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  • MIL-OSI: OnTerra Systems Announces New Consulting & Software Development Services Offerings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OnTerra Systems (www.OnTerraSystems.com), a web mapping technologies provider and reseller, today announced new consulting & software development services offerings for Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps.

    OnTerra Systems will offer a wide range of affordable, efficient development services and consulting, including:

    • Architectural / Software & Application Design Services
    • Project Management Using “Agile” Methodologies
    • Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps Technology & Features Design
    • Mapping and Geospatial Development & Implementation
    • Mapping and Geospatial Migration Planning & Development
    • Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development
    • Rapid Project Startup / Project Jumpstart Services

    The availability of these consulting & software development services from OnTerra Systems is particularly timely. Free accounts for Bing Maps for Enterprise will be discontinued by Microsoft in June of 2025. Those organizations using the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise will first need guidance on the best alternatives – as well as actual deployment of the migration. As a long-time Microsoft reseller and software solutions provider, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide consulting and services for migration away from the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise.

    In addition, Bing Maps for Enterprise will be completely retired as of June 2028. At that time, users of Bing Maps for Enterprise must migrate off that platform and to a new one, or solutions they’ve developed using Bing Maps for Enterprise will no longer work. OnTerra Systems is available to help organizations plan for the migration off Bing Maps for Enterprise and can provide recommendations for solutions that can immediately save businesses & non-profits money. For any business or non-profit that would like to lower their costs of using a mapping platform for enterprise solutions or products they’ve developed, it is worth considering a transition to a new platform sooner than June of 2028.

    Three Affordable Pricing Options For OnTerra Systems’ Consulting & Software Development Services Related To Bing Maps For Enterprise, Azure Maps & HERE Maps

    OnTerra Systems offers 3 options for obtaining Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting and/or software solution development services:

    Option 1: Straight Hourly Services
    OnTerra Systems can provide Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting services – as well as other consulting and software solution development services on a straight hourly basis. To begin the process, OnTerra Systems works with customers to determine the scope of the project and then provides an estimate.

    Option 2: OnTerra Systems “Jumpstart” Package
    OnTerra Systems offers a “Jumpstart” Package that includes up to 5 hours of project management and solution architecture design, and up to 40 hours of solution development time.

    Option 3: Bing Maps for Enterprise Migration Consulting Package
    This option includes project assessment and development of a project plan and budget to accomplish an organization’s Bing Maps for Enterprise migration goals. From the initial assessment, OnTerra Systems develops a project plan, a budget, and a timeline. This work typically ranges between 10-30 hours.

    “As long-time web mapping and geospatial services experts and long-time Microsoft resellers, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide software services and consulting related to general web mapping, geospatial solutions, route optimization solutions, and Bing Maps for Enterprise migration strategies before Microsoft retires Bing Maps for Enterprise,” said OnTerra Systems CEO Steve Milroy.

    About OnTerra Systems
    Founded in 2005, OnTerra Systems is a mapping software company that offers affordable access to traditionally expensive web mapping technologies. OnTerra Systems’ web mapping technology offerings include powerful, affordable RouteSavvy route planning software, basic and advanced route optimization APIs, aerial imagery with MapSavvy.com, and licensing of web map platforms and related consulting and systems integration. For more information, visit: www.OnTerraSystems.com

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Courtney DeWinter, DeWinter Marketing & PR Agency – Denver, Colo.
    303.572.8180, www.DeWinterMarketingPR.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: OnTerra Systems Announces New Consulting & Software Development Services Offerings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OnTerra Systems (www.OnTerraSystems.com), a web mapping technologies provider and reseller, today announced new consulting & software development services offerings for Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps.

    OnTerra Systems will offer a wide range of affordable, efficient development services and consulting, including:

    • Architectural / Software & Application Design Services
    • Project Management Using “Agile” Methodologies
    • Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps Technology & Features Design
    • Mapping and Geospatial Development & Implementation
    • Mapping and Geospatial Migration Planning & Development
    • Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development
    • Rapid Project Startup / Project Jumpstart Services

    The availability of these consulting & software development services from OnTerra Systems is particularly timely. Free accounts for Bing Maps for Enterprise will be discontinued by Microsoft in June of 2025. Those organizations using the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise will first need guidance on the best alternatives – as well as actual deployment of the migration. As a long-time Microsoft reseller and software solutions provider, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide consulting and services for migration away from the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise.

    In addition, Bing Maps for Enterprise will be completely retired as of June 2028. At that time, users of Bing Maps for Enterprise must migrate off that platform and to a new one, or solutions they’ve developed using Bing Maps for Enterprise will no longer work. OnTerra Systems is available to help organizations plan for the migration off Bing Maps for Enterprise and can provide recommendations for solutions that can immediately save businesses & non-profits money. For any business or non-profit that would like to lower their costs of using a mapping platform for enterprise solutions or products they’ve developed, it is worth considering a transition to a new platform sooner than June of 2028.

    Three Affordable Pricing Options For OnTerra Systems’ Consulting & Software Development Services Related To Bing Maps For Enterprise, Azure Maps & HERE Maps

    OnTerra Systems offers 3 options for obtaining Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting and/or software solution development services:

    Option 1: Straight Hourly Services
    OnTerra Systems can provide Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting services – as well as other consulting and software solution development services on a straight hourly basis. To begin the process, OnTerra Systems works with customers to determine the scope of the project and then provides an estimate.

    Option 2: OnTerra Systems “Jumpstart” Package
    OnTerra Systems offers a “Jumpstart” Package that includes up to 5 hours of project management and solution architecture design, and up to 40 hours of solution development time.

    Option 3: Bing Maps for Enterprise Migration Consulting Package
    This option includes project assessment and development of a project plan and budget to accomplish an organization’s Bing Maps for Enterprise migration goals. From the initial assessment, OnTerra Systems develops a project plan, a budget, and a timeline. This work typically ranges between 10-30 hours.

    “As long-time web mapping and geospatial services experts and long-time Microsoft resellers, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide software services and consulting related to general web mapping, geospatial solutions, route optimization solutions, and Bing Maps for Enterprise migration strategies before Microsoft retires Bing Maps for Enterprise,” said OnTerra Systems CEO Steve Milroy.

    About OnTerra Systems
    Founded in 2005, OnTerra Systems is a mapping software company that offers affordable access to traditionally expensive web mapping technologies. OnTerra Systems’ web mapping technology offerings include powerful, affordable RouteSavvy route planning software, basic and advanced route optimization APIs, aerial imagery with MapSavvy.com, and licensing of web map platforms and related consulting and systems integration. For more information, visit: www.OnTerraSystems.com

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Courtney DeWinter, DeWinter Marketing & PR Agency – Denver, Colo.
    303.572.8180, www.DeWinterMarketingPR.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: OnTerra Systems Announces New Consulting & Software Development Services Offerings

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OnTerra Systems (www.OnTerraSystems.com), a web mapping technologies provider and reseller, today announced new consulting & software development services offerings for Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps.

    OnTerra Systems will offer a wide range of affordable, efficient development services and consulting, including:

    • Architectural / Software & Application Design Services
    • Project Management Using “Agile” Methodologies
    • Bing Maps, Azure Maps, and HERE Maps Technology & Features Design
    • Mapping and Geospatial Development & Implementation
    • Mapping and Geospatial Migration Planning & Development
    • Proof-of-Concept (POC) Development
    • Rapid Project Startup / Project Jumpstart Services

    The availability of these consulting & software development services from OnTerra Systems is particularly timely. Free accounts for Bing Maps for Enterprise will be discontinued by Microsoft in June of 2025. Those organizations using the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise will first need guidance on the best alternatives – as well as actual deployment of the migration. As a long-time Microsoft reseller and software solutions provider, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide consulting and services for migration away from the free version of Bing Maps for Enterprise.

    In addition, Bing Maps for Enterprise will be completely retired as of June 2028. At that time, users of Bing Maps for Enterprise must migrate off that platform and to a new one, or solutions they’ve developed using Bing Maps for Enterprise will no longer work. OnTerra Systems is available to help organizations plan for the migration off Bing Maps for Enterprise and can provide recommendations for solutions that can immediately save businesses & non-profits money. For any business or non-profit that would like to lower their costs of using a mapping platform for enterprise solutions or products they’ve developed, it is worth considering a transition to a new platform sooner than June of 2028.

    Three Affordable Pricing Options For OnTerra Systems’ Consulting & Software Development Services Related To Bing Maps For Enterprise, Azure Maps & HERE Maps

    OnTerra Systems offers 3 options for obtaining Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting and/or software solution development services:

    Option 1: Straight Hourly Services
    OnTerra Systems can provide Bing Maps for Enterprise migration consulting services – as well as other consulting and software solution development services on a straight hourly basis. To begin the process, OnTerra Systems works with customers to determine the scope of the project and then provides an estimate.

    Option 2: OnTerra Systems “Jumpstart” Package
    OnTerra Systems offers a “Jumpstart” Package that includes up to 5 hours of project management and solution architecture design, and up to 40 hours of solution development time.

    Option 3: Bing Maps for Enterprise Migration Consulting Package
    This option includes project assessment and development of a project plan and budget to accomplish an organization’s Bing Maps for Enterprise migration goals. From the initial assessment, OnTerra Systems develops a project plan, a budget, and a timeline. This work typically ranges between 10-30 hours.

    “As long-time web mapping and geospatial services experts and long-time Microsoft resellers, OnTerra Systems is uniquely qualified to provide software services and consulting related to general web mapping, geospatial solutions, route optimization solutions, and Bing Maps for Enterprise migration strategies before Microsoft retires Bing Maps for Enterprise,” said OnTerra Systems CEO Steve Milroy.

    About OnTerra Systems
    Founded in 2005, OnTerra Systems is a mapping software company that offers affordable access to traditionally expensive web mapping technologies. OnTerra Systems’ web mapping technology offerings include powerful, affordable RouteSavvy route planning software, basic and advanced route optimization APIs, aerial imagery with MapSavvy.com, and licensing of web map platforms and related consulting and systems integration. For more information, visit: www.OnTerraSystems.com

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Courtney DeWinter, DeWinter Marketing & PR Agency – Denver, Colo.
    303.572.8180, www.DeWinterMarketingPR.com

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Intermex and the New York Red Bulls Join Forces to Bring Financial Services to Northeastern Communities Through the Shared Passion for Soccer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMXI) (“Intermex” or the “Company”), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced a new official partnership with the New York Red Bulls, one of Major League Soccer’s most dynamic and community-focused clubs. This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to serving and celebrating the diverse cultural richness of the Latino community, using soccer as a powerful platform for connection.

    With over 85 million soccer fans across the United States and Latinos representing nearly 70% of MLS viewership, this partnership with the New York Red Bulls strengthens Intermex’s commitment to remain close to its customers in the northeast region — not only through financial services, but by supporting the sport that represents identity, family, and tradition for millions of Latino households.

    “Intermex was built by Latinos for Latinos. Partnering with the New York Red Bulls allows us to engage directly with the vibrant northeast latin communities we proudly serve, in one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world,” said Marcelo Theodoro, Chief Product, Marketing & Digital Officer at Intermex. “NY Red Bulls represents the cutting edge of the sport, This partnership demonstrates Intermex’s ambition to expand, grow, and redefine what it means to move money and provide financial services with meaning in the digital age.”

    “The Red Bulls and Sports Illustrated Stadium are proud to welcome Intermex to our club and venue,” said Scott Epstein, Head of Corporate Partnerships, New York Red Bulls. “As valued partners, we both pride ourselves on the exceptional customer and fan experience we strive to deliver.”

    Through this partnership, Intermex and the New York Red Bulls will collaborate on in-stadium activations, community outreach events, and cultural initiatives that spotlight the passion, pride, and identity that soccer brings to Latino families across the Tri-State area.

    About Intermex
    Founded in 1994, Intermex applies proprietary technology to enable consumers to send money from the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany to more than 60 countries. The company facilitates digital money movement through its website and mobile app, as well as through a vast network of retail agents and company-operated stores. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Intermex also operates international offices in Puebla, Mexico; Guatemala City, Guatemala; London, England; and Madrid, Spain. Learn more at www.intermexonline.com.

    About New York Red Bulls
    The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). The club is owned by the global energy drink and media company Red Bull GmbH and plays its home matches at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. Since joining MLS as a founding member in 1996, the Red Bulls have won three Supporters’ Shields, earned multiple playoff appearances, and continue to serve as a leader in youth development through its Academy system. The club is deeply committed to connecting with the diverse communities of the New York and New Jersey metro area through soccer, community programs, and fan engagement. For more information, visit www.newyorkredbulls.com.

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Alex Sadowski
    Investor Relations Coordinator
    ir@intermexusa.com
    305-671-8000

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Richtech Robotics’ AI-Driven Robot ADAM Surpasses 16,000 Drinks Served at Flagship Las Vegas Location

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company’s AI-powered robot, ADAM, continues to revolutionize beverage service and free its human counterparts to engage with customers

    LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or the “Company”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-powered service robotics, announced today that its cutting-edge robot, ADAM, has officially served over 16,000 drinks at Clouffee & Tea in Town Square, Las Vegas.

    Opened on February 9, 2025, Clouffee & Tea is the Company’s flagship food and beverage concept, showcasing ADAM’s capabilities in a real-world retail setting. The café features a diverse menu of milk teas, coffees, and desserts—all prepared and served with precision and consistency by ADAM.

    Powered by advanced AI and driven by NVIDIA technology, ADAM is designed to engage customers, suggest beverages based on preferences, and execute complex recipes with both speed and accuracy. With two robotic arms operating in seamless coordination, ADAM can deliver a high-quality experience that’s both efficient and entertaining.

    At the core of ADAM’s high-performance service is its proprietary vision-AI system, which monitors each cup in real time and precisely adjusts pour angle, flow rate, and timing to ensure milliliter-level accuracy with every drink. This advanced, closed-loop “perception-to-action” control system not only enables ADAM to deliver premium beverages—it also represents the foundation for a much broader vision. Designed as a versatile robotic coworker, ADAM is built to scale far beyond beverage service, with potential applications across retail, laboratories, and other commercial environments.

    “Surpassing 16,000 drinks served is more than just a milestone—it’s a compelling validation of ADAM’s real-world performance and commercial viability,” said Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics. “ADAM combines precision engineering with adaptive AI to deliver a faster, smarter, and more engaging customer experience. This kind of scalable, revenue-generating automation not only transforms service models in food and beverage—it also underscores the broader value proposition for our partners and investors as we expand ADAM’s applications across multiple industries.”

    Richtech Robotics has deployed over 400 robotic solutions across a wide range of industries, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Its clients include industry leaders such as the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, Golden Corral, Hilton, Sodexo, Boyd Gaming, and many more.

    About Richtech Robotics

    Richtech Robotics is a provider of collaborative robotic solutions specializing in the service industry, including the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to transform the service industry through collaborative robotic solutions that enhance the customer experience and empower businesses to achieve more. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge automation, we aspire to create a landscape of enhanced interactions, efficiency, and innovation, propelling organizations toward unparalleled levels of excellence and satisfaction. Learn more at www.RichtechRobotics.com and connect with us on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the precision, quality and consistency of the performance of the ADAM robot and the scalability and commercial viability of the ADAM robot.

    These forward-looking statements are based on Richtech Robotics’ current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the performance of ADAM and the success of Clouffee & Tea, Richtech Robotics’ products, industry and general economic and market conditions. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Richtech Robotics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025, the IPO Registration Statement and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Richtech Robotics to predict those events or how they may affect Richtech Robotics. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements occurs, Richtech Robotics’ business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements.

    Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Richtech Robotics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contact:
    Investors:
    CORE IR
    Matt Blazei
    ir@richtechrobotics.com

    Media:
    Timothy Tanksley
    Director of Marketing
    Richtech Robotics, Inc
    press@richtechrobotics.com
    702-534-0050

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI: Richtech Robotics’ AI-Driven Robot ADAM Surpasses 16,000 Drinks Served at Flagship Las Vegas Location

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company’s AI-powered robot, ADAM, continues to revolutionize beverage service and free its human counterparts to engage with customers

    LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics” or the “Company”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-powered service robotics, announced today that its cutting-edge robot, ADAM, has officially served over 16,000 drinks at Clouffee & Tea in Town Square, Las Vegas.

    Opened on February 9, 2025, Clouffee & Tea is the Company’s flagship food and beverage concept, showcasing ADAM’s capabilities in a real-world retail setting. The café features a diverse menu of milk teas, coffees, and desserts—all prepared and served with precision and consistency by ADAM.

    Powered by advanced AI and driven by NVIDIA technology, ADAM is designed to engage customers, suggest beverages based on preferences, and execute complex recipes with both speed and accuracy. With two robotic arms operating in seamless coordination, ADAM can deliver a high-quality experience that’s both efficient and entertaining.

    At the core of ADAM’s high-performance service is its proprietary vision-AI system, which monitors each cup in real time and precisely adjusts pour angle, flow rate, and timing to ensure milliliter-level accuracy with every drink. This advanced, closed-loop “perception-to-action” control system not only enables ADAM to deliver premium beverages—it also represents the foundation for a much broader vision. Designed as a versatile robotic coworker, ADAM is built to scale far beyond beverage service, with potential applications across retail, laboratories, and other commercial environments.

    “Surpassing 16,000 drinks served is more than just a milestone—it’s a compelling validation of ADAM’s real-world performance and commercial viability,” said Matt Casella, President of Richtech Robotics. “ADAM combines precision engineering with adaptive AI to deliver a faster, smarter, and more engaging customer experience. This kind of scalable, revenue-generating automation not only transforms service models in food and beverage—it also underscores the broader value proposition for our partners and investors as we expand ADAM’s applications across multiple industries.”

    Richtech Robotics has deployed over 400 robotic solutions across a wide range of industries, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and entertainment. Its clients include industry leaders such as the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field, Golden Corral, Hilton, Sodexo, Boyd Gaming, and many more.

    About Richtech Robotics

    Richtech Robotics is a provider of collaborative robotic solutions specializing in the service industry, including the hospitality and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to transform the service industry through collaborative robotic solutions that enhance the customer experience and empower businesses to achieve more. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge automation, we aspire to create a landscape of enhanced interactions, efficiency, and innovation, propelling organizations toward unparalleled levels of excellence and satisfaction. Learn more at www.RichtechRobotics.com and connect with us on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

    Forward Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the precision, quality and consistency of the performance of the ADAM robot and the scalability and commercial viability of the ADAM robot.

    These forward-looking statements are based on Richtech Robotics’ current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to the performance of ADAM and the success of Clouffee & Tea, Richtech Robotics’ products, industry and general economic and market conditions. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Richtech Robotics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025, the IPO Registration Statement and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Richtech Robotics to predict those events or how they may affect Richtech Robotics. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements occurs, Richtech Robotics’ business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Richtech Robotics’ forward-looking statements.

    Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Richtech Robotics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    Contact:
    Investors:
    CORE IR
    Matt Blazei
    ir@richtechrobotics.com

    Media:
    Timothy Tanksley
    Director of Marketing
    Richtech Robotics, Inc
    press@richtechrobotics.com
    702-534-0050

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  • MIL-OSI: Milton “Todd” Ault III Intends to Step Down as an Officer from Hyperscale Data Upon Divestiture of Ault Capital Group

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that its Founder and Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault III, has informed the Company that he will resign as the Company’s Executive Chairman but remain as a director upon the effectiveness of the planned divestiture of Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.   Hyperscale Data expects to divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025 (the “Divestiture”).

    Following the Divestiture, Mr. Ault, who is also the Executive Chairman of ACG, will focus almost exclusively on leading ACG and its growing portfolio of businesses, including private credit, an artificial intelligence (“AI”) software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations.

    Upon Mr. Ault’s departure, William Horne, Hyperscale Data’s Chief Executive Officer, is expected to continue as such and assume the position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Horne, who has led the Company’s operational and strategic initiatives, will continue guiding Hyperscale Data’s transformation into an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing (“HPC”) services, though it may for a time continue to mine Bitcoin.

    “This is a natural next step in Hyperscale Data’s evolution,” said Mr. Ault. “With Will at the helm, the Company is well-positioned to deliver on our vision of it becoming a leading pure-play AI data center platform. I’ll be turning virtually all my attention to ACG, where we see significant opportunities across our portfolio and new ventures. In my view, Hyperscale Data’s AI-centric data center represents tremendous untapped value for stockholders.”

    For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, ACG, is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

    Hyperscale Data expects to complete the Divestiture of ACG on or about December 31, 2025. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support HPC services, though it may at that time continue to mine Bitcoin. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be stockholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

    Hyperscale Data Investor Contact:
    IR@hyperscaledata.com or 1-888-753-2235

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  • MIL-OSI: Milton “Todd” Ault III Intends to Step Down as an Officer from Hyperscale Data Upon Divestiture of Ault Capital Group

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS), a diversified holding company (“Hyperscale Data” or the “Company”), today announced that its Founder and Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault III, has informed the Company that he will resign as the Company’s Executive Chairman but remain as a director upon the effectiveness of the planned divestiture of Ault Capital Group, Inc. (“ACG”), a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.   Hyperscale Data expects to divest itself of ACG on or about December 31, 2025 (the “Divestiture”).

    Following the Divestiture, Mr. Ault, who is also the Executive Chairman of ACG, will focus almost exclusively on leading ACG and its growing portfolio of businesses, including private credit, an artificial intelligence (“AI”) software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations.

    Upon Mr. Ault’s departure, William Horne, Hyperscale Data’s Chief Executive Officer, is expected to continue as such and assume the position of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Horne, who has led the Company’s operational and strategic initiatives, will continue guiding Hyperscale Data’s transformation into an owner and operator of data centers to support high-performance computing (“HPC”) services, though it may for a time continue to mine Bitcoin.

    “This is a natural next step in Hyperscale Data’s evolution,” said Mr. Ault. “With Will at the helm, the Company is well-positioned to deliver on our vision of it becoming a leading pure-play AI data center platform. I’ll be turning virtually all my attention to ACG, where we see significant opportunities across our portfolio and new ventures. In my view, Hyperscale Data’s AI-centric data center represents tremendous untapped value for stockholders.”

    For more information on Hyperscale Data and its subsidiaries, Hyperscale Data recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read Hyperscale Data’s public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at hyperscaledata.com or available at www.sec.gov.

    About Hyperscale Data, Inc.

    Through its wholly owned subsidiary Sentinum, Inc., Hyperscale Data owns and operates a data center at which it mines digital assets and offers colocation and hosting services for the emerging AI ecosystems and other industries. Hyperscale Data’s other wholly owned subsidiary, ACG, is a diversified holding company pursuing growth by acquiring undervalued businesses and disruptive technologies with a global impact.

    Hyperscale Data expects to complete the Divestiture of ACG on or about December 31, 2025. Upon the occurrence of the Divestiture, the Company would solely be an owner and operator of data centers to support HPC services, though it may at that time continue to mine Bitcoin. Until the Divestiture occurs, the Company will continue to provide, through ACG and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, mission-critical products that support a diverse range of industries, including an AI software platform, social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, medical/biopharma and hotel operations. In addition, ACG is actively engaged in private credit and structured finance through a licensed lending subsidiary. Hyperscale Data’s headquarters are located at 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89141.

    On December 23, 2024, the Company issued one million (1,000,000) shares of a newly designated Series F Exchangeable Preferred Stock (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) to all common stockholders and holders of the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The Divestiture will occur through the voluntary exchange of the Series F Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock of ACG (collectively, the “ACG Shares”). The Company reminds its stockholders that only those holders of the Series F Preferred Stock who agree to surrender such shares, and do not properly withdraw such surrender, in the exchange offer through which the Divestiture will occur, will be entitled to receive the ACG Shares and consequently be stockholders of ACG upon the occurrence of the Divestiture.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally include statements that are predictive in nature and depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, and include words such as “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors. More information, including potential risk factors, that could affect the Company’s business and financial results are included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. All filings are available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at hyperscaledata.com.

    Hyperscale Data Investor Contact:
    IR@hyperscaledata.com or 1-888-753-2235

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  • MIL-OSI: XWELL Named Official Wellness Spa of the Orlando Magic

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL) (“XWELL” or the “Company”), a leading provider of wellness solutions for people on the go, today announced it has been named the Official Wellness Spa of the Orlando Magic as part of a new multiyear partnership. The partnership reflects a significant milestone in XWELL’s strategic expansion beyond airports and into high-growth local markets – beginning with Florida.

    “This partnership with the Orlando Magic represents a powerful opportunity to introduce our wellness offerings to a broader community,” said XWELL CEO Ezra Ernst. “Florida is a priority growth market for us, and we’re proud to partner with an organization that shares our dedication to physical and mental well-being. Together, we’ll help make wellness more accessible and top-of-mind for fans throughout the region.” 

    Building on its strong foundation in Orlando —where XWELL has long served wellness-minded travelers at its Xpres Spa in Orlando International Airport—this new collaboration allows XWELL to extend its reach into the broader community. It underscores the company’s expanding mission to liberate wellness beyond travel hubs and into daily life.

    Through this partnership, XWELL will receive significant brand integration across the Magic’s digital and in-arena platforms, including LED signage during home games, sponsored sweepstakes, radio promotions, website and app placement, and exclusive activations at Magic Fan Fest events outside the Kia Center. The agreement also includes on-court contests, consumer giveaways, and a co-branded wellness event at a local XWELL spa location featuring appearances by Magic alumni, the Magic entertainment teams, and fan-favorite mascot STUFF.

    “The Orlando Magic are thrilled to partner with XWELL, a brand continuing to grow in Central Florida,” said Magic Sr. Vice President of Global Partnerships J.T. McWalters. “As two organizations that place an emphasis on legendary customer service, this partnership is a natural fit. We can’t wait to share with our fans all that XWELL has to offer the Central Florida community.”

    The partnership plays a key role in supporting XWELL’s business goals in Florida, where the company is focused on expanding its medspa footprint as well as building brand awareness and lasting connections with local consumers. Through high-visibility brand activations and community engagement, XWELL aims to strengthen customer acquisition and solidify its role as a leading wellness provider in the state – inside and outside the airport.

    For Magic fans and the broader Orlando community, XWELL’s presence at Kia Center and in the local area reflects the shared commitment of both brands to the health and well-being of its fans, players, and staff. With a growing number of wellness spas and services available to Magic fans across Florida, XWELL is poised to help bring the same mindset of care, recovery, and resilience off the court and into everyday life.

    XWELL and the Orlando Magic will launch their first co-branded campaign and sweepstakes this season, offering fans exclusive discounts, chances to win a year of spa treatments, and additional unique opportunities to come.

    To learn more about XWELL’s services and locations, visit www.XWELL.com.

    About XWELL, Inc.
    XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL) is a global wellness holding company that operates a portfolio of brands dedicated to health, beauty, and self-care, including Xpres Spa®, Naples Wax Center®, XpresCheck®, and HyperPointe™. With locations in airports and metropolitan areas across the country, XWELL is redefining the modern wellness experience through innovation, personalization, and accessibility.

    About the Orlando Magic
    Orlando’s NBA franchise since 1989, the Magic’s mission is to be world champions on and off the court, delivering legendary moments every step of the way. Under the DeVos family’s ownership, the Magic have seen great success in a relatively short history, winning eight division championships (1995, 1996, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2024, 2025) with seven 50-plus win seasons and capturing the Eastern Conference title in 1995 and 2009. Off the court, on an annual basis, the Orlando Magic gives more than $2 million to the local community by way of sponsorships of events, donated tickets, autographed merchandise and grants. Orlando Magic community relations programs impact an estimated 100,000 kids each year, while a Magic staff-wide initiative provides more than 7,000 volunteer hours annually. In addition, the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) which serves at-risk youth, has distributed more than $30 million to local nonprofit community organizations over the last 35 years. The Magic’s other entities include the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, 2021 G League champions, and the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL, which serves as the affiliate to the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. The Magic play their home games at the award-winning Kia Center – voted by fans no. 1 in the NBA for game experience; honored with TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ Customer Experience Award; named SportsBusiness Journal’s Sports Facility of the Year; and awarded the Venue Excellence Award (VEA) by the International Association of Venue Managers. The Magic practice at the award-winning AdventHealth Training Center. The Magic was also recognized by the Sports Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work” in sports in 2023 and 2024. For ticket information, visit OrlandoMagic.com or call 407-89-MAGIC.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release may contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These include statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “should,” “seeks,” “future,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation: the anticipated use of proceeds from the private placement. Forward-looking statements relating to expectations about future results or events are based upon information available to XWELL as of the date of this press release, and are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company, and actual results may vary materially from the results and expectations discussed. Additional information concerning these and other risks is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning XWELL, or other matters and attributable to XWELL or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. XWELL does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/314d6ece-0fb7-460a-8413-bd3ffe40667d

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  • MIL-OSI: Coralogix Surpasses $1B Valuation and Unveils Industry’s First AI Agent That Extends Observability Value Across the Enterprise

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its $115M funding round announced today, Coralogix, a leading full-stack observability platform provider, today introduced “Olly,” an AI agent designed to extend the value of observability across the enterprise. Olly enables anyone, from product managers to business leaders, to interact with observability data and get real-time, actionable answers.

    With its newest round of funding, the company surpasses a $1 billion valuation, driven by strong customer growth and increasing demand for scalable observability. The funding is fueling the global rollout and commercialization of Olly and will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of observability innovation.

    Observability is at a turning point. Traditionally used by engineers to troubleshoot systems, it’s now poised to become a strategic asset for the entire enterprise. Olly redefines what observability can be in the AI era, going beyond logs, metrics, and traces to deliver contextual answers, automate root cause analysis, and proactively surface opportunities and risks. By fusing advanced AI with deep telemetry data, Olly transforms observability from a reactive tool into an intelligent, always-on assistant that empowers teams across functions to drive faster, smarter decisions.

    Coralogix’s streaming architecture, which processes data in real time as it’s transmitted, enables the platform to deliver observability at scale, speed, and efficiency that legacy alternatives can’t match. This foundation, combined with Coralogix’s acquisition of AI observability and guardrails innovator Aporia, has established the company’s platform as the first to observe AI as a distinct stack. As enterprises rapidly deploy AI projects, Coralogix’s AI Center evaluates GenAI models and ensures they perform reliably, delivering accurate results while minimizing risks.

    Olly is an agentic AI system designed not just to surface alerts from all of the telemetry data that Coralogix observes, but to answer questions and guide action. Users can ask questions ranging from precise prompts like “What is wrong with the payment flow?” or “Why do some users struggle with logging in?” to more holistic questions like “Which service is frustrating our users the most?” Though easy to phrase, these prompts give users access to deep system-level understanding without requiring manual investigation or specialized knowledge.

    Olly’s key benefits include:

    • Efficient Telemetry Search and Reduced Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Replacing the multi-step process of telemetry filtering and browsing, Olly offers a streamlined, prompt-driven interface to quickly identify the “why” behind system failures and all other actions taken in a company’s application or system.
    • Instant Root Cause Identification: By consolidating and interpreting logs, metrics, and traces, Olly saves engineers valuable time and eliminates the need for manual analysis.
    • Guided Recommendations: Rather than attempting to solve each problem directly, Olly focuses on fast, accurate error detection and diagnostics. It offers guidance and suggested fixes for common issues, giving teams the confidence to address problems while retaining full control over the resolution process.

    “Olly is more than just an observability tool; it’s an intelligent assistant that empowers employees to gain full access to all their data and make better decisions,” said Ariel Assaraf, CEO, Coralogix.

    “AI is not just part of the future; we believe it’s the foundation of it,” said Yoni Farin, co-founder and CTO of Coralogix. “That’s why we’ve made a bold, foundational change to embed AI into the core of our platform.”

    General availability is slated for early Q3 2025. To learn more, visit Olly.new or www.coralogix.com.

    About Coralogix
    Coralogix is a full-stack observability platform that enables businesses to monitor and manage data in real time, providing instant insights without the need for indexing. The platform supports Log Analytics, application performance monitoring (APM), security information and event management (SIEM), real user monitoring (RUM), and infrastructure monitoring, offering complete visibility into AI performance, security, and governance in a single solution. Coralogix offers a simple pricing model based on data volume, along with world-class support that ensures rapid response times and swift resolutions. To learn more, visit www.coralogix.com.

    PR Contact
    Mark Prindle
    Fusion PR
    mark.prindle@fusionpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Coralogix Raises $115M E Round at $1B+ Valuation to Advance AI-Powered Observability

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Coralogix, a leading full-stack observability platform provider, today announced a $115 million Series E funding round. The round was led by NewView Capital, a California-based venture growth firm, with participation of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and NextEquity, the venture firm founded by former Apple executives Avie Tevanian and Fred Anderson. The round brings Coralogix’s valuation to over $1 billion.

    All existing investors — including Advent International, Brighton Park Capital, Revaia, Greenfield Partners, Red Dot Capital Partners, O.G. Tech, Joule Capital Partners, and Maor Investments — also returned to support Coralogix’s continued growth and leadership in AI observability.

    Coralogix today announced its new AI agent Olly, the centerpiece of the company’s initiative to extend the value of observability across the enterprise. While traditional observability tools have helped DevOps teams diagnose and troubleshoot system behavior, Olly takes a fundamentally different, agentic approach – actively guiding users through questions, surfacing insights, and recommending next steps. By allowing both technical and non-technical users to access Observability insights, Olly transforms observability into an intelligent system that drives better, faster decisions across the business.

    The announcements follow the company’s December 2024 acquisition of Aporia, an AI observability and guardrails innovator; and the recent launch of Coralogix AI Center, the first AI observability platform that provides insights not only into performance, but also the quality, security and governance of its responses.

    “This funding round accelerates our momentum and helps us push the boundaries of AI-driven observability, enabling smarter decisions and faster innovation across the business,” said Ariel Assaraf, CEO and Co-founder of Coralogix.

    “As we expand our full-stack Observability & Security platform, this round will help us in accelerating the building of the Coralogix AI research center where engineers are already working on how data will be accessed and analyzed in the future,” said Yoni Farin, CTO and Co-founder of Coralogix.

    About Coralogix
    Coralogix is a full-stack observability platform that enables businesses to monitor and manage data in real time, providing instant insights without the need for indexing. The platform supports Log Analytics, application performance monitoring (APM), security information and event management (SIEM), real user monitoring (RUM), and infrastructure monitoring, offering complete visibility into AI performance, security, and governance in a single solution. Coralogix offers a simple pricing model based on data volume, along with world-class support that ensures rapid response times and swift resolutions. To learn more, visit www.coralogix.com.

    PR Contact
    Mark Prindle
    Fusion PR
    mark.prindle@fusionpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Tryg Analyst Day 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tryg is hosting its Analyst Day 2025 today at Tryg’s headquarters. The event is dedicated to the sell-side analysts that cover the share. No new financial or strategic targets will be revealed – presentations from different business units will be shown. The presentation can be found on Tryg.com or attached here.

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  • MIL-OSI: Tryg Analyst Day 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Tryg is hosting its Analyst Day 2025 today at Tryg’s headquarters. The event is dedicated to the sell-side analysts that cover the share. No new financial or strategic targets will be revealed – presentations from different business units will be shown. The presentation can be found on Tryg.com or attached here.

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  • MIL-OSI: Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited, BinHendi Holding and Sing Family Enterprise Group Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Launch One of the First EV Charger Manufacturing Companies in Middle East with Support of UAE Ministry of Investment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (“Tellus Power” or the “Company”), a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced the official signing of a joint venture agreement with the renowned BinHendi Holding and SFE Group on May 30, 2025. This move responds to the surging growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market and the urgent need to accelerate e-mobility infrastructure development across the Middle East. This collaboration, supported by the UAE Ministry of Investment (the “Ministry of Investment”), marks the establishment of one of the first EV charging equipment manufacturing companies in the Middle East.

    The Ministry of Investment played a pivotal role in facilitating this greenfield investment, reiterating its commitment to attracting future-enabling investment into the UAE while also supporting and promoting the growth of family businesses in the UAE’s markets and strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies – two priority sectors under the National Investment Strategy of UAE.

    The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Investment’s headquarters by Mike Calise, Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Power, and Marius Ciavola, Chief Executive officer of Sing Family Enterprise Middle East. The event was witnessed by Hessa Al Ghurair, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, Hamdan Zakaria Doleh, Chairman of China Innovation Centre in UAE, Yansong Li, Co-Founder of Tellus Power Group, and Mohammad BinHendi, Group CEO of BinHendi Holding.

    This collaboration aims to leverage Tellus Power’s global network in EV charging station technology and manufacturing, combined with the BinHendi Holding and SFE Group’s resources and conducive market conditions in the Middle East, to jointly develop future-oriented smart charging infrastructure and support the region’s sustainable energy transition.

    The joint venture is expected to invest in the construction of DC and AC charging equipment production lines, including high-power DC charging stations with V2G (vehicle-to-grid) functionality. The products are anticipated to not only serve the local market in UAE but also to expand to the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) countries and Middle East regions. As one of the first indigenous EV charging infrastructure manufacturers in the Middle East, the joint venture will be committed to providing local users with efficient, intelligent, reliable, and user-centric EV charging solutions.

    Mike Calise, Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Power, comments: “We’re truly honored to establish this strategic alliance. It’s a significant step that dramatically extends our global reach. Given the UAE’s impressive growth in clean tech and smart mobility, this joint venture, thanks to the vital support from all the incredible teams involved, ensures we are well positioned to meet the escalating demand across the GCC.”

    H.E. Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment, said: “This agreement showcases the Ministry of Investment’s ongoing dedication to being a strategic partner for international investors, local investors, and family offices. It directly aligns with our mission to strengthen the UAE’s position in attracting future-focused investments that match our national priorities. By supporting partnerships like this, the Ministry of Investment continues to drive high-value investment into high-growth sectors, fostering innovation and sustainable economic prosperity.”

    Hamdan Zakaria Doleh, Chairman of China Innovation Centre in UAE, commented: “The Middle East is at a critical juncture in the green mobility transition. I believe this collaboration with MBH will enable Tellus Power Group to establish a stronger foothold in the Middle East and support the rapid growth of the EV ecosystem through technological innovation and localized operations. This marks a significant milestone in Tellus Power Group’s strategic expansion in the Middle East.”

    Mohammad BinHendi, Group CEO of BinHendi Holding, added: “For us, this is about building national capability – “Made in UAE” isn’t just a label, it’s a direction. We’re actively positioning the UAE as the regional manufacturing hub for next-generation EV infrastructure. Our vision extends beyond mobility, as we continue driving industrial manufacturing across multiple high-impact sectors. As a group committed to ‘Adding Value’, BinHendi Holding believes in adding value to everything we touch. How? We keep things consistent in what we do – and we keep it simple.”

    The joint venture plans to complete factory construction within the year and launch its first ‘Made in UAE’ products by the end of 2025.

    About Tellus Power

    Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (“Tellus Power” or the “Company”) is a global manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers. The Company delivers ROI-driven charging infrastructure designed for long-term profitability and operational efficiency. Leveraging global expertise, Tellus Power delivers advanced and dependable EV charging infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

    Find out more at https://telluspowernorthamerica.com.

    Company Contact
    Caitlin McCann
    cmccann@telluspowergroup.com

    Media Contact
    Jessica Starman, MBA
    hello@telluspowergroup.com

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7e12b3c9-5896-41cb-9839-80c0ad390709

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2c0aff52-1111-4304-9744-6fb338a36571

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  • MIL-OSI: Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited, BinHendi Holding and Sing Family Enterprise Group Sign Joint Venture Agreement to Launch One of the First EV Charger Manufacturing Companies in Middle East with Support of UAE Ministry of Investment

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (“Tellus Power” or the “Company”), a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced the official signing of a joint venture agreement with the renowned BinHendi Holding and SFE Group on May 30, 2025. This move responds to the surging growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market and the urgent need to accelerate e-mobility infrastructure development across the Middle East. This collaboration, supported by the UAE Ministry of Investment (the “Ministry of Investment”), marks the establishment of one of the first EV charging equipment manufacturing companies in the Middle East.

    The Ministry of Investment played a pivotal role in facilitating this greenfield investment, reiterating its commitment to attracting future-enabling investment into the UAE while also supporting and promoting the growth of family businesses in the UAE’s markets and strengthening the country’s position as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies – two priority sectors under the National Investment Strategy of UAE.

    The agreement was signed at the Ministry of Investment’s headquarters by Mike Calise, Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Power, and Marius Ciavola, Chief Executive officer of Sing Family Enterprise Middle East. The event was witnessed by Hessa Al Ghurair, Acting Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, Hamdan Zakaria Doleh, Chairman of China Innovation Centre in UAE, Yansong Li, Co-Founder of Tellus Power Group, and Mohammad BinHendi, Group CEO of BinHendi Holding.

    This collaboration aims to leverage Tellus Power’s global network in EV charging station technology and manufacturing, combined with the BinHendi Holding and SFE Group’s resources and conducive market conditions in the Middle East, to jointly develop future-oriented smart charging infrastructure and support the region’s sustainable energy transition.

    The joint venture is expected to invest in the construction of DC and AC charging equipment production lines, including high-power DC charging stations with V2G (vehicle-to-grid) functionality. The products are anticipated to not only serve the local market in UAE but also to expand to the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) countries and Middle East regions. As one of the first indigenous EV charging infrastructure manufacturers in the Middle East, the joint venture will be committed to providing local users with efficient, intelligent, reliable, and user-centric EV charging solutions.

    Mike Calise, Chief Executive Officer of Tellus Power, comments: “We’re truly honored to establish this strategic alliance. It’s a significant step that dramatically extends our global reach. Given the UAE’s impressive growth in clean tech and smart mobility, this joint venture, thanks to the vital support from all the incredible teams involved, ensures we are well positioned to meet the escalating demand across the GCC.”

    H.E. Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Investment, said: “This agreement showcases the Ministry of Investment’s ongoing dedication to being a strategic partner for international investors, local investors, and family offices. It directly aligns with our mission to strengthen the UAE’s position in attracting future-focused investments that match our national priorities. By supporting partnerships like this, the Ministry of Investment continues to drive high-value investment into high-growth sectors, fostering innovation and sustainable economic prosperity.”

    Hamdan Zakaria Doleh, Chairman of China Innovation Centre in UAE, commented: “The Middle East is at a critical juncture in the green mobility transition. I believe this collaboration with MBH will enable Tellus Power Group to establish a stronger foothold in the Middle East and support the rapid growth of the EV ecosystem through technological innovation and localized operations. This marks a significant milestone in Tellus Power Group’s strategic expansion in the Middle East.”

    Mohammad BinHendi, Group CEO of BinHendi Holding, added: “For us, this is about building national capability – “Made in UAE” isn’t just a label, it’s a direction. We’re actively positioning the UAE as the regional manufacturing hub for next-generation EV infrastructure. Our vision extends beyond mobility, as we continue driving industrial manufacturing across multiple high-impact sectors. As a group committed to ‘Adding Value’, BinHendi Holding believes in adding value to everything we touch. How? We keep things consistent in what we do – and we keep it simple.”

    The joint venture plans to complete factory construction within the year and launch its first ‘Made in UAE’ products by the end of 2025.

    About Tellus Power

    Tellus Power Globe Holding Limited (“Tellus Power” or the “Company”) is a global manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers. The Company delivers ROI-driven charging infrastructure designed for long-term profitability and operational efficiency. Leveraging global expertise, Tellus Power delivers advanced and dependable EV charging infrastructure to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

    Find out more at https://telluspowernorthamerica.com.

    Company Contact
    Caitlin McCann
    cmccann@telluspowergroup.com

    Media Contact
    Jessica Starman, MBA
    hello@telluspowergroup.com

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7e12b3c9-5896-41cb-9839-80c0ad390709

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2c0aff52-1111-4304-9744-6fb338a36571

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie

    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. –

    In April 2025, several of the Greenpeace crew visited Matauri Bay, Northland, the final resting place of the original flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. This article was one of the reflections pieces written by an oceans communications crew member.

    COMMENTARY: By Emma Page

    I was on the track maintenance team, on the middle level. We were mostly cleaning up the waterways. I was with my son Wilbur who’s 11, and he was there with his friend Frankie, who’s 12, and they were also knee deep in digging out all of the weeds.

    It was my first time at Matauri Bay. One of the things it made me really think about, which is not only specific to the oceans campaign I work on, was really feeling for the first time what being part of Greenpeace as a community or a movement or family means and feels like.

    Other reflections:

    1. Juan: Diving the Rainbow Warrior
    2. Emma: The story of the journalist on the last voyage, David Robie
    3. Fleur: The incredible vision of sculptor Chris Booth
    4. Moira: Connecting with the people and the land
    David Robie’s tent talk about the Rainbow Warrior on the Rongelap voyage in May 1985 . . . the two men on the sheet screen are the late Senator Jetin Anjain (left) and Greenpeace campaigner Steve Sawyer who were key to the success of the relocation. Image: Greenpeace Aotearoa

    Looking back 40 years
    David Robie gave us a really great presentation of what it was like on board the Rainbow Warrior as a freelance journalist on that final voyage in 1985. David is a journalist and was actually one of my journalism lecturers when I went to journalism school at AUT, like 15 plus years ago!

    At that time on the Rainbow Warrior he was reporting on the journey to Rongelap and helping the people move from their island home.

    When you’re hearing people like David talking about being on that last voyage and sharing those memories — then thinking about how all of us here now are continuing the work — and that in the future, there will be people who join and keep campaigning for oceans and for all the other issues that we work on — I had this really tangible feeling of how it all fits together.

    The work goes behind us and before us – I think I described it in my reflection on the day, ‘looking back and moving forward’. And that it’s bigger than me right now or bigger than all of us right now. 

    Russel [Norman, executive director] said it in a way too, about feeling the challenge from the past when you’re looking at those photos of the people who were on that last voyage, and the really brave work that they did. You see them looking out at you and it does feel motivational, but also like a challenge to keep being courageous.


    Dr David Robie’s talk about the Rainbow Warrior and Rongelap. Video: Greenpeace

    We can get caught up in the everyday of trying to do something. And this was one of those moments where you get more of a bird’s eye view, and that felt significant.

    Connecting with the people in the photos
     I think one of the most moving things was hearing David talk about the people in the photographs, making them come alive with the stories of the people and what they were like, including when he talked about his favourite photo that he thought best represented Fernando sitting on a boat with his camera in mid-conversation.

    The photographer Fernando Pereira (right) and Rongelap Islander Bonemej Namwe ride ashore in the ‘bum bum’. Born on Kwajalein, Namwe, 62, had lived most of her life on Rongelap. The Rainbow Warrior I was in Rongelap to assist in the evacuation of islanders to Mejatto. © David Robie / Eyes of Fire / Greenpeace

    David has written in his book about being on the Rainbow Warrior (Eyes of Fire), putting it in the political context of the time.

    He  talked to us about the difficulties and all the challenges back 40 years ago, getting content to the media from a boat, and sending radio reports — how important it was to get the story out there.

    The Greenpeace photographer — that was Fernando — would have to develop the photos himself on board, then transmit them to media outlets. He was one of the people who was key in getting the story of that final voyage to the media and to the wider public.

    I found it interesting also talking with David about the different struggles for journalism training these days — there’s less outlets now to train as a journalist in New Zealand.

    That’s because there’s less jobs and there’s so much pressure on the media at the moment. Lots of outlets closing down, people losing their jobs and then the impact of that in terms of being able to get stories out.

    Emma Page is oceans communications lead for Greenpeace Aotearoa. Republished with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie

    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. –

    In April 2025, several of the Greenpeace crew visited Matauri Bay, Northland, the final resting place of the original flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. This article was one of the reflections pieces written by an oceans communications crew member.

    COMMENTARY: By Emma Page

    I was on the track maintenance team, on the middle level. We were mostly cleaning up the waterways. I was with my son Wilbur who’s 11, and he was there with his friend Frankie, who’s 12, and they were also knee deep in digging out all of the weeds.

    It was my first time at Matauri Bay. One of the things it made me really think about, which is not only specific to the oceans campaign I work on, was really feeling for the first time what being part of Greenpeace as a community or a movement or family means and feels like.

    Other reflections:

    1. Juan: Diving the Rainbow Warrior
    2. Emma: The story of the journalist on the last voyage, David Robie
    3. Fleur: The incredible vision of sculptor Chris Booth
    4. Moira: Connecting with the people and the land
    David Robie’s tent talk about the Rainbow Warrior on the Rongelap voyage in May 1985 . . . the two men on the sheet screen are the late Senator Jetin Anjain (left) and Greenpeace campaigner Steve Sawyer who were key to the success of the relocation. Image: Greenpeace Aotearoa

    Looking back 40 years
    David Robie gave us a really great presentation of what it was like on board the Rainbow Warrior as a freelance journalist on that final voyage in 1985. David is a journalist and was actually one of my journalism lecturers when I went to journalism school at AUT, like 15 plus years ago!

    At that time on the Rainbow Warrior he was reporting on the journey to Rongelap and helping the people move from their island home.

    When you’re hearing people like David talking about being on that last voyage and sharing those memories — then thinking about how all of us here now are continuing the work — and that in the future, there will be people who join and keep campaigning for oceans and for all the other issues that we work on — I had this really tangible feeling of how it all fits together.

    The work goes behind us and before us – I think I described it in my reflection on the day, ‘looking back and moving forward’. And that it’s bigger than me right now or bigger than all of us right now. 

    Russel [Norman, executive director] said it in a way too, about feeling the challenge from the past when you’re looking at those photos of the people who were on that last voyage, and the really brave work that they did. You see them looking out at you and it does feel motivational, but also like a challenge to keep being courageous.


    Dr David Robie’s talk about the Rainbow Warrior and Rongelap. Video: Greenpeace

    We can get caught up in the everyday of trying to do something. And this was one of those moments where you get more of a bird’s eye view, and that felt significant.

    Connecting with the people in the photos
     I think one of the most moving things was hearing David talk about the people in the photographs, making them come alive with the stories of the people and what they were like, including when he talked about his favourite photo that he thought best represented Fernando sitting on a boat with his camera in mid-conversation.

    The photographer Fernando Pereira (right) and Rongelap Islander Bonemej Namwe ride ashore in the ‘bum bum’. Born on Kwajalein, Namwe, 62, had lived most of her life on Rongelap. The Rainbow Warrior I was in Rongelap to assist in the evacuation of islanders to Mejatto. © David Robie / Eyes of Fire / Greenpeace

    David has written in his book about being on the Rainbow Warrior (Eyes of Fire), putting it in the political context of the time.

    He  talked to us about the difficulties and all the challenges back 40 years ago, getting content to the media from a boat, and sending radio reports — how important it was to get the story out there.

    The Greenpeace photographer — that was Fernando — would have to develop the photos himself on board, then transmit them to media outlets. He was one of the people who was key in getting the story of that final voyage to the media and to the wider public.

    I found it interesting also talking with David about the different struggles for journalism training these days — there’s less outlets now to train as a journalist in New Zealand.

    That’s because there’s less jobs and there’s so much pressure on the media at the moment. Lots of outlets closing down, people losing their jobs and then the impact of that in terms of being able to get stories out.

    Emma Page is oceans communications lead for Greenpeace Aotearoa. Republished with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: UConn to Host 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS)

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The University of Connecticut has been selected to host the 57th North American Power Symposium (NAPS), an annual conference mainly sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The event will be held in October 2025 at Hartford Marriott Downtown, and for the first time will be co-organized with the Clean Energy Summit, an annual gathering organized by UConn’s Eversource Energy Center in partnership with Eversource Energy.

    The selection of UConn as the host institution was the result of a competitive proposal process in 2022, completed by Professor Zongjie Wang, associate director from the Eversource Energy Center, who will serve as the general chair for NAPS 2025. She will be joined by Professor Diego Cerrai, the interim director of the Eversource Energy Center, who will serve as co-chair.

    Zongjie Wang, associate director, Eversource Energy Center, will serve as the general chair for NAPS 2025 (UConn Photo)

    “NAPS has always been a student-centered conference, and for 2025 we are expanding that mission with new undergraduate-focused awards and international student engagement,” says Wang. “In past years, we have successfully supported many UConn undergraduate students to attend NAPS, where some have won Best Paper and Best Presentation awards.”

    Wang says she has seen, firsthand, how influential and valuable this platform is in shaping student careers.

    “Whether by building confidence, showcasing their research, or opening doors to internships and job offers in the energy sector, this conference provides great value for UConn and our students,” Wang adds. “As the general chair of NAPS 2025, I am committed to further expanding these opportunities by introducing additional undergraduate awards and building stronger academic/industry connections to attract a broader and more diverse pool of future power engineers.”

    Founded in 1969, NAPS is one of the longest-running power engineering conferences in North America, drawing students, faculty, and professionals from across the United States, Canada, and abroad. It serves as a launchpad for emerging scholars and a convening ground for frontier research in power systems, electric grid operations, renewable energy integration, and distribution-transmission coordination. The 2025 NAPS in Hartford will feature paper presentations, poster sessions, panel discussions, technical tutorials, and industry networking opportunities.

    NAPS 2025 will maintain its core academic focus on power systems research while creating stronger bridges to industry. UConn’s College of Engineering (CoE) enhances student experiences through new networking opportunities, career panels, and mentorship sessions involving local, regional, and national partners. The Clean Energy Summit component will showcase innovations in grid modernization, grid resilience, and workforce development, highlighting Connecticut’s leadership in energy policy and utility engagement.

    According to Emmanouil Anagnostou, executive director of UConn Tech Park, integrating the Clean Energy Summit with NAPs further establishes UConn’s key role as a leader in promoting energy conservation, utilization and research.

    “This combined event reflects UConn’s growing role as a regional hub for clean-energy research and workforce development through the Eversource Energy Center, which serves as a bridge between academic research and practical deployment across New England’s energy infrastructure,” Anagnostou says. “The summit will feature the third cohort of students participating in the Eversource-sponsored Clean Energy and Sustainability Innovation Program (CESIP). As part of this program, students research and design solutions centered around a UConn campus-focused initiative or to assist a Connecticut municipality reach their sustainable energy goals.”

    Further details—including speaker announcements, program schedule, and registration—will be posted at the official NAPS 2025 website: Summary – 57th North American Power Symposium 2025. Registration is now open.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Cuts to School Lunch and Food Bank Funding Mean Less Fresh Produce for Children and Families

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The U.S. government recently cut more than $1 billion in funding to two long-running programs that helped schools and food banks feed children and families in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the reductions are a “return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.” But advocacy groups say the cuts will hurt millions of Americans.

    The reductions came just days before the release of the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again report, an analysis of the factors causing chronic disease in children. One of those factors, the report says, is poor diet.

    Marlene Schwartz, a professor of human development and family sciences and director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health at UConn, discusses why cutting the Local Food for Schools and the Local Food Purchase Assistance programs means less fresh food will be available to children and families – and could hurt local farmers and ranchers too.

    The Conversation has collaborated with SciLine to bring you highlights from the discussion, edited here for brevity and clarity.

    Could you explain the two programs that were cut?

    Marlene Schwartz: Most schools were eligible for Local Food for Schools, a $660 million program, which has now been cut. The funds for Local Food for Schools were on top of the reimbursement that schools get for meals and would have allowed them to buy more local, fresh food.

    The Local Food Purchase Assistance program was designed primarily for food banks. Again, the idea was to provide federal money, about $500 million, so food banks could buy from local farmers and support local agriculture. But that too was cut.

    How will these cuts affect families and schoolchildren?

    Schwartz: Many children eat two of their meals, five days a week, at school. During the 2022-2023 school year, about 28 million kids ate lunch at school. More than 14 million had breakfast there.

    Having fresh, local produce in the school cafeteria provides the opportunity to introduce children to more fruits and vegetables and teach them about the food grown in their own communities. Think about how powerful a lesson about nutrition and local agriculture can be when you not only hear and read about it but can taste it too.

    How will these cuts affect farmers and ranchers?

    Schwartz: When the funding was there, the farmers and ranchers knew they had guaranteed buyers for their products. So the loss of these funds, especially so quickly, will have a very negative effect on them. Suddenly, the buyers they counted on don’t have the money to buy from them.

    How does nutritious food in schools impact kids?

    Schwartz: Both the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program are required to comply with the dietary guidelines for Americans, so they’ve always had nutrition standards. These guidelines are updated every five years to reflect the most recent science and public health needs.

    The regulations on school meal nutrition were strengthened significantly with the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. We’ve done a number of studies showing that because of these changes, healthier meals are available at schools, and children eat better. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also did a large national study that reported much the same.

    Another study looked at the nutritional quality of the food at school, from home and at restaurants. It found that school food was the healthiest of all. Many people were surprised by this, but when you think about it, schools are the only setting required to follow federal and state nutrition regulations – restaurants and grocery stores don’t have to do that.

    But getting kids to eat nutritious food can be a challenge.

    Schwartz: We’ve known for decades that American children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. We know they’re eating too much added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.

    This is due in part to the millions of dollars food companies spend to entice children to eat more sugary cereals, sweetened beverages and fast food.

    I think the best nutrition education happens on your plate. By maximizing the quality of food served in schools, policymakers can influence the diets of millions of children every single day.

    How nutritious are the foods at food banks?

    Schwartz: Food banks often measure their success in terms of the pounds of food they distribute into a community. But families relying on the charitable food system often have a higher risk of diet-related illness – like high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes – and many want healthier foods.

    In response, food banks, which nationwide serve about 50 million Americans, have made a concerted effort to improve the nutritional quality of their food. There’s now a system to help food banks consistently track the nutritional quality of what they provide.

    Watch the full interview to hear more.

    Originally published in The Conversation.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Neag School Graduate Students Publish Third Issue of Education Research Journal

    Source: US State of Connecticut

    The UConn Neag School of Education’s academic journal has published its third issue, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of graduate students.

    “We are pleased to share the third issue of the Neag School of Education Journal,” reads a letter from the journal’s board members in the Spring 2025 issue. “We take pride in providing a supportive “testing ground” for graduate authors to refine their original work in collaboration with our graduate-led editorial board. Fundamentally, the Neag School of Education Journal is committed to the growth and development of emergent educational researchers across fields. After much hard work and dedication from our authors and editorial board, we are thrilled to unveil the culmination of their efforts – three pieces that showcase the excellence of our 2025 edition.”

    The Neag School of Education Journal is an editor-reviewed, open-access, annual journal. Founded and run by graduate students and published online through the Neag School, its primary purpose is to offer a platform for graduate students to share their research and knowledge with academic communities. It also hopes to broaden and deepen the literature of education as written and experienced by graduate students and early-career scholars. Ten graduate students from the Neag School make up the journal’s current board.

    The journal prizes pieces that seek to “improve education and social systems in order to facilitate increasingly effective, equitable, and socially just practices for educators and practitioners from a variety of fields, perspectives, and theoretical lenses as they serve their local communities.”

    The three articles accepted and published in the Spring 2025 issue are:

    In addition to providing graduate students and early-career scholars an opportunity to share their work more widely, the editors say the journal fosters collaboration among students and their colleagues. It also helps to demystify the publishing process and supports editors as they move toward publishing their own work in the field. Making the journal open access was also important, ensuring that its content could serve as an available source of information for current and future practitioners. Importantly, authors maintain their copyright and thus can work on their pieces after publication for future submission elsewhere – a feature aligned with the journal’s orientation toward building authors’ capacity and opportunities.

    The journal is accepting manuscripts for its fourth issue until June 30. Manuscripts must be one of the following four types: research articles, essays, literature reviews, or personal reflections. Of course, the manuscript must deal with a topic of interest to those in the field of education.

    “We have many fantastic and dedicated people to thank for the realization of our third issue,” the letter from the board says. “To Dr. Jennie Weiner, our advisor, thank you for your tireless dedication to this journal and to students. You model to us what a human-centered and compassionate review process can be and have taught us enduring lessons as reviewers and researchers. Another thank you to Dr. Jason Irizarry, our dean, who has enthusiastically supported the journal from its inception and made it clear that our work and voices matter. … Finally, thank you to the authors of the pieces featured in this issue and all who submitted work. It goes without saying that this would be impossible without your contributions. We are immensely proud to feature your work in this issue.”

    To learn more about the Neag School of Education Journal, visit education.uconn.edu/neag-journal.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man arrested in connection to attempted rape

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after members of public came forward following a media appeal.

    The man is accused of an alleged attempted rape at a cinema in Finchley Road, NW3 on Wednesday, 11 June.

    He was arrested in Primrose Hill at around 17:30hrs on Monday, 16 June and remains in police custody.

    The victim-survivor continues to be supported by specialist officers.

    Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “Our thanks go to the public who worked quickly to share the appeal, leading to the arrest.

    “I know this incident will have caused concern for the local community, so I’d like to reassure Londoners that this investigation is progressing at pace.

    “Our commitment remains that women and girls in London should feel safe going about their daily lives. Local neighbourhood officers continue to patrol in the surrounding area, so if anyone has any concerns, please do talk to them as they are here to help.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Eastern Passage — RCMP warning of cryptocurrency investment scam

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is warning the public about a cryptocurrency investment scam reported in Eastern Passage.

    On June 13, RCMP officers responded to a report of fraud. Investigators learned that a man was contacted through email and then via a social media app to invest in cryptocurrency. The victim was defrauded more than $150,000.

    Cryptocurrency scams are becoming more common and often appear to be legitimate investment platforms. RCMP officers stress the importance of due diligence when considering investment opportunities.

    Avoid becoming a victim:

    • Be cautious: Be wary of anyone offering high-reward, low-risk investment opportunities. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a scam.
    • Do your research: Take the time to investigate an investment opportunity. Anyone who trades or advises on securities in Nova Scotia must be registered with the Nova Scotia Securities Commission (NSSC). If someone isn’t registered with the NSSC or another Canadian securities regulator, it’s likely they’re a scammer.
    • Get advice: Remember that in Canada, cryptocurrencies are currently unregulated and aren’t covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corp. When in doubt, seek advice from a reputable financial institution.

    If you or someone you know is a victim of investment fraud, report it to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

    File #: 25-83549

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Benjamin Zala, Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations, Monash University

    Maxar satellite imagery overview of the Fordow enrichment facility located southwest of Tehran. Maxar/Contributor/Getty Images

    Conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, after Israeli airstrikes on key nuclear sites and targeted assassinations last week were followed by counter-strikes by Iran on Israel.

    These attacks have come at a moment of growing concern over Iran’s nuclear program, and have prompted larger questions over what this means for the global non-proliferation regime.

    The short answer: it’s not good.

    Where was uranium being enriched in Iran?

    There are two main enrichment sites: one at Natanz and one at Fordow. There’s also a facility at Isfahan, which, among other things, is focused on producing important materials for the enrichment process.

    Natanz has a hall of centrifuges, which are cylindrical devices that spin incredibly quickly to enrich uranium for creating either the fuel for a nuclear power program or the key ingredient for a nuclear weapon.

    Much the same is happening at Fordow, as far as we know. It is a smaller facility than Natanz but much of it is buried deep under a mountain.

    To make it weapons grade, uranium ought to be close to 90% purity. It is possible to create a bomb with uranium enriched to a lower level, but it is a much less efficient method. So around 90% is the target.

    The key nuclear sites being targeted by Israel.
    Maxxar Technologies/AP, Planet Labs/AP, The Conversation, CC BY-NC

    The Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran signed in 2015 (in exchange for the US lifting sanctions) limited Iran’s enrichment capacities and its stockpile of enriched uranium. But Trump ripped up that deal in 2018.

    Iran remained in compliance for a while, even while the US resumed its economic sanctions, but in recent years, has started to enrich to higher levels – up to about 60%. We know Iran still hasn’t got weapons-grade enriched uranium, but it’s a lot closer than it was to being able to build a bomb.

    And worse, much of their stockpile of enriched uranium will now be effectively unaccounted for because of the strikes by Israel. There are no inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) happening there now and probably won’t be for some time.

    Iran could also say some of its stockpile was destroyed in the strikes – and we’ve got no way of knowing if that’s true or not.

    Both Natanz and Fordow have extensive, hardened, underground facilties. The above-ground facility at Natanz, at least, appears to have been badly damaged, based on satellite photos.

    Rafael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, said the centrifuges at Natanz were likely to have been “severely damaged if not destroyed altogether”. This was likely caused by power cuts, despite the fact the underground facility was not directly hit.

    Grossi said there was no visible damage to the underground facilities at Fordow, which is hidden some 80–90 metres beneath a mountain.

    Unlike the United States, Israel doesn’t have the very deep penetrating ordinance that can totally destroy such deeply buried structures.

    So a key question is: has Israel done enough damage to the centrifuges inside? Or have Iran’s efforts at fortifying these facilities been successful? We may not know for some time.

    Was Iran trying to hide its activities?

    In the past, Iran had a clandestine nuclear weapons program laying out the foundation of how it would build a bomb.

    We know that because, as part of the diplomatic process associated with the previous nuclear deal that Trump killed off, the IAEA had issued an assessment confirming that Iran previously had this plan in breach of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

    Iran hadn’t actually built weapons or done a test, but it had a plan. And that plan, Project AMAD, was shelved in 2003. We also know that thanks to Israel. In 2018, Israeli special forces undertook a raid in downtown Tehran and stole secret documents revealing this.

    When the Obama administration managed to negotiate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2015, part of the deal was Iran had to accept greater oversight of its nuclear facilities. It had to accept restrictions, limit the number of centrifuges and couldn’t maintain large stockpiles of enriched uranium. This was in exchange for the US lifting sanctions.

    These restrictions didn’t make it impossible for Iran to build a weapon. But it made it extremely difficult, particularly without being detected.

    What did the IAEA announce last week and why was it concerning?

    Last week, the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution saying that Iran was in breach of its obligations under the NPT.

    This related to Iran being unable to answer questions from inspectors about nuclear activities being undertaken at undeclared sites.

    That’s the first time in 20 years the IAEA has come to this finding. This is not why Israel attacked Iran. But it helps explain the exact timing. It gives Israel a degree of cover, perhaps even legitimacy. That legitimacy is surely limited however, given that Israel itself is not a signatory of the NPT and has maintained its own nuclear arsenal for more than half a century.

    In response to the IAEA announcement last week, Iran announced it would plan to build a third enrichment site in addition to Fordow and Natanz.

    Can a militarised approach to counter-proliferation backfire?

    Yes.

    When Israel hit the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq in 1981, it put Iraq’s nuclear program back by a few years. But the Iraqis redoubled their efforts. By the end of that decade, Iraq was very close to a fully-fledged nuclear weapons program.

    Presumably, Israel’s thinking is it will have to redo these strikes – “mowing the grass”, as they say – in an effort to hinder Iran’s attempts to reconstitute the program.

    Overnight, Iranian lawmakers also drafted a bill urging Iran to withdraw from the NPT. That is entirely legal under the treaty. Article X of the treaty allows that if “extraordinary events” jeopardise a state party’s “supreme interests” then there’s a legal process for withdrawal.

    Only one state has done that since the NPT was opened for signature in 1968: North Korea. Now, North Korea is a nuclear-armed state.

    Iran seems likely to withdraw from the treaty under this article. It has experienced a full-scale attack from another country, including strikes on key infrastructure and targeted assassinations of its top leaders and nuclear scientists. If that doesn’t count as a risk to your supreme interests, then I don’t know what does.

    Iran’s withdrawal would pose a significant challenge to the wider non-proliferation regime. It may even trigger more withdrawals from other countries.

    If Iran withdraws from the NPT, the next big questions are how much damage has Israel done to the centrifuge facilities? How quickly can Iran enrich its uranium stockpile up to weapons grade?

    And, ultimately, how much damage has been done to the ever-fragile nuclear non-proliferation regime based around the NPT?

    Benjamin Zala has received funding from the Stanton Foundation, a US philanthropic group that funds nuclear research. He is an honorary fellow at the University of Leicester on a project that is funded by the European Research Council.

    – ref. Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here? – https://theconversation.com/why-is-there-so-much-concern-over-irans-nuclear-program-and-where-could-it-go-from-here-259052

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University

    The timing and targets of Israel’s attacks on Iran tell us that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s short-term goal is to damage Iran’s nuclear facilities in order to severely diminish its weapons program.

    But Netanyahu has made clear another goal: he said the war with Iran “could certainly” lead to regime change in the Islamic republic.

    These comments came after an Israeli plan to assassinate the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly rebuffed by United States President Donald Trump.

    It’s no secret Israel has wanted to see the current government of Iran fall for some time, as have many government officials in the US.

    But what would things look like if the government did topple?

    How is power wielded in today’s Iran?

    Founded in 1979 after the Iranian Revolution, the Islamic Republic of Iran has democratic, theocratic and authoritarian elements to its governing structure.

    The founding figure of the Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, envisioned a state run by Islamic clerics and jurists who ensured all policies adhered to Islamic law.

    As Iran was a constitutional monarchy before the revolution, theocratic elements were effectively grafted on top of the existing republican ones, such as the parliament, executive and judiciary.

    Iran has a unicameral legislature (one house of parliament), called the Majles, and a president (currently Masoud Pezeshkian). There are regular elections for both.

    But while there are democratic elements within this system, in practice it is a “closed loop” that keeps the clerical elite in power and prevents challenges to the supreme leader. There is a clear hierarchy, with the supreme leader at the top.

    Khamenei has been in power for more than 35 years, taking office following Khomeini’s death in 1989. The former president of Iran, he was chosen to become supreme leader by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of Islamic jurists.

    While members of the assembly are elected by the public, candidates must be vetted by the powerful 12-member Guardian Council (also known as the Constitutional Council). Half of this body is selected by the supreme leader, while the other half is approved by the Majles.

    The council also has the power to vet all candidates for president and the parliament.

    In last year’s elections, the Guardian Council disqualified many candidates from running for president, as well as the Majles and Assembly of Experts, including the moderate former president Hassan Rouhani.

    As such, the supreme leader is increasingly facing a crisis of legitimacy with the public. Elections routinely have low turnout. Even with a reformist presidential candidate in last year’s field – the eventual winner, Masoud Pezeshkian – turnout was below 40% in the first round.

    Freedom House gives Iran a global freedom score of just 11 out of 100.

    The supreme leader also directly appoints the leaders in key governance structures, such as the judiciary, the armed forces and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

    The all-powerful IRGC

    So, Iran is far from a democracy. But the idea that regime change would lead to a full democracy that is aligned with Israel and the US is very unlikely.

    Iranian politics is extremely factional. Ideological factions, such as the reformists, moderates and conservatives, often disagree vehemently on key policy areas. They also jockey for influence with the supreme leader and the rest of the clerical elite. None of these factions is particularly friendly with the US, and especially not Israel.

    There are also institutional factions. The most powerful group in the country is the clerical elite, led by the supreme leader. The next most powerful faction would be the IRGC.

    Originally formed as a kind of personal guard for the supreme leader, the IRGC’s fighting strength now rivals that of the regular army.

    The IRGC is extremely hardline politically. At times, the IRGC’s influence domestically has outstripped that of presidents, exerting significant pressure on their policies. The guard only vocally supports presidents in lockstep with Islamic revolutionary doctrine.

    In addition to its control over military hardware and its political influence, the guard is also entwined with the Iranian economy.

    The IRGC is heavily enriched by the status quo, with some describing it as a “kleptocratic” institution. IRGC officials are often awarded state contracts, and are allegedly involved in managing the “black economy” used to evade sanctions.

    Given all of this, the IRGC would be the most likely political institution to take control of Iran if the clerical elite were removed from power.

    In peacetime, the general consensus is the IRGC would not have the resources to orchestrate a coup if the supreme leader died. But in a time of war against a clear enemy, things could be different.

    Possible scenarios post-Khamenei

    So, what might happen if Israel were to assassinate the supreme leader?

    One scenario would be a martial law state led by the IRGC, formed at least in the short term for the purposes of protecting the revolution.

    In the unlikely event the entire clerical leadership is decimated, the IRGC could attempt to reform the Assembly of Experts and choose a new supreme leader itself, perhaps even supporting Khamenei’s son’s candidacy.

    Needless to say, this outcome would not lead to a state more friendly to Israel or the US. In fact, it could potentially empower a faction that has long argued for a more militant response to both.

    Another scenario is a popular uprising. Netanyahu certainly seems to think this is possible, saying in an interview in recent days:

    The decision to act, to rise up this time, is the decision of the Iranian people.

    Indeed, many Iranians have long been disillusioned with their government – even with more moderate and reformist elements within it. Mass protests have broken out several times in recent decades – most recently in 2022 – despite heavy retaliation from law enforcement.

    We’ve seen enough revolutions to know this is possible – after all, modern Iran was formed out of one. But once again, new political leadership being more friendly to Israel and the West is not a foregone conclusion.

    It is possible for Iranians to hold contempt in their hearts for both their leaders and the foreign powers that would upend their lives.

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

    – ref. Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum – https://theconversation.com/regime-change-wouldnt-likely-bring-democracy-to-iran-a-more-threatening-force-could-fill-the-vacuum-259042

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese vice premier to attend 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

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

    Chinese vice premier to attend 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

    BEIJING, June 17 — Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will attend the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia from June 19 to 21, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.

    Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, was invited by the government of the Russian Federation, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a daily news briefing.

    The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is an important platform for discussing global economic governance and fostering international consensus on cooperation, Guo said.

    This year’s forum, themed “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World,” will explore effective approaches to addressing global challenges, Guo noted, adding that Ding will attend forum activities and meet with relevant Russian leaders.

    China looks forward to strengthening communication and exchanges with all parties, consolidating consensus on cooperation, promoting the common values of humanity, and advancing an equal and orderly world multipolarization and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, so as to inject strong impetus into improving global governance and promoting world development and prosperity, Guo said.

    China is also willing to work with Russia to effectively implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen comprehensive practical cooperation, and continuously advance the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, Guo added.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China and EU agree to deepen environmental cooperation at ministerial dialogue

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

    BEIJING, June 17 — China and the European Union (EU) renewed their commitment to environmental cooperation during the 10th environment policy ministerial dialogue held last Friday in Brussels, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment said Tuesday.

    The dialogue, co-chaired by Chinese Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu and Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy of the European Commission, focused on key areas such as biodiversity conservation, implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, negotiations for an international plastic pollution agreement, environmental pollution control, and multilateral environmental governance.

    Both sides applauded the tangible results that have been achieved under the guidance of the High-level Environment and Climate Dialogue between China and the EU.

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU. Huang called for greater unity and joint action against the backdrop of mounting global environmental and climate challenges.

    Huang urged both sides to better leverage the mechanism to fulfill the objectives set by the high-level dialogue, expand pragmatic cooperation in key areas, promote multilateral environmental governance, and build exchange platforms in a bid to bolster the foundation for China-EU environmental collaboration.

    Roswall recognized China’s leading role in securing the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and stressed the need for increased financial support to ensure the framework’s implementation.

    Roswall also emphasized further cooperation with China in the areas such as negotiations for an international plastic pollution agreement, air and chemical pollution control, water resource protection, and deforestation-free supply chains to advance global efforts in environmental and climate governance.

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  • Indian, French Armies to conduct joint military drill in Southern France

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (2)

    contingent of the Indian Army departed on Monday to participate in the eighth edition of the Indo-French joint military exercise, Shakti, set to be held from June 18 to July 1, at Camp Larzac, La Cavalerie, in southern France.

    The Indian team comprises 90 personnel, with the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles leading the representation, supported by troops from various arms and services. The French Army contingent, also numbering 90 personnel, will include soldiers from the 13th Foreign Legion Half-Brigade (13th DBLE), a renowned unit of the French Foreign Legion.

    Exercise Shakti, a biennial engagement between the Indian and French armies, is designed to deepen interoperability and operational cooperation, with this edition focusing on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment in accordance with Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Training will take place in semi-urban terrain, reflecting the complexities of modern conflict scenarios.

    The joint exercise is expected to enhance coordination between the two armies through shared tactical drills and exchanges on Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Troops will also train on contemporary military technologies and equipment while undertaking physically demanding activities aimed at building endurance and cohesion.

    Beyond operational objectives, the exercise is expected to strengthen military-to-military ties, promote mutual understanding, and foster camaraderie between the personnel of the two nations.

    Exercise Shakti-VIII is emblematic of the growing strategic partnership between India and France. Defence cooperation remains a key pillar of bilateral relations, with both countries regularly engaging in military exchanges, joint exercises, and high-level visits.

  • Iran leader Khamenei sees his inner circle hollowed out by Israel

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cuts an increasingly lonely figure.

    Khamenei has seen his main military and security advisers killed by Israeli air strikes, leaving major holes in his inner circle and raising the risk of strategic errors, according to five people familiar with his decision-making process.

    One of those sources, who regularly attends meetings with Khamenei, described the risk of miscalculation to Iran on issues of defence and internal stability as “extremely dangerous”.

    Several senior military commanders have been killed since Friday including Khamenei’s main advisers from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s elite military force: the Guards’ overall commander Hossein Salami, its aerospace chief Amir Ali Hajizadeh who headed Iran’s ballistic missile program and spymaster Mohammad Kazemi.

    These men were part of the supreme leader’s inner circle of roughly 15-20 advisers comprising Guards commanders, clerics, and politicians, according to the sources who include three people who attend or have attended meetings with the leader on major issues and two close to officials who regularly attend.

    The loose group meets on an ad-hoc basis, when Khamenei’s office reaches out to relevant advisers to gather at his compound in Tehran to discuss an important decision, all the people said. Members are characterised by unwavering loyalty to him and the ideology of the Islamic Republic, they added.

    Khamenei, who was imprisoned before the 1979 revolution and maimed by a bomb attack before becoming leader in 1989, is profoundly committed to maintaining Iran’s Islamic system of government and deeply mistrustful of the West.

    Under Iran’s system of government he has supreme command of the armed forces, the power to declare war, and can appoint or dismiss senior figures including military commanders and judges.

    Khamenei makes the final decision on important matters, though he values advice, listens attentively to diverse viewpoints, and often seeks additional information from his counsellors, according to one source who attends meetings.

    “Two things you can say about Khamenei: he is extremely stubborn but also extremely cautious. He is very cautious. That is why he has been in power for as long as he has,” said Alex Vatanka, director of the Iran Program at the Middle East Institute think-tank in Washington.

    “Khamenei is pretty well placed to do the basic cost-benefit analysis which really fundamentally gets to one issue more important than anything else: regime survival.”

     

    KHAMENEI’S SON AT THE FORE

    The focus on survival has repeatedly been put to the test. Khamenei has deployed the Revolutionary Guards and its affiliated Basij militia to quell national protests in 1999, 2009 and 2022.

    While the security forces have always been able to outlast demonstrators and restore state rule, years of Western sanctions have caused widespread economic misery that analysts say could ultimately threaten internal unrest.

    The stakes could barely be higher for Khamenei who faces an escalating war with Israel, which has targeted nuclear and military sites and personnel with air attacks, drawing retaliatory Iranian missile fire.

    The five people familiar with Khamenei’s decision-making process stressed that other insiders who have not been targeted by Israel’s strikes remain important and influential, including top advisers on political, economic and diplomatic issues.

    Khamenei designates such advisers to handle issues as they arise, extending his reach directly into a wide array of institutions spanning military, security, cultural, political and economic domains, two of the sources said.

    Operating this way, including in bodies nominally under the elected president, means Khamenei’s office is often involved not only in the biggest questions of state but in executing even minor initiatives, according to the people with knowledge.

    His son Mojtaba has grown ever more central to this process over the past 20 years, the sources said, building a role that cuts between the personalities, factions and organisations involved to coordinate on specific issues, the sources said.

    A mid-ranking cleric seen by some insiders as a potential successor to his ageing father, Mojtaba has built close ties with the Guards, giving him added leverage across Iran’s political and security apparatus, the people added.

    Ali Asghar Hejazi, the deputy of political security affairs at Khamenei’s office, has been involved in sensitive security decisions and is often described as the most powerful intelligence official in Iran, according to the sources said.

    Meanwhile, the head of Khamenei’s office, Mohammad Golpayegani, as well as former foreign ministers Ali Akbar Velayati and Kamal Kharazi, and ex-parliament speaker Ali Larijani, remain trusted confidants on diplomatic and domestic policies issues such as the nuclear dispute, the people said.

    The loss of the Revolutionary Guards commanders nonetheless decimates the top ranks of a military organisation that Khamenei has put at the centre of power since becoming supreme leader in 1989, relying on it for both internal security and regional strategy.

    While the regular army chain of command runs through the defence ministry under the elected president, the Guards answer personally to Khamenei, securing the best military equipment for their land, air and sea branches and giving their commanders a major state role.

    As he faces one of the most dangerous moments in the Islamic Republic’s history, Khamenei finds himself further isolated by the recent losses other key advisers in the region as Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” coalition has been hammered by Israel.

    Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, who was personally close to the Iranian leader, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in September last year and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by rebels in December.

    (Reuters) 

  • Researchers creates new robotic “skin” that feels heat, pain, pressure

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Researchers have developed a revolutionary robotic skin that brings machines closer to achieving a human-like sense of touch.

    Made from a flexible, low-cost gel material, the skin transforms the entire surface of a robotic hand into a sensitive and intelligent sensor.

    Unlike traditional robotic skins that rely on a patchwork of different sensors, this material can detect pressure, temperature, pain, and even distinguish multiple contact points simultaneously.

    Developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge and University College London (UCL), the flexible, conductive skin is easy to fabricate and can be melted down and moulded into a wide range of complex shapes.

    The technology allows robots to sense and process a variety of physical inputs, enabling more meaningful interactions with the physical world.

    Unlike other robotic touch solutions—which typically use embedded sensors limited to small areas and require different sensors for different stimuli—the entirety of this new electronic skin functions as a sensor. This makes it more similar to the human skin, where sensory information is distributed across the surface.

    While the robotic skin is not yet as sensitive as human skin, it can detect signals from over 860,000 tiny pathways within the material. This allows it to recognise different types of touch and pressure—such as a finger tap, hot or cold surfaces, damage from cutting or stabbing, or multiple simultaneous contact points—all within a single material.

    The researchers used a combination of physical tests and machine learning techniques to help the skin ‘learn’ which of these pathways are most important, enabling it to sense different types of contact more efficiently.

    In addition to potential applications in humanoid robots and prosthetics—where a sense of touch is vital—the researchers suggest the robotic skin could be useful in industries such as automotive manufacturing and disaster relief.

    The results have been published in the journal Science Robotics.

    Electronic skins work by converting physical information—like pressure or temperature—into electronic signals. Traditionally, different types of sensors are needed for different kinds of touch. These sensors are embedded into soft, flexible materials, but they can interfere with one another and are prone to damage.

    “Having different sensors for different types of touch leads to materials that are complex to make,” said lead author Dr David Hardman from Cambridge’s Department of Engineering.

    “We wanted to develop a solution that can detect multiple types of touch at once, but within a single material,” he added.

    “At the same time, we need something that’s cheap and durable, so it’s suitable for widespread use,” said co-author Dr Thomas George Thuruthel from UCL.

    In future, the researchers aim to enhance the durability of the electronic skin and conduct further tests in real-world robotic applications.

    (ANI)

  • Labour welfare schemes empower over 50 lakh unorganised workers: Govt

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Over 50 lakh workers and their families have benefitted from welfare schemes implemented by the Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, which continues to deliver critical support to India’s unorganised workforce through the Directorate General of Labour Welfare (DGLW), particularly in the Beedi, Cine, and Mining sectors.

    The flagship Education Assistance Scheme for instance offers annual scholarships ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 to the children of eligible workers. Managed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), the scheme receives over one lakh applications annually, with benefits disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for transparency and efficiency.

    The Ministry also provides vital healthcare support, including outpatient services and financial aid for critical illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and kidney transplants. Assistance under the scheme ranges from ₹30,000 for minor surgeries to up to ₹7.5 lakh for cancer treatment, offering a safety net for low-income families.

    Though the Revised Integrated Housing Scheme (RIHS) was merged with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2016, the Ministry continued disbursing pending installments to eligible beneficiaries until March 31, 2024, fulfilling its commitment to dignified housing.

    The welfare schemes are implemented nationwide by the Labour Welfare Organisation (LWO), operating under DGLW, through a robust network of 18 Welfare Commissioners. These initiatives focus on social protection, healthcare, education assistance, and housing support, especially in remote and underserved areas, and reflect the government’s commitment to inclusive welfare under the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.