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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/VIETNAM – Eucharistic Youth Movement: A breeding ground for vocations

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Movement of Eucharistic Youth

    Ho Chi Minh City (Agenzia Fides) – “The Movement of the Eucharistic Youth in Vietnam is the hope and the future of the Vietnamese Catholic Church since it has wonderful educational methods and no any other Catholic association with the Vietnam Church is as good and lively as the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth,” said Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang at the 6th National Conference of Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth. The Archbishop noted: “the animators, catechists and children are very enthusiastic people working actively in the apostolic mission in the Church of Vietnam. This is an excellent breeding ground for vocations to the priesthood, the consecrated life, and for enthusiastic religious and lay apostles.”The conference was held at Hanh Thong Tay Church in the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, South Vietnam, from June 12 to 14, 2025, in the presence of many priests and members of the Executive Board of the Diocesan Movement of Eucharistic Youth from the 27 Vietnamese dioceses.Thanks to the shining examples of virtue of the Vietnamese martyrs, the Church of Vietnam always produces Catholic families who live a devout faith, and the Catholic associations that operate positively and enthusiastically in many parishes across the country, among those is “the Movement of Eucharistic Youth”, a movement which boasts a solid organizational structure and strong operational vitality. Today, in the context of the society changing rapidly, the practice of faith in the religious life of the youth worldwide is showing sign of decline. Therefore, cultivating faith for young people in the Vietnamese Church is urgent and must be carried out strategically to educate the young generation with a solid foundation in their faith.During the conference in Ho Chi Minh City, which addressed the theme of hope, particularly in the context of the Holy Year 2025, Bishop Peter Nguyen Van Vien, Chairman of the Vietnamese Commission for Youth and Eucharistic Children, said: “Hope does not only stop at the meaning of fulcrum spiritually but ‘Hope’ here also means a guiding light to the mission of educating and accompanying the youth today.”The general Secretary of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, Father John Le Quang Viet summarized the results and fruits, as well as difficulties and concerns during the past years and expressed his wish for more attention and support from Bishops and parish priests from each diocese and parish so that it can really become a “nursery” for the future of the Vietnamese Church. A very good sign in the Vietnamese Church today is that many Minor Seminaries and Major Seminaries, and Religious Orders for men and women have officially listed the training of animators in their training program of the congregation. Hopefully this work will spread throughout the country, and that the bishops of the diocese will encourage seminarians and young priests to actively learn about the Youth and Eucharistic Movement to accompany the young generation of Vietnam where the proportion of young people is very high, especially for those between the ages of 10 and 24 account for more than 20% of the population.The children who participate in the Eucharistic Youth Movement are usually teenagers who attend weekly catechism classes and mass at parishes on Sundays across the country. Besides, they also participate in monthly activities such as charity work and recreational activities.The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth is a movement founded on the model of the World Eucharistic Youth Movement, which originated in France. This movement began in 1929 in Vietnam and gradually found a positive response among Vietnamese clergy and laity in many regions. So far, this movement is developing strongly throughout the dioceses all over Vietnam. This is a Catholic Youth organization that gathers the children around Jesus the Lord with the aim of educating them in two aspects: training them to become both good citizens and Christians. The educational foundation of the movement are the Word of God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The movement invites children to live according to the following principles: – To live following the Word of God and uniting with the Eucharistic by praying, receiving communion, and doing apostolic activity under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. – To promote humanism, preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of the Vietnamese people. (AD/PA) (Agenzia Fides, 17/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/VIETNAM – Eucharistic Youth Movement: A breeding ground for vocations

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Movement of Eucharistic Youth

    Ho Chi Minh City (Agenzia Fides) – “The Movement of the Eucharistic Youth in Vietnam is the hope and the future of the Vietnamese Catholic Church since it has wonderful educational methods and no any other Catholic association with the Vietnam Church is as good and lively as the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth,” said Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang at the 6th National Conference of Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth. The Archbishop noted: “the animators, catechists and children are very enthusiastic people working actively in the apostolic mission in the Church of Vietnam. This is an excellent breeding ground for vocations to the priesthood, the consecrated life, and for enthusiastic religious and lay apostles.”The conference was held at Hanh Thong Tay Church in the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, South Vietnam, from June 12 to 14, 2025, in the presence of many priests and members of the Executive Board of the Diocesan Movement of Eucharistic Youth from the 27 Vietnamese dioceses.Thanks to the shining examples of virtue of the Vietnamese martyrs, the Church of Vietnam always produces Catholic families who live a devout faith, and the Catholic associations that operate positively and enthusiastically in many parishes across the country, among those is “the Movement of Eucharistic Youth”, a movement which boasts a solid organizational structure and strong operational vitality. Today, in the context of the society changing rapidly, the practice of faith in the religious life of the youth worldwide is showing sign of decline. Therefore, cultivating faith for young people in the Vietnamese Church is urgent and must be carried out strategically to educate the young generation with a solid foundation in their faith.During the conference in Ho Chi Minh City, which addressed the theme of hope, particularly in the context of the Holy Year 2025, Bishop Peter Nguyen Van Vien, Chairman of the Vietnamese Commission for Youth and Eucharistic Children, said: “Hope does not only stop at the meaning of fulcrum spiritually but ‘Hope’ here also means a guiding light to the mission of educating and accompanying the youth today.”The general Secretary of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement, Father John Le Quang Viet summarized the results and fruits, as well as difficulties and concerns during the past years and expressed his wish for more attention and support from Bishops and parish priests from each diocese and parish so that it can really become a “nursery” for the future of the Vietnamese Church. A very good sign in the Vietnamese Church today is that many Minor Seminaries and Major Seminaries, and Religious Orders for men and women have officially listed the training of animators in their training program of the congregation. Hopefully this work will spread throughout the country, and that the bishops of the diocese will encourage seminarians and young priests to actively learn about the Youth and Eucharistic Movement to accompany the young generation of Vietnam where the proportion of young people is very high, especially for those between the ages of 10 and 24 account for more than 20% of the population.The children who participate in the Eucharistic Youth Movement are usually teenagers who attend weekly catechism classes and mass at parishes on Sundays across the country. Besides, they also participate in monthly activities such as charity work and recreational activities.The Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth is a movement founded on the model of the World Eucharistic Youth Movement, which originated in France. This movement began in 1929 in Vietnam and gradually found a positive response among Vietnamese clergy and laity in many regions. So far, this movement is developing strongly throughout the dioceses all over Vietnam. This is a Catholic Youth organization that gathers the children around Jesus the Lord with the aim of educating them in two aspects: training them to become both good citizens and Christians. The educational foundation of the movement are the Word of God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. The movement invites children to live according to the following principles: – To live following the Word of God and uniting with the Eucharistic by praying, receiving communion, and doing apostolic activity under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. – To promote humanism, preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of the Vietnamese people. (AD/PA) (Agenzia Fides, 17/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AMERICA/HAITI – The humanitarian situation remains catastrophic: people are not giving up hope for a better future

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Tuesday, 17 June 2025

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    Pourcine-Pic Makaya (Agenzia Fides) – “Behind every number stands a person whose suffering is immeasurable: children, mothers, the elderly, many of whom have been forced to leave their homes more than once, often with only the clothes they were wearing, and who now live in conditions that are neither safe nor acceptable,” said Amy Pope, Director-General of the United Nations International Organization for Migration, following the release of the Report on June 11, which revealed that nearly 1.3 million people have currently been displaced from their homes due to violence in Haiti, the highest number in the country’s history, equal to 11.5 million.In the first quarter of 2025 alone, another 1,600 people were killed – and 1,000 injured – by criminal gangs, with several massacres claiming dozens of lives each. Port-au-Prince remains the epicenter of the crisis, but gang violence is spreading far beyond the capital, according to the IOM. Recent attacks in the northwestern departments of Centre and Artibonite are said to have forced hundreds of thousands of residents to flee, many of whom are now living in makeshift shelters under extremely precarious conditions. In Artibonite, the largest of the country’s 10 departments, the violence has displaced more than 92,000 people from their homes in the municipality of Petite Rivière alone, which has a population of around 200,000. The situation is even more alarming in the Centre department. In cities with fewer than 200,000 inhabitants, such as Mirebalais and Saut-d’Eau, the number of displaced people has more than doubled from around 68,000 to over 147,000 within just two months. Many people now live without access to medical care, clean water, and schools, leaving already vulnerable families struggling to survive, according to the IOM. As more and more people are forced to flee the country, the number of spontaneously created camps for displaced persons continues to grow. Since December, the number of these camps has risen from 142 to 246.In this climate of suffering, pain, crisis, and abandonment, there is many initiatives to help the population. One of these is “Let’s Move for Haiti,” a race/walk in the Gesso-Stura River Park, that will be held on Wednesday, July 2, by a group of friends and supporters of Father Massimo Miraglio. The Italian Camillian missionary from Borgo San Dalmazzo near Cuneo has lived and worked in Haiti, one of the poorest regions in Central America, for almost 20 years. All proceeds from the event will benefit the project “A Network of Paths for Human and Economic Development,” which the missionary has been implementing for several months in the parish of Pourcine/Pic Makaya, where he is parish priest (see Fides, 25/9/2024). Father Massimo had announced the end of the first phase of cleaning and maintaining some paths to allow people to move more safely and quickly and to promote the economic and social development of the area (see Fides, 19/3/2025).”Today,” writes Father Massimo, “we are in the first days of the final exams for the 2024-25 school year at the elementary school of the Pourcine-Pic Makaya parish. Another year is coming to a close with satisfaction, but so much remains to be done.” In addition to the school, other projects initiated by the missionary continue, such as adult literacy classes, the guesthouse, the reintroduction of coffee cultivation, the bean plantations, the aqueduct, and the many community activities.According to the IOM report, it is estimated that almost half of Haiti’s population is in need of humanitarian assistance, primarily in the form of food, shelter, hygiene and healthcare, and access to basic services such as drinking water and electricity. Regarding security, the local police have been reinforced by several hundred soldiers from an international support mission led by the Kenyan military police and composed of troops from Central American and Caribbean countries.”Without immediate funding and access, millions of people will continue to be at risk,” said Amy Pope. The IOM representative believes that humanitarian assistance is essential, but it is not the only thing needed. “We must act now. The strength of the Haitian people is inspiring, but resilience cannot be their only refuge. This crisis must not become the new normal,” the IOM Director General concluded. (AP) (Agenzia Fides, 17/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/KENYA – Protests over the death of Albert Ojwang, despite the arrest of some alleged perpetrators

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Tuesday, 17 June 2025

    Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – Today, June 17, protests erupted in the central business districts of Nairobi and Mombasa, with hundreds of young people taking to the streets to demand justice for Albert Ojwang, the 31-year-old teacher and blogger who died in police custody.Security forces attempted to disperse the crowd by firing tear gas canisters, while gangs of plainclothes motorcyclists attacked the demonstrators.At the center of the protests is Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. Albert Ojwang was arrested on June 6 at his home in Kakot, Homa Bay district, for posting a social media post allegedly defaming Lagat.He was transported over 350 kilometers to the central police station in Nairobi and charged with publishing false information under cybercrime laws. On June 8, Albert Ojwang was found unconscious in his cell during a routine medical examination. Initially, authorities ruled Ojwang’s death a suicide; then, in the face of protests from his family and civil society, President William Ruto himself admitted that the blogger’s death was the work of the police, thus denying previous statements (see Fides, 12/6/2025).So far, two police officers, Samson Talaam of the Central Police Station and James Mukhwana, have been arrested in connection with the teacher’s death, while the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) continue their investigations. In addition, a technician was arrested for allegedly tampering with the video surveillance system at the Central Police Station in Nairobi on the night of June 7-8, allowing officers to take Ojwang from his cell to Karura Forest, where he was tortured to death.Eliud Lagat himself has since resigned, but this has not calmed the spirits of the population, especially the youth, as Ojwang’s murder has reignited national outrage over police brutality and renewed calls for reforms in the security sector. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 17/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Schengen area turns 40

    Source: European Union 2

    Freedom and security

    What do Prague, Lisbon, Geneva and Schengen have in common? 

    They all speak the same language

    They are all cities of countries in the Schengen area

    They all share borders

    All the previous answers are correct

    Correct!

    They are all cities of countries in the Schengen area.

    Incorrect.

    The correct answer is: They are all cities of countries in the Schengen area.

    On 14 June 1985, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands came together in the town of Schengen and agreed to gradually abolish checks at their internal borders.

    They signed the Schengen Agreement, allowing for the free movement of people, goods, and services amongst themselves.

    Where is Schengen? 

    With a population of over 5 200 the village of Schengen in Luxembourg has been on everyone’s lips for 40 years.

    ©Getty Images | © Allard Schager

    ©Getty Images | © Allard Schager

    Did you know?

    Schengen is bordered by the Moselle, a river that is a shared territory between

    Luxembourg, France, and Germany.

    There is no better symbol of EU integration than this one.

    What does Schengen mean today?

    The Schengen area has blossomed into the world’s largest area of freedom and security.

    The widening of the Schengen area

    A beacon of freedom and opportunity

    People can travel freely between Schengen countries. 

    Shifting border controls to our common external borders has reduced paperwork, waiting times and costs.

    It has fundamentally transformed how people live, work and travel for the better.

    ©Getty Images | Thierry Monasse

    ©Getty Images | Thierry Monasse

    Did you know?

    Every year Europeans make an estimated

    1.25 billion journeys

    within the Schengen area.

    Working together: greater security

    We are safer too, thanks to Schengen.

    Reducing barriers internally was accompanied by increased cooperation between police forces, customs authorities and external border control authorities, helping to make Europe more secure and reinforcing our external borders and managing migration more effectively. 

    This is essential to fight terrorism, organised crime and hybrid threats.

    Schengen Information System (SIS) is the most widely used and largest information sharing system for security and border management in Europe and allows authorities to share and access security alerts in real time across Schengen.

    ©Getty Images | Hristo Rusev

    ©Getty Images | Hristo Rusev

    Did you know?

    Almost

    2 million

    police officers, border guards, immigration officers, and consular staff work and cooperate every day to ensure our freedom and security.

    A place where businesses and citizens can thrive

    Schengen is a major driver of competitiveness and a true enabler of the single market. Since workers and goods can move freely, companies are able to reduce administrative costs and access larger markets at the same time.

    The same goes for the tourism and cultural sectors. Schengen simplifies travel, making Europe an even more attractive tourist destination. For example, visitors coming from non-Schengen countries can access all Schengen 29 countries with just one Schengen visa. This in turn directly benefits revenues for local businesses and economies.

    ©Getty Images | Bloomberg

    ©Getty Images | Bloomberg

    Did you know?

    In 2024,

    nearly 1.5 billion nights

    were spent at tourism establishments across the Schengen countries by tourists from other Schengen states or outside Schengen.

    Freedom. Opportunity. Security. Unity.

    Thanks to Schengen, we have more of all of them.

    40 years of expanding our horizons, while bringing us closer together.

    Now that’s truly something to celebrate.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Schengen area’s IT system celebrates 30 years

    Source: European Union 2

    In 2025, Europe marks two major milestones: 40 years of the Schengen Area and 30 years of the Schengen Information System (SIS) — the IT backbone that helps keep this border-free zone both secure and operational. 

    Since its launch in 1995, SIS has enabled real-time cooperation between national authorities across Europe, safeguarding citizens while supporting one of the EU’s greatest achievements — the freedom to travel without internal borders. 

    SIS is more than just a system — it is a cornerstone of trust, cooperation, and security in Europe. 

    A System at the Heart of European Security

    SIS is much more than a database — it is an operational tool vital to public safety, judicial cooperation, and migration management across the EU.

    Every day, SIS helps authorities locate missing persons, intercept criminals at borders, recover stolen assets, and support cross-border investigations — reinforcing trust between Member States.

    At eu-LISA, we are committed not only to keeping SIS running reliably, but also to ensuring it evolves to meet future needs — by expanding capabilities, integrating new technologies, and supporting the EU’s broader interoperability objectives.

    What is SIS? 

    The Schengen Information System (SIS) is Europe’s largest and most frequently used information-sharing platform for border security and law enforcement. It allows participating countries to issue and consult alerts related to: 

    By enabling instant data exchange, SIS helps police officers, border guards, customs officials, immigration authorities, and judicial actors to make fast, informed decisions across national borders. 

    Who Uses SIS? 

    As of 2025, SIS is used by 30 European countries, including all EU Member States (with both Ireland and Cyprus now connected), as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. 

    In addition, EU agencies such as Europol, Frontex, and Eurojust have access to the system to support their operational mandates. 

    The countries connected to SIS are: 
    Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. 

    Across Europe, more than 250,000 authorised users access SIS, including: 

    • Prosecutors and judges 

    Each participating country operates a SIRENE Bureau (Supplementary Information Request at the National Entry), which coordinates follow-up actions when SIS alerts are triggered. 

    How is SIS Managed? 

    Since 2013, eu-LISA — the EU Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice — has been responsible for the management and further development of SIS. 

    eu-LISA’s tasks include: 

    A major upgrade, known as the SIS Recast, went live in March 2023. It introduced new features to better support counter-terrorism efforts, child protection, and the fight against irregular migration. 

    SIS in Numbers – 2024 Highlights 

    According to the SIS Annual Report 2024, the system continues to be a cornerstone of operational cooperation: 

    While alerts on individuals make up less than 2% of all entries, they are among the most critical. These include: 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Alton — Colchester County District RCMP investigates fatal residential fire

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Alton.

    On June 16, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP, fire services and EHS responded to a structure fire on Alton Rd. near the 4000 block. When RCMP officers arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames.

    Once the fire was extinguished, human remains were located inside the home.

    At this time, from the information and evidence gathered, the fire is not believed to be suspicious in nature.

    The investigation remains ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office and the Medical Examiner Service.

    Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-896-5000. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

    File # 2025-838765

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Louisville Man Sentenced to 2 Years and 7 Months in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearms and a Machine Gun

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    Louisville, KY – A local man was sentenced on June 12, 2025, to 2 years and 7 months in federal prison for possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon and illegal possession of a machine gun.

    U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department made the announcement.

    According to court documents, Caleb Pace, 29, was sentenced to 2 years and 7 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegally possessing a Glock, Model 17, 9-millimeter pistol; a Kel-Tec, Model P50, 5.7 x 28-millimeter pistol; a Glock Switch (machine gun conversion device); and ammunition.

    On March 22, 2024, LMPD Detectives were conducting surveillance at 314 N 43rd Street. Pace was observed on a surveillance camera armed with firearms. Detectives conducted a vehicle stop, and a search of the vehicle produced three firearms including the firearms that Pace was observed possessing on the surveillance camera. Pace was prohibited from possessing a firearm because he had previously been convicted of the following felony offenses.

    On December 17, 2010, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Pace was convicted of burglary in the second degree.

    On February 10, 2015, in Jefferson Circuit Court, Pace was convicted of burglary in the third degree, complicity to wanton endangerment in the first degree (seven counts), complicity to criminal mischief in the first degree, and assault under extreme emotional disturbance.

    “This is great work by ATF and LMPD to take another dangerous felon off the streets of Louisville. Equally important, a pistol capable of automatic fire was seized by law enforcement and will no longer be passed around among those wishing to do significant harm to others,” said U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner.

    “Machine gun conversion devices – commonly known as ‘Glock switches’- are illegal to possess under federal law. These devices enable a semi-automatic pistol to fire fully automatic, discharging approximately 30 rounds in just two seconds. Their possession presents a serious threat to public safety and to law enforcement officers. The ATF remains committed to working closely with the United States Attorney’s Office and our local partners to prioritize investigations and enforcement actions targeting individuals who possess or use these dangerous devices,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the Louisville Division.

    There is no parole in the federal system.   

    This case was investigated by the ATF and LMPD. 

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Erwin Roberts prosecuted the case.

    This conviction is a part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    This case is also a part of the Prohibited Firearm Possessor Initiative (PFP), a collaborative partnership between all levels of law enforcement and prosecutors to reduce violent crime and firearm offenses. On January 23, 2024, Louisville Metro initiated a gun crime reduction initiative focused on investigating and prosecuting illegal firearm possession. The PFP partners include the Louisville Metro Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, the Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky.

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  • MIL-OSI: Billion Dollar Sports Entertainment Facility Market Witnessing Significantly High Revenue Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Sports facilities are not just earning revenues from sports but are also creating additional revenues from entertainment and other events. A recent report from Market.us said that the Global Sports Facilities Market size is expected to be worth around USD 1,084.0 Billion by 2034, from USD 132.4 Billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 23.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. The report said: “Sports facilities are dedicated spaces for athletic activities, training, and competitions. They include stadiums, arenas, gymnasiums, and community sports complexes. Some focus on professional events, while others serve schools and local leagues. These facilities support various sports, offering equipment, seating, and amenities for players and spectators. The sports facilities market includes businesses that develop, operate, and manage venues for sports activities. It covers public and private stadiums, fitness centers, and training complexes. The market depends on sports popularity, event hosting, and investments in infrastructure. Revenue comes from ticket sales, sponsorships, memberships, and government funding. Sports facilities are evolving to meet rising demand. Governments and private investors are upgrading stadiums, gyms, and training centers to attract more visitors.” Active Entertainment companies active in the markets include: Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE American: VENU), Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG).

    “Major sports events significantly impact local economies. According to Wikipedia, every $1 spent on operating costs and venues generates $2 for the host city. Additionally, these events create over 18,000 jobs on average. For this reason, cities continue to bid for global tournaments despite the high cost of construction and maintenance. Growth in this market is driven by increased sports participation and tourism. New multi-purpose venues host concerts, exhibitions, and esports events alongside traditional sports. However, competition is intense, with regions vying for sponsorships and government funding. As a result, operators focus on technology, sustainability, and unique fan experiences to stay competitive. The impact of sports facilities extends beyond entertainment. Locally, they create jobs, boost tourism, and promote community engagement. On a larger scale, they strengthen the global sports economy. Well-maintained venues attract international events, driving revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights. Consequently, sports infrastructure plays a key role in economic growth.”

    Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE: VENU) Closes $10.125 Million Strategic Investment from Institutional Investor, Issues Convertible Preferred Stock – Venu Holding Corp. ($VENU) has closed a $10.125 million equity investment from a leading institutional investor through the issuance of 675 shares of Series B 4% Convertible Preferred Stock, priced at a Stated Value of $15,000 per share.

    Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock, reflecting a conversion price of $15.00 per share, with a 4% annual cumulative dividend, payable in cash or registered common stock.

    Proceeds from the investment will support the continued development of the Company’s amphitheater buildout, including high-profile venues underway in McKinney, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    Key terms of the Series B Preferred Stock include:

    • $15.00/share conversion price
    • Senior priority to common stock
    • Optional redemption rights for the investor if key venues are not operational by August 14, 2027
    • Company call option for conversion if common stock trades above $20.00 for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days
    • Mandatory redemption if key long-term service agreements are terminated without replacement

    Additionally, the Company has entered into a Registration Rights Agreement and will file a registration statement with the SEC to cover the resale of any common shares issued under the preferred terms. This strategic capital infusion strengthens the Company’s balance sheet and further positions it to capitalize on demand for premium live entertainment infrastructure nationwide.   Read more about Venu Holding at:   https://venu.live/invest/

    In other developments and happenings in the sports/entertainment industry recently include:

    Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), the global leader in live events, recently announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors. Mr. Grenell brings decades of experience in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Mr. Grenell also currently serves as the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he oversees operations and programming at one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions.

    His career experience will help support Live Nation’s mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists. “We are pleased to welcome Ric to our Board,” said Randall Mays, Chairman of the Board of Live Nation Entertainment. “His background will bring a valuable perspective as Live Nation continues to contribute to a growing live music industry around the globe.”

    TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, recently announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend pursuant to which TKO’s Class A common stockholders will receive their pro rata share of an aggregate distribution of approximately $75 million from TKO Operating Company, LLC to its equityholders. The per share dividend to the holders of TKO’s Class A common stockholders will be $0.38 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2025 to Class A common stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 13, 2025.

    Future declarations of quarterly dividends are subject to the determination and discretion of TKO based on its consideration of various factors, such as its results of operations, financial condition, market conditions, earnings, cash flow requirements, restrictions in its debt agreements and legal requirements and other factors that TKO deems relevant.

    Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) recently reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 third quarter operating results reflected growth in average per-game revenues, including for tickets, sponsorship and premium hospitality offerings, across a combined two fewer New York Knicks (“Knicks”) and New York Rangers (“Rangers”) games played at the Madison Square Garden Arena (“The Garden”) as compared to the prior year quarter. In addition, fiscal 2025 third quarter operating results reflected the impact of expected reductions in local media rights fees as a result of proposed amendments to the Knicks’ and Rangers’ local media rights agreements with MSG Networks Inc. (“MSG Networks”) (as announced on April 25, 2025 and discussed in further detail in the Other Matters section of this earnings release), as well as the impact of the Knicks’ and Rangers’ rosters for the 2024-25 seasons.

    In March, the Company launched its 2025-26 Knicks and Rangers season ticket renewal initiative, which has seen strong demand to date. Subsequent to the end of the fiscal 2025 third quarter, both teams concluded their regular seasons, with the Knicks currently competing in the NBA playoffs.

    For the fiscal 2025 third quarter, the Company generated revenues of $424.2 million, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 1%, as compared to the prior year period. In addition, the Company reported operating income of $32.3 million, a decrease of $47.4 million, or 59%, and adjusted operating income of $36.9 million, a decrease of $51.8 million, or 58%, both as compared to the prior year period.

    In response to the recent and prior sports wagering tax increases passed by the Illinois state legislature on all mobile and online sports wagers placed with licensed operators, DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) recently announced that it will implement a 50-cent transaction fee on all mobile and online bets placed in Illinois through DraftKings Sportsbook, effective September 1, 2025.

    “Illinois has been an important part of our growth, and we’re proud to have contributed meaningfully to the state through tax revenue, job creation, and a sustained investment in responsible gaming tools and resources,” said Jason Robins, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of DraftKings. “We are disappointed that Illinois policymakers have chosen to more than triple our tax rate over the past two years, and we are very concerned about what this will do to the legal, regulated industry. Meanwhile, Illinois continues to fuel the rapidly growing illegal industry, which pays no taxes or fees and provides none of the consumer protections that regulated operators offer.”

    DraftKings continues to support collaborative policymaking that works for the state and allows for the long-term sustainability of the industry. Should the legislation be repealed, the company will immediately remove the Illinois-specific per wager transaction fee.

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC – 16 06 2025] – (CGAML)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 16 JUNE 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 N/A

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 0.2p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 1,400,542 3.3106    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 1,400,542 3.3106    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    0.2p ORDINARY SALE 2,000 3025p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 17 JUNE 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI: AGCO Slashes Total Case Injury Rates by Over 50% Across South America Using VelocityEHS Industrial Ergonomics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VelocityEHS, the global leader in EHS & ESG software solutions, today announced that AGCO, the world’s largest pure-play agricultural equipment manufacturer, has achieved a dramatic improvement in workplace safety through its implementation of VelocityEHS Industrial Ergonomics.

    “Ergonomics improvement is about enhancing productivity, reducing cost and boosting morale by reducing employee injuries and ultimately delivering the best products for our farmers,” said Tim Millwood, AGCO’s Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

    In 2024 alone, AGCO conducted nearly 400 Kaizen events across six South American facilities—with more than half of those focused specifically on ergonomics and safety. The results speak volumes: Total Case Incident Rate (TCIR) dropped by more than 50% in sites where the ergonomics initiative was deployed.

    These improvements were achieved primarily through low-cost, high impact solutions and were driven by a structured, bottom-up approach that empowered local teams to easily identify, assess, and reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries using the VelocityEHS AI-driven Industrial Ergonomics solution.

    “Our people were trained to ‘see with ergo eyes’—giving them the ability to recognize risks and spot improvement opportunities in their everyday work,” said Walid El-Sayed, Global Director of Lean Academy and Global Director of Materials Management at AGCO.

    From Training to Transformation

    The partnership between AGCO and VelocityEHS began with a bold vision: to build an internal culture of ergonomics expertise and embed safety into every layer of production. As a result, AGCO delivered a structured, scalable program—an approach that served as a practical model for implementation across facilities.

    Their program included:

    • 2 days of software training
    • 2 days of hands-on Kaizen workshops with cross-functional teams
    • Seamless integration into AGCO’s APS (AGCO Production System) using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology

    Leadership That Walks the Talk

    AGCO credits its success to more than technology. The company’s leadership—guided by its core cultural beliefs: “Farmer First, Speak Up!, Team Up!”—has made a visible commitment to employee well-being.

    “I’m blessed to have leaders who don’t just talk the talk, but walk the talk,” said El-Sayed.

    Looking ahead, AGCO is now embedding ergonomics into New Product Introduction (NPI) processes—ensuring safety is designed in from the start, not added as an afterthought.

    A Shared Commitment to Safety and Innovation

    “AGCO exemplifies how operational excellence and worker well-being can go hand in hand,” said Matt Airhart, CEO of VelocityEHS. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to making ergonomics accessible, effective, and embedded in the fabric of everyday operations. Their results prove that when you empower people with the right tools and training, safety becomes a driver of performance.”

    Read the full case study on the VelocityEHS website.

    About VelocityEHS

    Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform is the definitive gold standard, delivering best-in-class software solutions for managing Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, and Operational Risk. In addition, Velocity offers world-class applications for Contractor Safety & Permit to Work, Environmental Compliance, and ESG.

    The VelocityEHS team includes unparalleled industry expertise, with more certified experts in health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, the environment, AI, and machine learning than any other EHS software provider. Recognized by the EHS industry’s top independent analysts as a Leader in the Verdantix 2025 Green Quadrant Analysis, VelocityEHS is committed to industry thought leadership and to accelerating the pace of innovation through its software solutions and vision. Its privacy and security protocols, which include SOC2 Type II attestation, are among the most stringent in the industry.

    VelocityEHS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; Oakville, Ontario; London, England; Perth, Western Australia; and Cork, Ireland. For more information, visit www.EHS.com.

    To learn more, visit www.EHS.com.

    Media Contact

    Jennifer Sinkwitts

    jsinkwitts@ehs.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 16 06 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 MARLOWE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 16 JUNE 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 NO

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 50p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,105,841 3.9553    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 3,105,841 3.9553    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    50p ORDINARY SALE 1,375 441.8p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 17 JUNE 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Global travel made simple with Kaspersky eSIM Store

    Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travellers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy Internet access across 150+ countries and regions, with a choice of over 2,000 affordable data plans.

    The production of eSIM-compatible devices has increased tenfold in the last five years according to the GSMA (http://apo-opa.co/4lamZ8D). By 2028, it is expected that half of all mobile connections worldwide will use eSIM technology. This rise in popularity is driven by eSIM’s convenience and ease of use – eliminating the need for physical SIM cards and enabling a hassle-free experience wherever you go.

    To meet this growing trend, Kaspersky eSIM Store provides access to eSIM plans from local telecom operators all over the world – with an easy interface and simple management.

    A new way to always stay connected

    Kaspersky eSIM Store lets users to enjoy affordable and easily accessible Internet connections around the globe without the hassle of physical SIM cards. Users can seamlessly access eSIM plans from local telecom providers in 150+ countries and regions worldwide, providing favourable rates and transparent conditions without any roaming fees.

    While travelling, an eSIM can help users avoid high roaming costs on a primary SIM, remove the need to search for a local SIM kiosk and share personal data with them, as well as avoiding the use of unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. Instead, eSIM ensures that leisure travellers can focus on the joyful moments of their trip and instantly share them with friends and relatives, while business travellers have continuous access to important messages, working documents and video calls.

    Seamless connection in a few taps

    Kaspersky eSIM Store features a user-friendly interface for plan selection, purchase, top-ups, and data usage management. Travellers can choose their preferred activation date, allowing them to set up their eSIM in advance and be connected the moment their trip begins — all in just a few taps.

    To match the needs of any traveller, there are many flexible ways to choose and manage data plans.

    Options are available based on destination, including plans for specific countries, global plan 122 destinations, or mini-global plans tailored to specific regions. For trip duration, travellers can select between expiring plans valid for a fixed period or non-expiring plans that remain active until the data is fully used. This ensures convenience whether the trip is short or long.

    Additionally, users have control over when their plan starts. They can either schedule activation for a specific date or begin using the data immediately, providing flexibility to align with their travel schedule.

    To ensure users never run out of GB unexpectedly, Kaspersky eSIM Store provides real-time data usage monitoring and alerts when a balance is near zero. The user profile (on the webpage or in the app) allows quick top-ups and supports multiple countries on a single eSIM – install once and use for a lifetime.

    Kaspersky eSIM Store is launched in partnership with award-winning provider BNESIM Limited, which has been delivering global eSIM services since 2017.

    “At Kaspersky we are constantly keeping up with latest trends shaping our digital habits, and eSIM is definitely one of them. eSIM technology greatly simplifies travelling abroad, allowing people to stay connected and not worry about issues like roaming charges. We know from our own experience how important it is to stay in touch with your family or colleagues when you are on a trip, so we designed Kaspersky eSIM Store for all types of travellers to ensure instant access to eSIM data plans wherever they go, as well as to provide a safe and positive digital experience,” – Mikhail Gerber, Executive Vice President, Consumer Business, Kaspersky.

    Kaspersky eSIM Store is now available on the official website www.Kasperskyesimstore.com, and as a mobile app in App Store and Google Play.

    Kaspersky eSIM Store complements Kaspersky’s wide range of industry-recognised solutions, such as Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection and Kaspersky Premium. Together they cover all modern connectivity needs and enhance digital freedom – ensuring safe, worry-free connectivity across the world.

    *You can check your device’s eSIM-capability on the www.Kasperskyesimstore.com or in the app.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kaspersky.

    For further information please contact:
    Nicole Allman
    nicole@inkandco.co.za

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    About Kaspersky:
    Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company founded in 1997. With over a billion devices protected to date from emerging cyberthreats and targeted attacks, Kaspersky’s deep threat intelligence and security expertise is constantly transforming into innovative solutions and services to protect individuals, businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments around the globe. The company’s comprehensive security portfolio includes leading digital life protection for personal devices, specialized security products and services for companies, as well as Cyber Immune solutions to fight sophisticated and evolving digital threats. We help millions of individuals and over 200,000 corporate clients protect what matters most to them. Learn more at www.Kaspersky.co.za.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Nigeria’s President Tinubu to Bring Bold Energy Reforms to African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Stage


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    African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies is proud to announce that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will address delegates at Africa’s premier energy event in Cape Town. President Tinubu’s participation comes as Nigeria undergoes one of the most ambitious reform drives in its oil, gas and broader energy sectors – a drive that is reshaping the country’s investment climate and unlocking multi-billion-dollar opportunities across the value chain.

    Since assuming office, President Tinubu has spearheaded a wide-ranging program to reposition Nigeria as a top-tier destination for energy investment. In May 2025, he signed an Executive Order on Oil & Gas Reforms, aimed at overhauling project delivery frameworks and significantly reducing costs across the industry. The Order introduces streamlined contracting processes, tax incentives and the removal of regulatory and local content compliance bottlenecks, with a target of cutting upstream project costs by up to 40%. Such reforms are designed to make Nigeria’s operating environment globally competitive and unlock billions of dollars in new investments.

    In the past year, Nigeria has secured over $8 billion in deepwater oil and gas final investment decisions, signaling a renewed appetite among international investors. ExxonMobil, for example, has committed $1.5 billion to new deepwater field developments. Shell is also strengthening its position in deepwater and integrated gas – recently increasing its stake in OML 118, which includes the prolific deepwater Bonga field – while Chevron is expanding operations at the Agbami field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater discoveries. 

    Meanwhile, Petrobras has declared its interest in returning to deepwater exploration in Nigeria, seeking frontier acreage as a result of improved regulatory clarity and investor-friendly reforms. The country has also unveiled major new initiatives to promote local content and industrial growth, with multi-billion-dollar investments directed at building domestic capacity in fabrication, engineering and services. This includes the “Naira for Crude” initiative, which aims to promote local refining, enhance energy security and reduce reliance on foreign currency in the domestic oil market.

    Beyond upstream developments, Nigeria is advancing its gas monetization strategy and reviving refining capacity to enhance energy security and drive industrialization. The ongoing operational ramp-up of the 650,000-bpd Dangote refinery – the largest on the continent – is set to begin nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel later this year. The refinery, along with new investments in petrochemical plants, storage facilities and pipeline infrastructure, is expected to help end Nigeria’s decades-long reliance on gasoline imports, a trade valued at $17 billion. The U.S., European and global investor community is increasingly engaging with Nigeria as a strategic partner for energy supply diversification and clean energy integration, further solidifying the country’s position as a leading force in Africa’s energy landscape.

    “Nigeria under President Tinubu is showing the world how decisive policy reforms can directly translate into investor confidence and tangible project commitments,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “What’s happening in Nigeria today is a case study for other African producers: it demonstrates that by cutting red tape, streamlining processes and providing fiscal certainty, countries can attract capital on a large scale while creating real value for their people. We are honored to welcome President Tinubu to AEW 2025 to share this important success story.”

    President Tinubu’s address at AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies will provide a unique opportunity for African and global stakeholders to gain insights into Nigeria’s evolving oil and gas sector, the government’s strategy for long-term energy security and the country’s vision for sustainable industrial development. His leadership is setting a benchmark for how resource-rich nations can balance competitiveness, local value creation and inclusive growth.

    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event. 

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Mauritania roundtable raises US$2 billion pledge from the Arab Coordination Group in development funding

    Mauritania’s national development program will see a strong boost with a US$2 billion pledge made by the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) (www.TheACG.org) at a high-level roundtable held in Vienna, Austria. The event was chaired by the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, and was hosted by the OPEC Fund for International Development in the framework of the Annual Meeting of the ACG Heads of Institutions.

    OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: “We are strongly committed to play an active role in the implementation and success of Mauritania’s ambitious development program. With our pledge we are mobilizing our collective capabilities to translate ambition into action and bring about positive change in the lives of the people of our partner country Mauritania.”

    Speaking on behalf of the Arab Coordination Group, the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), H.E Dr. Muhammed Al Jasser, said: “Our funding will be directed to vital priority sectors, including energy, water, transportation and digital infrastructure, in order to stimulate economic growth and achieve comprehensive and sustainable development in the country.”

    The pledge followed an opening address by President El Ghazouani who reaffirmed Mauritania’s commitment to institutional reform, enhanced transparency and improved governance. He noted that these efforts, combined with macroeconomic stability and modernized public administration, are laying the foundation for long-term, inclusive growth. The President also underscored the country’s ambition to become a competitive investment destination through streamlined investment procedures and strengthened national security.

    During the roundtable, the government of Mauritania presented a portfolio of priority investment projects. Among them was an initiative to hybridize thermal power plants and enhance existing hybrid facilities with advanced energy storage solutions. Two strategic water infrastructure projects were also featured: one at the Taraf Al-Mahroud site and another in the Karakoro Basin. In the transport sector, the rehabilitation of the Nouakchott–Nouadhibou and Rosso–Boghé corridors was highlighted as vital to improving trade and connectivity.

    The ACG pledge will cover the period 2025-2030. Delivery will be “closely coordinated with the government and international partners,” IsDB President Al Jasser announced. The roundtable preceded the OPEC Fund Development Forum on June 17, where Mauritania’s President El Ghazouani will deliver an opening address as guest of honor.

    OPEC Fund President Alkhalifa underscored the institution’s commitment to supporting Mauritania. During a visit to the country in January he signed a Country Partnership Framework Agreement for the period 2025-2027. Under this strategic cooperation, the OPEC Fund will focus on key sectors such as renewable energy, water, food security, transport and clean cooking. The President said: “To be successful, development needs to attract investment. To be sustainable, however, development also needs to generate tangible results for the people. The government’s strategy prudently links both.”

    The Arab Coordination Group is the world’s second-largest development finance group, united around shared values of South-South cooperation and solidarity. Last year, the ACG extended US$19.6 billion collectively to fund nearly 650 operations in more than 90 countries.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Arab Coordination Group (ACG).

    About the Arab Coordination Group (ACG):
    The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) is a strategic alliance that provides a coordinated response to development finance. Since its establishment in 1975, ACG has been instrumental in developing economies and communities for a better future, providing more than 13,000 development loans to over 160 countries around the globe. Comprising ten development funds, ACG is the second-largest group of development finance institutions in the world and works across the globe to support developing nations and create a lasting, positive impact.

    The Group comprises the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the Arab Gulf Programme for Development, the Arab Monetary Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Qatar Fund for Development and the Saudi Fund for Development.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: RelyEZ to Showcase Full-Lifecycle Energy Solutions at Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2025, Following Commissioning of 1.5GWh in China

    Fresh off the successful commissioning of four landmark energy storage projects totalling 1.5 GWh in Yunnan Province, China, RelyEZ (www.RelyEZ.com) is bringing its global expertise and proprietary technology to Africa. At Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2025, the Tier 1 energy storage leader will showcase its advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) and AI-powered energy management platforms, underscoring its commitment to powering Africa’s clean energy transition.

    The Yunnan projects—located in Yao’an, Yongde, Nanhua, and Xundian—mark a significant engineering feat. Completed by the end of May 2025, these four large-scale BESS installations were delivered fully in-house, from early-stage development and investment structuring, to engineering design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. RelyEZ’s vertically integrated execution model gave the company full control over quality, cost, and schedule, even in some of China’s most complex terrains and grid environments.

    At the heart of these projects are RelyEZ’s flagship products: the GridUltra5016 liquid-cooled BESS cabins and the EnergyHub Energy Management System (EMS). These technologies enabled enhanced system efficiency, safety, and grid adaptability—demonstrating RelyEZ’s unique ability to deliver high-impact, bankable energy storage solutions at scale.

    “These projects prove that full-lifecycle execution isn’t just a vision—it’s how we operate,” said Ms. Naomi Zhang, CEO of RelyEZ. “We believe that Africa is the next frontier where this proven project approach, powered by our proprietary technologies, can deliver real impact.”

    Proven Impact in Africa

    RelyEZ’s presence in Africa already includes key installations such as a 2 MW/6.4 MWh solar-diesel-storage microgrid in Chad and a 5 MW/10 MWh national green energy project in Côte d’Ivoire—each engineered for weak-grid or off-grid scenarios where reliability and adaptability are essential.

    At AEF 2025, RelyEZ will present its full-spectrum capabilities, including:

    • Proven Hardware: The GridUltra5016 BESS with advanced liquid cooling for thermal safety and performance in harsh environments.
    • AI-Powered Optimization: The EnergyHub EMS and cloud-based EnergyCloud platform, enabling predictive maintenance, intelligent dispatch, and lifecycle extension.
    • Turnkey Execution: All-in-house project delivery—from design to commissioning—with a proven track record in both emerging and mature markets.

    Visit RelyEZ at Booth E20

    AEF attendees are invited to Booth E20 to connect with RelyEZ’s commercial and technical teams, discuss regional project opportunities, and explore how RelyEZ’s integrated product and project approach can support Africa’s clean energy goals. CEO Ms. Naomi Zhang will also speak during the forum to share lessons learned from global deployments and insights into future trends in energy asset management.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of RelyEZ.

    About RelyEZ:
    Founded in 2019, RelyEZ is a global leader in integrated energy storage solutions with over 13 GWh of capacity delivered across 200+ projects worldwide. Recognized by BloombergNEF as a Tier 1 global energy storage provider and named an S&P Global Top 10 Original BESS Manufacturer, RelyEZ designs and develops all critical system components in-house, including its PCS, BMS, EMS, and EnergyCloud platform. The company is committed to “making reliable clean energy accessible to everyone,” delivering safe, intelligent, and efficient solutions to power a sustainable world. For more information, please visit: www.RelyEZ.com

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Rolls-Royce Expands African Footprint with New Regional Headquarters and Training Facility for its Power Systems division

    • New facility in Johannesburg will meet the growing demand for local service solutions
    • Training up to 150 engineers per year

    Rolls-Royce (www.Rolls-Royce.com) has officially opened a new headquarters and training facility in Johannesburg, South Africa, to support its Power Systems division. The new facility is further evidence of the company’s long-term commitment to Africa and will support the growing fleet of Power Systems’ mtu mobile and stationary power solutions across critical sectors such as energy, technology, mining, transportation, and oil & gas.

    Located in a specially adapted facility spanning approximately 6,000m², the new site consolidates core customer-facing functions into a central hub, including service coordination, spare parts storage, logistics, and technical training. It complements Rolls-Royce’s existing footprint in South Africa, with mtu engine rebuild capability, and finance and logistics functions located in Cape Town.

    The training centre is designed to support between 100 and 150 trainees annually with a wide range of training engines, including mtu 2000 and 4000 series, used for power generation, mining and rail applications. Trainees will benefit from access to advanced tooling and use simulation equipment for electronic training. The centre will deliver certified practical and theoretical training, equipping customers and partners from across Africa with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to support a wide range of applications and industries. 

    The new facility, operated by Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa, features dedicated capacity for the engineering and assembly of repower modules, enabling the replacement of engines in mining haul trucks and excavators with more suitable mtu power solutions. This allows customers to select upgrade options tailored to their specific operational needs. Fitting mtu engines delivers clear commercial benefits, including lower Total Cost of Ownership through improved fuel efficiency, increased equipment availability, and reduced maintenance costs. With a strong focus on system resilience, the regional subsidiary Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa is committed to delivering robust, fit-for-purpose solutions designed to perform in the demanding and often harsh operating environments across the continent.

    Cobus Van Schalkwyk, Director Global Mining and Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Solutions Africa:

    “As we approach our 25th year in South Africa, this new facility is a clear signal of our confidence in Africa’s growth and our commitment to being closer to our customers.

    “By bringing support services, technical training, and parts availability together under one roof, we’re building the capabilities that matter most to our partners across the continent. This investment also supports our strategy to further localise operations, reduce lead times, and strengthen supply chain resilience — critical advantages for customers operating in remote or fast-paced environments.”

    Press photos for download can be found at Media Centre (https://apo-opa.co/3G5yjnr)

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Rolls-Royce.

    For further information, contact:
    Media
    Lydia-Claire Halliday
    Corporate Communications Africa
    LCH Consultancy
    Tel +254 708000510
    lydia@lchconsultancy.com

    About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc:
    1.    Rolls-Royce is a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together.

    2.  Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers.

    3.  Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition.

    4.  Annual underlying revenue was £17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was £2.46 billion.

    5.  Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)5.     

    6.   Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in southern Germany and employs more than 10,350 people. The product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry. The portfolio also includes diesel and gas systems and battery containers for mission critical, standby and continuous power, combined generation of heat and power, and microgrids. With its climate friendly technologies, Rolls-Royce Power Systems is helping to drive the energy transition.

    www.Rolls-Royce.com
    www.mtu-Solutions.com

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: USS San Diego, USS Rushmore Join USS America in Sydney

    Source: United States Navy

    SYDNEY — Amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked elements from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a routine port visit while conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, June 15.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Task Force 66 applies lessons learned from the Black Sea Battle Lab to exercise BALTOPS 25 alongside NATO partners

    Source: United States Navy

    UTSKA, Poland – Commander, Task Force (CTF) 66, U.S. 6th Fleet’s purpose-built all-domain task force with the mission of integrating Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) into fleet operations, is participating in Baltic Operations 2025 (BALTOPS) June 5-20, 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Blue Ridge Departs Guam Following Port Visit

    Source: United States Navy

    APRA HARBOR, Guam – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Guam following a scheduled port visit, June 14-17. This port visit marked the first time Blue Ridge has visited Guam since 2020.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK How can we stop electronic music venues disappearing? | Culture, Media and Sport Committee

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Three nightclubs are closing every week in the UK. Since 2019, 34% have shut down.

    Nightlife isn’t just about people having fun — it’s part of our culture, our economy, and our communities.

    The Culture, Media and Sport Committee met with venue owners, operators and performers to ask: what do clubs need to survive?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXpi_FJ3_YY

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  • MIL-OSI Video: K.C. Detective Describes Extracting Forensic Clues From a Damaged Phone

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

    Jason Steinke, deputy director of the Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Lab (RCFL) and detective for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, describes how he was able to extract forensic information from a damaged mobile phone that helped corroborate information in a case.

    More at: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/rcfls-fight-violent-crime-and-protect-national-security-one-byte-at-a-time
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  • MIL-OSI Video: K.C. Detective Describes How Regional Computer Forensics Labs Extract Data from Devices

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)

    Josh Clevenger, a Kansas City, Missouri Police Department detective, describes the process of extracting forensic data from devices at the Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Lab (RCFL) in Kansas City.

    More at: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/rcfls-fight-violent-crime-and-protect-national-security-one-byte-at-a-time

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: City services are eliminating the consequences of the bad weather

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Heavy rain falls in some areas of the capital on June 17 during the day. The greatest amount of precipitation fell in the south of the city. According to weather forecasters, thunderstorms with rain are expected by the end of the day, and wind gusts may increase to 15 meters per second.

    Due to bad weather, teams and special equipment of the State Unitary Enterprise “Mosvodostok” are on duty on the city streets. City services promptly respond to incoming requests.

    Residents and visitors to the capital are asked to be careful on the street, not to take shelter under trees and not to park cars near them.

    In an emergency, you must call the emergency services at the single number 112 or the single helpline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the city of Moscow: 7 495 637-31-01.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channelthe city of Moscow.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    Please Note; This Information is Raw Content Directly from the Information Source. It is access to What the Source Is Stating and Does Not Reflect

    https: //vv.mos.ru/nevs/ite/155374073/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian Sinologists Win Special Book Prize of China

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — The China Special Book Award ceremony was held in Beijing on Tuesday, with 16 people from 12 countries receiving the top honor given to foreigners working in the book publishing industry.

    Among the laureates were three sinologists from Russia: the head of the Department of Oriental Languages at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Semenov, the head of the Department of Interpretation at the Higher Courses of Foreign Languages at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tatyana Semenova, and professor at St. Petersburg State University Alexei Rodionov.

    The award winners have long paid attention to China’s development and deeply studied Chinese culture, translated, published and wrote a number of books telling stories about China to the world, making outstanding contributions to expanding international knowledge and understanding of China and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, the ceremony said.

    Alexander Semenov studies the history and historiography of China, the foreign policy of the PRC, linguistics, translation, translation studies and methods of teaching the Chinese language, and Tatyana Semenova, his wife, studies the literature and culture of China, translation, translation studies and methods of teaching the Chinese language. They have jointly translated a number of books on Chinese politics.

    Alexey Rodionov has an academic interest in the history of 20th-century Chinese literature and Russian-Chinese literary relations. He has been engaged in literary translation and compilation of collections of contemporary Chinese literature for many years. According to available information, he has translated 26 works by contemporary Chinese writers, such as Lao She, Jia Pingwa, and Han Shaogong, and initiated the publication of collections of translations of contemporary Chinese literature.

    Since the prize was established in 2005, 219 translators, publishers and writers from 63 countries have won it. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Central Asian leaders sign Treaty of Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    ASTANA, June 17 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of five Central Asian countries signed the Treaty of Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation here on Tuesday.

    Xi Jinping was accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Requires Safran to Divest Assets to Proceed with Acquisition of Raytheon Assets

    Source: US State of North Dakota

    The Proposed Settlement Requires a Substantial Divestiture Package That Will Preserve Competition for Critical Flight Control Components

    The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division announced today that it will require Safran, S.A. and Safran USA Inc. (Safran) to divest its North American actuation business and related assets to resolve antitrust concerns arising from its proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business from RTX Corporation (RTX) (formerly Raytheon Technologies). The divestiture resolves concerns that the transaction would recombine assets that were divested as part of the Division’s settlement of United Technologies Corporation’s (UTC) acquisition of Rockwell Collins in 2018. UTC merged with Raytheon Company in 2020, forming Raytheon Technologies.

    The Antitrust Division filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the proposed transaction. At the same time, the Division filed a proposed settlement that, if approved by the court, would resolve the Division’s competitive concerns.

    “Today’s settlement is a structural solution to an acquisition that would have harmed competition for important aircraft components that are critical to passenger safety. The proposed divestiture to Woodward, an established provider in the aerospace industry, ensures that American customers will continue to benefit from competition, and the incentives of Woodward, the merging parties, and their customer base are aligned with the remedy’s success,” said Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. “This settlement is another example of our commitment to transparency and relief that secures robust and enforceable commitments from the merging parties that account for industry dynamics. The Antitrust Division will apply heightened scrutiny to transactions that propose to recombine assets divested in response to the Division’s prior enforcement actions, taking appropriate consideration for changes in competitive conditions.”

    As detailed in the complaint, Safran and RTX are two of the leading suppliers in the market for trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs) for large aircraft. A THSA helps an aircraft maintain the proper altitude during flight and is critical to the safety and performance of the aircraft. Safran and RTX compete head-to-head to develop and sell this critical component. Without the proposed divestiture, Safran’s acquisition of RTX’s actuation and flight control business would likely result in higher prices, lower quality, and reduced innovation to the detriment of customers and American consumers. The proposed divestiture of Safran’s North American actuation business includes the assets Safran had acquired under the Division’s 2018 settlement with UTC and Rockwell Collins. Safran has since operated these assets as a viable competitor in the market for THSAs.

    The proposed settlement requires Safran to divest its North American actuation business, including THSAs and secondary flight control actuators, and its Canada-based electronic control unit, to Woodward Inc., an American company with significant experience in the aerospace industry, including serving large aircraft manufacturers. The divestiture assets also include the tangible and intangible assets necessary to produce and sell THSAs, secondary flight control actuators, and electronic control units. Woodward is expected to hire certain key Safran employees that today support the divested business lines.

    The Antitrust Division, the European Commission, and the Competition and Markets Authority cooperated closely throughout the course of their respective investigations.

    Safran is a French multinational company with its headquarters in Paris, France. Safran produces a wide range of products for the aviation, space, and defense sectors. In 2024, Safran had revenues of approximately €27 billion. 

    RTX is an American multinational company, incorporated in Delaware and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. RTX is a major provider of aerospace and defense products and systems. In 2024, RTX had revenues of approximately $80 billion.

    As required by the Tunney Act, the proposed settlement, along with the Department’s competitive impact statement, will be published in the Federal Register. Any person may submit written comments concerning the proposed settlement within 60 days of its publication to Soyoung Choe, Acting Chief, Defense, Industrials, and Aerospace Section, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 8700, Washington, D.C. 20530 or via email at ATR.DIA.Information@usdoj.gov. At the conclusion of the public comment period, the court may enter the final judgment upon finding that it is in the public interest.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Requires Safran to Divest Assets to Proceed with Acquisition of Raytheon Assets

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    The Proposed Settlement Requires a Substantial Divestiture Package That Will Preserve Competition for Critical Flight Control Components

    The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division announced today that it will require Safran, S.A. and Safran USA Inc. (Safran) to divest its North American actuation business and related assets to resolve antitrust concerns arising from its proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business from RTX Corporation (RTX) (formerly Raytheon Technologies). The divestiture resolves concerns that the transaction would recombine assets that were divested as part of the Division’s settlement of United Technologies Corporation’s (UTC) acquisition of Rockwell Collins in 2018. UTC merged with Raytheon Company in 2020, forming Raytheon Technologies.

    The Antitrust Division filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the proposed transaction. At the same time, the Division filed a proposed settlement that, if approved by the court, would resolve the Division’s competitive concerns.

    “Today’s settlement is a structural solution to an acquisition that would have harmed competition for important aircraft components that are critical to passenger safety. The proposed divestiture to Woodward, an established provider in the aerospace industry, ensures that American customers will continue to benefit from competition, and the incentives of Woodward, the merging parties, and their customer base are aligned with the remedy’s success,” said Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. “This settlement is another example of our commitment to transparency and relief that secures robust and enforceable commitments from the merging parties that account for industry dynamics. The Antitrust Division will apply heightened scrutiny to transactions that propose to recombine assets divested in response to the Division’s prior enforcement actions, taking appropriate consideration for changes in competitive conditions.”

    As detailed in the complaint, Safran and RTX are two of the leading suppliers in the market for trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs) for large aircraft. A THSA helps an aircraft maintain the proper altitude during flight and is critical to the safety and performance of the aircraft. Safran and RTX compete head-to-head to develop and sell this critical component. Without the proposed divestiture, Safran’s acquisition of RTX’s actuation and flight control business would likely result in higher prices, lower quality, and reduced innovation to the detriment of customers and American consumers. The proposed divestiture of Safran’s North American actuation business includes the assets Safran had acquired under the Division’s 2018 settlement with UTC and Rockwell Collins. Safran has since operated these assets as a viable competitor in the market for THSAs.

    The proposed settlement requires Safran to divest its North American actuation business, including THSAs and secondary flight control actuators, and its Canada-based electronic control unit, to Woodward Inc., an American company with significant experience in the aerospace industry, including serving large aircraft manufacturers. The divestiture assets also include the tangible and intangible assets necessary to produce and sell THSAs, secondary flight control actuators, and electronic control units. Woodward is expected to hire certain key Safran employees that today support the divested business lines.

    The Antitrust Division, the European Commission, and the Competition and Markets Authority cooperated closely throughout the course of their respective investigations.

    Safran is a French multinational company with its headquarters in Paris, France. Safran produces a wide range of products for the aviation, space, and defense sectors. In 2024, Safran had revenues of approximately €27 billion. 

    RTX is an American multinational company, incorporated in Delaware and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. RTX is a major provider of aerospace and defense products and systems. In 2024, RTX had revenues of approximately $80 billion.

    As required by the Tunney Act, the proposed settlement, along with the Department’s competitive impact statement, will be published in the Federal Register. Any person may submit written comments concerning the proposed settlement within 60 days of its publication to Soyoung Choe, Acting Chief, Defense, Industrials, and Aerospace Section, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 8700, Washington, D.C. 20530 or via email at ATR.DIA.Information@usdoj.gov. At the conclusion of the public comment period, the court may enter the final judgment upon finding that it is in the public interest.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Update: Detectives name victim of Hackney murder

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives investigating a murder in Hackney are now able to name the victim, as their enquiries continue into the circumstances of her death.

    Annabel Rook, aged 46, died early this morning, Tuesday, 17 June, having been found with stab wounds.

    A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

    Police were called at 04:57hrs to reports of a gas explosion with a person trapped inside an address in Dumont Road, Hackney.

    Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Annabel sadly died at the scene.

    Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

    Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing in the local area, said: “This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this very difficult time.

    “Our officers arrested a man on suspicion of murder at the scene and will be conducting interviews as soon as possible, to establish the full circumstances that led to Annabel’s death. While enquiries continue, at this early stage we do believe this to be a domestic-related incident.

    “We understand what happened will cause concern within the Hackney community and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out the investigation. We are working closely alongside our partners at Hackney Council to help support those residents locally who have been impacted by this.”

    The man arrested was taken to hospital with slash wounds where he currently remains. His condition is not life-changing or life-threatening.

    Two children, aged nine and seven, were also been taken to hospital as a precaution but are not believed to have been inside the property at the time of the gas explosion.

    Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 926/17June or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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  • MIL-OSI: AvePoint Launches New Advanced Security and Optimization Features to Elements Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AvePoint (NASDAQ: AVPT), the global leader in data security, governance and resilience, today announced new capabilities for the AvePoint Elements Platform that enable managed service providers (MSPs) to enhance data security offerings, streamline IT management, and provide optimization services at scale. Through seamless marketplace integration, deep risk user insights, and license and storage optimization, AvePoint is reinforcing its commitment to accelerating profitability and efficiency for MSPs, making their security practices more robust and efficiently organized.

    With nearly a third of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) falling victim to cyberattacks and 81% of SMBs believing AI is increasing the need for additional security controls, MSPs are in the midst of a tremendous market opportunity to take advantage of a rapidly growing market for Managed Security Services. The AvePoint Elements Platform makes it easy to scale deployments and follow through on the desire to standardize their support with one vendor – a goal of nearly three quarters of MSPs today.

    “In today’s market, MSPs must balance robust security measures with resource optimization and operational efficiency,” said Scott Sacket, Senior Vice President of Partner Strategy, AvePoint. “These new features demonstrate the evolution of AvePoint Elements to empower MSPs to navigate challenges with confidence and create sustainable competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.”

    New capabilities generally available today in the AvePoint Elements Platform include:

    • Marketplace Integration: It can be difficult to manage licenses across multiple vendor portals, leading to administrative inefficiencies that can disrupt client services. The platform now integrates with major distributors, allowing partners to purchase, track, and manage all client licenses directly from the Elements dashboard without switching between multiple vendor portals. This unified approach eliminates billing errors, reduces administrative overhead, and ensures MSPs never miss renewal opportunities.
    • Risk User Insight: MSPs face increasing pressure to detect insider threats and suspicious user behavior across their clients’ environments but lack the tools to monitor activities comprehensively without dedicating significant manual resources. This comprehensive feature continuously monitors user activities across network security, configuration security, endpoint security, and identity access management, using customizable rules to identify potential risks before they become breaches. MSPs can now proactively detect suspicious behavior patterns, reduce their liability exposure, and offer clients enhanced security monitoring services that command premium pricing.
    • License Optimization: MSPs can struggle to track license utilization across multiple client environments, resulting in wasted spending on unused or inactive user accounts. This feature analyzes license usage across multiple client tenants, automatically detecting inactive or blocked users and enabling seamless license reassignment without manual intervention. Partners can recover significant wasted license costs for clients while positioning themselves as strategic cost optimization advisors.
    • Storage Optimization: 47% of MSPs report being overwhelmed by the volume of security data they manage, suggesting that compliance and archiving tasks are a major drain on technical resources. This solution allows partners to configure and execute archiving jobs across multiple customers simultaneously, with self-restoration capabilities for end users and industry-specific compliance rules. MSPs can dramatically reduce manual archiving work, ensure clients meet regulatory requirements without constant oversight, and free up technical staff to focus on strategic security services that drive higher margins.

    “These new features align perfectly with our mission for the Elements Platform: streamlining IT management, enhancing data security, and providing optimization services at scale,” said Coby Liang, Head of EMEA, AvePoint. “By helping our partners identify areas to offer value-added services, we’re supporting them in their transition from traditional reselling to comprehensive managed services, ultimately improving their margins and strengthening their client relationships.”

    This release builds upon AvePoint’s strategic investments in its channel business in 2025, including the acquisition of Ydentic, the next-generation Elements platform launch in February and additional security and management capabilities introduced in April.

    For more information on AvePoint Elements, visit the website.        

    About AvePoint:

    Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.

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