A General Court Martial, supported by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces, concluded in Wau, Western Bahr el Ghazal, on 5 July. It was preceded by two investigation missions to Wau and Jur River counties where 34 pending cases were reviewed.
Subsequently, the military court adjudicated 20 criminal cases, convicting nine members of the SSPDF, stripping them of their ranks and dismissing them from military service.
Notably, the General Court Martial delivered verdicts on two cases related to sexual and gender-based violence, resulting in convictions of seven and 10 years, respectively. Additionally, a conflict related sexual violence case involving multiple assailants and an underage victim was adjudicated, a first of its kind for such military court martials in South Sudan.
The highest-ranking member of the SSPDF convicted was a Lieutenant Colonel, for the loss of a weapon. Two civilians in detention were released from military custody since they do not fall within the jurisdiction of a military court, while another civilian on trial for killing two SSPDF soldiers was sentenced to two years imprisonment and ordered to pay 62 heads of cattle or a monetary equivalent as blood compensation to the victims’ families.
The Court also heard six cases involving conflict related crimes committed during clashes in February 2025 in Kwajiena village, Jur River county. A lack of identification of assailants by victims, despite strong testimonies, did not lead to prosecutorial action in this regard. However, the hearing resulted in a directive to the state government to award financial compensation to all victims in accordance with South Sudan’s civil procedure code.
The General Court Martial team included two female judge-advocates to ensure that both female and male victims and witnesses were supported during the process. All victims also had access to two civilian victims’ counsel, who provided free legal advice and actively participated in the proceedings to protect victim rights and help them navigate the justice process.
This military court was followed by a civil-military dialogue in Wau with a focus on joint efforts to combat sexual violence. The aim was to strengthen trust between uniformed personnel and communities, as well as obtain real time feedback on the impact of such military justice interventions on host populations.
The Wau General Court Martial was funded by the generous support of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba. In particular, it builds on the work of similar military proceedings that took place in Wau in 2022, which resulted in convictions of eight members of the SSPDF for murder. The convicted soldiers were stripped of their ranks and dismissed from the SSPDF.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen justice mechanisms and rule of law processes, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) also provided funding for victims and witnesses to receive psychosocial support before, during, and after trial.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Guinean authorities must urgently reveal the fate and whereabouts of National Front for the Defence of the Constitution (Front national de défense de la Constitution – FNDC) activists Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, who were forcibly disappeared a year ago, and ensure that those suspected to be responsible for the abductions and enforced disappearances in Guinea are brought to justice in fair trial and victims and family members of victims are provided with access to justice and effective remedies, said 25 Guinean and international human rights organizations.
“We call on the Guinean authorities to break their unbearable silence regarding the fate of the two FNDC activists. There is no indication that they have carried out investigations to find the two activists who have been missing for a year,” the human rights organizations said today.
Mamadou Billo Bah and Oumar Sylla, known as Foniké Menguè, were arrested on 9 July 2024 at the latter’s home in Conakry by armed men, before allegedly being taken by special forces to the Loos archipelago. They were interrogated and tortured, according to a third member of FNDC who was abducted with the two others and released the day after. The authorities have denied holding them and their fate remains unknown to this day.
The FNDC, a civil society movement calling for a return to civilian rule, was disbanded in 2022. Oumar Sylla, its national coordinator had called for demonstrations on 11 July 2024 against, among other things, repression of the media and the high cost of living.
Since the Prosecutor General’s announcement on 17 July 2024 of the opening of ‘thorough and complete’ investigations into several abductions, including those of Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, no information has been made public about their progress.
Multiplication of cases of abductions and disappearances
Journalist Habib Marouane Camara, managing director of Le Révélateur news website, was abducted in Lambanyi, a commune of Conakry, on 3 December 2024 by men in uniform, according to witnesses. On 6 December 2024, the Dixinn public prosecutor’s office declared that the ‘arrest was carried out without orders from the constituted authorities and outside the cases provided for by law’, announcing that an investigation was underway. To date, there has been no news of the journalist’s whereabouts.
“Since these announcements, no information has been made public by the authorities. We call on them to shed full light on the cases of abductions and disappearances in the country by conducting prompt, independent, and transparent investigations into these cases. We also call on the authorities to ratify without reservation the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance,” said the human rights organizations.
In addition to these cases, there have been abductions followed by acts of torture on individuals known for their critical views. On 19 February 2025, the national coordinator of the Forum of Social Forces of Guinea (Forum des forces sociales de Guinée), Abdoul Sacko, was abducted and found the same day, according to his lawyers ‘in a critical state, tortured and abandoned by his abductors in the bush’.
Lawyer Mohamed Traoré suffered the same fate in June 2025. The former President of the Guinean Bar Association has testified that he was ‘subjected to abuse’ after being abducted from his home on the night of 20 to 21 June by armed men. The Bar Association reported that he had been found ‘with his back covered in wounds’. On 23 June, the public prosecutor again announced the opening of an ‘in-depth investigation into the facts’.
‘A climate of terror’
Following the abduction of Abdoul Sacko, the Bar Association denounced ‘the climate of terror that is gradually taking hold and […] the total lack of reaction from the judicial authorities’.
Our organizations spoke to lawyers and political actors who say they have been threatened.
A leader of an opposition party has been in hiding for several months, after receiving threats by phone and after people in plain clothes went to his home in his absence, making threats. Another politician said that he frequently changed his residence and route after receiving threats.
A lawyer said: ‘Since I started defending certain people critical of the government, I have received at least four calls confirming that I am on the list of people whose abduction is planned’.
A human rights defender said he had been alerted after his statements denouncing the abduction of Mohamed Traoré: “I have received two calls from people I know in the judicial system urging me to leave my home because I would be next on the list according to their information. I take this very seriously, I make sure I’m never alone”.
“We call on the Guinean authorities to respect their international human rights obligations to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the human rights of everyone in the country, as they have undertaken to do before the United Nations Human Rights Council in April 2025 during the Universal Periodic Review, in particular the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and the rights of human rights defenders,” said the Guinean and international human rights organizations.
Signatories
Action pour des Personnes Vulnérables (APV)
Alliance des Femmes Leaders pour la Parité en Guinée (AFLPAG)
Alliances des Médias pour les Droits Humains en Guinée (AMDH)
Amnesty International
Assistance Justice Aux Droits des Enfants et Femmes (AJDEF)
Association des Blogueurs de Guinée (ABLOGUI)
Association des Victimes, Parents et Amis des évènements du 28 septembre 2009 (AVIPA)
Avocats Sans Frontières Guinée (ASF Guinée)
Centre Africain de Formation et d’Information sur les Droits de l’Homme et de l’Environnement (CAFIDHE)
Conseil Consultatif des Enfants et Jeunes de Guinée (CCEJG)
Coalition des ONG de protection et de promotion des Droits de l’Enfant, Lutte contre la Traite (COLTE/CDE)
Convention Guinéenne des Droits de l’Homme (COGUIDH)
Convergence des Jeunes Leaders pour la Paix et la Démocratie (COJELPAID)
Coordination des Jeunes Cadres Volontaires pour le Futur (CJCVF)
Fédération Guinéenne pour la Promotion des Associations des Personnes Handicapées (FEGUIPAH)
Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH), dans le cadre de l’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur.es des droits humains
Forum Civil Guinéen
Jeune Action pour la Santé et le Développement (JASD)
Leadership Jeunes pour la Paix et le Développement en Afrique (LEJEPAD)
Organisation Guinéenne de Défense des Droits de l’Homme et du citoyen (OGDH)
Organisation mondiale contre la torture (OMCT), dans le cadre de l’Observatoire pour la protection des défenseur.es des droits humains
Organisation Secours aux Handicapés de Guinée (OSH Guinée)
Union pour le Bien-Être des Personnes Atteintes d’Albinisme (UBPAAG)
Women of Africa (WAFRICA Guinée)
Women Hope Guinée (WHP)
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Amnesty International.
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BEIJING, July 8 (Xinhua) — A student delegation from Russia’s Baikal State University (BSU) recently visited the Second Middle School of Jiaozhou City (Shandong Province, east China) for educational and research exchange. The event is aimed at strengthening cultural ties between the youth of China and Russia, deepening cooperation in education and strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between students of the two countries.
As reported on the official WeChat account of the aforementioned educational institution, the school management warmly welcomed the Russian students and introduced them to the educational specifics of the school and achievements in the field of international exchanges. Representatives of BSU expressed gratitude for the hospitality, noting that the visit will allow Russian students to visually become acquainted with the successes of Chinese basic education and the unique charm of Chinese culture.
During the visit, the BSU delegation toured the school campus, modern academic buildings, the school history museum and the hall of traditional Chinese culture, where they received information about the history of this educational institution and learned about the national cultural heritage thanks to archival materials and valuable documents. Of particular interest was the visit to classes with in-depth study of the Russian language: Russian students held interactive classes with Chinese schoolchildren in a lively atmosphere.
This educational exchange not only created a bridge of friendship between the youth of the two countries, but also gave new impetus to humanitarian cooperation. Both sides declared their intention to expand areas of cooperation, implement new educational and cultural projects, introduce advanced teaching methods and contribute to the development of the SCO educational space. -0-
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TAIYUAN, July 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called on young students to strive to become the backbone of the nation, build a strong country and contribute to world peace.
Xi Jinping made the call during an inspection tour of Yangquan City in north China’s Shanxi Province on Monday afternoon. -0-
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Vladivostok, July 8 (Xinhua) — The air temperature in Vladivostok, the administrative center of Russia’s Primorsky Krai, reached 31 degrees on Monday, a historical maximum since 1973, Primhydromet reported on its Telegram channel.
“Yesterday in Vladivostok the weather was partly cloudy. The high temperature was easily tolerated due to the low humidity of 40%. The maximum temperature reached the historical maximum of 1973 at plus 31 degrees, but did not exceed it,” the report says.
Temperature records in Vladivostok were broken on June 27, July 4 and 6. Forecasters noted that the reason for the unusual heat was the development of the La Niña phenomenon, which began to actively manifest itself in the Pacific Ocean in early spring.
In Primorsky Krai, over the past two weeks, particularly hot weather has been observed, with air temperatures 7 degrees above the average climatic value. –0–
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ISLAMABAD, July 8 (Xinhua) — Monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed at least 79 people and injured 140 others since June 26, the country’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Monday.
According to the NDMA, the highest number of casualties was recorded in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where 29 people, including 13 children, were killed.
Authorities have issued warnings of more rain in the coming days and urged residents, especially in disaster-prone areas, to take necessary precautions. –0–
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 8 (Xinhua) — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday condemned foreign interference in his country’s internal affairs after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Brazilian authorities to stop prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for attempting a coup.
“Defending Brazilian democracy is a matter that concerns Brazilians. We are a sovereign country, we do not accept interference or tutelage from anyone. We have strong and independent institutions. No one is above the law, especially those who threaten freedom and the rule of law,” said L.I. Lula da Silva.
J. Bolsonaro, who served as Brazil’s president from 2019 to 2022, is accused of plotting to retain power through force after losing the 2022 presidential election. –0–
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UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of life in flooding in the U.S. state of Texas, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life, particularly of many children, as a result of the recent floods in Texas over the holiday weekend,” Dujarric said in a statement.
A. Guterres expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and solidarity with all those affected, the people of Texas and the US government, the official representative said.
The death toll from flooding in central Texas has risen to 87, with dozens still missing, officials said, as search and rescue efforts continue into a fourth day. –0–
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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services
The Northern Territory Police Force arrested a 23-year-old male after returning a positive roadside drug test following a pedestrian strike in Katherine East last night.
About 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a female pedestrian being struck by a vehicle along Maluka Drive after a female allegedly stepped out onto the road. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped to render assistance.
Police arrived on scene and the driver underwent roadside alcohol and drug tests, where he returned a positive result for drugs. He was found to be unlicensed and was subsequently arrested for the purposes of a toxicology assessment.
The female pedestrian was conveyed to Katherine District Hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations remain ongoing into the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly those with dash cam footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444 and reference job number P25182020. You can make an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam began his European visit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Sunday by meeting international organisations, judges from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), government officials and the local business community.
Upon his arrival, Mr Lam met Hong Kong people and overseas Chinese organisation representatives living in the Netherlands and Luxembourg to learn about their work and life, and shared with them Hong Kong’s latest developments in various areas.
After arriving at The Hague the next day, he visited the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) and met Secretary General of the HCCH Christophe Bernasconi.
Mr Lam thanked the HCCH for its support for the secondment programme of legal professionals of the Department of Justice (DoJ) and exchanged views on further strengthening the co-operation between the DoJ and the HCCH, including hosting an international conference about the Hague Conventions during Hong Kong Legal Week in December.
During a meeting with Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice & Security of the Netherlands Anneke Van Dijk and officials, Mr Lam introduced the latest developments of Hong Kong and discussed issues such as the development and direction of international legal co-operation.
Afterwards, he had a lunch meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Tan Jian.
In the afternoon, Mr Lam visited the ICJ of the United Nations and met ICJ President Yuji Iwasawa, to exchange views on the latest developments in international dispute resolution, including the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation with its headquarters in Hong Kong. They also shared views on the training of international legal experts and professionals.
At the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Mr Lam discussed the co-operation between the DoJ and the PCA in the fields of capacity building and international law with PCA Secretary-General Marcin Czepelak.
In the evening, he attended a business seminar and dinner organised by the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association, and shared with about 100 participants Hong Kong’s distinctive advantage of enjoying the strong support of the motherland while being closely connected to the world under the “one country, two systems” principle.
The justice chief stressed that Hong Kong’s legal system is credible and reputable, user-friendly, and closely tied with Mainland China and other parts of the world, making Hong Kong’s legal system exceptional among other common law peers.
Mr Lam will be in Paris for the second leg of his European visit today.
US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dinner at the White House, where he has declared talks to end the war in Gaza are “going along very well”.
In turn, Netanyahu revealed he has nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying:
he is forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region, after the other.
Despite all the talk of peace, negotiations in Qatar between Israeli and Palestinian delegations have broken up without a breakthrough. The talks are expected to resume later this week.
If an agreement is reached, it will likely be hailed as a crucial opportunity to end nearly two years of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, following the October 7 attacks in which 1,200 Israelis were killed by Hamas-led militants.
However, there is growing scepticism about the durability of any truce. A previous ceasefire agreement reached in January led to the release of dozens of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
This breakdown in trust on both sides, combined with ongoing Israeli military operations and political instability, suggests the new deal may prove to be another temporary pause rather than a lasting resolution.
Details of the deal
The proposed agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire aimed at de-escalating hostilities in Gaza and creating space for negotiations toward a more lasting resolution.
Hamas would release ten surviving Israeli hostages and return the remains of 18 others. In exchange, Israel is expected to withdraw its military forces to a designated buffer zone along Gaza’s borders with both Israel and Egypt.
The agreement being thrashed out in Doha includes the release of Israeli hostages, held in Gaza for the past 22 months. Anas-Mohammed/Shutterstock
While the specific terms of a prisoner exchange remain under negotiation, the release of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons is a central component of the proposal.
Humanitarian aid is also a key focus of the agreement. Relief would be delivered through international organisations, primarily UN agencies and the Palestinian Red Crescent.
However, the agreement does not specify the future role of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund, which has been distributing food aid since May.
The urgency of humanitarian access is underscored by the scale of destruction in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel’s military campaign has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians. The offensive has triggered a hunger crisis, displaced much of the population internally, and left vast areas of the territory in ruins.
Crucially, the agreement does not represent an end to the war, one of Hamas’s core demands. Instead, it commits both sides to continue negotiations throughout the 60-day period, with the hope of reaching a more durable and comprehensive ceasefire.
Obstacles to a lasting peace
Despite the apparent opportunity to reach a final ceasefire, especially after Israel has inflicted severe damage on Hamas, Netanyahu’s government appears reluctant to fully end the military campaign.
A central reason is political: Netanyahu’s ruling coalition heavily relies on far-right parties that insist on continuing the war. Any serious attempt at a ceasefire could lead to the collapse of his government.
Militarily, Israel has achieved several of its tactical objectives.
It has significantly weakened Hamas and other Palestinian factions and caused widespread devastation across Gaza. This is alongside the mass arrests, home demolitions, and killing of hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank.
And it has forced Hezbollah in Lebanon to scale back its operations after sustaining major losses.
Perhaps most notably, Israel struck deep into Iran’s military infrastructure, killing dozens of high-ranking commanders and damaging its missile and nuclear capabilities.
Reshaping the map
Yet Netanyahu’s ambitions may go beyond tactical victories. There are signs he is aiming for two broader strategic outcomes.
First, by making Gaza increasingly uninhabitable, his government could push Palestinians to flee. This would effectively pave the way for Israel to annex the territory in the long term – a scenario advocated by many of his far-right allies.
Speaking at the White House, Netanyahu says he is working with the US on finding countries that will take Palestinians from Gaza:
if people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to leave.
Second, prolonging the war allows Netanyahu to delay his ongoing corruption trial and extend his political survival.
True intentions
At the heart of the impasse is the far-right’s vision for total Palestinian defeat, with no concession and no recognition of a future Palestinian state. This ideology has consistently blocked peace efforts for three decades.
Israeli leaders have repeatedly described any potential Palestinian entity as “less than a state” or a “state-minus”, a formulation that falls short of Palestinian aspirations and international legal standards.
Today, even that limited vision appears to be off the table, as Israeli policy moves towards complete rejection of Palestinian statehood.
With Palestinian resistance movements significantly weakened and no immediate threat facing Israel, this moment presents a crucial test of Israel’s intentions.
Is Israel genuinely pursuing peace, or seeking to cement its dominance in the region while permanently denying Palestinians their right to statehood?
Following its military successes and the normalisation of relations with several Arab states under the Abraham Accords, Israeli political discourse has grown increasingly bold.
Some voices in the Israeli establishment are openly advocating for the permanent displacement of Palestinians to neighbouring Arab countries such as Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This would effectively erase the prospect of a future Palestinian state.
This suggests that for certain factions within Israel, the end goal is not a negotiated settlement, but a one-sided resolution that reshapes the map and the people of the region on Israel’s terms.
The coming weeks will reveal whether Israel chooses the path of compromise and coexistence, or continues down a road that forecloses the possibility of lasting peace.
Ali Mamouri 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.
Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh tariff measures announced by US President Donald Trump. While concerns lingered, traders appeared to adopt a “wait and watch” approach, looking for more clarity on the evolving situation.
Around 9:30 am, the Sensex was trading 91.57 points, or 0.11 per cent higher, at 83,534.07, while the Nifty 50 rose 22.25 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 25,483.55.
Buying interest was seen in IT, PSU banks and financial services stocks. Analysts noted that while the US announced unilateral tariffs on 14 countries, India’s exclusion from the list has fuelled expectations of an imminent trade agreement between India and the US.
“This has already been largely priced in by the market. The focus now shifts to the details, especially any sector-specific tariffs that could impact segments like pharmaceuticals. The market’s reaction will hinge on these finer points,” said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
In the previous session, the Nifty had ended marginally higher, forming a green candlestick that followed a bullish hammer pattern — a positive technical signal, according to market watchers.
“A sustained move above 25,500 could open the door for a further rally towards 25,750. On the downside, immediate support levels are seen at 25,222 and 25,120, which could act as fresh entry points for long positions,” said Mandar Bhojane, Technical Analyst at Choice Broking.
In early trade, the Nifty Bank index climbed 203 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 57,152.20. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was up 91 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 59,606.75, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 85.70 points, or 0.45 per cent, to reach 19,035.85.
Within the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Tata Motors, BEL, Adani Ports, NTPC, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers. On the flip side, Titan, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, M&M and Sun Pharma were trading in the red.
On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 321.16 crore on July 7, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 1,853.39 crore on the same day, reflecting continued domestic support.
In broader Asian markets, Seoul, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Jakarta were trading in positive territory, while Bangkok was the only key market in the region trading lower.
Overnight in the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 422.17 points, or 0.94 per cent lower, at 44,406.36. The S&P 500 lost 49.37 points, or 0.79 per cent, to settle at 6,229.98, and the Nasdaq dropped 188.59 points, or 0.92 per cent, ending at 20,412.52.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects at Karpoorigram railway station in Bihar’s Samastipur division, marking a significant step toward modernization of the region’s railway facilities.
The minister began the day with an inspection of Digha Bridge Halt, where he reviewed key passenger amenities, safety, cleanliness, and security arrangements. He instructed officials to ensure a modern and safe travel experience for passengers, stating that enhancing passenger comfort is a top priority for the Indian Railways.
At Karpoorigram station, Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for redevelopment works worth Rs 3.30 crore, which will include the modernization of the station building, upgraded waiting rooms, improved sanitation facilities, digital information systems, drinking water units, and accessibility features for differently-abled passengers.
He also inaugurated several newly constructed passenger facilities and performed the Bhoomi Pujan for Rs 14 crore underground railway subway at Level Crossing Gate No. 59 ‘C’ between Karpoorigram and Khudiram Bose Pusa stations. The subway is expected to reduce local traffic congestion and improve train operations in the area.
Highlighting the government’s achievements, the minister noted that 35,000 km of new railway lines have been laid in the past 11 years, surpassing the performance of previous governments. He reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to making Bihar an equal partner in the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
Source: Australian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry
Today the independent Reserve Bank left interest rates on hold at 3.85 per cent.
It’s not the result millions of Australians were hoping for or what the market was expecting.
We have made substantial and sustained progress on inflation which is why interest rates have already been cut twice in five months this year.
We’ve seen elsewhere that when central banks cut rates, they don’t always cut at every meeting.
The RBA has indicated the direction of travel on inflation and interest rates has been established.
The latest monthly inflation figures showed that both headline and underlying inflation were in the bottom half of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target band for the first time since August 2021.
Underlying monthly inflation has been in the RBA’s target band for six consecutive months and is at its lowest level since November 2021.
On the official quarterly figures, both headline and underlying inflation has already returned to the RBA’s target band for the first time since 2021.
Headline inflation was 6.1 per cent when we came to office, it’s now 2.4 per cent.
Under Labor, inflation is down substantially, real wages are up, unemployment is low, our economy is growing, and interest rates have come down twice, but the job’s not done because people are still under pressure.
Our economic plan is all about easing the cost of living and getting on top of inflation while maintaining jobs and that’s what we’re seeing in our economy.
Unlike other countries that have faced recessions and job losses, we’ve managed to get inflation down without sacrificing the gains we’ve made in our labour market.
We recognise that people are still under pressure and there’s more work to do in our economy and that’s why the cost‑of‑living relief that we’re rolling out right now is so important.
The global economy is uncertain and unpredictable but the progress we’ve made together means we’re well placed and well prepared to weather the storm.
We are managing this difficult global environment at the same time as we are building a more sustainable, productive and resilient economy.
Has the ending of Squid Game left you feeling downhearted? The South Korean megahit struck a nerve with audiences worldwide, with millions logging in to Netflix to follow protagonist Seong Gi-hun and fellow players in their fight for survival over three deadly seasons.
But even if you haven’t seen Squid Game, you’ve probably experienced the sense of loss that comes with the ending of much-loved series. These feelings are very normal, as finales can be deeply meaningful to viewers.
One of the most famous was the 1983 finale of M*A*S*H*, in which the Korean War ended. The flow rate in two water tunnels in New York leapt by millions of gallons right after the episode ended. Apparently about a million New Yorkers were waiting until the end to use the bathroom.
A good finale can be a sweet sendoff for viewers after years of investment. A bad one, however, can leave a bitter taste.
Why finales matter to us
We watch series for a range of reasons, including excitement, vicarious experience, emotional release and self-reflection. One of the main ways we engage with the stories is through the characters. We may admire them, empathise with them, or even see them as a part of our lives.
These parasocial relationships are similar to our real-life relationships (except they are one-sided). A show’s ending is ultimately an end to those relationships: a chance to say goodbye to our parasocial friends.
If a finale strikes a fake chord, or seems to betray the world we’ve come to love, it can make the grieving process harder. An unsatisfying finale might even sour our view of the entire series.
The need for closure
Generally, a satisfying finale will be one that offers us closure. One of the earliest examples of this came in 1967 with The Fugitive (1963–67), when 78 million American viewers watched doctor Richard Kimble finally catch his wife’s assailant.
More recent examples include The Nanny (1993–99) – where the romantic tension between Fran and Mr Sheffield is finally resolved – and Six Feet Under (2001–05), where we found out what happened to all the main characters.
Closure can also come through the death of important characters, such as in Breaking Bad (2008–13) and Game of Thrones (2011–19).
The need for narrative closure is a somewhat curious phenomenon. While we often won’t get closure in real life, such as with our own love affairs, or big life events, we still expect this to happen for our favourite characters.
For me, Mad Men (2007–15) provided the right mix. While we learn the ultimate fates of some characters, we also get the feeling others such as Peggy Olson and Pete Campbell will get up the next day and go to work. We just won’t see them do it.
Turning it on its head
Finales also offer a chance to shake things up. In Sex and the City (1998–2004), relationships hang in the balance until the very end.
Some finales may signal new beginnings, particularly through a big wedding. For exanmple, Dorothy gets married and moves away in The Golden Girls (1985–92).
In Schitt’s Creek (2015–20), some characters stay in the town, while others move away following the wedding of David and Patrick, presided over by Moira, the grande dame of the Rose family.
Then there are surprising finales. Whether they aim to provide a final shock, or reflect the quagmire of ending a long-running show, these are usually the most controversial.
Newhart (1982–90) ended by using a spin on the “it was all a dream” trope, with the final scene linking the show to star Bob Newhart’s earlier sitcom.
The Sopranos (1999–2007), meanwhile, gave us one of the most talked about and divisive endings in recent memory. It is left to the viewer’s imagination to decide what happened to Tony Soprano. Some saw this as brilliant, others a cop-out.
Other finales involved big, but for some viewers, disappointing, reveals. These include the identity of the mother in How I Met Your Mother (2005–14), and the resolution of Lost (2004–10), which some fans felt was too ambiguous and complex for a final episode.
Viewers hoping for a positive or fairy-tale ending may react negatively if it doesn’t come.
Or, they might feel shortchanged if their reason for investing time in a series – such as to get to the bottom of a mystery – isn’t delivered upon by the end.
Saying goodbye, together
Grieving the end of a series is normal. We should honour what these fictional worlds provide us: joy, escapism and personal growth through self-reflection.
Connecting with our favourite characters matters for another reason, too, because these fictional bonds also help us connect with others in real life. We might grieve with other fans over the sad ending of a show, or vent with them if they also found the finale underwhelming.
Even when a series is over, relationships between fans can continue through online groups, repeat streaming and fan conventions.
With time, feelings of loss over a series’ end may make way for other feelings, such as gratitude for having experienced it at all.
Adam Gerace 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.
As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity.
In fact, in a growing number of roles, being “AI fluent” is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once was.
But we’ve all had that moment when we’ve asked an AI chatbot a question and received what feels like the most generic, surface level answer. The problem isn’t the AI – you just haven’t given it enough to work with.
Think of it this way. During training, the AI will have “read” virtually everything on the internet. But because it makes predictions, it will give you the most probable, most common response. Without specific guidance, it’s like walking into a restaurant and asking for something good. You’ll likely get the chicken.
Your solution lies in understanding that AI systems excel at adapting to context, but you have to provide it. So how exactly do you do that?
Crafting better prompts
You may have heard the term “prompt engineering”. It might sound like you need to design some kind of technical script to get results.
To get the most out of your AI conversations, it’s important that you convey a few basics about what you want, and how you want it. Our approach follows the acronym CATS – context, angle, task and style.
Context means providing the setting and background information the AI needs. Instead of asking “How do I write a proposal?” try “I’m a nonprofit director writing a grant proposal to a foundation that funds environmental education programs for urban schools”. Upload relevant documents, explain your constraints, and describe your specific situation.
Angle (or attitude) leverages AI’s strength in role-playing and perspective-taking. Rather than getting a neutral response, specify the attitude you want. For example, “Act as a critical peer reviewer and identify weaknesses in my argument” or “Take the perspective of a supportive mentor helping me improve this draft”.
Task is specifically about what you actually want the AI to do. “Help me with my presentation” is vague. But “Give me three ways to make my opening slide more engaging for an audience of small business owners” is actionable.
Style harnesses AI’s ability to adapt to different formats and audiences. Specify whether you want a formal report, a casual email, bullet points for executives, or an explanation suitable for teenagers. Tell the AI what voice you want to use – for example, a formal academic style, technical, engaging or conversational.
In a growing number of roles, being able to use AI is quickly becoming as important as being proficient in office software once was. Shutterstock
Context is everything
Besides crafting a clear, effective prompt, you can also focus on managing the surrounding information – that is to say on “context engineering”. Context engineering refers to everything that surrounds the prompt.
That means thinking about the environment and information the AI has access to: its memory function, instructions leading up to the task, prior conversation history, documents you upload, or examples of what good output looks like.
You should think about prompting as a conversation. If you’re not happy with the first response, push for more, ask for changes, or provide more clarifying information.
Don’t expect the AI to give a ready-made response. Instead, use it to trigger your own thinking. If you feel the AI has produced a lot of good material but you get stuck, copy the best parts into a fresh session and ask it to summarise and continue from there.
Always retain your professional distance and remind yourself that you are the only thinking part in this relationship. And always make sure to check the accuracy of anything an AI produces – errors are increasingly common.
AI systems are remarkably capable, but they need you – and human intelligence – to bridge the gap between their vast generic knowledge and your particular situation. Give them enough context to work with, and they might surprise you with how helpful they can be.
The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
The domestic benchmark indices were trading slightly higher on Tuesday morning, tracking cautious optimism among investors.
At around 9:30 am, the Sensex was up 91.57 points, or 0.11 per cent, at 83,534.07, while the Nifty rose 22.25 points, or 0.09 per cent, to trade at 25,483.55.
“This has already been largely factored in by the market; the unknown element is the possibility of fresh sectoral tariffs on segments like pharmaceuticals. The market’s reaction will depend on the details,” said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
In the previous session, the Nifty closed marginally higher, forming a green candlestick that confirmed a bullish hammer pattern from the session before, according to analysts.
“A sustained move above 25,500 could trigger a further rally towards 25,750. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 25,222 and 25,120, which may act as entry points for fresh long positions,” said Mandar Bhojane, Technical Analyst at Choice Broking.
Nifty Bank advanced 203 points, or 0.36 per cent, to 57,152.20 in early trade. The Nifty Midcap 100 was up 91 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 59,606.75, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 85.70 points, or 0.45 per cent, to trade at 19,035.85.
In the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Tata Motors, BEL, Adani Ports, NTPC, Asian Paints and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers. Meanwhile, Titan, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, M&M and Sun Pharma were trading in the red.
On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 321.16 crore on July 7, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth Rs 1,853.39 crore.
In Asia, markets in Seoul, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Jakarta were trading in positive territory, while Bangkok was the lone index trading in the red.
Overnight, the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US closed at 44,406.36, down 422.17 points, or 0.94 per cent. The S&P 500 lost 49.37 points, or 0.79 per cent, to end at 6,229.98, while the Nasdaq slipped 188.59 points, or 0.92 per cent, to settle at 20,412.52.
Top seed Jannik Sinner struggled with an elbow problem and was given an almighty scare before advancing to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon after a cruel twist of fate for his 19th-seeded opponent Grigor Dimitrov who retired injured at two sets up.
Novak Djokovic continued his quest for Grand Slam glory at the All England Club with a battling victory over Alex de Minaur while five-times major champion Iga Swiatek found her grasscourt wings to fly past Clara Tauson.
The drama was reserved for the evening clash on Centre Court as Dimitrov, who had pulled out injured in his last four majors, played exquisite tennis to go up 6-3 7-5 2-2 but then crashed to the ground after a big ace to hold serve.
Sinner, who had been hampered for much of the contest by a right elbow issue after slipping and falling to the turf early on, was left feeling sorry for his opponent who threw in the towel after a short assessment by a doctor.
“I don’t know what to say because he’s an incredible player. I think we all saw this today,” said Sinner, who was by a tearful Dimitrov’s side while the Bulgarian was attended to.
“He’s been so unlucky in the past couple of years. He’s an incredible player, a good friend of mine also, and we understand each other very well off the court too.
“Seeing him in this position… if there would be a chance that he could play in the next round, he would deserve it. Now I hope he has a speedy recovery. Very, very unlucky from his side.
“I don’t take this as a win at all… just an unfortunate moment to witness for all of us.”
Sinner later told reporters he would have an MRI scan to check his own injury.
“It happened very early in the match, first game. It was quite an unfortunate fall. We checked the videos a bit, and it didn’t seem a tough one, but I still felt it quite a lot, especially serve and forehand,” he added.
“So let’s see… tomorrow we are going to check with MRI to see if there’s something serious and then we try to adjust it.”
Sinner next faces American 10th seed Ben Shelton, who beat another Italian in Lorenzo Sonego 3-6 6-1 7-6(1) 7-5 to advance to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time, as did Flavio Cobolli, who downed Marin Cilic 6-4 6-4 6-7(4) 7-6(3).
ROCKY ROAD
Djokovic marched into the Wimbledon last eight for the 16th time but the Serbian trod a rocky road before defeating De Minaur 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 to keep alive his quest for a 25th major title to surpass Margaret Court.
Watched from the Royal Box by another great in Roger Federer, the man whose record eight All England Club trophies Djokovic is trying to equal, the sixth seed surrendered the first set in 31 minutes before roaring back to win.
“We did catch up very shortly,” Djokovic said of his meeting with Federer afterwards.
“We greeted each other. He congratulated me and said it was a great match. That’s all. It was a very short greeting, but it was really nice to have him around.
“He’s one of the greatest legends of our game. So it always is extra special when he’s on the stands. I’m glad to break the curse and win in front of him. It’s a big relief.”
Federer’s fellow Swiss and former doubles partner Belinda Bencic made her first Wimbledon quarter-final in nine attempts after dismissing 18th-seeded Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6(4) 6-4 in a little under two hours on a breezy Court One.
The 28-year-old Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion shed tears of joy after she finally broke the fourth-round barrier 15 months since giving birth to her daughter Bella and she said she was surprised at her high level.
“I’m really happy about it. Of course, I try not to think about it. I feel great on the practice court. When I was coming back, that’s why I felt like I came back earlier than expected, than I expected for myself,” Bencic said.
“I’m also surprised about how fast the results are coming.”
She will need all her battling qualities when she takes on seventh seed Mirra Andreeva, the Russian teenager who made short work of American 10th seed Emma Navarro 6-2 6-3 on her Centre Court debut with her idol Federer still in attendance.
Swiatek shrugged off a slow start to beat Danish 23rd seed Tauson 6-4 6-1 and set up a meeting with Liudmila Samsonova, who saw off Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 7-5 7-5.
Samsung Electronics America today announced it will host a range of exciting interactive experiences throughout NYC to showcase how Galaxy AI and the latest Galaxy devices are designed to seamlessly fit into your life.
Summer is for enjoying your favorite activities, and Galaxy Experience Spaces are here to show you what can unfold with our newest features, including the latest Galaxy AI enhancements. When visitors enter the space, they will be welcomed into a fun and unique atmosphere, where they can learn all about our innovations. So, if you want to capture stunning photos, try out a new feature, or learn how to reach your wellness goals, our Galaxy Experience Space is packed with exciting opportunities for everyone.
We’ve designed the space to provide an immersive experience where technology and culture intersect and take over the city through creative design elements that make you feel like you’re in vibrant communities of photographers, skateboarders, and runners.
Guests even have the chance to receive a range of Galaxy devices and other fun items with special giveaways.
Galaxy Experience Space
Visit the Galaxy Experience Space at 500 Broadway from July 9-August 9. Stop by to learn more about our groundbreaking devices and enjoy a range of events:
Daily Galaxy Workshops – Six daily sessions, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., showcasing how features can fit into your everyday life.
Local Community Events– Engaging cultural programs and events related to gaming, running, photography, and skateboarding — including a running club event on Thursday, July 10.
Influencer Meet & Greets– Exciting list of influencers will stop by Galaxy Experience Space for a meet and greet. Including recording artist Mark Tuan on Wednesday, July 9.
The NYC Galaxy Experience Space’s operating hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Galaxy Hangouts
In addition, Galaxy Hangouts will be popping up at iconic locations throughout NYC where visitors can explore a range of product features — from the latest Galaxy AI experiences to our powerful photography tools.
Galaxy Hangouts pop up locations include:
Flat Iron Plaza (July 9-12 & July 23-25)
Union Square Plaza (July 9-August 2)
Chelsea Plaza (July 9-12)
Astor Place (July 9-12)
Gansevoort Plaza (July 16-19)
Hudson Yards (July 30-August 2).
All events are free and open to the public. Follow @SamsungMobileUS on X and @SamsungMobileUSA on Instagram for more information.
To learn about all the latest devices and experiences, tune in live to Galaxy Unpacked on July 9 at 10 a.m. ET and visit Samsung.com before the event to learn more about Reserve offers — including how you can earn a $50 Samsung Credit towards the latest Galaxy device.1
1 For a limited time, reserve the latest Galaxy device(s) on Samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App and receive a $50 Samsung Credit (“Reservation Gift”) when you pre-order and purchase the reserved device. Pre-order and purchase required. The Reservation Gift cannot be applied to the pre-ordered device(s) and must be used at the time of pre-order purchase towards purchasing additional eligible products (select Buds, Watches, Tablets, or Galaxy Ring) on Samsung.com, or in the Shop Samsung App. Reservation Gift will be applied automatically when you use the same email address during Reserve and Pre-Order Periods. Reservation Gift is a one-time use e-certificate; when first used, any value not used is lost and must be used at the time of purchase. The Gift is non-transferable and limited to 1 per Qualifying Purchase. If you return or cancel your purchase, the discount will be forfeit. Qualifying products and offer details will be available on 7/9/25 on samsung.com.
From menu boards and discount offers to promotional advertisements, digital signage has become an essential medium for delivering information in retail spaces. Now, a new display has emerged — one that can show images without a continuous power supply.
On June 8, Samsung Electronics launched the 32-inch Color E-Paper — an ultra-low-power digital signage solution capable of delivering rich, high-quality visuals.
Behind this innovative product lies Samsung’s proprietary Color Imaging Algorithm technology, developed through close collaboration between the Visual Display (VD) Business and Samsung Research at Samsung Electronics.
Samsung Newsroom spoke with two key figures behind its development — Daewoong Cho from the VD Business and Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research — to learn more about the creation of Color E-Paper.
▲ (From left) Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research and Daewoong Cho from the VD Business
Paradigm Shift: Ultra-Slim, Ultra-Light and Ultra Low-Power
The Color E-Paper sets a new benchmark for digital signage — redefining hardware, operational methods and content expressiveness.
The globally released EM32DX model (32-inch) sports an ultra-slim profile, measuring just 8.6 millimeters at its thinnest point, and boasts a lightweight structure, weighing only 2.5 kilograms with the battery.
▲ Daewoong Cho from the VD Business
“We designed the device to be ultra-slim and ultra-light so that it can be installed easily, even in tight spaces,” said Cho, who led Color E-Paper’s hardware development. “This versatility means it can serve as a menu board at a café entrance or be mounted on a wall to function as a seasonal, emotionally resonant interior display.”
One of the biggest advantages of the Color E-Paper is its ultra-low power consumption, as it draws 0.00W1 while displaying a static image. This allows content to remain visible for extended periods on battery power alone, significantly reducing energy usage in retail environments. Changing the display image requires only a minimal amount of power as well. In addition, as part of Samsung’s commitment to sustainability, the product incorporates recycled plastics in its exterior and comes in eco-friendly packaging.
▲ Content for the Color E-Paper can be easily created, replaced and managed through the Samsung VXT platform.
▲ Samsung VXT enhances the Color E-Paper experience with content visibility optimization, a preview function that ensures color accuracy before deployment, and other convenient features.
A Display That Runs Without a Continuous Power Supply
The secret behind the Color E-Paper’s ultra-low power consumption is its distinctive method of displaying images.
▲ Iljun Ahn from Samsung Research
“While conventional LCD signage uses a backlight to illuminate images, the Color E-Paper arranges six colors of digital ink in precise locations — just like printing on paper,” said Ahn, who participated in developing the product’s image enhancement technology. “This is also what gives the display its eye-friendly visual texture.”
The display consists of millions of microcups, each containing four colored ink particles (red, yellow, white and blue). When an electrical signal is applied to each cup, the designated ink particles rise to the surface to produce six colors.
“This process closely resembles the printing principle by which ink adheres to paper,” Ahn explained. “Once an image is formed, it can be semi-permanently retained without any further power consumption.”
Rich Images With Just Six Colors Through Samsung’s Proprietary Technology
The Color E-Paper‘s strengths go far beyond power efficiency. The product can reproduce vibrant, natural hues using only six colors thanks to Samsung Electronics’ independently developed Color Imaging Algorithm.
“Conventional products had limitations in accurately reproducing input colors, and issues such as distortion and noise occurred in flat or edge areas of images. A solution was needed to overcome these challenges, so the VD Business and Samsung Research joined forces to come up with one,” said Ahn.
The starting point for developing the Color Imaging Algorithm, which enhances both color expressiveness and visibility, was the Human Visual System (HVS). The algorithm was built around a key aspect of human vision: the eye perceives the average color across a certain region, rather than focusing on the colors of individual pixels.
“By leveraging this trait, it’s possible to create the perception of different colors by naturally combining the six colors. The key lies in optimizing the ratio and arrangement of those combinations to avoid any color distortion,” Ahn added.
▲ The Color E‑Paper’s color-rendering process, powered by the Color Imaging Algorithm.
Calculating Color Ratios: Probability Map Extraction
Conventional e‑paper relies on error-diffusion2 techniques to approximate digital images using a limited color palette. While effective, these methods carry significant drawbacks, as they are prone to visual distortion and suffer from slow computation speeds.
To overcome these limitations, Samsung devised an innovative approach that calculates the probability of placing certain colors within arbitrary regions, allowing for more precise color expression.
▲ The Color Imaging Algorithm computes color-specific weights as probability distributions.
By computing color weights as probabilities, the Color E-Paper can render nearly 2.5 million distinct hues using just six colors — a dramatic 40-fold increase in color richness compared to the roughly 60,000 hues achievable with conventional methods.
Optimizing Color Arrangement: Color Sampling
Along with color ratios, the way colors are arranged also plays a critical role in color rendition quality. Building on the probability map, Samsung developers applied blue–noise-based 3 sampling (arrangement) to assign colors on a pixel-by-pixel basis, ensuring uniform and smooth color rendering.
▲ The blue-noise-based color sampling process
▲ (Left) Grocery store promotions brought to life in vivid color on a Samsung Color E-Paper display; (Right) A magnified view of the onion demonstrates how various color combinations naturally render shades and hues.
This advanced Color Imaging Algorithm technology significantly reduces eye strain and delivers images with soft, natural boundaries — just like printed material.
▲ Samsung’s Color Imaging Algorithm technology overcomes the shortcomings of conventional e-paper.
A Globally Acclaimed Technology With a Bright Future
With reactions like “I thought it was real paper!” and “Where’s the power cable?”, people are often surprised or impressed when they see the Color E‑Paper for the first time. The innovation drew significant attention at this year’s edition of Europe’s largest display exhibition, Integrated Systems Europe, where it won three Best of Show at ISE 2025 awards.
“I felt so proud when I heard that a global brand, one that had previously insisted on analog signage only, began seriously considering a digital transformation after seeing the Color E‑Paper at ISE 2025,” Daewoong Cho recalled.
“The natural, paper-like color of the Color E-Paper will offer consumers a fresh experience across various commercial settings. We plan to introduce it in a range of sizes, from small to large displays.”
“We are continuing our research with the goal of being able to render a broader range of colors more effectively. Samsung Research and the VD Business will keep working in close partnership to deliver the next breakthrough in display technology,” added Iljun Ahn.
With its paradigm-shifting power efficiency and color accuracy, the Samsung Color E‑Paper is leading the evolution of digital signage. Driven by a spirit of continuous innovation, Samsung’s product developers are committed to enhancing visual experiences in commercial spaces — setting a new standard for the displays of tomorrow.
1 Based on IEC 62301 standards from the International Electrotechnical Commission. Power consumption below 0.005W is indicated as 0.00W.
2 This method diffuses the quantization error — introduced during image quantization — by distributing it in specified proportions to adjacent pixels, ensuring the errors become visually less noticeable across the entire image.
3 Unlike white noise, blue noise is concentrated in the high-frequency spectrum, distributing fine-grained, evenly spaced patterns without large blotches — enabling smoother and more natural image rendering on displays.
Today’s consumers are redefining what it means to live well. Beyond simple consumption, they strive to make environmentally responsible choices throughout the entire purchasing journey. As a result, sustainability is no longer a trend — it has become a way of life. Brands are working to communicate their messages effectively while fully embracing and reflecting these eco-conscious values.
Launched this year, Samsung Electronics’ Color E-Paper (EMDX model) is a next-generation signage solution that significantly reduces power consumption in digital content advertising. NONO SHOP, a zero-waste store and café in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, has introduced Color E-Paper displays into its space — taking a proactive step toward more sustainable operations.
▲ Julian Quintart, Founder and Owner of NONO SHOP
Samsung Newsroom visited NONO SHOP to explore how the space has become even more eco-conscious with the integration of Color E-Paper.
Less Waste, More Flexibility
NONO SHOP is a zero-waste store and vegan café offering plant-based beverages, desserts and groceries, along with a refill station to reduce single-use packaging. The shop promotes sustainability through customer engagement programs such as recycling campaigns and Climate Fresk workshops, where participants learn about climate change.
Even with ongoing efforts to minimize waste, operating a store inevitably generates some trash. One example is printed promotional materials — including seasonal menus, event posters and schedule announcements — which must be updated frequently. As a result, a significant amount of paper-based signage was being discarded each month.
▲ Quintart shares the many advantages of Samsung Color E-Paper including reduced waste, power consumption and flexible installation options.
By adopting Color E-Paper, NONO SHOP has significantly reduced waste from printed promotional materials. Images and text can be easily updated through a dedicated mobile app, eliminating the need to print and mount posters. The displays now allow for real-time content updates while delivering more impactful visuals.
“Samsung Color E-Paper doesn’t feel like a digital screen,” said Julian Quintart, a Belgian entertainer and founder of NONO SHOP. “It looks so much like real printed material that, unless you look very closely, you’d think it was just an ordinary paper poster.”
“The ability to instantly update images through the mobile app makes daily operations much more efficient,” added Juwon Shim, a manager at NONO SHOP. “It helps us save not only the resources and energy required for printing, but also time.”
▲ Samsung Color E-Paper offers simple hanging installation options thanks to its 2.5kg-light and 17.9 millimeter-slim profile
Sustainably Crafted From Packaging to Product
Color E-Paper is highly effective in reducing the energy typically required to operate and maintain commercial spaces. By applying ink technology to digital paper and using ambient light to render images, the displays eliminate the need for a backlight unit — the component in traditional screens that consumes energy to emit light. As a result, power consumption drops to 0.00 watts1 when content remains static. Even during updates, Color E-Paper uses significantly less energy than conventional digital signage.
“When introducing new devices into the store, it’s important to consider not just their power consumption, but also their overall environmental impact,” said Quintart. “Color E-Paper is especially appealing because its energy use is significantly lower than that of traditional digital displays.”
▲ The packaging of Color E-Paper also reflects a strong commitment to sustainability.
The product’s design and packaging also reflect a strong commitment to sustainability. Color E-Paper features 100% paper-based packaging and incorporates recycled plastic in more than half of its cover.
“Even the packaging was thoughtfully designed,” he emphasized. “All these small efforts add up and represent a meaningful step toward resource circulation.”
▲ Zoe McTackett, a regular customer at NONO SHOP, appreciates that the cover of Color E-Paper is made from recycled plastic.
Reactions to the Color E-Paper signage have been positive.
“I was really surprised to learn that recycled plastic was used in Color E-Paper,” said Zoe McTackett, a regular customer at NONO SHOP. “Knowing that Samsung values not just technology, but also the environment, makes me trust the brand even more.”
Built To Fit Anywhere
Color E-Paper effortlessly integrates into any space, preserving the aesthetic of existing interiors and resembling framed artwork. Equipped with a patent pending color imaging algorithm, the display optimizes content for enhanced visibility — delivering smooth edge rendering, seamless gradients and rich color expression for a look and feel strikingly similar to printed posters.
▲ NONO SHOP not only uses Color E-Paper for in-store displays but also uses it as versatile screens during workshops
“Even though it’s a digital screen, it doesn’t feel too sharp — it has a natural, paper-like quality,” said McTackett. She noted how comfortable it was to view, even in bright daylight or well-lit environments, thanks to its non-reflective surface.
“I hope customers see the display not just as a digital device, but as a framed piece,” Quintart added. “Once they realize it’s actually digital paper, they focus more on the content and respond to the product more organically.”
Weighing just 2.5 kilograms with the battery and measuring only 17.9 millimeters thick, Color E-Paper features an ultra-lightweight design with exceptional installation flexibility — easily mounted on walls, ceiling rails or stands without the need for additional structures.
▲ Color E-Paper can be installed almost anywhere thanks to its ultra-lightweight and ultra-slim design.
“Depending on the setting, Color E-Paper can be used in various formats — on a stand, wall-mounted or hanging,” Shim explained. “One of its biggest advantages is that it can transform the store’s atmosphere without requiring major interior changes.”
“When mounted on a movable stand, Color E-Paper is easy to reposition and can be set up near the entrance or beside the checkout counter,” she continued. “Hanging the display with wires is especially space-efficient since it takes up virtually no space.”
Samsung’s Color E-Paper eliminates the trade-offs once associated with sustainable practices. Just as a single small action can spark meaningful change, Samsung remains committed to creating positive environmental impact — a mission now shared with NONO SHOP through Color E-Paper.
1 According to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62301 standards, power consumption under 0.005 watts is displayed as 0.00 watts.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Xealth, a unique healthcare integration platform that brings diverse digital health tools and care programs that benefit patients and providers. Together with Samsung’s innovative leadership in wearable technology, the acquisition will help advance Samsung’s transformation into a connected care platform that bridges wellness and medical care bringing a seamless and holistic approach to preventative care to as many people as possible.
This acquisition will further Samsung’s push to unify fragmented health information and to empower individuals to take control of their own health. Often, customer health data measured on wellness tools1, which keep track of one’s wellness journey every day, and clinical records at hospitals are managed separately, leading to missed insights and delayed care. The synergy between Samsung’s advanced wearable technology and Xealth’s digital health platform can create a link between home health monitoring and clinical decision-making through enhancements to Xealth’s platform, with the provider-patient relationship at the center of that effort.
Samsung is committed to making digital health tools accessible for all through relentless innovation in technology and a boundless device ecosystem, and has been heavily investing in sensor technologies on wearables – essential tools to follow one’s wellbeing throughout both day and night. With Samsung’s diverse product portfolio especially around home, Samsung helps connect these various devices to bring better context and personalization around healthcare. The acquisition of Xealth will reinforce this commitment by becoming the cornerstone to advancing Samsung’s care at home vision of connecting and bridging wellness and medical care.
Xealth, spun out of Providence health system, combines multiple digital health solutions into a single user interface and platform, giving healthcare providers a more complete picture of their patients, and enabling real-time monitoring, continuous engagement and smarter decision making. Xealth acts as an orchestration layer that gives health systems control over how they manage, filter, and use data. The company currently has a network of more than 500 U.S. hospitals, including Advocate Health and Banner Health, and more than 70 digital health solution partners, which will gain access to Samsung’s platform and enhance the connected care platform.
“Samsung aims to improve the health of everyone through our extensive platform combining Samsung’s innovative technologies and open collaboration with industry leaders,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “We believe the acquisition of Xealth, with its accumulated expertise and extensive healthcare network, will be an anchor to accelerate Samsung’s efforts to support health systems and digital health partners through a truly connected care.”
Five prohibited firearms are out of circulation after Police seized them while executing a search warrant at the home of a firearms licence holder in Napier.
Detective Senior Sergeant James Keene says the arrest of the 42-year-old man and seizure of the firearms followed close co-operation between Eastern Districts Police and the Firearms Safety Authority, after concerns about the man’s fitness to hold a firearms licence.
“One of the most disturbing aspects of the arrest involved the discovery of five prohibited firearms, military-style semi-automatics, in children’s bedrooms,” said DSS Keene.
“The firearms were not locked away as required and ammunition was also accessible. Officers were concerned that vulnerable children could have access to the firearms. The man also did not have the necessary endorsement on his firearms license to possess prohibited firearms,” said DSS Keene.
The Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke had earlier suspended the man’s firearms licence after he was involved in a driving incident.
“This case is an excellent example of frontline Police and the Firearms Safety Authority working together to share real-time intelligence that enables risk assessments and interventions to keep the public safe,” said Authority Executive Director Angela Brazier.
“It is a privilege to possess and use firearms. All licence holders must act in the interests of personal and public safety. We know from daily engagement with licence holders that most are fit and proper to use a firearm, understand their obligations and have no trouble meeting them,” said Angela Brazier.
The man faces a total of 14 firearms and driving charges include drink driving, dangerous driving and failing to stop to ascertain injury; as well as unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, prohibited parts, prohibited ammunition and prohibited magazines, unlawful possession of a pistol, and using a document to obtain property. He is currently remanded in custody.
Anyone with concerns about a potential firearms offence can phone Police on 105, or 111 if life is in immediate danger. Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.
Non-charitable not-for-profits (NFPs) with an active Australian business number (ABN) need to lodge an annual NFP self-review return to notify their eligibility to self-assess as income tax exempt. The return is due each year between 1 July and 31 October.
If your organisation’s 2023–24 return is overdue, you will need to lodge that return before your 2024–25 return.
You can lodge online, through our self-help phone service, or with a registered tax agent.
Once you’ve set up access, Online services for business is the quickest way to lodge your NFP SRR. If you’ve lodged your 2023–24 NFP self-review return, your answers will be pre-populated in your 2024–25 return based on your last lodgment. When you lodge, make sure you review your answers before you submit your return.
If you are experiencing difficulties lodging online, you can still lodge your return using our automated self-help phone service on 13 72 26. You’ll need your NFP’s ABN and a reference number from any letter we’ve posted to your NFP.
One of the questions on the return asks whether your organisation has and follows clauses in its governing document that prohibit the distribution of income or assets to members while it is operating and winding up.
We are providing additional support to NFPs and have extended the due date to update governing documents from 30 June 2025 to 30 June 2026 for organisations that have not made any distributions of income or assets to members. To get the extension, answer ‘Yes’ to the question in the return about your NFP’s governing document.
If you need more help with getting ready to lodge, there are plenty of useful tools and information available to help you understand the NFP self-review return at ato.gov.au/NFPtaxexempt.
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Perris, California — On June 18, 2025, the First Partner visited the Inland Empire to meet with California communities impacted by the Trump Administration’s federal immigration raids.
The First Partner visited TODEC, a local nonprofit organization that’s become a lifeline for immigrant families, offering legal support, food distribution, social services, and mental health resources for those in need. Staff and families impacted by the federal immigration raids gathered to share their stories. Later in the day, the First Partner and the TODEC team dropped food donations to farmworkers fearful of leaving their homes due to ongoing and indiscriminate ICE raids.
“I listened to accounts from grandmothers, mothers, and children—of families afraid of leaving their homes, fathers who committed suicide because they were unable to work. This is a campaign of terror on American soil—aimed at some of the hardest working people on earth—and the farms who supply our nation’s food. In addition to being morally unconscionable, the actions of the federal administration are economically disastrous. California is the world’s fifth largest producer of agricultural products. That doesn’t happen without the hands, the hearts, and the labor of immigrant workers.”
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
“We’re grateful for the First Partner’s compassion and for showing up for this community. She listened and saw firsthand the suffering these families are enduring, but also saw their resilience. At a time when too many are turning away from what is happening here, she is leaning in.”
Luz Gallegos, Executive Director, TODEC.
For almost 40 years, TODEC has been a hub for healing, organizing, advocacy, and community transformation led by the people who live and work in rural Inland communities. TODEC has operated a 24/7crisis hotline for the past 30 years and provides connection to mental health supports, home-based deliveries of groceries, medicine, other essential needs, financial assistance for families in dire need, and more.
In addition to supporting local residents with affirmative immigration remedies and other legal services, the organization has been a longtime supporter of commonsense immigration reforms dating back to the Reagan Administration—advocating for legal pathways that allow people to safely live, work, and continue contributing in California.
The First Partner is an advocate for California’s farmers and agricultural communities. She helped architect California’s nation-leadingFarm to Schoolprogram, which now provides healthy meals to nearly half of the state’s school children by working with local organic farms. She also championed theUniversal Meals program, which ensures that all Californian students have access to two free school meals each day that are delicious, nutritious, and locally-sourced.
The First Partner is a leading advocate for the mental health and well-being of all Californian children. Under the leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California has invested billions in theCalifornia Youth Behavioral Health Initiativeto ensure that mental health services are available, affordable, and accessible to youth whenever they need support, wherever they may be. Through this initiative, children and their families can access free online behavioral health services (BrightLife Kids,Soluna,Mirror), video and print resources (California Positive Parenting, Thriving KidsandCalifornia Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids), and online training to recognize and respond to trauma and stress in kids (Safe Spaces). These resources are available at no-cost in Spanish and English language.
First Partner, Press releases
Recent news
Jul 7, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of skilled Urban Search and Rescue Team members to Texas to assist with ongoing response efforts related to severe flooding impacts. “California stands with all those who have lost loved ones,…
Jul 7, 2025
News What you need to know: California added area the equivalent of Glacier National Park to its conserved lands and coastal waters in just the last year – marking significant progress toward its goal of 30% conservation by 2030. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom…
Jul 7, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Thanne Berg, of Albany, has been appointed Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Berg has been Acting…
Perris, California — On June 18, 2025, the First Partner visited the Inland Empire to meet with California communities impacted by the Trump Administration’s federal immigration raids.
The First Partner visited TODEC, a local nonprofit organization that’s become a lifeline for immigrant families, offering legal support, food distribution, social services, and mental health resources for those in need. Staff and families impacted by the federal immigration raids gathered to share their stories. Later in the day, the First Partner and the TODEC team dropped food donations to farmworkers fearful of leaving their homes due to ongoing and indiscriminate ICE raids.
“I listened to accounts from grandmothers, mothers, and children—of families afraid of leaving their homes, fathers who committed suicide because they were unable to work. This is a campaign of terror on American soil—aimed at some of the hardest working people on earth—and the farms who supply our nation’s food. In addition to being morally unconscionable, the actions of the federal administration are economically disastrous. California is the world’s fifth largest producer of agricultural products. That doesn’t happen without the hands, the hearts, and the labor of immigrant workers.”
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
“We’re grateful for the First Partner’s compassion and for showing up for this community. She listened and saw firsthand the suffering these families are enduring, but also saw their resilience. At a time when too many are turning away from what is happening here, she is leaning in.”
Luz Gallegos, Executive Director, TODEC.
For almost 40 years, TODEC has been a hub for healing, organizing, advocacy, and community transformation led by the people who live and work in rural Inland communities. TODEC has operated a 24/7crisis hotline for the past 30 years and provides connection to mental health supports, home-based deliveries of groceries, medicine, other essential needs, financial assistance for families in dire need, and more.
In addition to supporting local residents with affirmative immigration remedies and other legal services, the organization has been a longtime supporter of commonsense immigration reforms dating back to the Reagan Administration—advocating for legal pathways that allow people to safely live, work, and continue contributing in California.
The First Partner is an advocate for California’s farmers and agricultural communities. She helped architect California’s nation-leadingFarm to Schoolprogram, which now provides healthy meals to nearly half of the state’s school children by working with local organic farms. She also championed theUniversal Meals program, which ensures that all Californian students have access to two free school meals each day that are delicious, nutritious, and locally-sourced.
The First Partner is a leading advocate for the mental health and well-being of all Californian children. Under the leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California has invested billions in theCalifornia Youth Behavioral Health Initiativeto ensure that mental health services are available, affordable, and accessible to youth whenever they need support, wherever they may be. Through this initiative, children and their families can access free online behavioral health services (BrightLife Kids,Soluna,Mirror), video and print resources (California Positive Parenting, Thriving KidsandCalifornia Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids), and online training to recognize and respond to trauma and stress in kids (Safe Spaces). These resources are available at no-cost in Spanish and English language.
First Partner, Press releases
Recent news
Jul 7, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of skilled Urban Search and Rescue Team members to Texas to assist with ongoing response efforts related to severe flooding impacts. “California stands with all those who have lost loved ones,…
Jul 7, 2025
News What you need to know: California added area the equivalent of Glacier National Park to its conserved lands and coastal waters in just the last year – marking significant progress toward its goal of 30% conservation by 2030. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom…
Jul 7, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Thanne Berg, of Albany, has been appointed Deputy Director of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Berg has been Acting…
OSLO, Norway (8 July 2025) – TGS ASA (“TGS”), a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, routinely publishes a quarterly operational update six working days after quarter-end. For Q2 2025, it also includes a financial update.
1) The table shows the average number of crews in operation when assuming a normalized crew size.
The table below shows TGS’ allocation of active seismic streamer 3D vessel capacity2:
Q2 2025
Q2 2024
Contract
55%
28%
Multi-client
23%
36%
Steaming
9%
14%
Yard
7%
6%
Stacked/Standby
6%
16%
Number of vessels
6
6
2) The statistics include only active seismic 3D streamer vessels (capacity working on New Energy Solutions projects are excluded).
Based on preliminary reporting from operating units, management of TGS expects IFRS revenues to be approximately USD 332 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 224 million in Q2 2024 (USD 353 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Produced revenues³ are expected to be approximately USD 306 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 215 million in Q2 2024 (USD 381 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Produced multi-client revenues are estimated to be approximately USD 135 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 115 million in Q2 2024 (USD 194 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024). Multi-client investment is expected to be approximately USD 120 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 52 million in Q2 2024 (USD 92 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Contract revenues amounted to approximately USD 171 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 100 million in Q2 2024 (USD 187 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS commented: “After several strong quarters, Q2 came in below expectations mainly due to three main factors. First, the end-of-quarter data licensing came in below internal forecasts, with several data licensing deals being postponed. Second, we encountered challenging operational conditions and stand-by time on one of our streamer projects, negatively impacting revenue recognition.Third, lower-than-expected JV-partner participation on certain multi-client projects resulted in recognition of higher multi-client investments and lower contract revenues. Discussions with our clients support our view that exploration activity will gradually increase from today’s levels. The successful offshore licensing round in Brazil and the recent announcement of a lease sale in the US Gulf of America are both positive drivers in facilitating more seismic activity in two of our key markets.”
TGS will release its Q2 2025 results at 07:00 a.m. CEST on 17 July 2025. CEO Kristian Johansen and CFO Sven Børre Larsen will present the results at 09:00 a.m. CEST, webcasted live.
³For the purpose of Produced revenues, multi-client revenues committed prior to completion of projects are recognized on a percentage of completion basis. This differs from IFRS reporting, where revenues committed prior to completion are recognized when the customers receive access to the finished data.
Adjustments between preliminary IFRS and Produced revenue numbers for Q2 2025: Preliminary reported IFRS revenue: USD 332 million
– Revenue recognized from performance obligations met during Q2 for completed projects: USD 95 million
+ Revenue recognized under Produced during Q2: USD 69 million
= Preliminary reported Produced revenue: USD 306 million
⁴Proforma considers TGS acquisition of PGS, which was completed 1 July 2024.
For more information, visit TGS.com (http://www.tgs.com) or contact:
Bård Stenberg, VP IR & Communication
Tel.: +47 992 45 235
E-mail: investor@tgs.com
About TGS
TGS provides advanced data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. With leading-edge technology and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain, TGS offers a comprehensive range of insights to help clients make better decisions. Our broad range of products and advanced data technologies, coupled with a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, make TGS a trusted partner in supporting the exploration and production of energy resources worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tgs.com (https://www.tgs.com/).
Forward Looking Statement
All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include volatile market conditions, investment opportunities in new and existing markets, demand for licensing of data within the energy industry, operational challenges, and reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward- looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.
OSLO, Norway (8 July 2025) – TGS ASA (“TGS”), a leading global provider of energy data and intelligence, routinely publishes a quarterly operational update six working days after quarter-end. For Q2 2025, it also includes a financial update.
1) The table shows the average number of crews in operation when assuming a normalized crew size.
The table below shows TGS’ allocation of active seismic streamer 3D vessel capacity2:
Q2 2025
Q2 2024
Contract
55%
28%
Multi-client
23%
36%
Steaming
9%
14%
Yard
7%
6%
Stacked/Standby
6%
16%
Number of vessels
6
6
2) The statistics include only active seismic 3D streamer vessels (capacity working on New Energy Solutions projects are excluded).
Based on preliminary reporting from operating units, management of TGS expects IFRS revenues to be approximately USD 332 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 224 million in Q2 2024 (USD 353 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Produced revenues³ are expected to be approximately USD 306 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 215 million in Q2 2024 (USD 381 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Produced multi-client revenues are estimated to be approximately USD 135 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 115 million in Q2 2024 (USD 194 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024). Multi-client investment is expected to be approximately USD 120 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 52 million in Q2 2024 (USD 92 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Contract revenues amounted to approximately USD 171 million in Q2 2025, compared to USD 100 million in Q2 2024 (USD 187 million proforma⁴ in Q2 2024).
Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS commented: “After several strong quarters, Q2 came in below expectations mainly due to three main factors. First, the end-of-quarter data licensing came in below internal forecasts, with several data licensing deals being postponed. Second, we encountered challenging operational conditions and stand-by time on one of our streamer projects, negatively impacting revenue recognition.Third, lower-than-expected JV-partner participation on certain multi-client projects resulted in recognition of higher multi-client investments and lower contract revenues. Discussions with our clients support our view that exploration activity will gradually increase from today’s levels. The successful offshore licensing round in Brazil and the recent announcement of a lease sale in the US Gulf of America are both positive drivers in facilitating more seismic activity in two of our key markets.”
TGS will release its Q2 2025 results at 07:00 a.m. CEST on 17 July 2025. CEO Kristian Johansen and CFO Sven Børre Larsen will present the results at 09:00 a.m. CEST, webcasted live.
³For the purpose of Produced revenues, multi-client revenues committed prior to completion of projects are recognized on a percentage of completion basis. This differs from IFRS reporting, where revenues committed prior to completion are recognized when the customers receive access to the finished data.
Adjustments between preliminary IFRS and Produced revenue numbers for Q2 2025: Preliminary reported IFRS revenue: USD 332 million
– Revenue recognized from performance obligations met during Q2 for completed projects: USD 95 million
+ Revenue recognized under Produced during Q2: USD 69 million
= Preliminary reported Produced revenue: USD 306 million
⁴Proforma considers TGS acquisition of PGS, which was completed 1 July 2024.
For more information, visit TGS.com (http://www.tgs.com) or contact:
Bård Stenberg, VP IR & Communication
Tel.: +47 992 45 235
E-mail: investor@tgs.com
About TGS
TGS provides advanced data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. With leading-edge technology and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain, TGS offers a comprehensive range of insights to help clients make better decisions. Our broad range of products and advanced data technologies, coupled with a global, extensive and diverse energy data library, make TGS a trusted partner in supporting the exploration and production of energy resources worldwide. For further information, please visit www.tgs.com (https://www.tgs.com/).
Forward Looking Statement
All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors include volatile market conditions, investment opportunities in new and existing markets, demand for licensing of data within the energy industry, operational challenges, and reliance on a cyclical industry and principal customers. Actual results may differ materially from those expected or projected in the forward- looking statements. TGS undertakes no responsibility or obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements for any reason.
