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  • Any Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait would be ‘extremely dangerous’, EU’s top diplomat says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be dangerous and “not good for anybody”, the European Union’s top diplomat said on Monday.

    “The concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that would be extremely dangerous and not good for anybody,” Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of a meeting with EU foreign ministers.

    Iran’s Press TV reported on Sunday that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council needed to make a final decision on whether to close the strait, after parliament was reported to back the measure. About 20% of global oil and gas demand flows through the channel.

    More to follow.

    (Reuters)

  • Any Iranian closure of Hormuz Strait would be ‘extremely dangerous’, EU’s top diplomat says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    An Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be dangerous and “not good for anybody”, the European Union’s top diplomat said on Monday.

    “The concerns of retaliation and this war escalating are huge, especially closing of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is something that would be extremely dangerous and not good for anybody,” Kaja Kallas told reporters ahead of a meeting with EU foreign ministers.

    Iran’s Press TV reported on Sunday that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council needed to make a final decision on whether to close the strait, after parliament was reported to back the measure. About 20% of global oil and gas demand flows through the channel.

    More to follow.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI China: City cruise into Club World Cup knockouts with 6-0 win

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

    Manchester City and Juventus reached the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday while Real Madrid moved closer with a gritty win over Pachuca despite playing nearly the entire match with 10 men.

    Pachuca, Al Ain and Wydad Casablanca joined previously eliminated Auckland City, Ulsan, Urawa Red Diamonds and Los Angeles FC in exiting the tournament in the United States.

    In Philadelphia, 20-year-old Turkiye international forward Kenan Yildiz scored twice as Juventus routed Morocco’s Wydad Casablanca 4-1 to clinch a knockout phase spot with a game to spare.

    Abdelmounaim Boutouil gifted the Italian club the lead with a sixth-minute own goal and Yildiz doubled the advantage by thumping a 20-yard effort into the top-right corner.

    Thembinkosi Lorch narrowed the deficit, lifting a shot over goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio after Nordin Amrabat’s defense-splitting pass.

    The impressive Yildiz made it 3-1 as he wrong-footed Boutouil before calmly side-footing into the far corner.

    Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic put the result beyond doubt by converting a 94th-minute penalty after being fouled by Guilherme Ferreira.

    Juventus now has six points from its two games while Wydad is eliminated irrespective of its last group-stage fixture against Al Ain.

    “It was a different kind of match, also because of the [early] kick-off time and the tempo was lower,” Juventus manager Igor Tudor said afterwards. “They had prepared for us as well. We scored early and that helped us. But in football, you never know, you always have to stay alert.

    “I’m never calm, not even at 3-1 or 4-1. I always see danger. Credit to the boys, two good wins. Tonight they’ll have an evening off and a dinner out. They’ve earned it. Now we prepare for City, which will be a great challenge,” he added.

    In Charlotte, Real Madrid registered its first win of the tournament with a 3-1 defeat of Mexican side Pachuca.

    The Spanish giants were reduced to 10 men in the seventh minute after Raul Asencio was shown a straight red card for pulling down Salomon Rondon when the Venezuela international was through on goal.

    Despite the numerical disadvantage, Real Madrid took the lead through Jude Bellingham, who charged into the box after Fran Garcia’s pass before lashing low into the far corner.

    Arda Guler doubled the lead with a clinical finish after combining with Gonzalo Garcia and Federico Valverde made it 3-0 by volleying home at the far post following Brahim Diaz’s lofted pass.

    Pachuca pulled one back through Elias Montiel’s deflected strike 10 minutes from time.

    The victory lifted Real Madrid to the top of Group H with four points while Pachuca is last and cannot advance to the next stage.

    “We had to defend with one less player in a low block and in that situation you have to know how to suffer and have the humility to find the right moment,” Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said.

    “We weren’t able to show what we’ve been working on but the defensive line held strong and we had good periods of possession. We took a lot of positives from the game, especially the three points.”

    In Atlanta, Ilkay Gundogan struck twice as Manchester City trounced Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates 6-0.

    Claudio Echeverri, Oscar Bobb, Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland were also on target – the latter from the penalty spot – as City secured its place in the next round.

    Al Ain had only 26% of the possession and managed only one shot on target, sealing its early exit from the competition.

    “We spoke a lot before the game about how to maintain our pressure so that we could score the goals that we did,” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said.

    “The guys that played today took their opportunity. We are fortunate to have a lot of talented players that are waiting for their chance.”

    In Sunday’s other fixture, Austria’s RB Salzburg drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal at Audi Field in Washington D.C.

    Al Hilal had 58 percent of the total possession but managed only four shots on target while Salzburg had six attempts saved by Morocco international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

    The result leaves Salzburg second in Group H with four points, two ahead of third-placed Al Hila

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: NBA Finals: OKC cap incredible season to win title

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

    The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the 2024-2025 NBA championship after defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in a decisive Game 7 of the Finals on Sunday, winning the best-of-seven series 4-3 to secure their first title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008.

    It marks the franchise’s second NBA championship in history, with the first coming in 1979 when the team was known as the Seattle SuperSonics.

    Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Finals MVP after an outstanding series, averaging 30.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. In Game 7, he delivered a clutch performance with 29 points, five rebounds and 12 assists.

    The series was deadlocked at 3-3 entering the final game. Early on, the visiting Pacers held a slight edge behind standout play from Tyrese Haliburton. However, midway through the first quarter, Haliburton suffered a lower leg injury and was forced to exit the game.

    Despite his absence, the Pacers remained competitive, holding a one-point lead at halftime.

    The Thunder came out strong in the second half, gradually building their lead to more than 20 points. Oklahoma City maintained control down the stretch and sealed the win with a 12-point margin.

    Jalen Williams added 20 points for the Thunder, while Chet Holmgren contributed 18.

    For the Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 24 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.

    MIL OSI China News –

  • India witnessing transformational decade under PM Modi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In an exclusive interview with Doordarshan News, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the sweeping governance reforms and inclusive development initiatives undertaken during the past 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He described the period as a “transformational decade” that has democratized aspirations and expanded opportunities across regions and sectors.

    Democratisation of Civil Services and Aspirations

    Singh emphasized that the Civil Services, once dominated by select states like Bihar and Tamil Nadu, now see top performers from previously underrepresented regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. Citing examples like Parsanjit Kour from Poonch (AIR 11, 2022) and Anmol Sher Singh Bedi from Punjab (AIR 2, 2016), he hailed this shift as proof of the system’s increasing objectivity and accessibility.

    “This is the true essence of democracy—where every mother, regardless of her socio-economic standing, has the confidence to believe her child can reach the top,” he stated.

    Start-Up India Reframed Employment Thinking

    Singh noted that PM Modi’s 2016 call for “Start-Up India, Stand-Up India” revolutionized the employment landscape. “People realized that jobs don’t just mean Sarkari Naukri—they mean innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups,” he said. He pointed to the biotechnology sector’s exponential growth from just 50 startups in 2014 to over 10,075 in 2024, with a valuation leap from $10 billion to $170 billion.

    Integration of Northeast and J&K

    Lauding the integration of the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir into India’s mainstream development, the Minister said regions long isolated now enjoy railway connectivity and are participating in sectors like aviation and hospitality. He recalled the emotional story of young women from Manipur working in airlines—tragically lost in an Ahmedabad air crash—as symbolic of the transformation these regions have undergone.

    India’s Ascent in Space and Biotech

    Singh reaffirmed India’s rising stature in space and science. He announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as the mission pilot on the Axiom-4 mission, conducting biotech experiments using indigenous kits. He added that India is on track to establish its own space station—‘Bharat Antariksh Station’—by 2035.

    Revolution in Governance and Service Delivery

    Highlighting key governance reforms, Singh said India’s grievance redressal system – Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) – has evolved into a global model, handling over 26 lakh grievances in 2024 with a 96% disposal rate—compared to just 2 lakh in 2014.

    He also praised the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) system for pensioners, powered by facial recognition technology, which spares elderly citizens from bank visits. Additionally, reforms now allow women officers to nominate parents or children as pension beneficiaries, reflecting a more compassionate system.

    Zero-Corruption Record and Cultural Shift

    Singh stated that “not a single charge of corruption” has surfaced against any member of the Union Council of Ministers over the past 11 years, contrasting it with previous regimes plagued by scams. He said this clean governance, combined with 100% saturation of schemes like PM Awas Yojana—even in non-traditional voter areas—signals a shift away from vote-bank politics.

    J&K Stability and Future Prospects

    Addressing the situation in Jammu & Kashmir, the Minister said normalcy has returned, with tourism booming. “Visit Pahalgam today—you’ll find it crowded despite recent incidents,” he said, adding that youth in the region are determined to be part of India’s development journey. He also called the recent discovery of lithium reserves in J&K a potential economic game-changer.

    Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

    Concluding his remarks, Singh underscored the role of citizens in shaping the nation’s future. “The real driving force behind Viksit Bharat 2047 will be the people of India—their support, aspirations, and participation will define the next 25 years of our journey,” he said.

  • India witnessing transformational decade under PM Modi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In an exclusive interview with Doordarshan News, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the sweeping governance reforms and inclusive development initiatives undertaken during the past 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He described the period as a “transformational decade” that has democratized aspirations and expanded opportunities across regions and sectors.

    Democratisation of Civil Services and Aspirations

    Singh emphasized that the Civil Services, once dominated by select states like Bihar and Tamil Nadu, now see top performers from previously underrepresented regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. Citing examples like Parsanjit Kour from Poonch (AIR 11, 2022) and Anmol Sher Singh Bedi from Punjab (AIR 2, 2016), he hailed this shift as proof of the system’s increasing objectivity and accessibility.

    “This is the true essence of democracy—where every mother, regardless of her socio-economic standing, has the confidence to believe her child can reach the top,” he stated.

    Start-Up India Reframed Employment Thinking

    Singh noted that PM Modi’s 2016 call for “Start-Up India, Stand-Up India” revolutionized the employment landscape. “People realized that jobs don’t just mean Sarkari Naukri—they mean innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups,” he said. He pointed to the biotechnology sector’s exponential growth from just 50 startups in 2014 to over 10,075 in 2024, with a valuation leap from $10 billion to $170 billion.

    Integration of Northeast and J&K

    Lauding the integration of the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir into India’s mainstream development, the Minister said regions long isolated now enjoy railway connectivity and are participating in sectors like aviation and hospitality. He recalled the emotional story of young women from Manipur working in airlines—tragically lost in an Ahmedabad air crash—as symbolic of the transformation these regions have undergone.

    India’s Ascent in Space and Biotech

    Singh reaffirmed India’s rising stature in space and science. He announced that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as the mission pilot on the Axiom-4 mission, conducting biotech experiments using indigenous kits. He added that India is on track to establish its own space station—‘Bharat Antariksh Station’—by 2035.

    Revolution in Governance and Service Delivery

    Highlighting key governance reforms, Singh said India’s grievance redressal system – Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) – has evolved into a global model, handling over 26 lakh grievances in 2024 with a 96% disposal rate—compared to just 2 lakh in 2014.

    He also praised the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) system for pensioners, powered by facial recognition technology, which spares elderly citizens from bank visits. Additionally, reforms now allow women officers to nominate parents or children as pension beneficiaries, reflecting a more compassionate system.

    Zero-Corruption Record and Cultural Shift

    Singh stated that “not a single charge of corruption” has surfaced against any member of the Union Council of Ministers over the past 11 years, contrasting it with previous regimes plagued by scams. He said this clean governance, combined with 100% saturation of schemes like PM Awas Yojana—even in non-traditional voter areas—signals a shift away from vote-bank politics.

    J&K Stability and Future Prospects

    Addressing the situation in Jammu & Kashmir, the Minister said normalcy has returned, with tourism booming. “Visit Pahalgam today—you’ll find it crowded despite recent incidents,” he said, adding that youth in the region are determined to be part of India’s development journey. He also called the recent discovery of lithium reserves in J&K a potential economic game-changer.

    Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

    Concluding his remarks, Singh underscored the role of citizens in shaping the nation’s future. “The real driving force behind Viksit Bharat 2047 will be the people of India—their support, aspirations, and participation will define the next 25 years of our journey,” he said.

  • MIL-OSI Banking: SparkKitty, SparkCat’s little brother: A new Trojan spy found in the App Store and Google Play

    Source: Securelist – Kaspersky

    Headline: SparkKitty, SparkCat’s little brother: A new Trojan spy found in the App Store and Google Play

    In January 2025, we uncovered the SparkCat spyware campaign, which was aimed at gaining access to victims’ crypto wallets. The threat actor distributed apps containing a malicious SDK/framework. This component would wait for a user to open a specific screen (typically a support chat), then request access to the device’s gallery. It would then use an OCR model to select and exfiltrate images of interest. Although SparkCat was capable of searching for any text within images, that campaign specifically targeted photos containing seed phrases for crypto wallets. The malware was distributed through unofficial sources as well as Google Play and App Store. Now, we’ve once again come across a new type of spyware that has managed to infiltrate the official app stores. We believe it is connected to SparkCat and also targets the cryptocurrency assets of its victims.

    Here are the key facts about this new threat:

    • The malware targets both iOS and Android devices, and it is spreading in the wild as well as through the App Store and Google Play.
    • On iOS, the malicious payload is delivered as frameworks (primarily mimicking AFNetworking.framework or Alamofire.framework) or obfuscated libraries disguised as libswiftDarwin.dylib, or it can be embedded directly into the app itself.
    • The Android-specific Trojan comes in both Java and Kotlin flavors; the Kotlin version is a malicious Xposed module.
    • While most versions of this malware indiscriminately steal all images, we discovered a related malicious activity cluster that uses OCR to pick specific pictures.
    • The campaign has been active since at least February 2024.

    It all began with a suspicious online store…

    During routine monitoring of suspicious links, we stumbled upon several similar-looking pages that were distributing TikTok mods for Android. In these modified versions, the app’s main activities would trigger additional code. The code would then request a Base64-encoded configuration file from hxxps://moabc[.]vip/?dev=az. A sample decoded configuration file is shown below.

    The links from the configuration file were displayed as buttons within the app. Tapping these opened WebView, revealing an online store named TikToki Mall that accepted cryptocurrency as payment for consumer goods. Unfortunately, we couldn’t verify if it was a legitimate store, as users had to register with an invitation code to make a purchase.

    Although we didn’t find any other suspicious functionality within the apps, a gut feeling told us to dig deeper. We decided to examine the code of the web pages distributing the apps, only to find a number of interesting details suggesting they might also be pushing iOS apps.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

  • MIL-OSI Europe: OLAF and CEPOL deliver advanced Anti-Fraud Intelligence Training in Budapest

    Source: European Anti-Fraud Offfice

    From 16 to 20 June, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) jointly delivered the Anti-Fraud Intelligence Analysis training (AFIA2025) in Budapest, Hungary. The course brought together 26 operational intelligence analysts from 12 EU Member States, as well as representatives from Europol and Ukraine.

    The training focused on enhancing participants´ skills and preparedness in preventing, detecting, analysing, and investigating fraud, with the goal of safeguarding the financial interests of the European Union and its Member States. The attendees, drawn from Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), customs authorities and law enforcement, had the opportunity to examine various fraud patterns, deepen their understanding of the EU’s anti-fraud architecture, and exchange expertise on investigative and analytical methods. 

    AFIA2025 marks the third edition of this specialised training course, jointly delivered by OLAF and CEPOL with CEPOL’s financial and administrative support. The curriculum is revised annually based on participant feedback and evolving operational needs, ensuring it remains aligned with the latest challenges in the anti-fraud landscape.

    The training featured both practical and technical elements, with a strong emphasis on the use of analytical tools for fraud detection and investigation. Notably, this year’s edition showcased only open-source and freely available tools and OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) resources. The OLAF trainers, themselves highly experienced in complex fraud analysis, demonstrated how effective investigations can be conducted while optimising resources and minimising costs.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Climate Action ‘A Rating’ for third year running

    Source: Scotland – City of Dundee

    Dundee has been recognised as one of 112 cities worldwide for its environmental leadership and transparency.

    The list, co-ordinated by charity CDP, gives cities rankings based on their climate action with Dundee City Council being awarded an A rating for 2024 and included for the third consecutive year.

    Dundee City Council is listed alongside only three other Scottish local authority recipients, which include Glasgow City Council, City of Edinburgh Council and Perth & Kinross Council.

    CDP is a not-for-profit organisation that runs the global disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

    Climate, Environment & Biodiversity Depute Convener Cllr Nadia El-Nakla said: “Dundee is rightfully being recognised as a leader on environmental action receiving the highest possible rating from CDP for best practice in adaptation, mitigation, setting ambitious goals and progress towards those objectives.

    “The work being carried out is very positive, however the scale of the challenge we still face is considerable with no one organisation or single solution able to address the issues.

    “The Dundee Climate Leadership Group is leading the way in supporting city-wide action bringing together public, private and community organisations utilising the expertise here to achieve the reduction in carbon emissions that meet our city’s sustainability targets.”

    Hanah Paik, CDP Global Director for Cities, States and Regions said: “The cities, states and regions on CDP’s 2024 A List are setting the global benchmark for environmental leadership. Through robust disclosure and decisive action, they are ensuring that essential data is surfaced for informed decision-making across governments, markets and communities – and for unlocking access to the climate finance needed for implementation. They are not only accelerating their own progress but also charting a path for others to follow.”

    More information about the scores and A lists awarded by CDP can be found on the charity’s website.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Escape from Archambault Institution, minimum-security unit

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    June 23, 2025 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada

    On June 22, 2025, during the 11 p.m. count in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution, a multi-level security federal institution, staff members discovered that Richard Plourde was not accounted for.

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Sûreté du Québec and a warrant for his arrest has been issued.

    Richard Plourde is 62 years old, measures 178 cm (5′10″) in height and weighs 105 kg (231 lb). The offender has a fair complexion, brown eyes and grey hair. He has a tattoo of a skull bone and hand on his right shoulder, a rose on his abdomen and the letters R.P. on his right arm.

    The offender is currently serving a life sentence for second-degree murder.

    Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Richard Plourde is asked to contact the police.

    CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident and is working with the police to locate the offender as quickly as possible.

    CSC has given the police all of the information available to help arrest the offender. 

    MIL OSI Canada News –

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Fifth GBA Legal Professional Examination to be held in October

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    ​The Department of Justice (DoJ) welcomed the notice issued by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) last Friday (June 20) on the details of the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Legal Professional Examination (GBA Examination). The examination will be held on October 25 in Shenzhen and Zhuhai, Guangdong. Eligible applicants can apply to sit for the examination through the website of the MoJ from June 25 to July 4. For more details, please visit: www.moj.gov.cn/pub/sfbgw/zwxxgk/fdzdgknr/fdzdgknrtzwj/202506/t20250620_521341.html (in Chinese only).
     
    The GBA Examination has been held four times. Currently, over 560 Hong Kong and Macao legal practitioners have passed the examination and obtained the Lawyer’s License (Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area) to provide legal services in the nine Mainland municipalities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on specified civil and commercial matters to which the Mainland laws apply. The period of the pilot scheme for Hong Kong and Macao legal practitioners to practise in the nine Mainland municipalities in the GBA has been extended until October 4, 2026. The practice experience threshold for enrolment in the GBA Examination has also been lowered from five years to three years.
     
    The Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, said, “As the GBA Examination continues to be held and the team of GBA lawyers continues to grow, the pilot scheme fully harnesses the GBA’s unique advantage of ‘one country, two systems and three jurisdictions’, contributing to the construction of rule of law in the GBA. The pilot scheme will expire next year. We will actively strive for the scheme of GBA lawyers to be regularised.”
     
    The DoJ will continue to work closely with authorities including the MoJ and the Department of Justice of Guangdong Province in their work to implement the fifth GBA Examination and provide training for GBA lawyers.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

  • MIL-OSI Security: A murder investigation has been launched following a stabbing in Hounslow

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    We were called at 14:21hrs on Sunday, 22 June to reports of a stabbing in Hanworth Road, near the junction with School Road.

    Officers responded with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. A 22-year-old man was treated for stab wounds before being taken to hospital where he sadly later died. His next of kin has been informed.

    Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing. A crime scene remains in place.

    Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim at this incredibly difficult time.

    “This incident happened in a busy part of Hounslow during the middle of the afternoon. It’s vital we hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed the attack, the moments leading up to it, or the aftermath.

    “If you think you might have caught any dash cam or mobile phone footage, please contact the police as soon as possible.”

    “You may have vital information that could assist our investigation.”

    The incident happened outside the Hounslow Muslim Centre. At this time, there is nothing to suggest a link to the venue.

    Anyone who can assist the investigation team is asked to call 101 quoting 4387/22Jun.

    To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

    MIL Security OSI –

  • MIL-OSI: BCC Mining cloud mining supports BTC/XRP one-click mining

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tensions in the Middle East have increased volatility in the cryptocurrency market, and investors are looking for safer ways to hedge their investments. BCC Mining has become a popular investment option with its decentralized nature and high return potential. However, independent mining requires expertise and high upfront investment. The professional BCC Mining platform provides cloud mining services, which reduces the threshold and risk of participation and improves mining efficiency. Investors can easily participate in mining through the platform, share profits, and effectively avoid market risks. In the current complex geopolitical environment, allocating part of the funds to a reliable BCC Mining platform can help diversify investment risks and improve the stability of the overall portfolio.

    What is BCC Mining
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  • MIL-OSI: Danske Bank share buy-back programme: transactions in week 25

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 31 2025

    Danske Bank

    Bernstorffsgade 40

    DK-1577 København V

    Tel. + 45 33 44 00 00

    23 June 2025

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    Danske Bank share buy-back programme: transactions in week 25

    On 7 February 2025, Danske Bank A/S announced a share buy-back programme for a total of DKK 5 billion, with a maximum of 45,000,000 shares, in the period from 10 February 2025 to 30 January 2026, at the latest, as described in company announcement no. 6 2025.

    The Programme is carried out in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (the “Market Abuse Regulation”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (together with the Market Abuse Regulation, the “Safe Harbour Rules”).

    The following transactions on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S were made under the share buy-back programme in week 25:
      Number of shares VWAP DKK Gross value DKK
    Accumulated, last announcement 6,905,843 229.2970 1,583,489,270
    16 June 2025 49,441 260.3803 12,873,462
    17 June 2025 50,000 257.7752 12,888,760
    18 June 2025 88,832 256.1210 22,751,741
    19 June 2025 101,760 254.5391 25,901,899
    20 June 2025 54,462 255.6107 13,921,070
    Total accumulated over week 25 344,495 256.4244 88,336,932
    Total accumulated during the share buyback programme 7,250,338 230.5860 1,671,826,202

    With the transactions stated above, the total accumulated number of own shares under the share buy-back programme corresponds to 0.868% of Danske Bank A/S’ share capital.

    Danske Bank

    Contact: Claus Ingar Jensen, Head of Group Investor Relations, tel. +45 25 42 43 70

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

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  • MIL-OSI: LightSolver Selected as 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TEL AVIV, Israel , June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LightSolver, inventors of a new laser-based HPC computing paradigm, today announced that it has been named a 2025 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (WEF). With this recognition, LightSolver joins an elite group of startups that are addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges via breakthrough technologies.

    Now in its 25th year, the WEF Technology Pioneers program honors 100 early-stage technology companies that exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit and transformative potential needed to shape a more equitable, sustainable future.

    LightSolver is reimagining high-performance computing (HPC) with its all-optical Laser Processing Unit™ (LPU) by leveraging laser interactions to compute large and complex problems at the speed of light. This novel computing technology enables faster, more scalable solutions for problems that require massive number crunching, such as combinatorial optimization, computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulations, and other complex scientific computations.

    As a member of the 2025 Technology Pioneers cohort, LightSolver will join the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, a premier global network advancing the application of human-centered and society-serving technologies. The program offers a unique platform for members to scale their innovations and amplify their impact. Through this opportunity, LightSolver will engage directly with leaders across the public and private sectors, contribute ideas, share insights, and help shape the global agenda on emerging technologies.

    “We look forward to joining this inspiring global community of innovators,” said Ruti Ben-Shlomi, CEO and co-founder of LightSolver. “At LightSolver, we believe the future of computing demands new paradigms that are not only faster and more efficient but also scalable and sustainable. This recognition reinforces our mission and motivates us to continue advancing optical computing to solve complex global challenges.”

    Learn more about the 2025 Technology Pioneers here.

    About The World Economic Forum
    The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. (www.weforum.org).

    About the Technology Pioneers Community
    Launched in 2000, the Technology Pioneers community marks its 25th anniversary in 2025 as a leading platform for early-stage companies from around the world that are shaping the future through breakthrough technologies and innovations. These companies are selected for their potential to have a significant impact on business and society and are invited to engage with public and private sector leaders through the World Economic Forum’s global platform. The Technology Pioneers community is part of the Innovator Communities within the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Innovator Communities convene the world’s leading global start-ups across different growth stages from early-stage Technology Pioneers to growth-stage Global Innovators and unicorn companies valued at more than $1 billion.

    About LightSolver
    LightSolver is a photonics computing company that is developing an all-optical supercomputer capable of solving complex and large computational problems at the speed of light. Utilizing the interference patterns of lasers, the Laser Processing Unit™ (LPU) can tackle challenges that were previously constrained by the limits of electronics, while fitting into a rack unit and operating at room temperature. Dr. Ruti Ben-Shlomi and Dr. Chene Tradonsky, physicists from the world-renowned Weizmann Institute, founded the company in 2020. More than 2/3 of the team are physics, math and computer science PhDs. LightSolver has secured investment from TAL Ventures, Entree Capital, IBI Tech Fund, Angular Ventures, Maverick, and Artofin. The company has also received a €12.5M grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) to advance its all-optical supercomputer. Connect with LightSolver @LightSolverCo on X and on LinkedIn. For more information, visit lightsolver.com or email info@lightsolver.com.

    Media Contact:
    Seth Menacker
    Fusion PR
    lightsolver@fusionpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Constitutional Court a beacon of democracy

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on all South Africans to “honour the proud history” of the Constitutional Court.

    “This year marks 30 years since the court convened for the first time, marking a new, bold chapter of our democratic journey. 

    “The imperative for the establishment of a specialised constitutional court was a key facet of the multiparty negotiations that preceded the democratic transition,” the President said.

    The court was established during a precarious time in South Africa where the country was in transition from apartheid towards a democratic order.

    “Whilst some believed that existing structures such as the Supreme Court could perform this task, the African National Congress advocated for a new court that was untainted by the past. 

    “Just as drafters of the constitution itself drew heavily on the experiences of other countries – when considering the model of the court we looked to other jurisdictions for inspiration.  One of these was Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court that was established in 1951.

    “In this respect, this proud institution of our democracy is the product of constitutional solidarity. It draws on the wisdom and support of international partners, yet remains uniquely South African in its outlook, its orientation and values,” the President said.

    Over the past 30 years, the court has made some far-reaching and landmark judgments including those related to prisoner voting rights and HIV/AIDS treatment.

    “Yet its less well-known judgments that have had equally dramatic impact on matters such as upholding the rights of pensioners to not having their old age grants disrupted, the rights of smallholder farmers to not have their livestock impounded under colonial-era ordinances, the rights of women in customary marriages, and upholding the rights of rail commuters to safety,” he highlighted.

    United in diversity

    President Ramaphosa noted that the diverse composition of the bench of judges has “played an important role in shaping the court’s jurisprudence”.

    “In 2007 former Chief Justice Pius Langa highlighted the centrality of judicial diversity, saying this was not confined solely to an appropriate racial or gender mix, but that a wide range of views and life experiences are represented.

    “Judicial diversity, Justice Langa said, is likely to increase judicial dissent, and hence improve the quality of decisions,” he said.

    The President highlighted that throughout its life, the court has delivered on its work “without fear or favour, not hesitating to hold even the most powerful in society to account” – ensuring public trust in the institution.

    “An Ipsos poll released earlier this year found that most South Africans view democracy, human rights and the rule of law as universal values that all nations deserve and must aspire towards. 

    “The majority of respondents also believed that South Africa is a good example of a democracy, and has a responsibility to be a moral leader in the world. This confidence is a result of the abiding trust the public has in our Constitutional Court.

    “As we celebrate this milestone, we should honour the proud history of the court by continuing to work together as all of society to realise the full promise of our Constitution,” President Ramaphosa concluded. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • Heavy rain alert issued for Eastern Rajasthan

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern Rajasthan, forecasting intense weather conditions over the next 24 hours.

    According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, a cyclonic circulation over western Uttar Pradesh is currently influencing the region’s weather. “This system is causing moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of eastern Rajasthan, including Baran, where 190 mm of rain has already been recorded,” he said.

    He added that the impact is likely to persist for the next two to three days, with thunder and heavy downpours expected to continue. The Kota division—comprising Baran, Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar districts—has been placed under an orange alert, indicating the possibility of more than 200 mm of rainfall within a 24-hour period.

    Elsewhere, districts in the Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bharatpur divisions are also likely to experience moderate to heavy showers during this period. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and take necessary safety measures.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has further reported that the southwest monsoon is expected to advance into parts of Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir over the next two days, with conditions favourable for its continued progress.

    In the Delhi-NCR region, the IMD has issued a ‘yellow alert’, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h. Neighbouring cities like Gurugram and Faridabad are also under similar alerts.

    Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Northeast India for the next three days, adding to the widespread monsoon activity across the country.

    Authorities have urged citizens in the affected areas to stay updated with official forecasts and follow advisories issued by local administrations.

    -ANI

  • Heavy rain alert issued for Eastern Rajasthan

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of eastern Rajasthan, forecasting intense weather conditions over the next 24 hours.

    According to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, a cyclonic circulation over western Uttar Pradesh is currently influencing the region’s weather. “This system is causing moderate to heavy rainfall in several parts of eastern Rajasthan, including Baran, where 190 mm of rain has already been recorded,” he said.

    He added that the impact is likely to persist for the next two to three days, with thunder and heavy downpours expected to continue. The Kota division—comprising Baran, Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar districts—has been placed under an orange alert, indicating the possibility of more than 200 mm of rainfall within a 24-hour period.

    Elsewhere, districts in the Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bharatpur divisions are also likely to experience moderate to heavy showers during this period. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and take necessary safety measures.

    The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has further reported that the southwest monsoon is expected to advance into parts of Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir over the next two days, with conditions favourable for its continued progress.

    In the Delhi-NCR region, the IMD has issued a ‘yellow alert’, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h. Neighbouring cities like Gurugram and Faridabad are also under similar alerts.

    Meanwhile, heavy rainfall is expected to continue in Northeast India for the next three days, adding to the widespread monsoon activity across the country.

    Authorities have urged citizens in the affected areas to stay updated with official forecasts and follow advisories issued by local administrations.

    -ANI

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 21 June 2025 Departmental update WHO publishes 54 pathogen background documents to support safe water and sanitation systems

    Source: World Health Organisation

    In a move to strengthen global efforts against waterborne disease, WHO has released 54 WASH-related pathogens new technical background documents — announced yesterday at a global water microbiology conference in the Netherlands — that capture the latest science on pathogens linked to drinking-water and sanitation systems.

    Unsafe water, inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene (WASH) continue to expose billions of people to harmful pathogens every day. These systemic failures are responsible for more than 1.4 million preventable deaths each year, disproportionately affecting young children.

    The newly published documents offer a detailed overview of pathogens that pose a risk through water, sanitation, or both. WHO has included documents for several pathogens not traditionally considered waterborne, but for which questions have been raised about possible transmission through drinking-water.

    Each background document provides a concise summary of the current science. This includes information on human health impacts, disease patterns, modes of transmission, and sources of faecal contamination. The profiles also detail how these pathogens occur in the environment – including in various parts of the water cycle – and how they are detected, prevented, and managed within drinking-water and sanitation systems.

    The technical package also features a list of the top 10 water- and sanitation-related pathogens, developed to spotlight priority threats, raise awareness and support clear communication of the evidence and actions outlined in the background documents. Well-managed sanitation and drinking-water systems will effectively control WASH-related pathogens, including these top 10.

    This summary, along with the background documents, is being launched at WaterMicro25, the 22nd Health Related Water Microbiology Conference today, in the Netherlands.  Based on burden of disease data, evidence of WASH transmission and concerns such as antimicrobial resistance, the Top 10 pathogens include diarrhoea genic and enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Salmonella spp., Shigella, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus and hepatitis A.

    “We know what’s making people sick and we know how to stop it,” said Bruce Gordon, Head of WHO’s Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health Unit. “Safe drinking-water, sanitation systems and strong regulations are the foundation for public health – yet millions still lack access to them. A key is for all countries to work within their means and make gradual improvements within their systems to stop these pathogens.”

    A global problem, a preventable burden
    Many of these pathogens are transmitted not just through drinking-water, but also through contaminated food, hands and the environment. Poorly managed sanitation systems, unreliable water supply and exposure to animal waste all contribute to transmission.

    Although vaccines exist for some of these diseases – including cholera, rotavirus, typhoid and hepatitis A – most remain preventable only through long-term WASH investments, such as:

    “Effective WASH, which can stop all pathogens, is an essential complement to vaccination,” said Dr Sophie Boisson, Lead Epidemiologist in WHO’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Unit. “Effective WASH provides the multiple barriers that stop transmission of over 50 waterborne pathogens – viruses, bacteria and protozoan parasites.”

    WHO’s call to action
    The background documents are supporting information for WHO’s Guidelines on sanitation and health and/or the Guidelines for drinking-water quality. They are intended to help public health practitioners assess and manage risks in water and sanitation systems more effectively.  WHO supports countries to develop WASH standards, build workforce capacity and monitor progress through global efforts such as the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) and the UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS).

    By identifying the pathogens that matter most – and the systems that can stop them – WHO aims to strengthen disease prevention from the ground up.

    “It’s time to align public health strategies with water and sanitation realities,” added Boisson. “Without addressing the root causes of pathogen transmission, we will keep responding to outbreaks rather than preventing them.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged for murder of Annabel Rook

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Met detectives investigating the murder of Annabel Rook have charged a man.

    Clifton George, 44 (13.03.81), of Dumont Road, Hackney, was charged on Sunday, 22 June with the murder of 46-year-old Annabel. He was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

    He has been remanded in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 June.

    Annabel died on Tuesday, 17 June, having been found with stab wounds at an address on Dumont Road.

    A man was arrested for murder at the scene shortly after officers arrived and taken to hospital with slash injuries. He was later discharged and released into police custody before being charged.

    Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who is in charge of policing for the Central East Basic Command Unit, said:

    “Our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of Annabel as they navigate this devastating loss.

    “We ask that the public refrain from speculation and respect their privacy at this time, and we thank the Hackney community for their ongoing support.”

    Police were called at 04:57hrs to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside and attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.

    Despite their efforts, Annabel was sadly declared dead at the scene.

    Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with murder of Annabel Rook

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Met detectives investigating the murder of Annabel Rook have charged a man.

    Clifton George, 44 (13.03.81), of Dumont Road, Hackney, was charged on Sunday, 22 June with the murder of 46-year-old Annabel. He was also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

    He has been remanded in custody to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 23 June.

    Annabel died on Tuesday, 17 June, having been found with stab wounds at an address on Dumont Road.

    A man was arrested for murder at the scene shortly after officers arrived and taken to hospital with slash injuries. He was later discharged and released into police custody before being charged.

    Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who is in charge of policing for the Central East Basic Command Unit, said:

    “Our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of Annabel as they navigate this devastating loss.

    “We ask that the public refrain from speculation and respect their privacy at this time, and we thank the Hackney community for their ongoing support.”

    Police were called at 04:57hrs to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside and attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.

    Despite their efforts, Annabel was sadly declared dead at the scene.

    Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Onboards on India’s I4C’s Sahyog Portal to Support Local Law Enforcement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW DELHI, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has officially onboarded onto India’s Sahyog portal, a key interface under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) framework. The portal facilitates direct and structured communication between law enforcement agencies and digital service providers. This development marks an important step in enhancing cooperation between virtual asset platforms and Indian authorities engaged in cybercrime investigations.

    The Sahyog portal serves as a centralized system that allows law enforcement to submit legal requests for data disclosure in accordance with Section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act. These provisions enable Indian authorities to seek access to digital evidence, user data, and transaction records from service providers in connection with active investigations. Bitget’s integration ensures that future requests can be managed through an established, secure, and legally compliant channel.

    Global exchanges are being actively onboarded onto the Sahyog system to improve investigative capabilities and reduce procedural delays. Alongside Bitget, other major global platforms have also been onboarded onto the Sahyog system in furtherance of the system’s robustness. The main aim is to provide investigators with aggregated access to essential data that supports timely enforcement actions in cases involving virtual assets.

    Bitget has taken multiple steps in recent months  to align with regional compliance frameworks across key jurisdictions, with India representing a particularly strategic market. Participation in official law enforcement portals is a good example of Bitget’s  proactive stance in aligning operations with local regulatory expectations. It aligns with the exchange’s broader aim to assist in creating a transparent and accountable environment for digital asset trading, particularly as authorities globally increase scrutiny of crypto transactions.

    “Operating responsibly in all jurisdictions remains a priority for Bitget. India’s regulatory and enforcement landscape around digital assets is evolving quickly, and aligning with initiatives like Sahyog highlights a practical step forward. Bitget will continue to engage constructively with local regulators to ensure that our systems deliver the legal and technical requirements to support such agencies,” said Hon NG, Chief Legal Officer at Bitget.

    As the global digital asset sector expands, increased engagement between crypto service providers and governments has become important to operate sustainably. Integration into frameworks such as Sahyog allows exchanges like Bitget to deliver timely and structured responses to legal requests, reducing friction in cross-border cooperation and ensuring that law enforcement agencies have access to the tools necessary for digital evidence collection.

    India’s growing emphasis on formalizing its approach to virtual assets has brought renewed focus on the role of foreign exchanges operating within its borders. Compliance with data disclosure provisions and participation in platforms like Sahyog are expected to play an important role in defining the future relationship between crypto firms and national authorities. Bitget’s onboarding adds to the growing list of global entities now accessible via Sahyog, signaling the broader direction of increased regulatory coordination across the industry.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform. Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0956e457-f148-4c31-b579-b6261058c890

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese AAA role-playing game eyes global release amid industry growth

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

    Riding the wave of global interest ignited by “Black Myth: Wukong,” another Chinese-developed AAA role-playing game, “WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers,” is now set to step onto the international stage.

    Developed by Chengdu Lingze Technology Co., Ltd. based in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, “WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers” is set for global release on July 24. The game soared to the top of Steam’s China bestseller chart on its pre-order debut this April and ranked eighth worldwide, drawing significant attention from players around the globe.

    Set in a mythic world inspired by ancient Chinese legends, “WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers” invites players to step into the shoes of a lone female warrior, embarking on a journey through towering mountains, ancient temples and forgotten ruins, in a quest to uncover lost memories and hidden truths.

    The game draws heavily from the ancient Shu civilization, a prominent culture in southwest China known for its distinctive bronze masks and archaeological sites such as Sanxingdui, according to Guo Xinyi, CFO of Lingze Technology.

    To authentically bring this world to life, the development team at Lingze Technology conducted six years of extensive field research, including 3D scanning at dozens of cultural and historical sites — like the Anyue Stone Carvings and Taoping Village in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. The result is a vivid recreation of these ancient landmarks within the game.

    Drawing inspiration from classical texts such as “The Classic of Mountains and Seas,” the developers also integrated regional myths and local legends to craft a unique and immersive cultural atmosphere.

    The developers view the project as a fusion of gameplay and cultural narrative, ensuring it is both captivating and firmly grounded in Chinese tradition.

    “We wanted to make a game that is, above all, fun to play,” said Xia Siyuan, CTO and game producer at Lingze Technology. “We believe that only when players truly enjoy the game will they be motivated to explore the cultural stories behind it.”

    “The ancient Shu civilization was a natural foundation for us to build this world upon,” Xia added. “We want the world to see that Chinese culture is full of creative potential.”

    “WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers” is set to launch on major global platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, the studio said. Industry insiders see the game as a potential milestone in China’s push to expand its footprint in the global AAA gaming market.

    AAA games, typically defined as requiring a lot of money, a lot of time and a lot of resources, are high-cost, high-quality, large-scale single-player titles. The market has long been dominated by developers from countries such as Japan, the United States and France.

    The upcoming release of “WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers” is part of a broader trend toward diversification and rising quality in China’s gaming industry. Other highly anticipated Chinese titles include “Showa American Story,” “Lost Soul Aside” and upcoming downloadable content for “Black Myth: Wukong.”

    China is the world’s largest gaming market, with domestic sales revenue surpassing 325 billion yuan (about 45.3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024. Also, the 2024 China gaming industry report showed that China had 674 million gamers, while domestically developed games achieved overseas sales of 18.56 billion dollars last year, indicating the increasing international influence of Chinese games. 

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Surge in number of children facing sexual abuse as they flee Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Burundi with aid cuts reducing support – Save the Children

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

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    The number of children reporting sexual assault after fleeing into Burundi to escape violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has more than tripled this year with aid cuts dramatically reducing the support available, said Save the Children.

    Between January and June this year, Save the Children staff in Burundi recorded over 478 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) including over 172 against children, most of them rape cases, which was a 249% increase from a year ago.

    More than one million people have been displaced by violence in DRC this year as the conflict dramatically escalated, including over 41,000 who have fled to Burundi, according to the UN.

    More than 65% of the GBV cases managed by Save the Children involve rape, along with psychological abuse and physical violence, the aid agency said, with horrifying stories of children being raped together with their parents and mothers being raped in front of their children.

    However, major cuts to aid supporting refugees from the DRC have curtailed the ability of humanitarian agencies to help the thousands of children housed in reception centres on arrival and refugee sites, putting their safety and wellbeing at risk. Normally survivors of gender-based violence would receive dignity and hygiene items including diapers, pads, underpants and soap, however the aid cuts mean not everyone is now receiving these essential items, said Save the Children.

    Due to the conflict, more than 500 children have arrived this year separated from their families, with about 300 unaccompanied children requiring services to trace their families and reunite them.

    Save the Children staff in Burundi said children who have faced sexual violence are in dire need of psychological support to overcome the trauma and are at risk of low self-esteem, self-blame, isolation, stigmatization and discrimination without help.

    Rita*, a 16-year-old girl living in a refugee camp in eastern Burundi, told Save the Children: “Before arriving in Burundi, my mother, my siblings and I spent several days hiding in the mountains near our village. Some days we would return home from the bushes when the sound of gunfire went down but go back to the forest in the evening. One evening we decided to stay in the house and that’s when it happened. Armed men entered our house and raped me, my sister and my mother. We then decided to flee the next day. It is very hard to look my mother in eye after what happened but also very difficult for our mother to talk to us about it.”

    Nadege Nizigama, Save the Children’s Child Protection and GBV case worker for Burundi, said:  

    “I speak to children who have faced various forms of abuse including rape and forced marriages. At the moment, I have two girls and one boy who are undergoing psychosocial support after experiencing rape while fleeing the conflict earlier this year. For the last few months, I have heard horrifying stories of children being raped together with their parents and mothers being raped in front of their children. No child should be subjected to this kind of violence. We are doing our best to provide all the support we can to help the children overcome their trauma but more needs to be done to restore the children’s wellbeing and strengthen their resilience.”

    Geoffrey Kirenga, Save the Children’s Head of Mission in Burundi, said:

    “Conflict related sexual violence has long been used as a tool of war to intimidate and terrorise civilians. The impact on children is devastating, and my team witness this daily. Save the Children’s work in Burundi reveals critical child protection concerns and survivors need to receive medical care and protection. 

    “Tragically we know the number of cases we have registered is just a drop in the ocean.  Children and community members often don’t report cases of severe violations because of fear of being victimized. It’s a tragic situation.

    “The impact of aid cuts is huge, considering the degree of vulnerability of our beneficiaries. Most of the families we are supporting have faced psychological trauma due to conflict and many left their homes with nothing. The funding gaps we’re now facing could force us to close down programmes that are a lifeline to children and families in dire need. We are calling on the international community not to abandon these children at a time when they need them most.”

    Save the Children has been working in Burundi since 2016 providing services in child protection, prevention and response to gender-based violence, health, child right governance and education. We have a team in Burundi assisting thousands of displaced children and their families.

    – on behalf of Save the Children.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Guterres condemns deadly attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

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    The ambush took place on Friday along the Birao-Am Dafock axis in the volatile Vakaga Prefecture, in northeastern CAR, close to the border with conflict-hit Sudan.

    According to the stabilization mission, MINUSCA, the patrol was targeted by “unidentified armed elements” in the locality of Am-Sissia.

    Attack may be a war crime

    In a statement released by his Spokesperson on Sunday, Secretary-General António Guterres extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, as well as to the Government and people of Zambia, and wished a swift recovery to the injured soldier.

    He stressed that attacks against UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law and urged the Central African authorities “to spare no effort in identifying the perpetrators of this tragedy so that they can be brought to justice swiftly”.

    This marks the third fatal attack against MINUSCA peacekeeping patrols since the start of 2025.

    In March, a Kenyan peacekeeper was killed in the Haut-Mbomou prefecture, and a month earlier, a Tunisian ‘blue helmet’ lost his life in the north. Earlier this week, two Nepalese peacekeepers were injured during an assault in the southwest.

    Valentine Rugwabiza, head of the UN mission, decried the “multiplication of attacks against peacekeepers” and echoed the call for justice, urging the authorities to act decisively against those responsible.

    Since its deployment in 2014, MINUSCA has suffered significant losses, with around 150 peacekeepers paying the ultimate price.

    The 17,000-strong force was established to help stabilise CAR, a country wracked by decades of political instability, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises.

    According to a February report by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), worsening insecurity across parts of the country has forced MINUSCA to step up patrols in several regions, including areas near the border with Sudan where violence and displacement have surged in recent months amid the brutal civil war between rival militaries there.

    The Secretary-General reaffirmed the UN’s solidarity with the people and Government of CAR, underlining the world body’s continued commitment to peace and stability in the region.

    – on behalf of UN News.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbPU is among the leaders in graduate employment

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University has confirmed the high level of training of specialists: according to the results of the national ranking of graduate employment, published by the Federal Service for Labor and Employment (Rostrud), the university was among the best universities in the country and demonstrated one of the highest results among universities in St. Petersburg.

    The ranking includes more than 150 universities from all regions of Russia. SPbPU is represented in the following areas of education: “Humanities”, “Engineering, Technology and Technical Sciences”, “Arts and Culture”, “Mathematical and Natural Sciences”, “Sciences about Society”.

    In each category, Polytechnic University is among the top 8 universities in St. Petersburg: its success is especially noticeable in mathematical and natural sciences, where SPbPU ranks fourth in undergraduate programs and third in graduate programs, which underlines the university’s high scientific and educational reputation.

    Polytechnic University also has a good position in the field of social sciences: graduates of the Master’s program occupy third place in the city in terms of employment and salaries, ahead of many specialized universities. Graduates of the Design program have become the most sought-after – SPbPU ranks first among St. Petersburg universities in the field of Art and Culture and second in Russia.

    This leading position testifies to the comprehensive development of the Polytechnic University and its significant contribution to the training of sought-after and competitive specialists in accordance with the trending requirements of industrial customers.

    At Polytechnic University, we do not just teach students, but actively promote their career growth and successful integration into the country’s economy in their chosen field. Already during their studies, Polytechnic students have the opportunity to solve real problems at partner enterprises. This allows us to prepare sought-after specialists who can make a significant contribution to Russia’s technological leadership. As a result, most graduates are employed or receive attractive offers from employers even before defending their diploma. The geography of their work covers both Russia and other countries, – commented SPbPU Rector Andrey Rudskoy.

    SPbPU demonstrates stable positions in the rankings thanks to a systematic approach: we develop connections with employers, implement practice-oriented modules and prepare graduates for real work. This is confirmed by statistical data and independent analytical assessments, – noted Vice-Rector for Educational Activities of SPbPU Lyudmila Pankova.

    The rating is based on data on employment and salary levels of 2022 graduates, obtained from the Federal Service for Labor and Employment. The rating is calculated based on data on employment and salary levels two years after graduation.

    The full rating is published onwebsite Federal Service for Labor and Employment of Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI: IDEX Biometrics ASA: Issue of shares – 23 June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement by IDEX Biometrics ASA (the “Company”) on 22 May 2025 regarding the issuance of in total 5,412,932 new shares to board member Annika Olsson, as part of Annika Olsson taking part in receiving her board remuneration as shares. Please refer to the stock exchange announcement for further information on the details and background for the share issuance.

    The Board resolved today to issue the above-mentioned shares to Annika Olsson, pursuant to the board authorization provided for this purpose by the Company’s annual general meeting on 21 May 2025.

    Further, the Board resolved today to issue an additional 69 shares at 0.01 per share to an employee of the Company. The issue is related to the share consolidation (100-to-1) resolved by the Company’s extraordinary general meeting held on 11 April 2025, agenda item 8. As announced by the Company on 18 June 2025, the consolidation of shares will take place on 4 July 2025. The share issuance is required so that the total number of shares in the Company is dividable by 100.

    Following the issue of the new shares referenced above, the Company’s share capital will be NOK 47,364,256 divided into 4,736,425,600 registered shares each with a nominal value of NOK 0.01.

    For further information, contact:

    Kristian Flaten, CFO, Tel: +47 95092322

    E-mail: ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics:

    IDEX Biometrics ASA (IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market. For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com

    About this notice:

    This notice was issued by Kristian Flaten, CFO, on 23 June 2025 at 09:35 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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  • UN chief warns of ‘a rathole of retaliation’ after US strikes on Iran

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday warned of “a rathole of retaliation” in the wake of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

    The US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling, Guterres told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

    “From the outset of the (Israeli-Iranian) crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East. The people of the region cannot endure another cycle of destruction. And yet, we now risk descending into a rathole of retaliation after retaliation,” he warned.

    To avoid further escalation, diplomacy must prevail, civilians must be protected, and safe maritime navigation must be guaranteed, Guterres said.

    “We must act – immediately and decisively – to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear program,” he urged.

    Guterres called for a credible, comprehensive and verifiable solution to restore trust, including inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, Xinhua news agency reported.

    He stressed that the Non-Proliferation Treaty is a cornerstone of international peace and security, adding that Iran must fully respect it.

    All member states, he said, must act in accordance with their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law, including international humanitarian law.

    “The United Nations stands ready to support any and all efforts toward a peaceful resolution. But peace cannot be imposed, it must be chosen,” said Guterres.

    “We face a stark choice. One path leads to wider war, deeper human suffering, and serious damage to the international order. The other leads to de-escalation, diplomacy and dialogue. We know which path is right.”

    He also urged the Security Council and all UN member states to act with reason, restraint and urgency for peace.

    (With inputs from IANS)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic team built the “Wall of Memory” at the ARCHNEVA architectural workshop

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The Sylva memoria team of the Civil Engineering Institute took part in the final event of the ARCHNEVA 2025 student architectural workshop, dedicated to the design and construction of wooden structures in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Victory. The final took place in the park of the St. Petersburg State Forest Engineering University. The organizers were: the Wooden Housing Association, Kirov St. Petersburg State Forest Engineering University and the SOLO architectural bureau.

    The team was led by Alexandra Zatsepina, a teacher at the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction.

    The team included students from various higher schools of the Civil Engineering Institute:

    Sharip Isaev, 4th year undergraduate student, Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction; Alina Totskaya, 3rd year undergraduate student, Higher School of Design and Architecture; Polina Shindina, 3rd year undergraduate student, Higher School of Design and Architecture; Elizaveta Rudt, 2nd year undergraduate student, Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction; Elizaveta Ivanova, 4th year undergraduate student, Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction.

    During the workshop, our team developed and implemented a small architectural form project, “Memory Wall”. The object was made of timber, boards, beams, plexiglass and mirrors. According to the students’ idea, “Memory Wall” became a symbol of careful rethinking of the memory of a place through form, light and texture.

    It was the connection with the place that attracted the attention of the jury at the final stage of the competition – when preparing the project, the students conducted research into the history of the park during the Great Patriotic War, talked with the director of the Botanical Garden of St. Petersburg State Forest University Nina Adonina, and collected information that was placed on the art object “Wall of Memory”.

    The team worked on the project not only at the level of concept and architectural solution, but also in the design plan: working documentation was developed, cost estimates were calculated, consultations were held with architects, engineers, manufacturers of Himtex fasteners and Farbraum paint and varnish coatings.

    The students went through all stages of the project implementation — from conception to construction. They personally erected the object, adapting it to the real conditions of the site and overcoming organizational and technical difficulties. Support was provided by experienced craftsmen, students of the Forestry University and representatives of other teams.

    At the final presentation, 6 teams from St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kazan presented their objects. The objects were opened to the public and the jury, which included industry experts, architects, festival curators and journalists. The “Wall of Memory” was awarded a diploma, and its future destiny was determined – the object will be installed in the Botanical Garden of St. Petersburg State Forest University.

    “The project allowed us to combine an engineering approach with landscape and architectural thinking,” said team member and fourth-year student of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction Sharip Isaev. “It was an important experience not only in design, but also in the team implementation of an idea from concept to implementation. We are grateful to the mentor and the ARCHNEVA workshop for the opportunity to be part of such a process.”

    The mentor of the team from the Civil Engineering Institute, Alexandra Zatsepina, noted: The greatest success for the team was how people passing by interact with the constructed art object. They come up, read the history of the park on the illuminated transparent wall, look at the mirrored windows with candles, where the guys indicated the plants that survived the blockade. You really want to stop at the wall and feel the “memory of the forest”.

    The Sylva memoria team became a shining example of active student participation in the life of the city and demonstrated the high level of preparation of students of the St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Institute of Civil Engineering to solve real-life design problems.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xinhua Commentary: Carrying out the “Central Asia-China spirit” and creating a new chapter of mutually beneficial cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    ASTANA, June 23 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Research Institute, a think tank under the Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday released a report to the world titled “Developing the Central Asia-China Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects of Regional Cooperation,” which provides a comprehensive overview of the important achievements and opportunities as well as challenges and problems of China-Central Asia cooperation in the new era and makes a forward-looking analysis of the future prospects.

    Central Asia is connected to China by common nature and destiny. If we look back into the past, we can see how the peoples of China and Central Asia together contributed to the establishment and prosperity of the Great Silk Road, leaving behind vivid evidence of cooperation over the centuries: “Caravans stretched to the horizon, and overseas merchants flocked to the border outposts day after day.”

    In the new era, China and Central Asia have become good neighbors, reliable friends, partners and brothers bound by a common destiny. From the quantitative and qualitative growth of trade and economic ties to the interconnectedness of infrastructure, from the joint development of green energy to mutual learning and the joint development of cultural exchanges, China and Central Asian countries have created a new reality of friendly, safe and prosperous neighborliness in the Eurasian space, developing and shaping the “Central Asia-China spirit” characterized by mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, mutual assistance and the promotion of joint modernization through high-quality development. In this way, China and Central Asia have jointly created a model and pattern of regional cooperation.

    The international situation is currently characterized by growing instability, and the world is entering a new period of turbulence and change. The rise of unilateralism and trade protectionism, and the destruction of international production and logistics chains are clouding the prospects for global trade. Despite the fruitful results achieved, cooperation between China and Central Asia faces numerous risks and challenges.

    In the face of a complicated and tense external environment, China is relentlessly focused on its own development and firmly promotes a high level of opening up to the outside world. In this process, China has always regarded the Central Asian region as an important area of its good-neighborly diplomacy, striving to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with countries in the region. This not only brings stability to the Central Asian economy, but also serves as a model of peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation for the world.

    With the acceleration of a new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and the deepening of regional cooperation, China and Central Asian countries are intensifying cooperation in new and diverse areas, striving for joint innovative development.

    At the new turn of history, China and Central Asian countries will write a new chapter of regional development together with greater openness and firmness of purpose, bringing more certainty and positive energy to the unstable world, igniting a new light of hope for mankind’s path to a better future, and making greater contributions to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

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