an end the most dramatic, direct conflict between the two nations in decades. Israel

Ramzy Baroud: The fallout – winners and losers from the Israeli war on Iran
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Iran and Israel agree to a fragile ceasefire. One factor could be crucial to it sticking
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eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
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Trouble getting out of bed? Signs the ‘winter blues’ may be something more serious
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A carbon levy on global shipping promises to slash emissions. We calculated what that means for Australia’s biggest export
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The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program – it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model
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Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI China: UN political chief calls for diplomacy to ensure peaceful nature of Iran’s nuke program

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

The UN Security Council holds a meeting on non-proliferation at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

UN Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Tuesday called for diplomacy and dialogue to ensure the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.

In a briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of its Resolution 2231, which endorses the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the six world powers of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States, DiCarlo regretted that with less than four months left until the termination of its provisions, the objectives of the resolution and those of the Iran nuclear deal have yet to be fully realized.

Resolution 2231 expires on Oct. 18, 2025.

The nuclear deal, adopted in the summer of 2015 to ensure that Iran’s nuclear program would be exclusively peaceful, has faced many challenges since its inception, including the withdrawal of the United States from the agreement in 2018 during Donald Trump’s first term of office as U.S. president, said DiCarlo.

Over the last few months, participants of the deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), increased their efforts to identify a way forward for full implementation of the plan. In addition, Iran and the United States engaged in five rounds of bilateral talks, facilitated by Oman, said DiCarlo. “Regrettably, neither of these initiatives produced a way forward to ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.”

The military escalation between Israel and Iran since June 13 and U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday (New York time) complicated prospects for achieving full implementation of Resolution 2231. Iran’s strikes on Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar further exacerbated insecurity in an already tense region, she said.

Monday’s announcement by the United States, in coordination with Qatar, of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran is a significant achievement that potentially pulls Iran, Israel and the region back from the brink, she said.

At the heart of this conflict is the nature of Iran’s nuclear program. Following the deadly clashes of the past 12 days, the ceasefire agreement is an opportunity to avoid a catastrophic escalation and achieve a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, she said. “Diplomacy, dialogue and verification remain the best option to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program and to bring about concrete economic benefits to the people of Iran.”

The United Nations stands ready to support all efforts that advance peace, dialogue and stability in the region, she said.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Submissions: Appointments – EWC Board Selects Celeste Connors as Next East-West Center President

Source: East-West Center

Recognized international leader in risk management, international affairs, and development policy will head EWC’s mission starting in July

HONOLULU (June 24, 2025) — The East-West Center Board of Governors is pleased to announce the selection of Celeste A. Connors as the institution’s next President, effective July 1. A Hawai‘i-raised leader with over 25 years of global experience in risk management, diplomacy, national security, and development policy, Ms. Connors brings a deep understanding of both international affairs and regional priorities to the role.

Her appointment concludes an extensive search to succeed outgoing Interim President James K. Scott, the former EWC Board chair who has been serving in the presidential post temporarily since the beginning of this year. The Board selected Connors following a robust process engaging a broad range of EWC stakeholders.

Experience across sectors

“Ms. Connors was selected from an impressive applicant pool of talented and experienced individuals,” said EWC Board of Governors Chairman John Waihe‘e. “We feel strongly that her breadth of leadership experience across government, civil society, academia, and business sectors is exactly what the Center requires to carry our mission and legacy forward to a bright new future at this pivotal time in our institution’s proud 65-year history.”

“I’m deeply honored and excited to lead the East-West Center team in continuing to advance regional cooperation,” said Connors. “Strategically based in the Pacific Ocean, the EWC plays a critical role in supporting US engagement in the Indo-Pacific region through convening, expert dialogue, educational exchange, and people-to-people connections. In Hawai‘i and beyond, we seek to support security and prosperity by promoting leadership and partnerships around our shared interests and values.”

“I am delighted with the Board’s selection,” said outgoing Interim President Scott, who will be returning to a fundraising position on the EWC Foundation board. “Celeste is already a close partner to the Center, as well as being one of our adjunct experts, and I know she will devote herself to East-West Center’s continued success with the same passion for our mission that inspires our dedicated staff and community. I look forward to working with her on a seamless transition.”

Insight and inspiration

“The role of leading the East-West Center demands a leader with profound insight into the complex interplay of global, regional, and national dynamics—particularly across Asia and the Pacific,” said Adm. Thomas Fargo (Ret.), former commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command and current Chairman of Hawaiian Electric Industries, where Connors is a board member. “Equally important is a deep appreciation for the diverse cultures, values, and relationships that shape this region. Celeste Connors brings to this position not only these essential qualities, but also a breadth of experience and vision that will serve the Center exceptionally well.”

“Celeste has been an energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and inspirational leader who has put Hawai‘i Green Growth on the local, national, and international map. She is indeed leaving us very large shoes to fill,” added Hawai‘i Green Growth Board Chair Randy Moore, former head of the University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents and a noted educator and business executive. “On the other hand, we cannot think of a better candidate to lead the East-West Center. Celeste has developed strong contacts with leaders of Pacific Island nations, and together with her prior experience in the US Department of State and the White House, she is plugged into a network that will enable the Center to productively serve Hawaiʻi, the nation, and the world. We wish her every success.”

About Celeste Connors

Celeste A. Connors, who was raised in Hawai‘i, is a recognized international leader with more than 25 years of risk management and national security experience. As a former Director on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council under both Republican and Democratic administrations, she chaired complex interagency processes and advised White House leaders on energy, trade, environment, and technology strategies. She previously gained extensive foreign policy experience while serving as a US diplomat in Saudi Arabia, Greece, Germany, and the US Mission to the United Nations, and as Foreign Policy Adviser to the Mayor of New York City.

In recent years, Connors has led the internationally recognized center of excellence Hawaii Green Growth, where she developed policy and investment solutions to help build resilient communities. She is also co-founder of c.dots development LLC, and the Co-Chair of the Local2030 Islands Network, a group of 45 island economies focused on building a safer, more resilient future.

Ms. Connors has an extensive background in corporate and nonprofit governance, including serving on the boards of Hawaiian Electric Industries, the state’s primary electricity provider, and the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau. She also co-chairs the Hawai‘i Sustainability Business Forum, which brings together the CEOs of the state’s top public and private companies.

She has served in academia as well, as a faculty lecturer and practitioner with the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), where she led a practicum program focused on risk management. In addition, she has been an Adjunct Senior Fellow with the East-West Center since 2021, when Hawai‘i Green Growth entered a formal partnership with the Center to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives.

Ms. Connors holds a master’s degree in Development Studies from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and an undergraduate degree in International Relations from Tufts University. Her husband Paul is a former diplomat and teacher, and they have a son and daughter in their teens.

The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the US Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: McConnell on American Leadership; Standing with Israel and Ukraine

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today regarding U.S. national security interests in standing with Israel, supporting Ukraine, and investing sufficiently in our own defense. Prepared text of his speech follows:

“When Iran’s proxies launched a full-scale war on Israel on October 7th, 2023, President Biden pledged an ‘unwavering commitment to Israel’s security’. This was the right message in the moment. But as I warned publicly at the time, Israel needed more than rhetorical solidarity.

“Like Ukraine, Israel needed precious time, space to maneuver, and material support to defeat a shared enemy. And yet, as in Ukraine, America’s commitment has indeed wavered. Our support has not been ironclad.

“Instead, under the previous Administration, American support was delayed, restricted, and paired with attempts to micromanage Israeli operations and even interfere with Israeli politics. And at every turn, the progressive left and isolationist right hyperventilated about the specter of so-called forever war.

“Fortunately, Israel held its ground. Israelis weren’t enthused about a ground war in Gaza. Their leaders knew that war would be difficult. But they knew it was unavoidable so long as Hamas terrorists still refused to release its hostages. They also knew lasting security meant changing Iran’s calculus…Not just responding to attacks from its proxies. So Israel decided to turn Iran’s terrorist assets into liabilities.

“Despite the pearl-clutching here in Washington, our ally simultaneously decapitated Hizballah and crippled Hamas. Their bold operations created a new opportunity for Lebanon to claw back its sovereignty from a terrorist state within a state.

“Meanwhile, the collapse of the brutal Assad regime in Syria brought down a Russian vassal and Iran’s favorite corridor of weapons and terrorist finance. These are the circumstances President Trump inherited. What to do with them has been the subject of some debate. Some of his advisors and supporters came with Obama-Biden-era talking points, ready to urge him to continue his predecessor’s policy of constraining Israel. Some had argued publicly that America had no vital or existential interests in the Middle East or claimed the region was a distraction from other priorities. They warned of forever war. Some seemed to push for nuclear negotiations with parameters eerily similar to the nuclear deal he withdrew from during his first term. They even proposed Iran could keep enriching uranium, until the President rightly quashed that idea.

“These mixed messages emboldened Iran and its proxies. After all, why give up if Administration officials saw the Middle East as little more than a distraction?…or if they seem as fearful of restoring deterrence as the previous guys? So Hamas kept holding hostages. The Houthis kept targeting Israel and Red Sea commerce. And the Islamic Republic kept marching toward a nuclear weapon. And in response, Israel took the next logical step to restore deterrence.

“Once again, innovative and decisive strikes destroyed Iran’s air defenses and imposed immediate costs on Tehran. And leaders from across Israel’s politics stood united behind the daring operations. But here in America, the same restrainers, anti-Israel progressives, and self-proclaimed realists warned again of regional conflagration if the President intervened alongside – or even supported – Israel’s strikes.

“The President’s own Director of National Intelligence traveled to Hiroshima to record a bizarre video message – not as a warning against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions but, presumably, against American or Israeli operations to blunt them.

“Fortunately, the President rejected the pleas of appeasers and isolationists. The strikes he ordered dealt a massive blow to Iran’s nuclear program, bolstered American credibility, and strengthened U.S. and Israeli leverage to end Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and its support for terrorism for good.

“Thanks to Israel’s heroic efforts for more than a year and a half, Iran’s ability to threaten regional stability is massively degraded. Not since before the Islamic revolution has there been such an opportunity for America, Israel, and our Arab partners to reset regional dynamics on such favorable terms. Achieving it has required no large-scale deployment of U.S. ground forces. It required only supporting our friends. Israel is a close ally and a strategic asset. Not a liability. And the strategic return on our investment in assisting Israel is incalculable.

“Standing with our Israeli friends offers a powerful lesson about American leadership, the value of alliances and partnerships, and the real nature of peace through strength. And this lesson extends far beyond the Middle East. If America refuses to apply it elsewhere – like Ukraine – we do so at grave risk to our own interests. But that’s exactly what some in Washington seem to be doing. Congress recently learned that a senior DoD official conducted a review of DoD security assistance efforts and concluded that the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), among other programs, was wasteful. This is a Republican Administration panning a program created by a Republican Congress in 2015 to counter President Obama’s toothless response to Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine. I’d like to see the analysis behind the Administration’s decision to zero out USAI in its FY26 request. I’d like to hear them try to explain away the massive return on investment of America’s security assistance to Ukraine and the precious lessons we’ve learned from our Ukrainian partners.

“The Secretary of the Army has rightly called Ukraine ‘the Silicon Valley of warfare’. Do his colleagues at the Pentagon think this assessment is wrong, or do they just not think access to the cutting edge of modern combat is valuable? Here’s the truth: USAI and other security assistance efforts have helped us measurably address shortcomings in strategy, capabilities, and production capacity that would have gone ignored until it was too late.

“It’s an inconvenient reality for isolationists and restrainers, but – for a tiny percent of our defense budget – we helped a smaller military resist invasion by a vastly larger one and degrade a major U.S. adversary.

“As with Israel, Ukraine is fighting an adversary of the United States. Our support does not entangle us in a far-off foreign conflict. For Russia, Iran, China, and North Korea, America is the main enemy – the great Satan. If these adversaries beat our friends, the threat to America become a thousand times greater. We should be grateful for friends so willing to defend our collective interests against common foes.

“Partnership with Ukraine is teaching us what modern warfare could mean for U.S. forces when they do face direct conflict. It has tested our assumptions about munitions inventories, expenditure rates, electronic warfare, and the duration of conflict. Without Ukraine’s experience with U.S. weapons, we would have been surprised to find some advanced systems quickly rendered inoperable on future battlefields.

“The money we invest in USAI on weapons for Ukraine expands our own production capacity in the process and will improve the quality of our own munitions. Supplemental appropriations on Ukraine and Israel, in turn, backfill our own stocks with brand-new capabilities – not just 155mm rounds, but air defenses and long-range fires, with specific investment in solid rocket motors. These investments help us prepare for conflict in the Indo-Pacific. And production would be slower in the absence of our partnership with Ukraine. Not doing more to address our growing defense needs isn’t a failure of foresight. It’s a failure of political will. Everyone wants to see an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. But the price of peace matters. If we want enduring stability in Europe, we can’t fall for an illusory peace.

“We should know enough history not to dismiss this as merely ‘a quarrel in a faraway country, between two people of whom we know nothing’. It’s a major war of conquest in Europe…The most significant since the days of Nazi Germany…And allies and adversaries half a world away are watching it closely for clues about America’s resolve. Certainly, Europe’s deepening commitments to collective defense will make real peace more enforceable. The President’s insistence has driven much of this progress; Putin’s brutality has reinforced it.

“Since 2022, our European NATO allies have made historic investments in defense – often buying American. And many are preparing to make even larger commitments at this week’s NATO Summit. This is good news. But we can’t expect allies to continue signing up for 3.5% and 5% commitments if America insists on falling further behind. Likewise, we can’t expect Putin to end his aggression if he thinks America’s abandonment of Ukraine is only a matter of time. And we can’t expect anyone to take America’s threats and commitments seriously if we’re content to let our own strength atrophy.

“A base budget request that cuts defense spending in real terms doesn’t show Moscow we’re serious – let alone Beijing. Leading from behind would be bad enough, but this is just plain falling behind. The strongest deterrence is denying an adversary’s objectives through military means. Israel is restoring this deterrence in the Middle East. Ukraine is achieving it by holding its own against Russia. But it needs help.

“Recently, I’ve asked Administration officials simple questions, like: Who is the aggressor in this conflict? The answer is obvious. But a second, equally simple question seems to trip them up: Who do we want to win?

“The President made the right call to stand with Israel. I hope he’ll also decide to stand with Ukraine, prevent Russian victory, and start reversing a dangerous, downward trend in our defense budgets. I hope he’ll recognize Russia’s attempt to ‘tap him along’ for what it is. Putin is getting mixed messages from Washington. He thinks he has time. He believes the West is weak and divided. But the President – at very little cost – can shatter this illusion. It’s time to impose sanctions, raise the price of Russia’s aggression, redouble security assistance to Ukraine, and drive the Kremlin to seek peace. It’s time for deterrence through denial.

“There’s no surer path to just and enduring peace…No better way to demonstrate that peace through strength actually means something…No clearer sign to allies and adversaries watching closely from the Western Hemisphere to the Indo-Pacific that America still has the will to lead.”

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 24 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

PM meeting with President Macron of France and Chancellor Merz of Germany: 24 June 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the NATO Summit in The Hague this evening.
The Prime Minister spoke to the French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the NATO Summit in The Hague this evening.

The leaders reflected on the volatile situation in the Middle East. Now was the time for diplomacy and for Iran to come to the negotiating table, they agreed.

Turning to Ukraine, the leaders discussed the need to apply more pressure on the Kremlin, including through further sanctions.

Discussing Gaza, the Prime Minister reiterated that the situation was intolerable and all sides needed to work towards an urgent ceasefire.

The leaders looked forward to speaking again this evening.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI United Nations: Unprecedented fires fueled by climate change threaten iconic World Heritage forests

Source: United Nations

In an update to the joint UNESCO-WRI-IUCN report “World Heritage forests: carbon sinks under pressure”, new data reveals that fires have accounted for approximately 75% of tree cover loss in World Heritage sites. Steadily increasing tree cover loss due to fires, fueled by climate change, has led to record high emissions, and threatens the robust carbon sinks of forests in World Heritage sites.

Fires are the primary cause of forest loss in World Heritage sites

Since 2001, approximately 4.5 million hectares of forest—more than the area of Switzerland—have been lost across World Heritage sites, with fires responsible for around 75% of that loss. The vast majority — approximately 80% — of all fire-related tree cover loss occurred in high-latitude forests, primarily across North America and Siberia. Forests in Australia account for an additional 15% of the loss, while all other regions contributed approximately 5%.

Solid lines show annual tree cover loss in World Heritage sites by cause, while dotted lines indicate long-term trends.
Source: WRI Land & Carbon Lab

While the number of World Heritage sites affected by fires annually has slightly declined in recent years — averaging around half of all forested sites per year — the severity of these events is escalating. Since 2020, fire-related tree cover loss has averaged approximately 240,000 hectares per year — more than twice the annual average recorded in the early 2000s.

In contrast, non-fire-related tree cover loss has remained relatively stable, averaging around 45,000 hectares per year. This loss is primarily attributed to anthropogenic land-use pressures, such as illegal logging, wood harvesting, and agricultural encroachment related to livestock grazing and crop production, mainly in sites included in the List of World Heritage in Danger. Increases in non-fire-related forest loss were observed in 2016-2017 and 2020, linked to the impacts of hurricanes and storms in the Caribbean and Asia, and intensified agricultural expansion resulting from limited ability to monitor illegal activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. However, forest loss from non-fire causes has since gradually returned to pre-pandemic levels.

“The data is clear: climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is here, now, and it is threatening the irreplaceable natural heritage of our world.”

Climate change is intensifying fires in World Heritage sites

The steady increase in fire-related tree cover loss highlights the growing influence of climate change on fire regimes in World Heritage sites. While fire plays a natural role in many ecosystems —particularly in temperate and boreal forests in higher latitudes— rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and changing weather patterns are creating conditions that fuel more intense fires. When forests burn, they release vast amounts of carbon stored in trees and soils into the atmosphere, primarily as carbon dioxide (CO₂). These emissions further exacerbate climate change and increase the likelihood of further fires in a self-reinforcing “fire-climate feedback loop.”

Source: WRI Global Forest Watch

Forest fires in World Heritage sites have resulted in an average of nearly 60 million tonnes CO2-equivalent (Mt CO2e) emissions per year, equivalent to Austria’s annual fossil fuel emissions[1]. Largely due to extreme fires, fire-related emissions in World Heritage forests have surged in recent years. In 2023, a record-breaking fire swept through over 300,000 hectares of forest in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park, releasing an estimated 190 Mt CO₂e—roughly equivalent to Argentina’s annual fossil fuel emissions. This more than doubled the previous record set in 2021 in Canada’s Pimachiowin Aki (86 Mt CO2e). Australia’s devastating 2019–2020 fires torched around 300,000 hectares in the Greater Blue Mountains Area, emitting over 45 Mt CO2e.

Tree cover loss due to fires (brown) in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park after the 2023 fires (left), Pimachiowin Aki after the 2021-2022 fires (middle) and Australia’s Greater Blue Mountains Area after the 2019-2020 fires (right)
Source: WRI Global Forest Watch

In the tropics—where fires have historically been rare—fire activity has surged, driven by intense outbreaks in sites such as Bolivia’s Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in the Amazon Basin, and Brazil’s Pantanal Conservation Area. Since 2020, fire has been responsible for approximately 35% of tree cover loss and associated emissions in World Heritage tropical forests—more than four times the annual average recorded in the early 2000s.

Source: WRI Land & Carbon Lab

“These intensifying fires are not just destroying tree cover and understory—they are unraveling ecological systems and pristine primary forests which underpin people’s livelihoods and provide several ecosystem services, such as climate regulation and human health maintenance.”

Carbon sinks and biodiversity in World Heritage sites are under increasing risk

Fires can have profound negative impacts on ecosystems, particularly by contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss. Covering more than 70 million hectares of forests—more than the area of Germany— World Heritage sites have traditionally played a crucial role in sequestering carbon. However, as fire intensity and frequency increases, this role is under threat. Fire-related emissions in World Heritage forests now account for about 40% of the carbon these forests absorb each year (80 vs. 200 Mt CO2/year), resulting in a net carbon sink of 120 Mt CO2e/year. High-latitude World Heritage forests have now collectively shifted from being carbon sinks to becoming net carbon sources, emitting around 5 Mt CO₂e/year. In contrast, lower latitude forests—mainly in the tropics—remain strong carbon sinks, absorbing roughly 130 Mt CO₂e/year. However, fires in tropical regions are especially damaging because their dense vegetation and high biomass cause them to release more carbon per unit of forest lost than fires in cooler regions. This makes tropical fires a growing threat to climate stability, accelerating the fire–climate feedback loop and pushing ecosystems closer to irreversible tipping points.

Beyond carbon, fires are also placing fragile ecosystems at serious risk. In ecosystems not adapted to fire—such as tropical rainforests and wetlands—fires can permanently alter habitats, disrupt species interactions, and erase biodiversity that has taken millennia to evolve. Australia’s 2019–2020 fires, for example, are estimated to have affected the habitats of at least 293 threatened animal species and 680 threatened plant species. In the Greater Blue Mountains Area alone, over 140 million animals were impacted, including approximately 15 million mammals, 17.7 million birds, and 110.4 million reptiles. Similarly, in the Pantanal Biosphere Reserve—which includes the Pantanal Conservation Area World Heritage site—an estimated 17 million vertebrates may have perished during the 2020 fires. These fires also drastically worsened air quality, exposing surrounding communities to hazardous levels of smoke and particulate pollution, which can lead to serious respiratory and cardiovascular health problems and straining healthcare systems.

© M & G Therin-Weise / Jaguar coming out of the forest, Pantanal Conservation Area, Brazil

“The transformation of carbon sinks into carbon sources signals not just an ecological crisis, but a critical tipping point in our climate system — one that threatens both the natural world and the communities that rely on it. Investing in robust fire prevention and response systems is essential to combat wildfires, especially in carbon-rich forests.”

Helping communities prepare and respond to fires

As fire continues to threaten both ecological integrity and human livelihoods, proactive fire response and preparedness are more critical than ever. Communities living in and around World Heritage sites are often the first affected by these events—facing loss of land, water resources, cultural heritage, and biodiversity that their lives and traditions depend on.

To support rapid and informed action, UNESCO has been leveraging real-time fire alert data through platforms like Global Forest Watch, developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI). These tools enable early detection of fire outbreaks and offer actionable insights that help local authorities and conservation managers respond quickly and effectively.

Complementing this, Land & Carbon Lab – an applied geospatial research lab convened by WRI and the Bezos Earth Fund – provides critical data on carbon storage, emissions and sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems—enhancing global understanding of how fires and other human activities are imperiling carbon sinks and converting some forests to carbon sources. This data helps inform not only emergency response, but also long-term restoration and climate resilience strategies.

A notable example of these data in action is their integration into the World Heritage Online Map Platform (WHOMP), which has supported the deployment of the Rapid Response Facility (RRF)— a joint initiative from UNESCO and Fauna and Flora. These tools have helped guide emergency response efforts at critical sites, including Brazil’s Pantanal Conservation Area and Bolivia’s Noel Kempff Mercado National Park. In these areas, satellite monitoring and fire alerts have enabled early fire detection, faster mobilization of resources, and timely support for both ecosystems and local communities.

© Fundación para la Conservación del Bosque Chiquitano

“The grant from the Rapid Response Facility (RRF) was crucial in quickly mobilizing resources to keep the ranger corps, community brigade firefighters, and firefighting authorities active in Noel Kempff Mercado National Park. Without this swift support, the damage to the park’s forests and the species that depend on them could have been far more severe.”

© Panthera

“The Rapid Response Facility (RRF) made it possible to train brigades, improve communication, support government institutions and, above all, strengthen integrated firefighting actions between the various stakeholders involved.”

Beyond immediate response, these efforts also strengthen local capacity, foster community engagement, and promote sustainable land management practices. By combining cutting-edge technology, operational monitoring systems based on Earth observation data, and on-the-ground collaboration, UNESCO and its partners are helping vulnerable communities become more prepared and resilient in the face of escalating fire risks. Ultimately, these initiatives play a vital role in safeguarding the world’s natural heritage for future generations—preserving the ecological, cultural, and climate value of these irreplaceable landscapes.

UNESCO thanks the support of the Government of Norway to the Rapid Response Facility (RRF) and the Government of Flanders (Belgium) to the World Heritage Online Map Platform (WHOMP). WRI thanks the Bezos Earth Fund and Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI).

[1] All country emissions equivalencies are for CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2023, according to the Global Carbon Atlas produced by the Global Carbon Budget: https://globalcarbonatlas.org/emissions/carbon-emissions/

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Germany: EIB provides €30 million financing to OLEDWorks for automotive lighting
Source: European Investment Bank

EIB
- EIB financing supports OLEDWorks in ramping up the manufacturing and R&D of their lighting technology.
- The company’s products combine high brightness, longevity, energy-efficiency, and reduced waste.
- The loan is backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU programme, which aims to promote sustainable investment, innovation, and job creation in Europe.
Luxembourg/Aachen, 26 June 2025. – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted financing of €30 million to OLEDWorks, a provider of innovative lighting solutions for the automotive industry, microdisplays, and other specialty lighting applications. The loan aims to support the company’s expansion and product development within the European Union, with a primary focus on automotive clients. Most of the investment will be used at the borrower’s existing site in Aachen, Germany.

OLEDWorks specialises in designing and developing lighting solutions based on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its technology offers a combination of high brightness, energy efficiency, and durability. Notably, the company has developed an innovative application for OLED panels in the automotive sector, which represents a first-of-its-kind use case at scale.

The financing provided by the EIB will enable OLEDWorks to strengthen its position as a world leader in multi-stack OLED technology, and to expand its portfolio of automotive customers. It will also allow OLEDWorks to capitalise on the nascent trend of using OLED technologies in the automotive sector, which is expected to gain momentum in the coming years. Furthermore, the financing will help to keep key manufacturing sectors and innovation in Europe, as the lighting industry has largely been delocalised to Asia in recent decades.

“OLEDWorks provides the type of cutting-edge technology that will secure a bright future for Europe and its people,” said EIB Vice President Nicola Beer, who oversees the Bank’s operations in Germany. “The financing provided by the EIB reflects our commitment to supporting innovative companies in strategic sectors. OLEDWorks’ lighting solutions align with our objective of fostering technological advancements on the continent—progress we need if we want Europe to be competitive and green.”

David DeJoy, CEO of OLEDWorks, emphasizes the pivotal role this investment plays in meeting customer needs: “The financing provided by the EIB will allow for expedited technology development and will enable advancements of OLED lighting technology with higher segmentation and display-like capabilities, higher brightness for automotive stop and turn applications, and bendable OLED panels.”

Wolfgang Görgen, Managing Director of OLEDWorks GmbH, adds: ”The technology advancements along with enhanced capacity at our Aachen facility will empower us to respond swiftly to our customers’ demands.”

The EIB support is expected to facilitate OLEDWorks’ growth plans and enable the hiring of some 45 new employees over the next three to four years. The project falls under the InvestEU-supported Future Tech programme loan, which addresses funding gaps and provides adequate risk capital to venture-backed companies in the EU. European small and mid-sized companies often face challenges in accessing non-dilutive financing options for growth investments. Since its establishment in 2016, the EIB’s innovation financing team has addressed the unique funding needs of over 300 fast-growing companies, investing €7 billion in the process.

Background information

About the European Investment Bank

The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world.

The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high -impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.

About OLEDworks

OLEDWorks is a global leader in the development and production of innovative organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. By producing the world’s best-performing OLED panels and combining rapid product innovation, OLEDWorks enriches lighting solutions in automotive, specialty, and microdisplay applications.

The OLEDWorks manufacturing facility is IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certified with full traceability via a factory MES system.

About the InvestEU Programme

The InvestEU programme supports the sustainable recovery of the European Union by leveraging significant private and public funds. It aims to crowd in private investment for strategic priorities such as the European Green Deal and the digital transition. The programme simplifies and enhances funding opportunities for investment projects within the European Union. It consists of the InvestEU Fund, the InvestEU Advisory Hub, and the InvestEU Portal. The InvestEU Fund is implemented through financial partners utilising the EU budget guarantee of €26.2 billion to mobilise at least €372 billion in additional investment.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: China Acts as a “Peace Broker” in the Ukrainian Crisis – Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

Moscow, June 24 (Xinhua) — China is acting as a “peace broker” in the Ukrainian crisis and is making efforts to facilitate peace talks, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in a written interview with the Russian newspaper Izvestia on Monday.

“Since the comprehensive escalation of the Ukrainian crisis, China has been acting as a ‘peace broker’ and has been making consistent efforts to end the fighting and facilitate peace talks,” he said.

The Chinese ambassador stressed that China’s position on the Ukrainian issue is consistent and clear: the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected, the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be observed, reasonable security concerns of all countries must be taken seriously, and all efforts for a peaceful settlement deserve support. “This is the authoritative position and fundamental principle of the Chinese side on the Ukrainian issue,” the ambassador explained, adding that China welcomes and supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace, and will continue to take an objective and fair position, promote consensus building and create conditions for resolving the crisis.

According to Zhang Hanhui, Li Hui, the special representative of the PRC government for Eurasian affairs, has already conducted four rounds of “shuttle diplomacy,” covering four continents – Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. He visited both the parties to the conflict – Russia and Ukraine – and key European countries, including France and Germany. In addition, deep exchanges of views were held with countries of the Global South, such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa. “These efforts have received wide approval and high praise from the international community, including Russia,” the diplomat noted.

In addition, in 2024, China and Brazil jointly established the Friends of Peace platform through the UN to seek ways to peacefully resolve the Ukrainian crisis, and several meetings have already been held. According to the ambassador, this group has become an important mechanism through which the countries of the Global South express their position on the Ukrainian issue and which reflects the common desire of the international community for a ceasefire and peace. “In its work, the group invariably adheres to an impartial, objective and open position, and is always ready to listen to the views and positions of all parties to the conflict, including Russia. The group adheres to the principle of consensus and focuses on promoting all actions that contribute to a political settlement and the restoration of peace,” the ambassador added.

At the same time, Zhang Hanhui confirmed that China did not participate in the discussions on sending peacekeeping forces to the conflict zone. “The Chinese side believes that three basic principles must be observed when sending peacekeeping forces: consent of the parties to the conflict, impartiality, and non-use of force except in self-defense. At present, there are serious disagreements between the parties concerned on the issue of post-war peacekeeping, there is no sign of an end to hostilities, and the number of casualties continues to rise,” the diplomat noted, adding that China calls on all parties to continue efforts to reduce tensions, create favorable conditions for dialogue, and open a “window” of opportunity for peace.

The Chinese ambassador acknowledged that the causes of the Ukrainian crisis are complex. He recalled the Chinese proverb that “a meter-thick layer of ice does not form in a day,” so “melting” it also takes time. “The end point of any conflict is the negotiating table. The Chinese side welcomes the holding of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul and hopes that all parties can reach a fair, sustainable, binding and mutually acceptable peace agreement through dialogue and negotiations,” he said.

Zhang Hanhui pointed out that following the direct talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine reached agreements on issues such as prisoner exchange, which created favorable conditions for establishing peace and was an important step forward. As the Chinese ambassador emphasized, China calls on the parties to the conflict to demonstrate a desire for negotiations, and also hopes that the parties concerned can provide favorable external conditions for the negotiation process, jointly support the trend towards peaceful negotiations, and ultimately come to a political settlement.

According to the diplomat, China hopes that peace and stability will be restored on the European continent as soon as possible, and is ready to continue to make constructive contributions to this. “Regardless of how the situation develops, China will always stand on the side of peace, on the side of dialogue, and on the right side of history. We will continue to make efforts to resolve the crisis and end the fighting, maintain contact with all parties, and contribute Chinese wisdom and strength to promoting a political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis,” Zhang Hanhui assured. –0–

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI: sonnen Pioneers Canada’s First Home Battery-Based VPP Embedded in a Master Planned Community

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. and EDMONTON, Alberta, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, sonnen, a global leader in energy storage and virtual power plant (VPP) technology, launched its first VPP in Canada at Blatchford Lands, a master planned community designed for net-zero living and a reduced environmental footprint. Landmark Homes, a recognized leader in sustainable and innovative home construction and the builder behind Blatchford Lands, collaborated with sonnen, along with utility provider EPCOR, electric retail provider Solartility and the University of Alberta. Together, these energy leaders developed the VPP that can be considered the vanguard of a newly decentralized and digitalized clean energy system for the future of Canada.

With this inaugural VPP launch into Canada, sonnen once again sets the standard for innovation in solar powered battery storage systems deployed across master planned communities as a virtual power plant. The Blatchford Lands VPP is the first of its kind on scope and scale for Canada. As a primer for broad adoption throughout the EPCOR service territory, this project constitutes the beginning of renewable energy and grid coordination’s evolution. sonnen, with its partners, is providing the community and its residents with emergency back-up power, daily management of peak energy use and demand response, among other grid services, for the overall management of the electric grid.

As a prototype, the Blatchford Lands VPP begins with 100 sonnen batteries deployed throughout the master planned community, representing nearly a half a megawatt (MW) of power and over two megawatt hours (MWh) of storage capacity that will support the Canadian energy grid. Following this initial deployment, sonnen plans to launch VPPs throughout Alberta and into other Canadian regions, with potential to reach over 3,000 individual sites, providing more than18 MW of energy and 60 MWHs of grid support over the next 3 years.

“What has been achieved at Blatchford Lands is extremely special, and even beyond many of the VPP market designs in America,” said Blake Richetta, Chairman and CEO of sonnen Inc. USA. “sonnen proudly stands behind our Canadian colleagues and customers, as our sister market, and as the closest of friends to the American people.”

sonnen, Solartility and the University of Alberta envision this highly innovative master planned community VPP project to become a replicable model for communities across the province and throughout Canada. This model can also be replicated in select U.S. markets, like Texas, where sonnen recently announced a Virtual Power Plant Power Purchase Agreement (VPA) and launched behind-the-meter, battery-enabled VPPs.

“Canada has developed into a rich and innovative VPP market thanks to the pioneering efforts and support from great partners,” said Geoff Ferrell, Senior Vice President – Global C&I and VPP Project Business of sonnen Inc. USA. “The coming together of builders like Landmark Homes, the utility EPCOR, retail providers like Solartility, and academics like those at the University of Alberta, are working together to build this innovative VPP program at Blatchford Lands and beyond.”

With awards from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), the Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), among others, Blatchford Lands has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovative community planning. Residents can enjoy diverse housing options equipped with renewable energy sources for heating and cooling—all in a centrally located neighborhood that once served as Edmonton’s municipal airport, now reimagined as a model for sustainable urban development.

Blatchford Lands is the latest sonnen VPP to launch at a master planned community, following wildly successful deployments at Soleil Lofts and Soleil Tech Park in Utah, Pearl Homes’ nationally renowned Hunters Point in Cortez Florida, and Mandalay Homes in Arizona, among other projects.

ABOUT sonnen
sonnen is a global leader in smart energy storage systems for residential use and a pioneer in residential battery-based virtual power plants. The sonnen VPP is recognized as a model for the decentralized, digitalized, and decarbonized energy system of the future. As one of the most experienced and rapidly growing VPP energy storage companies worldwide, sonnen has earned numerous international awards for its technological achievements. The sonnenCommunity, a network of visionaries worldwide, utilizes sonnen’s products and services to promote clean and affordable energy for all. With offices in Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and the USA, sonnen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. Learn more at: https://sonnenusa.com

Media Contact
sonnen@fischtankpr.com
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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: European Union – Minister’s participation in the Foreign Affairs Council (June 24, 2025)

Source: France-Diplomatie – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development

The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs took part in the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) held on June 23 in Brussels.

With regard to the situation in Ukraine, the Ministers underscored the EU and its Member States’ continued support for Ukraine more than three years after the start of the Russian war of aggression. The Member States agreed to step up pressure on Russia and the third countries that support it economically through the swift adoption of large-scale sanctions targeting the Russian economy.

The situation in the Middle East and the troubling escalation between Iran and Israel were also discussed. Coming a day after the joint statement issued on June 22 by the leaders of the E3 (Germany, France and the United Kingdom) on the situation in the Middle East, the meeting emphasized the importance of de-escalation and the need to achieve a diplomatic solution with regard to oversight of the nuclear program and stressed the need for Iran to cease its destabilizing actions.

The Minister reiterated that the current escalation must not overshadow the intolerable situation in Gaza, and particularly the intolerable obstacles hindering access to humanitarian aid, as well as continued settlement activity in the West Bank. The Ministers took note of the report by the High Representative/Vice-President of the European Commission, which states that article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement, dealing with human rights, is not being respected. They authorized Kaja Kallas to hold talks with the Israeli authorities to obtain concrete improvements in the situation and in respect for international humanitarian law. The Ministers will decide on this basis how they will follow up at the next Foreign Affairs Council meeting in July.

Lastly, with regard to Georgia, the Ministers expressed their concern over the serious deterioration in the rule of law, violence against protesters and arbitrary arrests.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI: CS Diagnostics Corp. to Present at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference June 26th
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CS Diagnostics Corp. (OTCQB: CSDX), based in Germany and USA and focused on innovation in Healthcare, today announced that Thomas Fahrhoefer, Chairman of the Group, and Mohammad Essayed, Chief Financial Officer, will present live at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 26^th, 2025

DATE: June 26^th
TIME: 12:30 PM ET
LINK: REGISTER HERE
Available for 1×1 meetings: June 27^th to July 1^st

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

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

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

Recent Company Highlights
- Floated 19 million shares on August 23, 2024.
- Uplifted to OTCQB on November 1, 2024
- Submitted FDA application for CS-Protect Hydrogel on March 12, 2025
- MEDUSA evaluated at USD 513 million on April 22, 2025
About CS Diagnostics Corp.

CS Diagnostic Corp. is a global healthcare innovation company committed to advancing medical diagnostics through innovation and precision technology. With a strong foundation in research and a global vision, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Its flagship products, CS – Protect Hydrogel and MEDUSA are designed to meet critical unmet needs in patient care and environmental protection.

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

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

CONTACTS:
CS Diagnostics Corp
Mohammad Essayed
Chief Financial Officer
+971 52 861 1930
Mohammad.essayed@csdcorp.us

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

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The fiasco of Western strategy in Ukraine is obvious – S. Lavrov

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

Moscow, June 24 /Xinhua/ — The strategy of Western countries in the conflict around Ukraine has suffered a defeat, now the West is no longer talking about the possibility of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield, but is begging for a ceasefire for Ukraine without additional conditions. This was stated on Tuesday by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking at the 11th International Scientific and Expert Forum “Primakov Readings”.

“Remember how it all began? “Russia needs to be strategically defeated on the battlefield.” They shouted hysterically. After some time, the slogan changed, and they began to loudly declare that Russia should not win in Ukraine. And now they demand, ask, beg for an immediate ceasefire without preconditions,” said S. Lavrov.

“That is, the fiasco of Western strategy and tactics is obvious, but Europe is still trying,” he added.

According to him, Western countries, including Germany, are now trying to hide behind the alleged establishment of their own military production in Ukraine, but in reality they are supplying weapons there.

“They have now come up with a scheme according to which they will allegedly produce weapons on the territory of Ukraine,” said the Russian Foreign Minister. “Many observers have already cited facts that nothing like this will happen, this is simply a cover for supplying weapons from the same Germany and other European countries to the Ukrainian armed forces, referring to the fact that this is not support, not pumping up, but assistance in establishing their own production – and many such tricks are being implemented,” S. Lavrov emphasized. –0–

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI: Silvaco and Fraunhofer ISIT Collaborate to Advance Next-Generation GaN Device Technology using Silvaco’s DTCO Flow

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) (“Silvaco” or the “Company”), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable innovative semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and automation, today announced a strategic R&D collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology (ISIT). The partnership aims to accelerate development of next-generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices using Silvaco’s industry-leading Power Devices Solution to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO). This collaboration aligns with Fraunhofer ISIT’s role in the EU Chips Act initiative through its participation in the APECS pilot line (www.apecs.eu).

Fraunhofer ISIT’s Power Electronics division is at the forefront of developing and manufacturing cutting-edge device prototypes for high-performance power electronic and sensor systems. Fraunhofer ISIT will leverage Silvaco’s industry-leading design tools—including the Victory TCAD™ platform, Utmost IV™, and SmartSpice™—to perform Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) for power and sensor device development. Silvaco DTCO platform will enable accelerated prototyping in Fraunhofer ISIT’s post-CMOS process environment, which is set up to explore emerging processes for both GaN and MEMS technologies on 8-inch wafers. In addition, Silvaco’s Victory Design of Experiments™ (DOE) solution will streamline development workflows and support rapid innovation during the evaluation of novel process modules and emerging device concepts.

“This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening Europe’s semiconductor capabilities and driving the global evolution of GaN devices,” said Eric Guichard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and General Manager of Silvaco’s TCAD Division. “Institutes like Fraunhofer ISIT are instrumental in pushing the boundaries of innovation in device and process technology. By collaborating with Fraunhofer ISIT, we not only accelerate their development efforts but also enhance our own TCAD tools to meet the demands of future device design.”

“We are excited to expand our GaN design capabilities with Silvaco’s Victory products,” said Michael Mensing, Ph.D., Head of the Advanced Devices Group at Fraunhofer ISIT. “By using Silvaco’s advanced TCAD solutions, our teams can explore, understand, and optimize the performance of GaN devices with greater depth and efficiency. Especially during our current development of high voltage lateral and vertical GaN devices based on engineering substrates, like Qromis® Substrate Technology, we see many physical effects that require accurately calibrated process and device models.”

In addition to the active utilization of Silvaco’s tools in R&D and industry customer projects, Fraunhofer ISIT will train students at local universities in the utilization of Silvaco’s Victory TCAD™ platform to prepare the next generation of semiconductor device engineers.

About Silvaco Group, Inc.
Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software and innovation. Silvaco’s solutions are used for semiconductor and photonics processes, devices, and systems development across display, power devices, automotive, memory, high performance compute, foundries, photonics, internet of things, and 5G/6G mobile markets for complex SoC design. Silvaco is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has a global presence with offices located in North America, Europe, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. Learn more at silvaco.com.

About Fraunhofer ISIT
Fraunhofer ISIT develops and manufactures customer-specific components for power electronics and microsystems technology. Local and external industrial partners offer the potential for commercialization. Within the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD), Fraunhofer ISIT is the main location for 8-inch post-CMOS technologies, non-CMOS-compatible MEMS and GaN-on-X processing. The latter is specialized in the development of GaN sensor chiplets and advanced membrane transistors as well as the processing of emerging ceramic substrates.

Contacts
Media Relations:
Tiffany Behany, press@silvaco.com

Investor Relations:
Greg McNiff, investors@silvaco.com

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI: Wrap Technologies Announces Appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan as Chief Financial Officer

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

MIAMI, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or, the “Company”), a global pioneer in innovative public safety technologies and services, today announced the appointment of Gerald “Jerry” Ratigan, seasoned finance executive, as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Ratigan brings over 20 years of experience leading financial strategy across public companies, capital markets, investment banking and performance-focused advisory roles. Mr. Ratigan’s background includes extensive work in both international and domestic publicly traded environments, where Mr. Ratigan has consistently driven financial modernization and organizational agility.

Mr. Ratigan has demonstrated exceptional ability in scaling finance operations, transforming reporting ecosystems and guiding companies through pivotal milestones—including M&A transactions and enterprise-wide digital transformations.

Mr. Ratigan’s diverse career spans Big Four public accounting, Fortune 500 audit leadership, and C-suite roles in high-growth sectors such as gaming, fintech, travel and entertainment. Most recently, Mr. Ratigan served as the Senior Vice President of Accounting and Controls—and later as Acting Chief Financial Officer—at The Gearbox Entertainment Company. In this role, Mr. Ratigan led financial operations through a critical phase that culminated in a successful acquisition by Take-Two Interactive.

Mr. Ratigan’s leadership encompassed building the finance function from the ground up, post-merger integration, ERP implementation, ESG reporting and consolidating multi-entity operations across geographies and currencies.

Prior to Gearbox, Mr. Ratigan served as Senior Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Entertainment Benefits Group (a Creative Artists Agency company), where Mr. Ratigan managed global accounting and audit operations. Mr. Ratigan also held Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Audit Executive roles at MoneyOnMobile, Inc. (MOMT), where Mr. Ratigan led public filings, investor communications and SEC compliance—supporting uplisting efforts and complex carve-outs related to divestitures.

Earlier in Mr. Ratigan’s career, Mr. Ratigan served as Director of SEC Financial Reporting at Prestige Cruise Holdings (acquired by Norwegian Cruise Line), overseeing public filings, XBRL tagging and IPO readiness. At Cooper Industries (later acquired by Eaton), Mr. Ratigan led internal audit efforts, implementing global audit strategies and streamlining post-acquisition integration.

Mr. Ratigan began his career at KPMG and Grant Thornton, quickly distinguishing with international assignments and national training roles. Mr. Ratigan’s global experience spans work in the U.S., Mexico, China, the U.K., India, Germany, Australia, Bahrain, Thailand and Sweden.

An advocate for ethics, compliance, and professional development, Mr. Ratigan currently serves on the Global Board of Directors for the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), contributes to COSO’s new corporate governance framework, and sits on the Global Advisory Board of The CFO Alliance, offering insight on capital markets and economic trends.

Mr. Ratigan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Miami and an MBA in Data Analytics from Louisiana State University–Shreveport. Mr. Ratigan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Texas, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds credentials in Strategy and Competitive Analysis (CSCA) and Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

“Across every role, Jerry has brought a distinctive blend of technical excellence, operational leadership and strategic vision. His work has consistently aligned financial operations with long-term value creation, enabled agility in complex environments, and driven measurable outcomes that build stockholder confidence and enterprise growth. We believe Jerry’s operational experience in capital markets and public accounting make him the right choice to align Wrap’s financial operations with its long-term strategy,” said Scot Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of Wrap.

“This appointment emphasizes Wrap’s readiness for accelerating adoption and growing market interest. We believe Jerry’s leadership will help drive product scale, ensure accountability, and position Wrap to maximize the commercial opportunities of its expanding portfolio,” said Jared Novick, President and Chief Operating Officer of Wrap.

“I am both honored and inspired to join Wrap at this defining moment,” said Mr. Ratigan. “The Company is delivering powerful solutions at the intersection of technology, public safety and compassion. I look forward to contributing to our mission while advancing a disciplined financial strategy that strengthens our foundation and creates sustainable stockholder value.”

Louis Springer Elevated to Vice President of Finance to Support Financial Operational Scale

Louis Springer’s promotion from Corporate Development to Vice President of Finance reflects both Wrap’s deep bench of internal talent and its disciplined focus on scaling operations with continuity and precision. Over the past 18 months, Mr. Springer played a central role in enacting the operational elements of Wrap’s cost-cutting initiatives and supporting broader organizational change. We believe his background in financial services, investment banking, and public company capital markets further strengthens Wrap’s ability to align day-to-day financial operations with long-term stockholder value creation.

“Louis Springer has proven himself over the years with Wrap,” said Chief Executive Officer of Wrap, Mr. Cohen. “He’s earned his spot as Vice President of Finance and will continue to anchor our fiscal strategy under Mr. Ratigan’s leadership—bringing both stability and forward momentum that we believe benefits all stakeholders.”

About Wrap Technologies, Inc.

Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.

Wrap’s BolaWrap® 150 solution leads the world in pre-escalation and beyond, providing law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident.

This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption that leverages sight, sound and sensation to expand the pre-escalation period and give officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap® 150 is a not pain-based- compliance. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate—instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap’s commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.

Wrap Reality® VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under pressure.

As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, Wrap Reality® equips officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high stakes encounters effectively, leading to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.

WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.

Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores and helps manage digital evidence, with operational security, regulatory compliance and superior video picture quality and field of view.

The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES boasts cloud integration and adheres to Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance requirements and GSA schedule contracts requirements. Crucially, unlike many competitor devices manufactured overseas in foreign, non-compliant, and possibly hostile regions, WrapVision is built in North America, promoting unparalleled data integrity and reducing critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.

Trademark Information

Trademark Information Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, Wrap Reality® and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

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The MIL Network –

June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: How aid cuts may be affecting humanitarian workers

Source: The Conversation – UK – By Lucia Berdondini, Associate Professor in Psychology, University of East London

Humanitarian work takes a profound emotional toll on workers. It places them at the frontline of global crises, at times witnessing the devastating impacts of war, famine, natural disasters, mass displacement and systemic injustice. Humanitarian workers have to cope with emotional exhaustion and burnout, with stress levels in some humanitarian settings comparable to those in combat zones.

The emotional burden deepens when workers feel unable to live up to the very values that initially drew them to the sector. It can be emotionally painful for people to watch aid fail, or to carry out policies they believe are wrong.

Psychologists refer to this distress as moral injury — a form of psychological, emotional and spiritual distress that arises when people perpetrate, witness or fail to prevent actions that violate their deeply held moral beliefs. Moral injury arises from guilt, shame, betrayal and anger. This is often directed at others and sometimes at oneself for participating in a harmful system.

As governments cut foreign aid, this disillusionment is likely to worsen. In our 2023 study published in Displaced Voices, we interviewed aid workers across international organisations and charities working in Calais and Dunkirk.

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Participants shared their experiences of working in environments where they feel they are no longer making a positive impact — or where they must conform to work within systems they perceive as failing those who need assistance. Recent aid cuts are likely to exacerbate these sentiments.

In the UK, Keir Starmer announced aid would fall from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income by 2027 — the lowest level since 1999 — to fund increased defence spending.

In the US, the Trump administration suspended over 90% of USAid contracts worth around US$60 billion (£44 billion) — halting support for HIV treatment, reproductive health and crisis response. These cuts represent significant structural blows to humanitarian infrastructure. From mass layoffs in Kenya to the sudden closure of programmes worldwide, the consequences have been immediate and demoralising.

Funding cuts don’t just disrupt operations, they erode the mental and moral resilience of humanitarian workers. Without support for their wellbeing, the sector’s ethical and effective functioning is at risk. Yet research on humanitarian mental health, especially moral injury, remains limited.

Aid worker distress

Based on our experience researching the sector, we expect that recent aid cuts in the UK and US will deepen moral injuries among humanitarian workers.

In an ongoing pilot study, we are examining how aid cuts impact the psychological wellbeing of humanitarian workers. We have analysed 15 publicly available sources (ten blogs and five podcasts) created by aid professionals between 2023 and 2025. While the findings are not yet published, our observation reveals clear patterns of distress linked to moral injury.

We have also observed some evidence of moral injury stemming from the aid cuts. Some workers expressed moral fatigue – slow exhaustion caused by ethical strain, and a sense of futility and loss of meaning. One practitioner wrote in a blog: “I used to believe we were helping — now I feel like I’m sweeping water uphill.”

Several blog posts and podcast episodes suggested a sense of complicity; the pain of being part of organisational silence or failure. Workers spoke of “being the face of a broken system” or “used to justify programmes we knew were failing.” As one put it: “Being a human is messy; serving humanity is messier.”

Still others described the ethical vacuum left by aid cuts, where workers are expected to care without mandate or resources.

Protesters in the US gather in opposition to the USAid cuts.
Philip Yabut/Shutterstock

Our findings so far reveal a troubling overlap between ethical strain and systemic failure in the humanitarian sector. As aid budgets shrink and resources dwindle, workers are overwhelmed, emotionally disoriented and psychologically vulnerable — often forced to choose between compromise and burnout.

Some may leave the sector; others will stay, but with hardened hearts. We’ve seen this first-hand through our work on the UEL Mental Wellbeing Portal, where professionals share stories of programme closures, job loss, grief and a deep sense of powerlessness — echoing our pilot-study findings.

A sustainable (and compassionate) aid system must urgently recognise and address the psychological toll of working in a system that workers feel no longer aligns with their humanitarian values. This crisis of moral injury is not inevitable. The sector needs investment not just in operations, but in the people who carry them out. That starts with understanding and acknowledging the emotional cost of aid cuts.

Lucia Berdondini: I received funding from DifD in 2010, the British Council in 2011 and the Academy of Medical Sciences in 2020. I am an Associate Professor at the University of East London, where I lead the MSc in Humanitarian Intervention (Distance Learning) and the UEL Mental Wellbeing Portal for Humanitarian Workers. I also collaborate with NGOs and academic institutions in the humanitarian field. These affiliations are relevant to the subject of this article.

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

– ref. How aid cuts may be affecting humanitarian workers – https://theconversation.com/how-aid-cuts-may-be-affecting-humanitarian-workers-257482

MIL OSI – Global Reports –

June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI: Sono Group N.V. to Present at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference June 26th
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

MUNICH, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The solar technology company Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) (hereafter referred to as “Sono Group” or “Sono”, parent company to Sono Motors GmbH or “Sono Motors”) today announced that George O’Leary, Managing Director and CEO, will present live at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on June 26^th, 2025

DATE: June 26^th
TIME: 2:30 – 3:00 pm ET
LINK: REGISTER HERE
Available for 1×1 meetings: June 26th

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

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

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

Recent Company Highlights
- First national type certification in Germany for solar bus kits — streamlining fleet adoption across Europe
- Strategic partnership: collaboration with Merlin Solar Technologies for mutual distribution — expanding reach in North and South America and partnering with them in the EU
- Financial turnaround: €65M profit in FY 2024 (from reconsolidation), and €8.8M profit in Q1 2025 (Fair value of Existing Debt)
- Lean operations continue, with ongoing installations now generating revenue
- Actively progressing toward uplisting to a national exchange (NASDAQ or NYSE American) to improve liquidity and visibility
- Expansion of commercial partnerships and product offerings. Upon Uplisting, exploring M&A to drive scale and shareholder value.
About Sono Group N.V.
Sono Group N.V. (OTCQB: SEVCF) and its wholly owned subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH are on a pioneering mission to accelerate the revolution of mobility by making every commercial vehicle solar. Our disruptive solar technology has been developed to enable seamless integration into all types of commercial vehicles to reduce the impact of CO2 emissions and pave the way for climate-friendly mobility. For more information about Sono Group N.V., Sono Motors, and their solar solutions, visit sonogroupnv.com and sonomotors.com. Follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, BlueSky, Truth Social, and X.

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

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

CONTACTS:
Sono Group N.V.
Press:
press@sonomotors.com | ir.sonomotors.com/news-events
Investors:
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonogroupnv

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. The words “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “plan”, “estimate”, “aim”, “forecast”, “project”, “target”, “will” and similar expressions (or their negative) identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are statements regarding the intentions, beliefs, or current expectations of the Company and its subsidiary Sono Motors GmbH (together, the “companies”). Forward-looking statements involve inherent known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and could cause the companies’ actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to: the Company’s ability to uplist to the Nasdaq Capital Market, including meeting the initial listing requirements; the Company’s ability to satisfy the conditions precedent set forth in its recent securities purchase agreement (“Securities Purchase Agreement”) and exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) entered into with YA II PN, Ltd. (“Yorkville”); the timing of closing the transactions contemplated by the Securities Purchase Agreement and the Exchange Agreement; the impact of the transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement and Securities Purchase Agreement on the Company’s operating results; our ability to maintain relationships with creditors, suppliers, service providers, customers, employees and other third parties in light of the performance and credit risks associated with our constrained liquidity position and capital structure; our ability to comply with OTCQB continuing standards; our ability to achieve our stated goals; our strategies, plan, objectives and goals, including, among others, the successful implementation and management of the pivot of our business to exclusively retrofitting and integrating our solar technology onto third party vehicles; our ability to raise the additional funding required beyond the investment from Yorkville to further develop and commercialize our solar technology and business as well as to continue as a going concern. For additional information concerning some of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could affect our forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on our website at ir.sonomotors.com. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are beyond our ability to control or estimate precisely, such as the actions of courts, regulatory authorities and other factors. Readers should therefore not place undue reliance on these statements, particularly not in connection with any contract or investment decision. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

The MIL Network –
June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Africa: “Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on International Women’s Day 2025

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful development programs, continuing their 13-year legacy of empowering women and girls.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and One of the Most Influential African Women for Six Consecutive Years (2019 – 2024) expressed, “Happy International Women’s Day to all the remarkable women and girls around the world!

Empowering girls and women is at the core of all our initiatives and programs at Merck Foundation. I recognize the immense potential of women to thrive, succeed and excel in any domain they choose, yet they often lack the conducive environment to fully realize their capabilities, especially in underserved communities.

Therefore, together with our Ambassadors, The First Ladies of Africa, we mark International Women’s Day every day since the last 13 years through our development programs and initiatives such as ‘More Than a Mother’, ‘Merck Foundation Capacity Advancement’, ‘Educating Linda’, and ‘STEM Program’.”

“Merck Foundation More Than a Mother” is a strong movement that aims to empower infertile and childless women through access to information, education and change of mindset.

“I am thrilled to share that out of the 2,282 scholarships awarded across 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, 1063 scholarships, that is nearly 50% have been granted to female medical graduates, empowering them to become future healthcare experts and leaders.

I am especially proud that we have awarded over 716 scholarships to young doctors, dedicated to advancing women’s health by strengthening reproductive, sexual health, and fertility care capacity.”

Merck Foundation CEO strongly believes that Education is one of the most critical areas of women empowerment.

“I am happy to share that through our “Educating Linda” Program, together with my dear sisters, our Ambassadors, we are supporting the education by providing over 950 scholarships for high performance and underprivileged African schoolgirls, empowering them to complete their studies and reach their full potential and also providing essential school items for thousands of schoolgirls in many African countries such as Botswana, Burundi, Malawi, The Gambia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cabo Verde and more.

Moreover, we have benefitted thousands of girls through our awareness campaign through many initiates like the release of inspiring songs, children’s storybooks, animation films, TV Program and awards for best media, song, film & fashion designs, all aimed at promoting girl education today for women’s empowerment tomorrow”, emphasized Senator Rasha Kelej.

Merck Foundation also actively empowers women in Science and Technology through its STEM Program and the annual Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards that recognize and celebrate the Best African Women Researchers and Best Young African Researchers, fostering research excellence.

“Our goal is to empower women and young African researchers, enhance their research capacity, and promote their contributions to STEM,” emphasized Dr. Kelej.

Watch the Episodes of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program on Supporting Girl Education:

Episode 2: https://apo-opa.co/3TJnIlf

Episode 11: https://apo-opa.co/3T5CQcE

Episode 14: https://apo-opa.co/4kUtgFA

Listen to Merck Foundation song about Supporting Girl Education here:

1. Watch, share & subscribe to the “Girl Can” song here, sung by two famous singers, Irene and Cwezi from Liberia and Ghana respectively: https://apo-opa.co/407Ntj9

2. Watch, share & subscribe the “Like Them” song here, sung by Kenneth, a famous singer from Uganda: https://apo-opa.co/4kV21e5

3. Watch, share & subscribe “Take me to School” song here, sung by Wezi, Afro-soul singer from Zambia, to support girls’ education: https://apo-opa.co/3ZGPClx

4. Watch share & subscribe “Tu Podes Sim” Portuguese song, which means “Yes, You Can” in English by Blaze and Tamyris Moiane, singers from Mozambique in English here: https://apo-opa.co/4lhKJaL

5. Watch, share & subscribe “Brighter day” song by Sean K and Cwesi Oteng from Namibia and Ghana respectively: https://apo-opa.co/3HWDu9W

Watch the Merck Foundation Animation Films to Support Girl Education :

Ride into to Future: https://apo-opa.co/4lhKTin

Jackeline’s Rescue: https://apo-opa.co/3ZKEFzv

Read the Merck Foundation storybook addressing the importance of Girl Education:

1. To read Educating Linda Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/44lkNEv

2. To read Jackline’s Rescue Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4nhP6Ve

3. To read Ride into the Future Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4k3zAJO

4. To read Not Who You Are Storybook, pls visit: https://apo-opa.co/4k3zFNC

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Merck Foundation.

Contact:
Mehak Handa
Community Awareness Program Manager
+91 9310087613
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mehak.handa@external.merckgroup.com

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About Merck Foundation:
The Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality & equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare & scientific research capacity, empowering girls in education and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth. All Merck Foundation press releases are distributed by e-mail at the same time they become available on the Merck Foundation Website. Please visit www.Merck-Foundation.com to read more. Follow the social media of Merck Foundation: Facebook (https://apo-opa.co/40mEwlR), X (https://apo-opa.co/4ngMjLO), Instagram (https://apo-opa.co/3HVBxui), YouTube (https://apo-opa.co/4lkw0Mb), Threads (https://apo-opa.co/4k8LPF5) and Flickr (https://apo-opa.co/3FU9QSe).

The Merck Foundation is dedicated to improving social and health outcomes for communities in need. While it collaborates with various partners, including governments to achieve its humanitarian goals, the foundation remains strictly neutral in political matters. It does not engage in or support any political activities, elections, or regimes, focusing solely on its mission to elevate humanity and enhance well-being while maintaining a strict non-political stance in all of its endeavors.

MIL OSI Africa –

June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI NGOs: Threatened whale species found in areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining, scientists warn

Source: Greenpeace Statement –

Exeter, UK – A scientific survey of two areas targeted for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean by The Metals Company has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins, including sperm whales which are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The news comes as world governments are meeting in a few weeks at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), where the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining keeps growing.[1]

The survey, published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science, was conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter and Greenpeace Research Laboratories from Greenpeace International’s ship, Arctic Sunrise. Researchers studied two exploration blocks held by The Metals Company in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone, known as NORI-d and TOML-e.[2][3]

Dr Kirsten Young, Lead Study Author, University of Exeter said: “We already knew that the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is home to at least 20 species of cetaceans, but we’ve now demonstrated their presence in two areas specifically earmarked for deep sea mining by The Metals Company.”

Following President Trump’s approval of a deep sea mining Executive Order in April 2025, The Metals Company applied to the US government to give TMC unilateral permission to commercially mine the international seabed in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. According to reports, this application covers the NORI-d area.[4] This move bypasses and undermines the International Seabed Authority, the UN regulator for deep sea mining, and has been met with strong criticism from governments around the world. Scientists have previously warned of “long lasting, irreversible” impacts of deep sea mining on the region.[5]

Cetaceans are known to be impacted by noise pollution caused by humans, and could be impacted by the significant noise created by deep sea mining operations. These operations would also generate sediment plumes, which could further impact cetacean populations by disrupting deep ocean food systems.

Dr Kirsten Young continued: “While more research is needed to build a complete picture of the impact of the noise and sediment plumes on cetaceans, it’s clear that deep sea mining operations will negatively impact ocean ecosystems in areas far out to sea where monitoring is particularly challenging.”

The survey provides a 13-day snapshot of cetacean activity in these two deep sea mining exploration areas. Using hydrophones, the research team confirmed 74 acoustic detections of cetaceans. This included a sperm whale, Risso’s dolphins and common dolphins.

Louisa Casson, Greenpeace International senior campaigner, said: “The confirmed presence of cetaceans, including threatened sperm whales, in areas that The Metals Company is targeting for deep sea mining is yet another clear warning that this dangerous industry must never be allowed to begin commercial operations. The only sensible course of action for governments at next month’s International Seabed Authority meeting is to prioritise agreeing on a global moratorium.”

Calls for a moratorium on deep sea mining grew at the recent UN Ocean Conference, with four new countries joining the group supporting a moratorium, bringing the total to 37.[6] The UN Secretary General also issued a strong call to stop this dangerous industry. Momentum against deep sea mining will now be carried forward at the July ISA meetings.

ENDS

Photos and video are available in the Greenpeace Media Library.

Notes:

[1 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

[2] Threatened cetaceans in a potential deep seabed mining region, Clarion Clipperton Zone, Eastern Pacific

[3] This study in the Pacific is mirrored by another recent piece of research in the Arctic by Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany. Researchers found cetaceans, including deep-diving and noise-sensitive sperm whales and northern bottlenose whales, in an area earmarked for future mining. If the Norwegian government proceeds with deep sea mining in the area, noise and pollution risk severe consequences. Greenpeace Nordic researchers are in the Arctic right now further documenting the presence of cetaceans in the area to expose the risks of deep sea mining and to champion the protection of the Arctic’s vulnerable marine life.

[4] The Metals Company applies to mine seabed after Trump executive order

[5] Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep sea mining

[6] https://deep-sea-conservation.org/solutions/no-deep-sea-mining/

Contact:

Sol Gosetti, Media Coordinator for the Stop Deep Sea Mining campaign, Greenpeace International: [email protected], +34 64686 3330

Greenpeace International Press Desk: [email protected], +31 (0) 20 718 2470 (available 24 hours)

MIL OSI NGO –

June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: NATO Allies step up multinational capability delivery cooperation

Source: NATO

Increasing transatlantic defence industry production capacity is imperative to meet higher defence investment demand signals and support NATO’s enhanced deterrence and defence effectively.

Multinational capability delivery initiatives are a cost-effective way of acquiring capabilities at speed and scale, which some Allies would not be able to do alone.

This proven and valuable approach is gaining new momentum as Allies work to meet NATO’s newly agreed capability targets.

At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on Tuesday (24 June 2025), Allies signed a number of new multinational projects and expanding existing ones. Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom committed to the joint acquisition, storage, transportation and management of stockpiles of defence critical raw materials, including through recycling existing products.

This High Visibility Project will help facilitate access to a sufficient supply of defence critical raw materials such as lithium, titanium and rare earth materials, which the Allied defence industry requires to deliver the capabilities needed to keep people safe. It will also help make NATO less vulnerable to supply shocks and reduce reliance on external providers. The project supports the implementation of NATO’s Defence Critical Supply Chain Security Roadmap, agreed by NATO Defence Ministers in June 2024.

The Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) programme also reached a new milestone, with Denmark and Sweden joining this initiative. In addition, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of two additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, raising the current fleet to 12 aircraft. Launched in 2012, the MMF programme is an example of effective NATO-EU collaboration, supported initially by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and currently managed by NSPA. The fleet provides participating nations with critical capabilities in air-to-air refuelling, strategic airlift, and aeromedical evacuation.

Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands and Sweden also broke new ground in supporting the further integration of new technologies in military operations, announcing the establishment of the first NATO Innovation Ranges. These are a key pillar of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan, which Allied Leaders are expected to endorse at the NATO Summit, and which aims to expedite innovation adoption, leverage new technologies at speed to deliver on capability targets, and increase production capacity through the inclusion of non-traditional suppliers in the defence industrial base. These ranges will enable Allies and NATO to test, refine, and validate new technological products in operationally realistic environments.

The NATO Support and Procurement Organisation (NSPO), NSPA’s governing body, also signed a partnership agreement with Australia. The agreement will allow Australia’s participation in the full range of NSPA activities and services, including, but not limited to, the fields of acquisition, logistics, operational and systems support and services. This is an important milestone in NATO’s cooperation with partners around the globe.

At the signing ceremony, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska also praised the conclusion of several new framework contracts by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) since January 2025, worth 4.7 billion euros, for critical munitions sourced from across the Alliance.

MIL Security OSI –

June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: NATO Allies step up multinational capability delivery cooperation

Source: NATO

Increasing transatlantic defence industry production capacity is imperative to meet higher defence investment demand signals and support NATO’s enhanced deterrence and defence effectively.

Multinational capability delivery initiatives are a cost-effective way of acquiring capabilities at speed and scale, which some Allies would not be able to do alone.

This proven and valuable approach is gaining new momentum as Allies work to meet NATO’s newly agreed capability targets.

At the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague on Tuesday (24 June 2025), Allies signed a number of new multinational projects and expanding existing ones. Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Türkiye and the United Kingdom committed to the joint acquisition, storage, transportation and management of stockpiles of defence critical raw materials, including through recycling existing products.

This High Visibility Project will help facilitate access to a sufficient supply of defence critical raw materials such as lithium, titanium and rare earth materials, which the Allied defence industry requires to deliver the capabilities needed to keep people safe. It will also help make NATO less vulnerable to supply shocks and reduce reliance on external providers. The project supports the implementation of NATO’s Defence Critical Supply Chain Security Roadmap, agreed by NATO Defence Ministers in June 2024.

The Multinational Multi Role Tanker Transport Fleet (MMF) programme also reached a new milestone, with Denmark and Sweden joining this initiative. In addition, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of two additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, raising the current fleet to 12 aircraft. Launched in 2012, the MMF programme is an example of effective NATO-EU collaboration, supported initially by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and currently managed by NSPA. The fleet provides participating nations with critical capabilities in air-to-air refuelling, strategic airlift, and aeromedical evacuation.

Estonia, Finland, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands and Sweden also broke new ground in supporting the further integration of new technologies in military operations, announcing the establishment of the first NATO Innovation Ranges. These are a key pillar of NATO’s Rapid Adoption Action Plan, which Allied Leaders are expected to endorse at the NATO Summit, and which aims to expedite innovation adoption, leverage new technologies at speed to deliver on capability targets, and increase production capacity through the inclusion of non-traditional suppliers in the defence industrial base. These ranges will enable Allies and NATO to test, refine, and validate new technological products in operationally realistic environments.

The NATO Support and Procurement Organisation (NSPO), NSPA’s governing body, also signed a partnership agreement with Australia. The agreement will allow Australia’s participation in the full range of NSPA activities and services, including, but not limited to, the fields of acquisition, logistics, operational and systems support and services. This is an important milestone in NATO’s cooperation with partners around the globe.

At the signing ceremony, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska also praised the conclusion of several new framework contracts by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) since January 2025, worth 4.7 billion euros, for critical munitions sourced from across the Alliance.

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June 25, 2025
MIL-OSI Submissions: Middle East turmoil lays the case bare for real portfolio diversification – deVere Group

Source: deVere Group

June 24 2025 – The volatile developments across the Middle East—culminating in a dramatic US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran—underscore, yet again, a powerful and urgent truth: diversification isn’t optional. It’s a necessity.

Markets around the world have been on a knife’s edge for nearly two weeks, reacting sharply to every twist in the conflict.

Brent crude tumbled nearly 5% after Iran’s missile strike on the Al Udeid air base, interpreted by markets as a restrained signal rather than an escalation.

With confirmation of the ceasefire, European stocks have surged—Germany’s DAX jumped 2%, the French CAC 40 climbed 1.8%, and futures for the S&P 500 in the US are pointing higher. Yet energy stocks have taken a hit as oil prices slide.

Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group, said the “whiplash” in prices across commodities, equities, and safe-haven assets is not just a response to geopolitics—it’s a “flashing red warning light” for investors with narrow allocations.

“The events of the past two weeks are a textbook case for true portfolio diversification,” he says.

“One day oil is spiking on nuclear fears, the next it’s plunging on de-escalation. Stocks swing wildly depending on headlines out of Tehran or Tel Aviv. You can’t build or preserve wealth if your investment strategy is overly concentrated in one region, sector, or asset class. That’s not a strategy; that’s a gamble.”

As the conflict escalated, oil prices spiked on fears of supply disruption. Brent crude surged above $72 before crashing back to near $68 following signs of restraint and the ceasefire announcement. Defence stocks rallied while Middle East-exposed emerging markets sank. Gold flirted with $2,400 as investors scrambled for safety.

Nigel Green says that for investors, this sequence of events should trigger immediate action.

“Every global investor must ask themselves today: Am I protected against geopolitical shocks? Do I have meaningful exposure to counter-correlated assets? Am I truly diversified across sectors, geographies, currencies, and asset classes?”

He adds: “Diversification doesn’t mean owning five different tech stocks or parking all your money in a single bond fund. It means uncorrelated positions across the risk spectrum—think gold, infrastructure, dividend-paying stocks, green energy, and alternatives like real estate and digital assets.”

Nigel Green also warns that while the ceasefire offers relief, it doesn’t remove risk.

“This truce is fragile. It’s politically brokered and militarily uneasy. One wrong move and tensions could flare again, dragging markets down with them. That’s the danger of relying too heavily on a single narrative or region in your portfolio.”

The deVere CEO notes that while markets may breathe a sigh of relief in the short term, the deeper issue is structural instability in a critical region for energy, security, and global trade routes.

“The Middle East remains a geopolitical powder keg, and history tells us that calm doesn’t last.

“What does last is a properly diversified portfolio, one that absorbs these shocks without falling apart.”

With global equities rallying and oil prices sliding, some investors may be tempted to lean back into familiar strategies. Nigel Green says this would be a critical mistake.

“When markets are jittery, many investors double down on what they know—often increasing risk without realising it. What’s needed now is a measured, deliberate shift into broader exposure.”

He concludes: “You diversify when the skies are clear, so that you’re protected when the storm breaks.

“But after what we’ve just seen in the Middle East, the need for real diversification isn’t hypothetical, it’s immediate.”

deVere Group is one of the world’s largest independent advisors of specialist global financial solutions to international, local mass affluent, and high-net-worth clients. It has a network of offices around the world, more than 80,000 clients, and $14bn under advisement.

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June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Germany 2025 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report

Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

Headline: Germany 2025 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report

Germany’s parliamentary elections in February were competitive and professionally managed, despite logistical challenges due to tight deadlines. While fundamental freedoms were respected overall, the vibrant campaign was targeted by disinformation and foreign interference and marked by polarization.
Media coverage of the campaign was extensive and varied, allowing citizens to make an informed choice on election day. At the same time, several aspects of the electoral legislation were of concern and need further review. These relate to the criminalization of defamation, insufficient transparency and scope of campaign finance regulations, limited effectiveness of election dispute resolution and lack of efforts to promote women’s participation in political life.
These are some of the main conclusions from the final report, published by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). The report offers recommendations to bring elections in Germany closer in line with OSCE commitments and international standards for democratic elections.
Key recommendations include:

Aligning the legal framework with the commitments made by all OSCE states as well as international standards through an inclusive consultation process;
Increasing efforts to ensure women’s active participation in public and political life;

Addressing electoral violence proactively;
Strengthening freedom of expression by lifting criminal sanctions for defamation;

Ensuring timely and effective remedy for violations of election-related legislation;
Improving the campaign finance framework by establishing timely and transparent reporting and setting up an independent oversight body;

Enhancing the transparency and integrity of the electoral process by publishing detailed and disaggregated election results;
Guaranteeing the unrestricted access of citizen and international observers to the entire electoral process.

The ODIHR Election Assessment Mission to the 23 February early parliamentary elections started work on 10 February and remained in the country until 26 February.
The ODIHR mission also assessed the country’s efforts to implement previous recommendations through changes in legislation, procedures and practices. For Germany, the ODIHR mission evaluated the follow-up to recommendations from the 2017 and the 2021 parliamentary elections, and concluded that 1 recommendation had been fully implemented and 4 partially addressed, while others are still outstanding. A full list can be found on p. 32 of today’s report.
All 57 countries across the OSCE region have formally committed to follow up promptly on ODIHR’s election assessments and recommendations. The ODIHR Electoral Recommendations Database tracks the extent to which recommendations are implemented by states across the OSCE region.

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June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Beijing to hold global digital economy conference

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

The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference will kick off on July 2 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing.

The event will foster deeper global collaboration and connectivity, according to a press briefing held on Monday. It will be the first time to be co-hosted by the United Nations Development Program. Meanwhile, overseas sessions will be held in Barcelona of Spain and Dubai of the UAE, while the conference will also build partnerships with the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and a technology and culture festival in Germany.

The conference will feature 46 thematic forums covering emerging sectors such as AI integration, digital security, data, and digital healthcare.

A highlight of the event will be the release of the “Top 10 Benchmark Digital Economy Applications in Beijing,” along with a signature exhibition featuring debuts and launches of new technologies, products, and solutions. All these will showcase Beijing’s progress in becoming a benchmark city for the digital economy.

Among the six main forums, the Data Elements Development Forum is expected to be another standout session. It will bring together domestic and international guests to explore key trends in the supply, circulation, application, and security of data – widely seen as a core driver of the digital economy. The forum will include innovation showcases, roundtables, and regional cooperation exchanges, according to Peng Xuehai, deputy director of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Administrative Service and Data Management.

The conference serves as an international platform for digital cooperation, said Pan Feng, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Cyberspace Administration. He said Beijing will use this opportunity to accelerate infrastructure upgrades, boost innovation in next-generation information technology, and promote the efficient circulation and use of data, further unleashing the power of information technology to drive economic and social development.

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June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI: NUCLIDIUM Presents Positive Phase 1 Results of its Novel PET Imaging Agent 61Cu-NuriPro™ at SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
- ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ detected more lesions up to 4 hours post-administration in 50% of patients, not visualized by ¹⁸F-piflufolastat PET¹^,²
- Dosimetry data highlight favorable tumor-to-background ratio with ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™
- ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™’s 3.3 hours half-life allows for greater distribution range and later imaging after administration
- Data presented on Monday, June 23 by Principal Investigator Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD at the SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans
Basel, Switzerland, June 24, 2025 – NUCLIDIUM AG a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing copper-based theranostics, today announced positive data from the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the company’s novel PET imaging agent, ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM (⁶¹Cu-NODAGA-PSMA I&T) in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. These data were presented on June 23 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans by Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Principal Investigator for the trial. Dr. Ulaner highlighted ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro’s favorable safety, dosimetry profile and imaging characteristics in Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-positive prostate cancer patients.

The Phase 1 trial conducted at Hoag Molecular Imaging and Therapy Clinic evaluated the safety, dosimetry and preliminary diagnostic efficacy of ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM in patients with metastatic prostate cancer, and was compared to ¹⁸F-piflufolastat. ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ demonstrated a safety profile comparable to clinically established PSMA tracers with a favorable imaging performance. Notably, ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro PET visualized additional lesions in 50% of the patients which were not seen on the ¹⁸F-piflufolastat PET, with favorable tumor-to-background ratios. The number of detected lesions on the ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro PET increased up to 4 hours after administration, highlighting the diagnostic benefits of ⁶¹Cu’s 3.3-hour half-life and high positron yield.

“Accurate and reliable imaging remains essential in the management of prostate cancer. The Phase 1 results from ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ demonstrate not only a solid safety profile but also good imaging quality compared to standard-of-care,” said Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Principal Investigator of the trial. “These early data suggest strong potential for improving diagnostic performance and patient outcomes.”

Leila Jaafar, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of NUCLIDIUM added “These results further validate our first-in-class copper theranostics platform and the clinical promise of ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ as a potential best-in-class diagnostic. We are dedicated to rapidly advancing our portfolio of copper-based theranostic agents for a broader range of cancers, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and scalability.”

⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM (⁶¹Cu-NODAGA-PSMA I&T) is the diagnostic component of NUCLIDIUM’s PSMA-targeted NuriPro^TMprogram²^,3,4,5,6. The company’s second diagnostic, ⁶¹Cu-TraceNET™, targeting SSTR-positive tumors, is in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial in broncho-pulmonary, and gastroenterohepatic neuroendocrine tumors (BP- and GEP-NETs). The agent will be developed further for imaging in a subset of metastatic breast cancer patients. Clinical trials of two corresponding therapeutics, ⁶⁷Cu-NuriPro™ and ⁶⁷Cu-TraceNET™, are expected to start enrollment in early 2026.

About NUCLIDIUM
Nuclidium AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of next-generation copper-based radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Leveraging copper isotopes — Copper-61 for diagnostics and Copper-67 for therapeutics — Nuclidium is creating a differentiated platform with the potential to overcome existing limitations in radiotheranostics. With operations in Switzerland and Germany, the company combines innovative chemistry, deep clinical expertise, and strategic manufacturing capabilities to deliver scalable, accessible, and clinically superior theranostic solutions to patients worldwide. Nuclidium is committed to expanding the reach and efficacy of radiotheranostics, including addressing critical unmet medical needs in oncology and women’s health.

For more information, please contact:

NUCLIDIUM
Leila Jaafar, CEO
Email: info@nuclidium.com

Investor/Media Contact NUCLIDIUM
Trophic Communications
Stephanie May
Email: nuclidium@trophic.eu
Phone: +49 171 1855682

¹ European Medicines Agency. Pylclari – International non-proprietary name: piflufolastat (18F), Assessment report-EMA/CHMP/279917/2023, https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/assessment-report/pylclari-epar-public-assessment-report_en.pdf, accessed 20 June 2025

² FDA Approves Pluvicto/Locametz for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. J Nucl Med. May 2022;63(5):13n.

³ Keam SJ. Piflufolastat F 18: Diagnostic First Approval. Mol Diagn Ther. Sep 2021;25(5):647-656. doi:10.1007/s40291-021-00548-0

⁴ Heo YA, Jadvar H, Calais J, et al. Flotufolastat F 18: Diagnostic First Approval Appropriate Use Criteria for Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen PET Imaging. Mol Diagn Ther. Jul 13; Jan 2023;63(1):59-68. doi:10.1007/s40291-023-00665-y10.2967/jnumed.121.263262

⁵ Hennrich U, Eder M. [(68)Ga]Ga-PSMA-11: The First FDA-Approved (68)Ga-Radiopharmaceutical for PET Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). Jul 23 2021;14(8)doi:10.3390/ph14080713

⁶ Basaco Bernabeu T, Fani M, et al. ⁶¹Cu-PSMA–Targeted PET for Prostate Cancer: From Radiotracer Development to First-in-Human Imaging. JNM. Sep 2024, 65 (9) 1427-1434. doi: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.123.267126

The MIL Network –
June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI: NUCLIDIUM Presents Positive Phase 1 Results of its Novel PET Imaging Agent 61Cu-NuriPro™ at SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
- ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ detected more lesions up to 4 hours post-administration in 50% of patients, not visualized by ¹⁸F-piflufolastat PET¹^,²
- Dosimetry data highlight favorable tumor-to-background ratio with ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™
- ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™’s 3.3 hours half-life allows for greater distribution range and later imaging after administration
- Data presented on Monday, June 23 by Principal Investigator Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD at the SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans
Basel, Switzerland, June 24, 2025 – NUCLIDIUM AG a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing copper-based theranostics, today announced positive data from the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the company’s novel PET imaging agent, ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM (⁶¹Cu-NODAGA-PSMA I&T) in patients with metastatic prostate cancer. These data were presented on June 23 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans by Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Hoag Family Cancer Institute and Principal Investigator for the trial. Dr. Ulaner highlighted ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro’s favorable safety, dosimetry profile and imaging characteristics in Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-positive prostate cancer patients.

The Phase 1 trial conducted at Hoag Molecular Imaging and Therapy Clinic evaluated the safety, dosimetry and preliminary diagnostic efficacy of ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM in patients with metastatic prostate cancer, and was compared to ¹⁸F-piflufolastat. ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ demonstrated a safety profile comparable to clinically established PSMA tracers with a favorable imaging performance. Notably, ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro PET visualized additional lesions in 50% of the patients which were not seen on the ¹⁸F-piflufolastat PET, with favorable tumor-to-background ratios. The number of detected lesions on the ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro PET increased up to 4 hours after administration, highlighting the diagnostic benefits of ⁶¹Cu’s 3.3-hour half-life and high positron yield.

“Accurate and reliable imaging remains essential in the management of prostate cancer. The Phase 1 results from ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ demonstrate not only a solid safety profile but also good imaging quality compared to standard-of-care,” said Dr. Gary Ulaner, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Principal Investigator of the trial. “These early data suggest strong potential for improving diagnostic performance and patient outcomes.”

Leila Jaafar, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of NUCLIDIUM added “These results further validate our first-in-class copper theranostics platform and the clinical promise of ⁶¹Cu-NuriPro™ as a potential best-in-class diagnostic. We are dedicated to rapidly advancing our portfolio of copper-based theranostic agents for a broader range of cancers, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and scalability.”

⁶¹Cu-NuriPro^TM (⁶¹Cu-NODAGA-PSMA I&T) is the diagnostic component of NUCLIDIUM’s PSMA-targeted NuriPro^TMprogram²^,3,4,5,6. The company’s second diagnostic, ⁶¹Cu-TraceNET™, targeting SSTR-positive tumors, is in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial in broncho-pulmonary, and gastroenterohepatic neuroendocrine tumors (BP- and GEP-NETs). The agent will be developed further for imaging in a subset of metastatic breast cancer patients. Clinical trials of two corresponding therapeutics, ⁶⁷Cu-NuriPro™ and ⁶⁷Cu-TraceNET™, are expected to start enrollment in early 2026.

About NUCLIDIUM
Nuclidium AG is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of next-generation copper-based radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Leveraging copper isotopes — Copper-61 for diagnostics and Copper-67 for therapeutics — Nuclidium is creating a differentiated platform with the potential to overcome existing limitations in radiotheranostics. With operations in Switzerland and Germany, the company combines innovative chemistry, deep clinical expertise, and strategic manufacturing capabilities to deliver scalable, accessible, and clinically superior theranostic solutions to patients worldwide. Nuclidium is committed to expanding the reach and efficacy of radiotheranostics, including addressing critical unmet medical needs in oncology and women’s health.

For more information, please contact:

NUCLIDIUM
Leila Jaafar, CEO
Email: info@nuclidium.com

Investor/Media Contact NUCLIDIUM
Trophic Communications
Stephanie May
Email: nuclidium@trophic.eu
Phone: +49 171 1855682

¹ European Medicines Agency. Pylclari – International non-proprietary name: piflufolastat (18F), Assessment report-EMA/CHMP/279917/2023, https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/assessment-report/pylclari-epar-public-assessment-report_en.pdf, accessed 20 June 2025

² FDA Approves Pluvicto/Locametz for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. J Nucl Med. May 2022;63(5):13n.

³ Keam SJ. Piflufolastat F 18: Diagnostic First Approval. Mol Diagn Ther. Sep 2021;25(5):647-656. doi:10.1007/s40291-021-00548-0

⁴ Heo YA, Jadvar H, Calais J, et al. Flotufolastat F 18: Diagnostic First Approval Appropriate Use Criteria for Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen PET Imaging. Mol Diagn Ther. Jul 13; Jan 2023;63(1):59-68. doi:10.1007/s40291-023-00665-y10.2967/jnumed.121.263262

⁵ Hennrich U, Eder M. [(68)Ga]Ga-PSMA-11: The First FDA-Approved (68)Ga-Radiopharmaceutical for PET Imaging of Prostate Cancer. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). Jul 23 2021;14(8)doi:10.3390/ph14080713

⁶ Basaco Bernabeu T, Fani M, et al. ⁶¹Cu-PSMA–Targeted PET for Prostate Cancer: From Radiotracer Development to First-in-Human Imaging. JNM. Sep 2024, 65 (9) 1427-1434. doi: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnumed.123.267126

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June 24, 2025
What is NATO’s new 5% defence spending target?

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

NATO leaders are expected to endorse a big new defence spending target at an alliance summit in The Hague on Wednesday, as demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Here are some key questions and answers about the new target.

WHAT ARE NATO LEADERS EXPECTED TO APPROVE?

They are expected to agree that NATO members should spend 5% of their economic output – or Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – on core defence and broader defence and security-related investments.

That’s a hefty increase on the current goal of 2%, which was approved at an alliance summit in Wales in 2014. But the new target will be measured differently.

NATO members will be expected to spend 3.5% of their GDP on core defence such as troops and weapons – the items currently covered by the old 2% target.

They will also be expected to spend a further 1.5% of GDP on broader defence and security-related investments – such as adapting roads, bridges and ports for use by military vehicles, and on cyber-security and protecting energy pipelines.

HOW BIG A LEAP WILL THIS BE FOR NATO COUNTRIES?

Very big for a lot of them.

Twenty-two of NATO’s 32 member countries spent 2% of GDP or more on defence last year.

As a whole, alliance members spent 2.61% of NATO GDP on defence last year, according to a NATO estimate. But that number masks big differences in spending among members.

Poland, for example, spent more than 4% of its GDP on defence, making it the biggest spender. At the other end of the spectrum, Spain spent less than 1.3%.

WHEN ARE NATO COUNTRIES EXPECTED TO HIT THE TARGET?

They will be expected to meet the target by 2035. The targets could also be adjusted when they are reviewed in 2029.

HOW MUCH MORE CASH ARE WE ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT?

It’s hard to say exactly how much extra cash NATO members would have to spend, not least because it will depend on the size of their economies for years to come.

Also, NATO does not currently measure spending on the new broader category of defence and security-related investments – so there is no baseline measurement to go by.

But NATO countries spent over $1.3 trillion on core defence in 2024, up from about a trillion a decade earlier in constant 2021 prices. If NATO states had all spent 3.5% of GDP on defence last year, that would have amounted to some $1.75 trillion.

So, hitting the new targets could eventually mean spending hundreds of billions of dollars more per year, compared with current spending.

WHY ARE NATO COUNTRIES INCREASING SPENDING NOW?

Russia’s continued war in Ukraine, concerns about a possible future threat from Russia, and U.S. pressure have led many European capitals to boost investment in defence and plan to increase it even further over the coming years.

“Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said earlier this month.

Europe is also preparing for the possibility that the U.S. under President Donald Trump will decide to withdraw some of its troops and capabilities from Europe.

“America can’t be everywhere all the time, nor should we be,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said earlier this month.

WHAT WILL THE NEW MONEY BE SPENT ON?

NATO this month agreed on new capability targets for its members – the types of troops, military units, weapons and equipment that NATO says they should possess to defend themselves and the alliance.

Those targets are classified but Rutte said after they were approved that the alliance needed to invest more in areas including “air defence, fighter jets, tanks, drones, personnel, logistics and so much more”.

IS EVERYONE ON BOARD?

Not quite. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says his country can meet its military capability targets by spending just 2.1% of GDP.

His government approved the draft summit statement with the new spending target but made clear it does not intend to spend that much. NATO officials say Sanchez does not have an opt-out – Spain’s spending will be tracked and if it’s not investing enough to meet the military targets, it will need to improve.

Some countries that have signed up to the targets may also not meet them, diplomats and analysts expect. But publicly, they have insisted they are committed.

WHERE WILL THE MONEY COME FROM?

Every NATO country will decide on its own where to find the cash to invest more in defence and how to allocate it.

The European Union has moved to try to make it easier for capitals to spend on defence.

The EU is allowing members to raise defence spending by 1.5% of GDP each year for four years without any disciplinary steps that would normally kick in once a national deficit is above 3% of GDP.

EU ministers last month also approved the creation of a 150-billion-euro arms fund using joint EU borrowing to give loans to European countries for joint defence projects.

Some European countries are pushing for EU joint borrowing to fund grants – rather than loans – for defence spending. But they have met resistance from fiscally conservative countries including Germany and The Netherlands.

HOW DOES THE NATO TARGET COMPARE TO OTHER COUNTRIES’ DEFENCE SPENDING?

NATO allies dedicate a much smaller share of their economic output to defence than Russia but, taken together, they spend significantly more cash than Moscow.

Russia’s military spending rose by 38% in 2024, reaching an estimated $149 billion and 7.1% of GDP, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

China, the world’s second-largest military spender, dedicated an estimated 1.7% of GDP to military expenditure last year, according to SIPRI.

HOW DOES DEFENCE SPENDING COMPARE TO GOVERNMENT SPENDING IN OTHER AREAS?

In NATO countries, defence tends to make up a small portion of national budgets.

Military spending accounted for 3.2% of government spending in Italy, 3.6% in France and 8.5% in Poland in 2023, according to SIPRI data. In Russia that year, military expenditure made up nearly 19% of government spending.

(Reuters)

June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic University hosted the conference “Modern Mechanical Engineering: Science and Education”

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

The 14th international scientific and practical conference “Modern Mechanical Engineering: Science and Education (MMESE-2025)” was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event was organized by the Department of Theory of Machines and Mechanisms of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport of SPbPU.

The conference brought together teachers, researchers, engineers, postgraduates and students from Russian and foreign educational and scientific organizations. Participants discussed modern approaches to teaching engineering disciplines and current development trends in the mechanical engineering industry.

The conference was organized into thematic sections: teaching engineering disciplines, theory of mechanisms and machines, mechatronics and robotics, gear transmissions, tribosystems, transport and technological systems, machine tool building, materials science, design and industrial innovations, etc. Participants presented reports on the results of scientific research and practical activities, and discussed ways to integrate education, science and industry. Particular attention was paid to the issues of training engineering personnel for high-tech industries and the use of advanced educational technologies.

The first conference “Modern Mechanical Engineering: Science and Education” was held in St. Petersburg in 2011. Since then, it has been held annually and has established itself as an important scientific platform. In different years, MMESE has been attended by researchers and teachers from Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, India, Syria, Iran, Iraq and other countries. Since 2013, selected conference materials have been published in the Springer collection “Advances in Mechanical Engineering” and indexed in the international Scopus database, — said Alexander Evgrafov, co-chairman of the organizing committee, head of the TMM department.

The conference proceedings of 2025 contain 76 reports. All of them are indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index, each has a digital DOI identifier. The collection is available for reading and downloading inPDF format (access open for 30 days). Selected papers will be recommended for publication in Springer.

The MMESE conference remains an important platform for exchanging experiences and forming a professional community of specialists in the field of mechanical engineering and engineering education.

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June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI NGOs: ‘Burn, baby, burn’: Trump and Meloni’s toxic alliance staged in offshore fossil gas protest

Source: Greenpeace Statement –

Ravenna, Italy – As Italy and much of Europe are entering the heatwave season with scorching temperatures already being recorded, 12 activists from seven countries are taking action with Greenpeace Italy against climate-wrecking fossil gas at the new liquefied gas import terminal of Ravenna. At sea, activists reached the infrastructure and attached large banners on it reading “Burn, baby, burn” referencing President Trump’s mantra “Drill, baby, drill” alongside an image of a burning Earth flanked by the faces of US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Photos and videos are available in the Greenpeace Media Library.

At the same time, activists are protesting in kayaks holding a road sign depicting the choice EU leaders need to take between climate hell and a fossil-free future. The action targets Italy’s recent pledge to increase imports of liquefied fossil gas from the US. An alliance that deepens Europe’s fossil fuel dependence and vulnerability to political blackmail from Trump.[1]

Federico Spadini, climate and energy campaigner at Greenpeace Italy said: “While the country scorches under record heat, Meloni chooses to side with Trump and sabotage Italy’s climate action. This toxic alliance puts Italy’s energy future in the hands of Trump and locks the country further into a dangerous gas dependency that fuels the climate crisis, drives up our energy bills and turns our homes into ovens.”

Italy is reportedly Europe’s fourth largest importer of liquefied fossil gas with Qatar and the US being the primary suppliers. Despite the fact that liquefied gas (LNG) imports fell by 12% in 2024 according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the Italian government has pushed for additional LNG import capacity with the new gas import terminal (FSRU) in Ravenna which started operations earlier this year.[2] The protest also comes in the middle of the Greenpeace campaign against oil and gas giants like the Italian ENI, the same company that launched a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) targeting Greenpeace Italy, Greenpeace Netherlands and Italian NGO ReCommon.[3]

“While Meloni is making dirty deals with Trump, ENI threatens to silence those who dare to speak out and advocate for a renewable energy future—putting profit before people, and deepening a toxic pattern of repression and fossil fuel dependence,” added Spadini.

Accelerating the transition to renewable energy is not only an environmental imperative; it is a matter of security, said campaigner Lisa Göldner, who is currently on board the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise on an expedition across Europe to expose the risks of fossil gas and to mobilise for a fossil-free energy future.[4]

Lisa Göldner, Greenpeace Germany campaigner with the European Fossil-Free Future campaign said: “Every new gas import terminal, every new fossil gas purchase agreement is locking Europe further into a gas trap that threatens Europe’s security and independence. Fossil gas fuels the climate crisis and geopolitical conflict and makes Europe vulnerable to political blackmail. The EU must break free from its fossil fuel dependency and take control of its future by investing in a renewable, secure and peaceful energy system.”

“Rather than weakening methane regulations and handing a ‘free pass’ to US gas, as is currently being considered, EU leaders have to up their game: agree on a full phase-out of fossil gas by 2035 at the latest and ban all new fossil fuel projects in the EU.”[5]

Greenpeace is calling for a phase-out of fossil gas through a transition to renewable energy that allows everyone to meet their energy needs at a decent price, without harming people, the planet or the environment.

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Photos and videos are available in the Greenpeace Media Library.

Notes

[1] United States – Italy joint leader’s statement, 17 April 2025.

[2] IEEFA: European LNG Tracker, “Italy’s incentive scheme for gas investment must confront falling demand”

[3] ENI Strikes Again: A Textbook Environmental SLAPP | CASE

[4] Last weekend the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise was anchored in Venice where 650 people visited the ship and took action to stop fossil gas. On Monday, activists from the UK action group Everyone hates Elon and Greenpeace Italy took action in Venice just days before the high-profile wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos. Greenpeace Italy’s protests this week are denouncing billionaire and corporate greed, as well as toxic political alliances and fossil fuel expansion – all of which are driving humanity deeper into climate chaos.

Today’s protest took place as Greenpeace’s Fossil-Free Future campaign carries out its ‘Stop Fossil Gas’ expedition across Europe. This year, the campaign is visiting several European countries aboard the iconic Arctic Sunrise to spark debate about Europe’s energy system; question its dependence on fossil gas; and promote a just and fair phase-out of fossil gas through a transition to renewable energy that allows everyone to meet their energy needs at a decent price, without harming people, the planet or the environment. Greenpeace is gathering support for a ban on all new fossil gas -and fossil fuel- infrastructure projects in the EU. The Fossil-Free Future campaign’s Open Letter to the EU and national governments has already gathered 80.000 signatures.

[5] Scientists urge EU to resist methane lobbying | Sustainable Views

Contacts

Manon Laudy, Press Officer, Fossil-Free Future Campaign, Greenpeace Netherlands, +336 49 15 69 83, [email protected]

Greenpeace International Press Desk, +31 (0)20 718 2470 (available 24 hours), [email protected]

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June 24, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Marine Environment – Threatened whale species in the Pacific found in areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining, scientists warn

Source: Greenpeace

A scientific survey of two areas targeted by The Metals Company for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean has confirmed the presence of whales and dolphins, including sperm whales, which are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The news comes as world governments are preparing to meet once again at the International Seabed Authority (ISA), where the call for a moratorium on deep sea mining keeps growing.

The survey published today in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science was conducted by researchers from the University of Exeter and Greenpeace Research Laboratories from Greenpeace International’s ship, Arctic Sunrise. Researchers studied two exploration blocks held by The Metals Company in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone (known as NORI-d and TOML-e) [1] [2]

Dr Kirsten Young, Lead Study Author, University of Exeter, says, “We already knew that the Clarion-Clipperton Zone is home to at least 20 species of cetaceans, but we’ve now demonstrated the presence of some of these species in two areas specifically earmarked for deep sea mining by The Metals Company.”

Following President Trump’s approval of a deep sea mining Executive Order in April 2025, The Metals Company applied to the US government to give TMC unilateral permission to commercially mine the international seabed in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. According to reports, this application covers the NORI-d area. This move bypasses and undermines the International Seabed Authority, the UN regulator for deep sea mining, which continues to prohibit commercial mining activities, and has been met with strong criticism from governments around the world.

Scientists have previously warned of “long-lasting, irreversible” impacts of deep sea mining on the region. Cetaceans are known to be impacted by noise pollution caused by humans, and could be impacted by the significant noise expected to be created by deep sea mining operations. These operations would also generate sediment plumes, which could further impact cetacean populations by disrupting deep ocean food systems.

Dr Kirsten Young continued, “While more research is needed to build a complete picture of the impact of the noise and sediment plumes on cetaceans, it’s clear that deep sea mining operations will negatively impact ocean ecosystems in areas far out to sea where monitoring is particularly challenging.”

The survey provides a 13-day snapshot of cetacean activity in these two deep sea mining exploration areas. Using hydrophones, the research team confirmed 74 acoustic detections of cetaceans. This included a sperm whale, Risso’s dolphins and common dolphins.

Louisa Casson, Greenpeace International senior campaigner, says, “The confirmed presence of cetaceans, including threatened sperm whales, in areas that The Metals Company is targeting for deep sea mining is yet another clear warning that this dangerous industry must never be allowed to begin commercial operations. The only sensible course of action for governments at next month’s International Seabed Authority meeting is to prioritise agreeing on a global moratorium.”

Greenpeace Aotearoa deep sea mining campaigner Juressa Lee adds, “This study again highlights why deep sea mining in the Pacific must be stopped before it gets a chance to start. Deep sea mining is just the latest colonial, extractive industry that will destroy the ocean that Indigenous Pacific Peoples depend upon for their livelihoods and to which they have close relational and ancestral ties. Pacific communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis that they have done nothing to create. They should not be sacrificed by the false solutions being peddled by wannabe deep sea miners who will wreck their homes and livelihoods, and compromise their traditional food source.”

Calls for a moratorium on deep sea mining grew at the recent UN Ocean Conference, with four new countries joining the group supporting a moratorium, bringing the total to 37. The UN Secretary General also issued a strong call to stop this dangerous industry. Momentum against deep sea mining will now be carried forward at the July ISA meetings.

Notes:

[1] Threatened cetaceans in a potential deep seabed mining region, Clarion Clipperton Zone, Eastern Pacific: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1511075/abstra

[2] This study in the Pacific is mirrored by another recent piece of research in the Arctic by Greenpeace Nordic and Greenpeace Germany. Researchers found cetaceans, including deep-diving and noise-sensitive sperm whales and northern bottlenose whales, in an area earmarked for future mining. If the Norwegian government proceeds with deep sea mining in the area, noise and other forms of pollution risk severe consequences. Greenpeace Nordic researchers are in the Arctic right now further documenting the presence of cetaceans in the area to expose the risks of deep sea mining and to champion the protection of the Arctic’s vulnerable marine life.

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June 24, 2025