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  • MIL-Evening Report: Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lester Munson, Non-Resident Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

    US President Donald Trump’s strike on Iran’s nuclear weapons program, which he foreshadowed on and off for the past few days, has revealed a surprisingly broad middle ground in US politics, even as it has provoked controversy in the international community.

    Almost immediately after news of the US military action broke, John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, blasted out a statement of support, calling the attack the “correct move”.

    Steny Hoyer of Maryland, who spent decades in House Democratic Leadership roles, said the strike “was essential to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon”.

    Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro, a likely presidential candidate in 2028, gave a thoughtful evaluation of the attack, calling Iran’s nuclear weapons program “dangerous”.

    Other Democrats were more muted. Leading Senators, including Leader Chuck Schumer, complained about the lack of congressional authorisation and the administration’s failure to consult Congress before the strike, but didn’t specifically oppose the US action.

    In the US system, only Congress can declare war, but the president has broad power as commander-in-chief to respond to threats. Most defenders of presidential authority acknowledge his authority to act militarily – particularly when the US’s role is highly limited, such as in the Iran strike. Should US involvement deepen, the calls for a congressional role in authorising the war will become louder and more legitimate.

    Some on the far left, including Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, openly opposed the strike and even called for Trump’s impeachment. Ocasio-Cortez said:

    The President’s disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment.

    On the Republican side, there has also not been unanimous support for the strike.

    Even within the president’s coalition, some isolationists have been opposed to any US strike on Iran. They rightly pointed out that Trump campaigned on ending wars, not starting them.

    Media personalities Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon openly urged the president not to strike Iran. Carlson’s interview on the issue with hawkish Republican Ted Cruz gathered huge attention on social media.

    Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s Director of National Intelligence and a member of his cabinet, went so far as to make a video about the horrors of nuclear conflict.

    Trump’s reaction to Gabbard’s video was furious. He even suggested he might eliminate her office, which is charged with coordinating America’s many intelligence agencies.

    Trump also called Carlson, whose millions-strong following on X is a key component of Trump’s political base, “kooky” for opposing a strike on Iran. Trump later walked that back, saying Carlson had called to apologise, and that Carlson “is a nice guy”.

    In Congress, one notable Trump ally opposed the Iran attack. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the controversial congresswoman from Georgia, said:

    Every time America is on the verge of greatness, we get involved in another foreign war […] This is not our fight. Peace is the answer.

    Trump’s decision has wide cross-party support

    It is certainly fair to look closely at Trump’s base and explore divisions and disagreements. However, it is highly likely that Trump’s dominant personality means he will keep the vast majority of his base together.

    More revealing about US politics is the support across the aisle for his Iran policy.

    Trump’s brash manner and divisive rhetoric make it difficult for Democrats to support him in any circumstance, but the US people’s disdain for Iran appears to be much stronger.

    In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries took 52 US diplomats hostage. The image of those captive hostages blindfolded and at the mercy of Iranian radicals is burned into older Americans’ brains.

    A generation later, Iran-backed militias killed more than 600 Americans in the war in Iraq. There are other sins Iran has committed against the US, included the attempted assassination of Trump. In this context, Trump’s policy is in the US mainstream.

    Why didn’t Trump consult Congress?

    It has been the standard practice of US presidents to brief the bipartisan leadership of Congress on key national security initiatives, such as a strikes on adversaries. While not a hard-and-fast rule, the practice can produce more bipartisan support for a president’s actions that he might otherwise have. It’s not unreasonable to think senior congressional Democrats might be more openly supportive of the Iran strike if they had been consulted in this manner.

    However, Trump and his administration did not do this, for a reason. There is little value in open bipartisanship in America today. Even though both parties are very close on Iran policy, neither wants that to be seen in public as cooperating across the aisle. Each party would much rather make the case to its base that it represents their interests and is not willing to compromise with the other party. Support from Democrats does not strengthen Trump, as his base is highly suspicious of the opposition party.

    The reverse is true for elected Democrats, including those in leadership. They will be more vulnerable from progressives in next year’s primary contests if they are seen as insufficiently resisting Trump. There is no Trump-like figure in their party to protect them from this base.

    In US politics today, nothing is more dangerous than agreeing with the other party. There is a premium value on publicly opposing your political adversaries, no matter what the issue. It makes for a foreign policy that appears more fractured than it actually is.

    Lester Munson receives funding from the U.S. Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He is affiliated with the Republican Party.

    – ref. Trump’s decision to bomb Iran exposes fissures in US politics – https://theconversation.com/trumps-decision-to-bomb-iran-exposes-fissures-in-us-politics-259446

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Government – Local authority elections coming – strong candidates needed – BusinessNZ

    Source: BusinessNZ

    With two weeks until nominations open for this year’s local authority elections, the Local Government Business Forum is encouraging strong candidates to stand for election.
    “Given the importance of local government to New Zealand, it is essential that councils are well-governed,” Forum Chair Matt Cowley said.
    “Council decisions on spending, rating and regulation are incredibly influential in determining the quality of the business environment. It is essential that mayors and councillors have a good understanding of the issues facing businesses and how councils can help rather than hinder them.”
    The Local Government Business Forum is calling for council candidates who have a good mix of the following attributes:
    1. Commercial and financial acumen with focus on efficient council operation
    2. Focus on efficient and effective provision of core infrastructure and services
    3. Pro-growth and pro-development mindset, understanding of local economic drivers
    4. Evidence-based decision making, with respect for property rights and regulatory certainty
    5. Collaborative and constructive leadership and engagement
    6. Supportive of transparent, accountable governance
    7. Solutions-based attitude to reforms to get the best results for their residents and ratepayers
    “We need strong candidates to put their names forward. We also need the business community and residents to be informed and vote for candidates that can provide the leadership needed. Attention should be paid to the voting record and actions of current mayors and councillors.
    “Local government touches every business and every member of society every day. We need good people governing them,” Mr Cowley said.
    Candidate nomination forms for the 2025 local authority elections will be available from councils. Nominations open on 4 July and close on 1 August. Voting papers will be delivered to electors from 9 September and voting closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October.
    About the Local Government Business Forum
    The Local Government Business Forum comprises organisations that have a vital interest in the activities of local government. Its members include Business New Zealand, Federated Farmers of New Zealand, New Zealand Forest Owners Association, Infrastructure New Zealand, New Zealand Initiative, New Zealand Business Chamber, and the Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand. It was established in 1994 to promote greater efficiency in local government and to contribute to debate on policy issues affecting it.
    The Forum’s members are each significant representatives of ratepayers in their own right but the Forum’s perspective is to advance community welfare through the advocacy of sound public policy. We believe that local government can best serve the interests of the community and ratepayers by focusing on the efficient provision of public goods at a local level.
    The Local Government Forum advocates policies that create a positive economic environment. Recognising the significant role of local government in private investment decisions, the Forum regularly produces publications addressing crucial issues relating to the performance of local government and legislative developments in that sector.
    The BusinessNZ Network including BusinessNZ, EMA, Business Central, Business Canterbury and Business South, represents and provides services to thousands of businesses, small and large, throughout New Zealand.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: ACT Budget 2025-26: Delivering for Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden

    Source: Australian National Party

    As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

    Released 21/06/2025 – Joint media release

    The 2025-26 ACT Budget continues the Government’s significant investment in infrastructure and services to meet the needs of rapidly growing communities in Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden.

    This Budget delivers new investment in suburban upgrades, sport and recreation facilities, and active travel infrastructure, while also progressing planning and early works for major community precincts like the Molonglo Town Centre and Stromlo Forest Park.

    Treasurer Chris Steel said the Budget would ensure that community infrastructure keeps pace with growth in the region.

    “This Budget delivers a strong pipeline of infrastructure and local upgrades across Woden, Weston Creek and Molonglo, supporting growing communities and improving the services people rely on,” Minister Steel said.

    2025-26 Budget initiatives for Molonglo, Weston Creek and Woden include:

    Better Footpaths and Safer Streets:

    • Improvements to footpaths across Woden and Weston Creek.
    • Lighting upgrades to improve safety and visibility.

    Revitalised Local Shops:

    • Upgrades to the public spaces around Mawson Group Centre

    Investing in Sport and Recreation:

    • Mawson, Phillip and Hughes will benefit from female-friendly changeroom upgrades, part of Territory-wide investment in inclusive sports facilities.
    • Changeroom and toilet upgrades at North Curtin Oval.
    • Improved lighting at Waramanga Oval.
    • Stage 1 of the Stromlo Forest Park Tracks and Trails Master Plan, including new trails and signage.

    “We are delivering on Labor’s commitment to upgrade Mawson shops, with improved pedestrian access, landscaping and other improvements to make it an even better place to visit our thriving local businesses,” Minister Steel said.

    “The investment in tracks and trails at UC Stromlo will ensure that park continues to offer range of new experiences for mountain bikers and other users, based directly on their feedback in the master plan.”

    Minister for Women, Dr Marisa Paterson said these upgrades would make a meaningful difference for local families and sports clubs.

    “These investments in community sport and recreation facilities will create spaces where everyone feels welcome, supported and inspired to participate, especially women and girls,” Minister Paterson said.

    Canberrans of all ages will benefit from the ACT Government’s expanded path renewal program, over the next four years in active travel infrastructure will be upgraded across the city.

    Dr Paterson said delivering safe and accessible footpaths and bike paths was one of her key priorities for the region.

    “I’ve been advocating for better path networks and improved lighting across our suburbs, so I’m thrilled to see this funding in the Budget to help keep our community connected, safe and active.”

    – Statement ends –

    Chris Steel, MLA | Marisa Paterson, MLA | Media Releases

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Australia Post’s stamp price increase not opposed

    Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

    The ACCC has not objected to Australia Post’s proposed 13.3 per cent price increase, to take effect in July 2025, for its reserved ordinary letter service delivered to the regular timetable.

    Unless the Minister For Communications disapproves the proposed increase, the price for ordinary small letters – known as the basic postage rate – will increase from $1.50 to $1.70. Prices for ordinary large letters up to 125g will increase from $3.00 to $3.40, and ordinary large letters between 125 and 250 grams will rise from $4.50 to $5.10.

    The price of concession stamps ($3 for five) and stamps for seasonal greeting cards (65 cents) will not change.

    “We understand that these price increases will mean extra costs for consumers. However, our decision to not object to Australia Post’s proposed price increase is based on evidence that the costs to Australia Post of providing the letter service are greater than the revenue it produces,” ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey said.

    Australia Post’s letter services – including its reserved services – have incurred significant losses in recent years, which Australia Post attributes primarily to the ongoing reduction in letter volumes combined with an increase in delivery points.

    Australia Post has submitted that its letters business is in decline, which is consistent with a trend occurring across postal services globally. Currently, Australia Post only delivers around two letters to each household per week and expects reserved letter volumes to continue to decrease by around 10.6 per cent annually until 2027–28.

    As outlined in the ACCC’s April 2025 preliminary view on Australia Post’s draft proposal, the ACCC found that that Australia Post is unlikely to recover revenue in excess of its costs for reserved postal services, even with the proposed price increase. 

    The ACCC’s final decision was formed in line with its role for postal services, and follows a public consultation process on the preliminary view.

    “Our final decision recommends Australia Post examine ways to alleviate affordability issues for businesses, including those subject to requirements to send physical mail.  Further we made recommendations to address a number of other concerns expressed by stakeholders during consultation,” Ms Brakey said.

    “We are especially mindful of the impact price changes can have on vulnerable Australians, and so our decision paper recommends that Australia Post increases the number of concession stamps per customer, which is currently capped at 50 per year.”

    The bulk of the recommendations made by the ACCC are designed to improve the quality of information provided by Australia Post in support of its price notification submissions – particularly in relation to forecast data and Australia Post’s cost allocation model.

    “While Australia Post has been working constructively with the ACCC on these recommendations, in most instances, we expect full implementation to be reached, so that we can conduct rigorous cost-based assessments going forward,” Ms Brakey said.

    “As there are many businesses in Australia that still rely on sending letters, it is crucial that Australia Post has a transparent dialogue with these customers so they are aware of potential pricing changes well ahead of time.”

    Australia Post’s proposed price of $1.70 for a single postage stamp is below the current median price of $1.93 among OECD postal service operators.

    The ACCC does not approve or reject notified letter price changes – only the Minister for Communications has the power to reject a stamp price increase.

    The final decision paper and an accompanying fact sheet are available on the ACCC website.

    Background

    Australia Post’s proposed price change was outlined in a draft price notification provided to the ACCC in November 2024, and confirmed in a formal price notification submitted in June 2025. 

    Under the Competition and Consumer Act, the ACCC is responsible for assessing proposed price increases by Australia Post for its reserved ordinary letter services delivered to the regular timetable. These are services for which Australia Post holds a statutory monopoly and are declared as ‘notified services’ for the purposes of Part VIIA of the Act.

    The ACCC must consider Australia Post’s proposed price increases for notified services, and may decide to:

    • not object to the price increase
    • not object to a price that is less than that proposed, or
    • object to the price increase.

    The price notification framework does not allow the ACCC to set stamp prices. The ACCC’s role does not include binding decision-making powers, nor broader controls to regulate Australia Post’s service standards.

    Only the Minister for Communications has the power to reject a price increase proposed by Australia Post. Unless the current price notification is disapproved by the Minister within 30 days of receipt, Australia Post is expected to increase notified letter prices from 17 July 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI: Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH To Dominate SOL For H2 2025, Is Remittix The Best ETH-Based Crypto To Buy Now?

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto arena is heating up as Ethereum and Solana lock horns in a high-stakes battle for dominance. With institutional money pouring into blockchain infrastructure and the SEC now reviewing ETF proposals for both assets, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown. Could ETH leave SOL in the dust by late 2025? Let’s unpack the data, including why projects like Remittix might be the smartest ETH-based bets right now.

    Why Ethereum’s price prediction looks unstoppable

    Here’s the thing about Ethereum: it keeps proving doubters wrong. As we barrel toward mid-2025, ETH isn’t just holding its ground; it’s gearing up for a potential breakout. The numbers tell the story: institutional inflows hit record levels last quarter, while layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism finally made gas fees tolerable. And let’s not overlook the SEC’s unexpected move to solicit public feedback on Franklin Templeton’s ETH ETF filing. That’s regulatory progress you can’t ignore.

    Source: CryptoBasics

    Technically speaking? The charts scream bullish. Ethereum’s developer ecosystem remains the most vibrant in crypto, with over 4,000 dApps now live. Compare that to Solana’s spotty uptime (remember those five-hour outages?) and it’s clear which network offers reliability. Analysts whisper about ETH retesting its $4,900 ATH by Q3 2025, especially if BlackRock’s rumored Ethereum price predictions materialize.

    Solana’s Institutional Hype Meets Hard Reality

    Don’t get us wrong, SOL has its merits. Pantera Capital’s recent bet on Gradient Network (a Solana AI project) shows big money still sees potential. But here’s the rub: SOL’s price just got rejected at a key resistance level, and its validator centralization issues won’t magically disappear. Sure, partnerships with Bitget Wallet and Ondo Finance help, but when your network goes down more often than a cheap hotel WiFi, institutions get skittish.

    Source: CoinMarketCap

    The SEC’s parallel review of SOL and XRP ETFs? That’s a double-edged sword. Approval could spark a rally, but delays might expose Solana’s Achilles’ heel—its murky regulatory status. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s price prediction based on proof-of-stake gives it cleaner optics with policymakers. Speed and low fees are great until your chain halts during a market surge, just like September 2023.

    Remittix: The ETH-powered payments juggernaut

    Now for the sleeper hit: Remittix (RTX). This isn’t just another DeFi project; it’s solving the $183 trillion cross-border payments nightmare. Built on Ethereum (because security matters), it lets users zap 40+ cryptos to any bank account as instant fiat. No KYC for recipients. No 3% Western Union fees. It’s offering seamless value transfer that bridges crypto and traditional finance.

    What makes Remittix different from institutional players? Three words: real-world utility. Unlike Stripe or Wise, it doesn’t force recipients into crypto. Grandma gets pesos in her Banco Nacional account while you send ETH. It completely negates the need for long-winded, outmoded methods of remittance by embracing the possibilities enabled through blockchain technology.

    Furthermore, Remittix offers businesses a Pay API that’s essentially a “crypto acceptance on-ramp”, letting merchants get fiat settlements without touching volatile assets. This unique feature already has fintechs salivating, imagining Shopify stores accepting crypto but settling in euros. As word spreads and adoption takes off, the prospects for this project are incredible.

    With over $15.7 million raised and presale demand soaring, this might be the last chance to buy before CEX listings send prices vertical.

    Finding the best in 2025

    Ethereum’s price prediction outperforming Solana in H2 2025 looks increasingly probable. Where SOL has only speed, ETH has staying power. As for alpha? Remittix combines Ethereum’s robustness with a payments solution that could dent the growing banking sector. Tokens are priced at $0.0781, and a presale sprint bonus means the window won’t stay open forever. The only question is if you want in before the crowd catches on.

    Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

    Website: https://remittix.io/

    Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

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  • MIL-OSI China: China strongly condemns US attacks on Iran: FM spokesperson

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

    China strongly condemns the U.S. attacks on Iran and bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.

    The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States carried out strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran.

    The actions of the United States seriously violated the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East, the spokesperson said.

    China calls on the parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiation, the spokesperson said.

    China stands ready to work with the international community to pool efforts together and uphold justice, and work for restoring peace and stability in the Middle East, the spokesperson said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int’l communication held in Astana

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

    Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, reads a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the opening ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

    Around 240 representatives from media, think tanks, cultural institutions and business sectors across China and Central Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including deepening Silk Road cooperation.

    At the opening ceremony, Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, read a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In the letter, Tokayev noted that not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries attended the second China-Central Asia Summit, which concluded with great success.

    He said the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum serve as important platforms for people-to-people dialogue and cultural exchange between Central Asian countries and China. Tokayev expressed confidence that the event will further deepen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in various fields.

    In his keynote speech, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, said President Xi attaches great importance to China-Central Asia cooperation and development. A stable, prosperous, harmonious and interconnected Central Asia is of great significance to the entire world, Fu said.

    Fu said that Xinhua is willing to work together with media outlets and think tanks from Central Asian countries to strengthen media exchanges and deepen cooperation in areas such as news reporting, technological development and personnel exchanges, carry out joint research on topics of common interest based on the realities and development needs of China and Central Asia, enhance field studies, analytical assessments and sharing of information and achievements, and produce more high-quality and actionable think tank reports to offer insights and recommendations for the development of China-Central Asia cooperation.

    Qiu Xiaoqi, vice president of the China Public Diplomacy Association, said the launch of the China-Central Asia forum marks a new chapter of exchange and cooperation among the media, think tanks and cultural institutions of the six countries. All parties should make earnest efforts to better tell the stories of China-Central Asia cooperation and the modernization of the Global South, he said.

    Tursunali Kuziev, first deputy director of Uzbekistan’s Cultural Heritage Agency, said the Uzbek side fully agrees with the proverb “a close neighbor is better than a distant relative,” and remains committed to building a good-neighborly and mutually beneficial relationship between Central Asia and China. He expressed hope that the event would serve as an efficient platform for exchanging ideas, inspiring creativity and charting future cooperation.

    Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin said the “China-Central Asia Spirit” reflects the six countries’ strong commitment to good-neighborly relations, solidarity and mutual support. He called on the media, as a bridge for people-to-people connections, to promote a favorable public opinion environment for the high-quality development of China-Central Asia relations.

    Sun Weidong, secretary-general of the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism, said in his speech that think tanks and media from the six countries bear an important responsibility in strengthening the social foundation of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future. The Secretariat of the China-Central Asia Mechanism stands ready to work closely with all parties, actively support cooperation mechanisms and platforms in various fields, and contribute to building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    Zu Bin, director of China Huadian Corporation Ltd., said in his speech that as a leading global energy enterprise, China Huadian will fully implement the Belt and Road Initiative and the consensus reached at the China-Central Asia Summit. Upholding the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the company aims to help Central Asian countries transform resource advantages into development strengths and promote vigorous growth of green Belt and Road cooperation, he said.

    At the opening ceremony, a center on China-Central Asia regional cooperation and development was officially inaugurated.

    The forum was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Kazakhstan President’s TV and Radio Complex, the Communist Party of China Shaanxi Provincial Committee and the provincial government, and China Huadian Corporation.

    During the event, a think tank report titled “Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit: Achievements, Opportunities and Prospects for Regional Cooperation” was released globally in Chinese, Russian and English. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbU and RT agree on cooperation | Saint Petersburg State University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University – Saint Petersburg State University –

    The cooperation includes a wide range of joint activities: from organizing internships and professional training for students within the framework of an educational project RT Schoolbefore university students participate in international programs.

    Employment in the information and communications sector has grown by 20% in five years

    “St. Petersburg University always strives to find advanced solutions in a variety of areas. We are ready to build an effective modern system of interaction between education and media, and contribute to the development of the Russian media industry. Particular attention in this work will be paid to the training of highly qualified specialists who will become the future of the Russian media sphere. I am confident that together we will create a powerful platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and innovative solutions,” said St. Petersburg University Rector Nikolay Kropachev.

    At St. Petersburg University, journalism students gain unique practical skills at the St. Petersburg University Media Center, where they can take part in preparing news stories about the life of the University, realize their creative potential at the art and radio editorial offices, and create their own original projects.

    “For RT, developing the young generation of specialists is a priority task. We are convinced that the future depends on the professionalism and fresh ideas of those who are just starting their journey today. Therefore, cooperation with such an authoritative educational institution as St. Petersburg State University is of great importance to us. The signing of this agreement is a significant step in the development of our educational project “RT School”. This partnership will provide students of St. Petersburg State University with a unique opportunity to acquire practical skills and learn from world-famous professionals working for RT, and will also become fertile ground for cultivating new talents in the media,” said Vera Kharina, General Director of ANO TV-Novosti.

    Guided by the desire for comprehensive development of partnerships, the University and the organization have agreed to mutually study the experience and improve the qualifications of the company’s specialists at the University. It is also planned to jointly develop and implement priority areas of activity of the parties, create common information resources, publications, audio and video materials dedicated to various areas of activity of St. Petersburg State University.

    The RT international television network includes news channels in English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Serbian and French, and the RTD documentary channel in Russian and English. The network also includes online portals in eight languages and the global multimedia agency Ruptly, which offers exclusive content to television channels around the world. RT is present in Chinese on popular Chinese social networks, as well as on social networks in Hindi. RT is available 24 hours a day to over 900 million viewers in more than 100 countries.

    The parties also agreed on cooperation in the field of information coverage of the University’s international projects, language teaching, including rare African languages such as Xhosa, the implementation of educational programs in the field of artificial intelligence, work on the creation of an explanatory dictionary of the state language of the Russian Federation, support for SVO participants and their children, including the organization of training in additional educational programs, the activities of the University’s representative offices abroad, the development of the SPbU online school and the promotion of advanced scientific developments in current areas of research.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Minister Anand to travel to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany

    Source: Government of Canada News

    June 22, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada

    The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will travel to Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany to attend the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, from June 23 to 26, 2025.

    On June 23, in Brussels, Belgium, on the margins of the Canada EU Summit, Minister Anand will have a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation of Belgium, along with senior EU officials, to discuss opportunities to strengthen collaboration at a time when the world is undergoing significant change and uncertainty. She will then attend the Summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

    From June 24 to 25, in The Hague, the Netherlands, on the margins of the NATO Summit, Minister Anand will meet her Allied counterparts to discuss issues related to Euro-Atlantic security, Canada’s steadfast support for Ukraine, and opportunities to further deepen Canada’s contribution to the Alliance. She will also attend the Summit with Prime Minister Carney.

    Minister Anand will conclude her trip in Berlin, Germany, on June 26, for a bilateral meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, to explore ways to better respond to some of today’s most pressing global challenges and to promote economic growth.

    Quick facts

    ·         At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney reiterated Canada’s commitment to work more closely with the European Union to expand the Canada-EU free trade relationship, defend rules-based trade and deepen cooperation on shared defence and security challenges.

    ·         Canada is a founding member of NATO, a cornerstone of Canadian security and defence policy and an important platform for Canada’s contributions to international peace and security. Canada’s priority for NATO is to ensure that the Alliance remains modern, flexible, agile and able to face current and future threats.

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    ·         Prime Minister Carney to attend the Canada-EU Summit and the NATO Summit

    Associated links

    ·         Canada-EU relations

    ·         Canada-Belgium relations

    ·         Canada-Netherlands relations

    ·         Canada-Germany relations

    ·         Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UN Charter Returns to UNHQ for 80th Anniversary | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    For the first time since 2011, the original UN Charter is back on display at United Nations Headquarters in New York, This historic document, signed in 1945, is the foundation of the United Nations and a symbol of international cooperation.

    Now showcased as part of a special exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the San Francisco Conference, this rare display honors the moment when 50 nations came together to shape a new era of peace after World War II.

    Held from April to June 1945, the San Francisco Conference brought together delegates from around the world to draft and adopt the UN Charter, setting the principles of diplomacy, human rights, and global collaboration that still guide the UN today.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc_B8Oxage4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UN Charter Returns to UNHQ for 80th Anniversary | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    For the first time since 2011, the original UN Charter is back on display at United Nations Headquarters in New York, This historic document, signed in 1945, is the foundation of the United Nations and a symbol of international cooperation.

    Now showcased as part of a special exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the San Francisco Conference, this rare display honors the moment when 50 nations came together to shape a new era of peace after World War II.

    Held from April to June 1945, the San Francisco Conference brought together delegates from around the world to draft and adopt the UN Charter, setting the principles of diplomacy, human rights, and global collaboration that still guide the UN today.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc_B8Oxage4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Israel on Iran and USA – Security Council Media Stakeout

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Media Stakeout by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on Iran and the USA.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ve9K1wsnsw

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Israel on Iran and USA – Security Council Media Stakeout

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Media Stakeout by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on Iran and the USA.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ve9K1wsnsw

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UN Chief: “Bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the US marks a perilous turn” | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Remarks to the Security Council by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on threats to international peace and security.
    —
    Madam President,

    I would like to make a small introduction and then my two colleagues will brief the Council.

    Excellencies,

    Two days ago, in this very chamber, I made a direct appeal: Give peace a chance.

    That call was not heeded.

    Instead, the bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling.

    From the outset of the 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.

    To avoid it, diplomacy must prevail. Civilians must be protected. Safe maritime navigation must be guaranteed.

    We must act – immediately and decisively – to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear programme.

    We need a credible, comprehensive and verifiable solution – one that restores trust – including with full access to inspectors of the IAEA, as the United Nations technical authority in this field.

    The Non-Proliferation Treaty is a cornerstone of international peace and security.

    Iran must fully respect it.

    And all Member States 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.

    Madam President,

    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.

    I urge this Council – and all Member States – to act with reason, restraint, and urgency.

    We cannot – and must not – give up on peace.

    Thank you.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ps3Eg8qIWE

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  • MIL-OSI Video: US strikes against nuclear facilities in Iran mark “dangerous escalation” -Security Council briefing

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Remarks to the Security Council by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on threats to international peace and security.
    —
    Madam President,

    On the evening of 21 June, the President of the United States announced that the US military conducted strikes against the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities in Iran.

    Shortly thereafter, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed that the attacks around the nuclear sites had taken place. Iranian state media indicated the three sites had been evacuated and the highly enriched uranium stockpile transferred in advance. Iran has said there were no immediate signs of radioactive contamination at the three locations following the strikes.

    The Crisis Management Bureau of Qom, where Fordow is located, stated that the perimeter of the Fordow nuclear site had been targeted. Iranian state media said only two tunnels—for entry and exit—were destroyed at Fordow. Preliminary open-source satellite imagery shows damage at various points at the facility.

    I urge Iran to allow IAEA inspectors access to the sites to conduct damage assessments as soon as safety conditions allow. I also note that this Council will shortly hear from IAEA Director-General Grossi.

    I reiterate the Secretary-General’s grave alarm over the use of force by the United States against Iran.

    This latest development must be viewed with the utmost seriousness. It marks a dangerous escalation in a conflict that has already devastated many lives in both countries, in a region on the edge. It is a direct threat to international peace and security.

    Madam President,

    Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo opted before this Council only two days ago that we were teetering on the edge of a full-blown conflict. I fear we are now in that dangerous moment.

    Meanwhile, the hostilities between Israel and Iran continue and are now in their 10th day.

    Hours after the US strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had launched some 40 missiles at Israel.

    Israeli authorities reported that more than 85 people were injured in the barrage, and numerous structures in Tel Aviv and its southern suburbs sustained heavy damage, including many residential buildings and an elder care home.

    Israel also said it had launched a series of strikes against military targets in Iran, including in Tehran, Tabriz and Yazd. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said 30 fighter jets had struck dozens of military targets across Iran. Iranian media reported several civilian fatalities, including children, and damage to homes and other civilian infrastructure. Earlier on 21 June, Israel attacked, for a second time since 13 June, the Isfahan nuclear complex, hitting six buildings.

    According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, as of 21 June, 430 people have been killed and more than 3,500 others injured due to Israeli strikes across Iran. Most have been civilians.

    According to Israeli authorities, 25 Israelis have been killed and 1,300 more have been injured since the beginning of exchanges with Iran.

    Madam President,

    The conflict risks engulfing the region in further instability and volatility. Some nonstate armed groups aligned with Iran warned against US involvement. The Houthis in Yemen and some armed groups in Iraq vowed to attack if the US intervened in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

    Iran’s parliament unanimously expressed support for measures to close the Strait of Hormuz – a vital maritime route for global energy transit. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council would need to take the final decision.

    I recall the rights and obligations of all States under international law in relation to maritime navigation.

    Madam President,

    The Middle East cannot afford yet another violent conflict where civilians pay the price of military confrontations. And the world will also not be spared from the ramifications of this dangerous conflict.

    I echo the Secretary-General’s call on Member States, and on the members of the Security Council, to de-escalate and to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter, notably the obligation to settle their international disputes by peaceful means and other rules of international law. All states must live up to their nuclear commitments.

    All parties to the conflict must also comply with the relevant rules of international humanitarian law in the conduct of their military operations.

    There is no military solution to this conflict. We need diplomacy, de-escalation and confidence-building is now.

    Thank you, Madam President.
    —

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg162TAYuzs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran – Security Council | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Threats to international peace and security – UN Security Council, 9941st meeting.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Innovation Projects| Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    At the UN DPPA Innovation Cell, innovation goes beyond technology. We integrate design thinking, foresight, behavioral science, AI and digital tools to strengthen political analysis, dialogue, and decision-making in the field of peace and security.

    Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Week in April 2025, the UN DPPA Innovation Cell presents a short film offering a glimpse into a different kind of innovation—one rooted in human-centered design, political insight, and creative problem-solving. In a world of growing complexity, the Cell brings together foresight, behavioral science, AI, and digital tools to support conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding. This video invites viewers into the Cell’s unique approach, where imagination, data, and diplomacy meet to shape more adaptive and inclusive responses to global challenges.

    Produced by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA)Innovation Cell.
    https://dppa.un.org/en/innovation
    https://futuringpeace.org/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAuqNQSz49s

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran/Israel: Alarming Risk of Expanded Conflict – Security Council Briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Briefing by Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, on Threats to international peace and security.
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    We meet as the scope and scale of attacks in Iran and Israel continue to widen, with grave consequences for civilians in both countries.

    In Iran, Israel claims to have targeted over 100 military sites and nuclear facilities, including the Kermanshah missile base, the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, and the Khondab (former Araak) heavy water reactor.

    At the same time, government buildings, homes and residential neighborhoods, factories, hospitals, airports, and refineries have been struck in and around Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, Ahvaz, among other cities.

    The bombing on 17 June of Iran’s state-run television channel during a live broadcast marked a chilling moment.

    Residents of Tehran and other cities have received warnings to evacuate on more than one occasion. Iran has closed its airspace until further notice and has shut some border crossings.

    In Israel, residential neighborhoods and essential infrastructure have been hit throughout the country, notably in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Bat Yam, Dimona, Petah Tikva, and Eilat.

    Several civilian sites have been directly impacted by Iran’s airstrikes, including the Weizmann research institute in Rehovot, the Bazan petrochemical complex in Haifa, and yesterday, the Soroka Medical center in Beersheba.

    A state of national emergency remains in place, with severe restrictions on air travel. Several areas in the occupied West Bank have also been impacted, and checkpoints and road closures are impacting movement, particularly for Palestinians.

    Throughout the region, airspace remains severely constrained by these exchanges, not only within Iran and Israel, but also throughout Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and beyond.

    The intensifying cycle of attacks and counterattacks has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including fatalities, in both Iran and Israel.

    According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, as of 19 June, 224 people had been killed and more than 2,500 others injured in Israeli strikes across Iran. The Health Ministry added that 90 per cent of the victims were civilians.

    Other estimates, based on local non-governmental organizations and human rights groups, suggest the death toll is at least double the official figure.

    In addition, there have been over 20 high-ranking Iranian military leaders killed, notably the Commander and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the IRGC Commander-in-Chief and IRGC Intelligence Chief, as well as several nuclear scientists.

    We have also received reports of significant displacement out of Tehran – a city of over 12 million residents – resulting in massive traffic jams. Fuel shortages are leading to long queues at petrol stations, sometimes for over five hours, further hampering movement.

    And still, many remain trapped in their homes in Tehran with nowhere to flee. In the absence of bomb shelters or air raid sirens in the city and widespread internet blackouts, further strikes are bound to harm more civilians.

    In Israel, the Office of the Prime Minister stated that, as of 19 June, Iran’s strikes have killed 24 people and injured 915 others, the vast majority civilians. The strikes have also damaged homes, leading to the displacement of Israelis.

    —

    We are teetering on the edge of a full-blown conflict and a humanitarian crisis.

    International humanitarian law must be respected, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution in attack.

    Attacks directed against civilians and civilian objects, and indiscriminate attacks, are strictly prohibited. Medical personnel and medical facilities, including hospitals, must be respected and protected.

    We are witnessing in real time the impact of the conflict regionally, with missile launches by the Houthis in Yemen towards Israel, and heightened tensions involving armed groups in Iraq.

    With each passing day of fighting, the danger, particularly for civilians, grows. Interceptions and explosives falling short have been reported over Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria, sending debris into populated areas, sowing fear, and uncertainty.

    —

    At the center of the ongoing conflict are concerns about Iran’s nuclear program. As the Secretary-General has consistently stated, the best way to address these concerns is through dialogue leading to a negotiated solution.

    Israel’s attacks on nuclear installations are alarming, as is the risk of an expanded conflict.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPD5n-lFUM

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  • MIL-OSI Video: IAEA on Iran and Israel – Security Council briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Statement to the Security Council by Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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    Attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur.

    The International Atomic Energy Agency has been monitoring closely the situation at Iran’s nuclear sites since Israel began its attacks a week ago. As part of its mission, the IAEA is the global nerve centre for information on nuclear and radiological safety, and we can respond to any nuclear or radiological emergency.

    Based on information available to the IAEA, the following is the current situation at Iran’s nuclear sites.

    The Natanz enrichment site contains two facilities. The first is the main Fuel Enrichment Plant. Initial attacks on the 13th of June targeted and destroyed electricity infrastructure at the facility, including an electrical sub-station, the main electric power supply building, and emergency power supply and back-up generators. On the same day, the main cascade hall appears to have been attacked using ground-penetrating munitions.

    The second facility at Natanz is the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant. It consists of aboveground and underground cascade halls. On the 13th of June the above-ground part was functionally destroyed and the strikes on the underground cascade halls were seriously damaging.

    The level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels, indicating no external radiological impact on the population or the environment.

    However, within the Natanz facility there is both radiological and chemical contamination. It is possible that Uranium isotopes contained in Uranium Hexafluoride, Uranyl Fluoride and Hydrogen Fluoride are dispersed inside the facility. The radiation, primarily consisting of alpha particles, poses a significant danger if inhaled or ingested. This risk can be effectively managed with appropriate protective measures, such as using respiratory devices. The main concern inside the facility is chemical toxicity.

    Fordow is Iran’s main enrichment location for enriching uranium to 60%. The Agency is not aware of any damage at Fordow at this time.

    At the Esfahan nuclear site, four buildings were damaged in last Friday’s attack: the central chemical laboratory, a uranium conversion plant, the Tehran reactor-fuel manufacturing plant, and the enriched uranium metal processing facility, which was under construction.

    No increase of off-site radiation levels was reported. As in Natanz, the main concern is chemical toxicity.

    The Khondab Heavy Water Research Reactor under construction in Arak, was hit on the 19th of June. As the reactor was not operational and did not contain any nuclear material, no radiological consequence is expected. The nearby Heavy Water Production Plant is also assessed to have been hit, and similarly no radiological consequence is expected.

    As stated in the IAEA’s update of the 18th of June, at the Tehran Research Center, one building, where advanced centrifuge rotors were manufactured and tested, was hit. At the Karaj workshop, two buildings, where different centrifuge components were manufactured, were destroyed. There was no radiological impact, internally or externally.

    Let me now refer to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. This is the nuclear site in Iran where the consequences of an attack could be most serious. It is an operating nuclear power plant and as such it hosts thousands of kilograms of nuclear material. Countries of the region have reached out directly to me to express their concerns, and I want to make it absolutely and completely clear: In case of an attack on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant a direct hit could result in a very high release of radioactivity to the environment.

    Similarly, a hit that disabled the only two lines supplying electrical power to the plant could cause its reactor’s core to melt, which could result in a high release of radioactivity to the environment. In their worst-case, both scenarios would necessitate protective actions, such as evacuations and sheltering of the population or the need to take stable iodine, with the reach extending to distances from a few to several hundred kilometres. Radiation monitoring would need to cover distances of several hundred kilometres and food restrictions may need to be implemented.

    Any action against the Tehran Nuclear Research Reactor could have severe consequences, potentially for large areas of the city of Iran and its inhabitants. In such a case, protective actions would need to be taken.

    I will continue to provide public updates about the developments at all these sites and their possible health and environmental consequences.
    —
    Full transcript of the statement: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wefaw024

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWyztUGEL8U

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Ukraine: Rising Civilian Toll & Diplomatic Push Amid Escalating Attacks | Briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Briefing by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9dUnBbnLs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Ukraine: Rising Civilian Toll & Diplomatic Push Amid Escalating Attacks | Briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Briefing by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s9dUnBbnLs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Innovation x QCRI | Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Since 2019, the UN DPPA Innovation Cell and the Qatar Computing Research Institute have partnered to bring cutting-edge technology into the heart of diplomacy.

    Since 2019, the UN DPPA Innovation Cell has partnered with the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) to bring cutting-edge technology into the heart of diplomacy. Through a shared commitment to innovation, the collaboration has led to the development of advanced tools and approaches for political analysis and peacebuilding. One of the highlights of this partnership is the co-designed E-Analytics and Innovation Course, hosted in Doha, which brings together UN staff and data scientists to explore how machine learning, natural language processing, and digital tools can enhance conflict prevention and mediation efforts. The course is not just about skill-building; it’s about reimagining how diplomacy can evolve in a data-driven world.

    Produced by the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs(UN DPPA)Innovation Cell.

    https://dppa.un.org/en/innovation
    https://futuringpeace.org/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7UZrDs0Pgc

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Israel/Iran: “Give peace a chance” – UN Chief, Security Council Briefing | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Secretary-General António Guterres today (20 Jun) called on the parties to the Israel – Iran conflict, as well as potential parties to the conflict, to “give peace a chance,” and said, “let us act — responsibly and together — to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink.”

    Addressing the Security Council, Guterres said, “there are moments when the choices before us are not just consequential — they are defining. Moments when the direction taken will shape not only the fate of nations, but potentially, our collective future. This is such a moment.”

    Guterres said, “the world is watching with growing alarm. We are not drifting toward crisis – we are racing toward it. We are not witnessing isolated incidents — we are on course to potential chaos. The expansion of this conflict could ignite a fire that no one can control. We must not let that happen.”

    He said, “the only thing that is predictable is that the consequences of continuing this conflict are unpredictable. Let us not look back on this decisive moment with regret.”

    Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, for her part said, “the intensifying cycle of attacks and counterattacks has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including fatalities, in both Iran and Israel,” reporting to the Council official Iranian figures of 224 people killed and more than 2,500 others injured in Israeli strikes across Iran as of 19 June, 90 percent of them civilians.

    Other estimates, she said, “based on local non-governmental organizations and human rights groups, suggest the death toll is at least double the official figure.”

    In Israel, DiCarlo continued, “the Office of the Prime Minister stated that, as of 19 June, Iran’s strikes have killed 24 people and injured 915 others, the vast majority civilians. The strikes have also damaged homes, leading to the displacement of Israelis.”

    IAEA Director-General Mariano Grossi briefing the Council via video teleconference, said, “attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security in Iran. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur.”

    Grossi said, “in case of an attack on the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant a direct hit could result in a very high release of radioactivity to the environment. Similarly, a hit that disabled the only two lines supplying electrical power to the plant could cause its reactor’s core to melt, which could result in a high release of radioactivity to the environment. In their worst-case, both scenarios would necessitate protective actions, such as evacuations and sheltering of the population or the need to take stable iodine, with the reach extending to distances from a few to several hundred kilometres.”

    He said, “any action against the Tehran Nuclear Research Reactor could have severe consequences, potentially for large areas of the city of Tehran and its inhabitants.”

    Shea told the Council that “while the United States was not involved in Israel’s strikes, let there be no doubt that the United States continues to stand with Israel and supports its actions against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.”

    She said, “Iran’s leaders could have avoided this conflict had they agreed to a deal that would have prevented them from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, but they refused to do so – choosing instead to delay and deny.”

    Iranian Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani for his part said Israeli airstrikes were “an assault on the global non-proliferation regime,” and called on the Council to “implement its resolution.”

    Iravani said, “if the Council fails to act now, it will send a message that international law and resolutions apply selectively. If the non-proliferation regime collapses, this Council will share responsibility with the Israeli regime.”

    The Iranian Ambassador said, “Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and under the world’s most extensive inspections. Iran has long advocated for a nuclear-weapon-free-zone in the Middle East. Israel is the only possessor of undeclared nuclear weapons in the region. It’s refused to accede to the NPT and blocked regional disarmament efforts.”

    Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, addressing Iravani directly, said, “you are not a victim. You are not even a diplomat. You are a wolf pretending to be a diplomat. And we are done pretending otherwise.”

    Danon told the Council that “Iran has already enriched uranium to new weapon-grade levels,” and “has built deep underground facilities designed to survive bunker busting bombs.”

    He said Iran “has advanced missile delivery systems, and it has lied to the IAEA and the world at every step,” stressing that “there must finally be an acknowledgment that there is no greater threat to international peace and security than a nuclear Iran.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRMXSd_nADg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Israel on Iran – Security Council Media Stakeout | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Media stakeout by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on Iran.

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    Talking to reporters outside the Council before the meeting, Danon said, “the same regime whose Supreme Leader calls for the extermination of Israel and the United States, whose operatives have plotted assassinations of elected leaders, now sends its ambassador to cry victim before the Security Council. This week alone, the ambassador over Iran submitted five letters within a week, five letters, not to condemn terrorism, not to announce it is dismantling its nuclear program, but to seek sympathy for a regime that funds, arms, and orchestrates terror across the globe. Iran is not under attack. Iran is being stopped.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kKUcGNrGjE

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict – Press Conference | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Last year, 41,370 grave violations against children were documented and verified by the United Nations, according to the Secretary-General’s annual report on children in armed conflict.

    Speaking to reporters today (20 Jun), Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba told reporters that the 41,370 verified incidents in 2024 – “is now the highest number of grave violations against children in armed conflict since the inception of the Children and Armed Conflict mandate almost 30 years ago.”

    The numbers cover the 25 country situations, and one regional monitoring arrangement included in the children and armed conflict report, she explained.

    “Wars and Armed conflict inflicted excruciating levels of violence on children. As conflicts rage across the globe, children around the world are being killed, maimed, starved, or raped,” Gamba said.

    She added, “It is as if parties to war and conflict, and we -the international community- choose to settle our disputes through military means at an enormous cost for our children, rather than choosing to negotiate peace for the benefit of all children.”

    The Special Representative stressed that behind the numbers of this year’s report are the shattered stories, dreams, and futures of 22,495 children, “each of them profoundly affected by war, displacement, and the collapse of protection systems that should have served as their shield.

    Gamba said, “Countries with the highest levels of violations in 2024 were Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, notably the Gaza Strip, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia, Nigeria, and Haiti.  Most grave violations showed an increase in 2024, including attacks on schools (44 percent), and rape and other forms of sexual violence (35 percent). “

    The Special Representative expressed her “deep concern” at the continuous increase in verified incidents of sexual violence against children, as the numbers had already increased by 25 percent between 2022 and 2023.

    She said, “Data for some countries is particularly staggering. For instance, in 2024, for Haiti alone, over 550 children were victims of sexual violence, with over 70 per cent of cases involving gang rape. In Nigeria, over 400 children were subjected to sexual violence, including forced marriage. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations verified that over 350 girls were subjected to sexual violence including rape, gang rape and sexual slavery.”

    The Special Representative reiterated that children living amidst hostilities are being robbed of their childhood, adding that parties to conflict who, instead of recognizing the special protection afforded to children, are blatantly ignoring international law and show little to no political will.

    “The magnitude of the suffering of the children in Gaza defies and contravenes every human standard,” Gamba continued, stressing, “we cannot continue to stand by and watch with no action.”

    “There is no justification for depriving children of access to survival means such food, healthcare, and security,” calling Israel to “facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief to civilians in need in the Gaza Strip.”

    The Special Representative added, “it is imperative that the armed groups inside Gaza prime humanitarian relief over their political aspirations, including through the immediate release of all Israeli hostages, alive or dead.”

    Gamba called on the international community to “recommit to the universal consensus to protect children from armed conflict, and on parties to conflict to immediately end their wars which are fought over the bodies of their own children.”

    “All parties to conflict must uphold the core principles of International Humanitarian Law that impose limits on the destruction and suffering caused by armed conflict: humanity, distinction, proportionality and necessity,” the Special Representative concluded.

    The report was published on Thursday (19 Jun) and will be presented in a meeting to the security Council next week.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlGz-4lSw8A

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Ukraine & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (20 June 2025)

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

    Highlights:

    Iran/Israel
    Security Council/Afternoon
    Ukraine
    Occupied Palestinian Territory
    Peacekeeping
    Switzerland
    Children and Armed Conflict
    World Refugee Day
    Sudan
    Sri Lanka
    International Days
    Guests on Monday

    IRAN/ISRAEL
    Speaking to the Security Council this morning, the Secretary-General urged Israel and Iran to give peace a chance and warned Council members that we are not drifting toward crisis – we are racing toward it.
    He said that the Non-Proliferation Treaty is a cornerstone of international security and Iran must respect it. The only way to bridge the trust gap with Iran, he added, is through diplomacy to establish a credible, comprehensive and verifiable solution – including full access to inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
    Mr. Guterres warned that the only thing that is predictable is that the consequences of continuing this conflict are unpredictable.
    Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Council that the scope and scale of attacks in Iran and Israel continue to widen, with grave consequences for civilians in both countries. The intensifying cycle of attacks and counterattacks has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including fatalities, in both Iran and Israel.
    She added that we are teetering on the edge of a full-blown conflict and a humanitarian crisis. International humanitarian law must be respected, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution in attack.
    Ms. DiCarlo said that we welcome the talks between the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK, and Iran in Geneva today. We strongly encourage such efforts. We must pursue every possible opportunity to de-escalate, to cease the hostilities, to settle disputes by peaceful means, she said.
    Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the IAEA, told the Council that attacks on nuclear sites in Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security there. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur, he said.
    Mr. Grossi said that he is ready to travel immediately and to engage with all relevant parties to help ensure the protection of nuclear facilities and the continued peaceful use of nuclear technology in accordance with the Agency mandate, including by deploying Agency nuclear safety and security experts wherever necessary.

    SECURITY COUNCIL/AFTERNOON
    At 3:00 p.m., the Security Council will reconvene for a briefing on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine. Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas, and Edem Wosornu, the Director of Operations and Advocacy at OCHA, are expected to brief Council members.

    UKRAINE
    On Ukraine, our colleagues at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs tell us that today, attacks in the cities of Kharkiv and Odesa killed and injured civilians, including children and first responders. This is according to local authorities. Homes, education facilities and utility pipelines were also damaged. Additional casualties were reported in the regions of Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipro. In Odesa and Kharkiv, humanitarian organizations, supporting local responders, provided hot meals, emergency shelter and psychosocial support.
    Meanwhile, an inter-agency humanitarian convoy today delivered vital aid to the community of Bilozerka in the region of Kherson, in the south of the country. The supplies included hygiene items, bed linen, kitchen sets, first aid kits and a charging station. The area remains under constant shelling, and thousands of residents need humanitarian aid. This was the second humanitarian convoy to reach front-line areas of the Kherson region this week. Our humanitarian colleagues note that some 9.4 million Ukrainians are still displaced inside the country or abroad—more than four years since the full-scale invasion and over a decade into the war that began in 2014. This includes 5.6 million refugees globally, according to the UN Refugee Agency. The International Organization for Migration says that another 3.8 million people remain internally displaced.

    Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=20%20June%202025

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Ukraine & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (20 June 2025)

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

    Highlights:

    Iran/Israel
    Security Council/Afternoon
    Ukraine
    Occupied Palestinian Territory
    Peacekeeping
    Switzerland
    Children and Armed Conflict
    World Refugee Day
    Sudan
    Sri Lanka
    International Days
    Guests on Monday

    IRAN/ISRAEL
    Speaking to the Security Council this morning, the Secretary-General urged Israel and Iran to give peace a chance and warned Council members that we are not drifting toward crisis – we are racing toward it.
    He said that the Non-Proliferation Treaty is a cornerstone of international security and Iran must respect it. The only way to bridge the trust gap with Iran, he added, is through diplomacy to establish a credible, comprehensive and verifiable solution – including full access to inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
    Mr. Guterres warned that the only thing that is predictable is that the consequences of continuing this conflict are unpredictable.
    Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, told the Council that the scope and scale of attacks in Iran and Israel continue to widen, with grave consequences for civilians in both countries. The intensifying cycle of attacks and counterattacks has resulted in hundreds of civilian casualties, including fatalities, in both Iran and Israel.
    She added that we are teetering on the edge of a full-blown conflict and a humanitarian crisis. International humanitarian law must be respected, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution in attack.
    Ms. DiCarlo said that we welcome the talks between the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK, and Iran in Geneva today. We strongly encourage such efforts. We must pursue every possible opportunity to de-escalate, to cease the hostilities, to settle disputes by peaceful means, she said.
    Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the IAEA, told the Council that attacks on nuclear sites in Iran have caused a sharp degradation in nuclear safety and security there. Though they have not so far led to a radiological release affecting the public, there is a danger this could occur, he said.
    Mr. Grossi said that he is ready to travel immediately and to engage with all relevant parties to help ensure the protection of nuclear facilities and the continued peaceful use of nuclear technology in accordance with the Agency mandate, including by deploying Agency nuclear safety and security experts wherever necessary.

    SECURITY COUNCIL/AFTERNOON
    At 3:00 p.m., the Security Council will reconvene for a briefing on Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine. Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas, and Edem Wosornu, the Director of Operations and Advocacy at OCHA, are expected to brief Council members.

    UKRAINE
    On Ukraine, our colleagues at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs tell us that today, attacks in the cities of Kharkiv and Odesa killed and injured civilians, including children and first responders. This is according to local authorities. Homes, education facilities and utility pipelines were also damaged. Additional casualties were reported in the regions of Donetsk, Kherson, and Dnipro. In Odesa and Kharkiv, humanitarian organizations, supporting local responders, provided hot meals, emergency shelter and psychosocial support.
    Meanwhile, an inter-agency humanitarian convoy today delivered vital aid to the community of Bilozerka in the region of Kherson, in the south of the country. The supplies included hygiene items, bed linen, kitchen sets, first aid kits and a charging station. The area remains under constant shelling, and thousands of residents need humanitarian aid. This was the second humanitarian convoy to reach front-line areas of the Kherson region this week. Our humanitarian colleagues note that some 9.4 million Ukrainians are still displaced inside the country or abroad—more than four years since the full-scale invasion and over a decade into the war that began in 2014. This includes 5.6 million refugees globally, according to the UN Refugee Agency. The International Organization for Migration says that another 3.8 million people remain internally displaced.

    Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=20%20June%202025

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHyjvej_gQM

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Yoga Day 2025 | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    11th International Day of Yoga at the United Nations with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XoCpPXlV4w

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  • MIL-OSI China: Forum held to promote cooperation between China, Central Asia news agencies

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

    ASTANA, June 22 — The China-Central Asia News Agency Forum was held Sunday in Astana, Kazakhstan, featuring discussions on media cooperation and the adoption of a consensus.

    As one of the outcomes of the recently concluded second China-Central Asia Summit, the forum was initiated and hosted by Xinhua News Agency. It was attended by heads of media outlets from five Central Asian countries, namely, Kazakhstan President’s TV and Radio Complex, Kabar News Agency of Kyrgyzstan, Khovar News Agency of Tajikistan, Media Turkmen News Agency and Uzbekistan National News Agency.

    Presiding over the forum, Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, noted that under the joint guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and the leaders of Central Asian countries, China-Central Asia exchanges and cooperation are embracing a new and significant historical opportunity, showing a promising future.

    Fu said the news agencies of the six countries have the responsibility and obligation to promote the China-Central Asia Spirit, advocate for high-quality development of regional cooperation, and tell the story of China-Central Asia cooperation well.

    He called on enhancing people-to-people and cultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, advancing media technology innovation and collaboration, and deepening communication among news agencies to contribute to building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

    Leaders of the Central Asian news agencies highly praised the forum for its important role in enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening cooperation. They expressed their willingness to continue deepening exchanges and collaboration with Chinese media, including Xinhua, jointly promote the China-Central Asia Spirit, and contribute to promoting mutual learning among civilizations and achieving shared development.

    Raushan Kazhibayeva, director of the Kazakhstan President’s TV and Radio Complex, noted the successful convening of the second China-Central Asia Summit has pointed the way for the development of relations between Central Asian countries and China. She said the forum vividly reflects the good-neighborly friendship and deep ties between Central Asia and China, and called on the media to support and promote the implementation of summit outcomes in the information field.

    Mederbek Shermetaliev, director of the Kabar News Agency of Kyrgyzstan, said that the Belt and Road Initiative has opened new prospects for win-win cooperation between China and Central Asia. Strengthened information exchange and cooperation among all parties will help present an objective, truthful, and multidimensional image of the Central Asian countries and China, he added.

    Underlining fruitful outcome of China-Central Asia media cooperation, Subhiddin Shamsiddinzoda, director of Tajikistan’s Khovar News Agency, said continued in-depth exchanges are expected on topics such as cultivating media talent, enhancing partnerships of universities and developing the creative industry.

    Bekdurdy Amansaryev, general director of Media Turkmen News Agency, said that all parties should set an example in establishing an information partnership based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. Noting that new technologies have expanded the space for media cooperation, he expected to strengthen collaboration in new media and promote digital transformation.

    Abdusaid Kuchimov, director general of the Uzbekistan National News Agency, highlighted media’s important role in strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Central Asian countries and China. The gathering of Central Asian and Chinese media partners for close cooperation is significant for jointly addressing challenges, he added.

    The participants said that in today’s world, which is marked by intertwined turmoil and rampant disinformation, Chinese and Central Asian media should stand closely united and intensify cooperation in areas such as news exchange, content dissemination, and technological innovation to foster a positive public opinion environment for regional peace and development.

    The forum concluded with the adoption of the Astana Consensus of the China-Central Asia News Agency Forum.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Regulatory reform in digital platform markets is needed to improve competition and consumer outcomes

    Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

    Without sufficient laws in place, Australian consumers and businesses continue to encounter a significant number of harmful practices across a range of digital platform services, the ACCC’s tenth and final report of the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry has found.

    “Digital platform services are critically important to Australian consumers and businesses and are major drivers of productivity growth in our economy,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said.

    “While these services have brought many benefits, they have also created harms that our current competition and consumer laws cannot adequately address. This is why we continue to recommend that targeted regulation of digital platform services is needed to increase competition and innovation, and protect consumers in digital markets.”

    The report, which concludes the ACCC’s five year inquiry, has reiterated support for measures including an economy wide unfair trading practices prohibition, an external dispute resolution body for digital platform services, and a new digital competition regime.

    Continued risk of widespread harms to Australian consumers and small businesses

    The ACCC’s final report found that there continues to be significant risk of consumer and competition harms on digital platforms.

    Consumers continue to face unfair trading practices in digital markets including manipulative design practices, such as user interfaces that direct consumers to more expensive subscriptions or purchase options.

    “72 per cent of Australian consumers surveyed by the ACCC reported that they had encountered potentially unfair practices when shopping online, such as accidental subscriptions or hidden fees. An unfair trading practices prohibition is required to protect consumers from these kinds of tactics, both online and offline,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    “Our consumer survey also found 82 per cent of respondents agree that there should be a specialised independent external dispute resolution body for users of digital platform services to escalate complaints which cannot be resolved with platforms directly.”

    “An external dispute resolution body would also help Australian small businesses who rely on digital platforms to reach their customers – for example, when a fake review is made about their business on a search engine or marketplace, or when they have an account deactivated and lose their means of accessing their customers on social media,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    A new digital competition regime will bring benefits to Australians

    Throughout the course of this five-year Inquiry, the ACCC has also observed conduct by the most powerful digital platforms that is distorting the competitive process. This conduct includes denying interoperability, self-preferencing and tying, exclusivity agreements, impeding switching, and withholding access to important hardware, software, and data inputs.

    “A lack of competition in digital markets can lead to higher prices, less choice, lower quality or even greater harvesting of personal data, ultimately impacting everyday users,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    “There is broad international recognition that there is anti-competitive conduct in digital markets that needs to be addressed. Several jurisdictions have already introduced regulation to improve competition in digital markets, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.”

    “It is timely to progress a new digital competition regime in Australia which will increase contestability, benefit both local and foreign companies that rely on access to these platforms to conduct business in Australia, and support a growing economy,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    Emerging services and technology need continued scrutiny

    The final report has also outlined how rapidly evolving digital markets and emerging technologies, like cloud computing and generative AI, may exacerbate existing risks to competition and consumers in Australia or give rise to new ones.

    For example, cloud computing is continuing to grow both globally and in Australia, providing significant benefits for businesses and consumers. However, the ACCC’s report identified a range of potential competition risks in this sector.

    “We found that the major providers of cloud computing in Australia – Amazon, Microsoft and Google – are vast, incumbent digital platforms that are vertically integrated across the cloud technology stack. Vertically-integrated cloud providers may be incentivised to engage in conduct that could harm their competitors – for example, anti-competitively bundling their own services across different layers of the cloud stack,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    The report also found that generative AI developers and deployers generally require access to significant cloud computing power to train and deploy their products. However, cloud providers may be incentivised to anti-competitively bundle, tie or self-preference their own generative AI products above those of competitors.

    “Harms to competition in the generative AI sector could hamper innovation, result in lower quality products and services, and force Australian businesses and consumers to pay more than they otherwise would to utilise this technology,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

    “To protect against these kinds of risks, it is critical that the proposed digital competition regime enable the ACCC to continue monitoring changes to services it has previously examined, as well as new technologies that emerge over time.”

    Background

    The ACCC’s Digital Platforms Branch conducted a five-year inquiry into markets for the supply of digital platform services in Australia and their impacts on competition and consumers, following a direction from the Treasurer in 2020.

    The inquiry reported to the Government every six months and examined different forms of digital platform services, including: online private messaging services, app marketplaces, search defaults and choice screens, general online retail marketplaces, regulatory reform, social media services, expanding ecosystems of digital platforms, data products and

    services supplied by data firms, and revisiting general search services. This ACCC’s tenth report concludes the inquiry.

    Previous reports are published at Digital platform services inquiry 2020-25.

    In the fifth DPSI interim report on regulatory reform, the ACCC made a range of recommendations to bolster competition in the digital economy, level the playing field between big tech companies and Australian businesses, and reduce prices for consumers. The recommendations include new service-specific mandatory codes of conduct for particular ‘designated digital platforms,’ based on principles set out in legislation.

    In December 2023, the Government accepted the ACCC’s findings that existing competition provisions by themselves are not sufficient to address current or potential future competition harms and supported-in-principle the development of a new digital competition regime. In December 2024, the Government began consultation on the implementation of a new digital competition regime in Australia.

    Further information, including key findings are available on the ACCC website.

    Notes to editors

    ‘Cloud computing’ refers to the provision of global, on-demand network access to computing resources such as networks, servers, storage, applications and services. Cloud computing can be contrasted with traditional on-premises computing, where an organisation installs and maintains its own IT infrastructure for private use.

    ‘Generative AI’ refers to a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can create content such as text, images, audio, video or data, in response to prompts entered by a user. Generative AI adopts a machine learning approach for turning inputs and outputs into new outputs by analysing extremely large datasets.

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