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Category: MIL-OSI

  • MIL-OSI Translation: Switzerland participates in G20 discussions on research and innovation

    MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

    Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in French

    State Secretariat for Training, Research and Innovation

    Bern, 23.09.2024 – On 19 September 2024, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation Martina Hirayama attended the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Research and Innovation in Manaus, Brazil. Switzerland had previously been invited by Brazil, which currently holds the G20 Presidency, to join the new working group set up this year.

    The ministerial meeting was held under the slogan “Open Innovation for a Just and Sustainable Development”. International cooperation in science and innovation, with a particular focus on open innovation, was the main theme. In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, discussions focused on the contribution of science and innovation to the decarbonization of the economy, research dedicated to the Amazon, and diversity, equity, inclusion and access to research. The ministers attending the meeting adopted the Manaus Declaration, which reflects the political consensus of the G20 countries on these issues.

    During the event, Secretary of State Martina Hirayama engaged with heads of delegation from Brazil, the G20 presidency, as well as other countries and organizations.

    Address for sending questions

    State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SEFRICommunicationmedien@sbfi.admin.ch 41 58 462 96 90

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    State Secretariat for Training, Research and Innovationhttp://www.sbfi.admin.ch

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Evasant Announces Renewed Focus on Sustainability

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Evasant is proud to announce the enhancement of its sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, furthering its commitment to responsible business practices. These strengthened policies reaffirm Evasant’s dedication to driving positive environmental impact and fostering a more inclusive corporate culture.

    Strengthening Our Sustainability Commitment

    As part of its updated strategy, Evasant is increasing efforts to prioritize investments in renewable energy, environmental preservation, and socially responsible projects. This sustainability initiative aims to balance strong financial performance with contributing to long-term environmental health and social well-being.

    Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Recognizing the role of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation, Evasant has upgraded its internal DEI framework, with its Diversity and Inclusion Board overseeing new initiatives to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion more into its operations. This updated approach positions Evasant as a leader in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

    Community Engagement and Continuous Learning

    As part of these enhanced policies, Evasant will expand its involvement in community initiatives, focusing on issues such as climate change, education, and poverty reduction, as well as launching new training and development programs to equip employees with the skills to advance sustainability and DEI efforts.

    “By enhancing our sustainability and DEI policies, we are taking a proactive stance toward building a future that benefits our clients, communities, and the environment,” said Nicholas Richardson, Chief Executive Officer. “These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact.”

    About Evasant:

    Evasant is an independent wealth and investment management firm offering extensive investment, wealth, planning, and corporate advisory services to affluent individuals, their families, and their privately owned businesses.

    For more information, please contact:

    Abigail Harper, Chief Marketing Officer

    a.harper@evasant.com

    https://www.evasant.com

    For more information about Evasant’s sustainability initiatives and DEI framework, please visit https://www.evasant.com/sustainability or contact info@evasant.com.

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by the sponsor. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the content provider. The information shared in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment, financial, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended that you conduct thorough research and consult with a professional financial advisor before making any investment or trading decisions. Please conduct your own research and invest at your own risk.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5a9d04f3-904c-4a57-b949-a40a1cac5e86

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: The 5 secrets of the Reims campus

    MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

    Source: Universities – Science Po in French

    Students in front of the entrance to 1, Saint-Thomas (credits: Pierre Morel)

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: Interparliamentary meeting in Neuchâtel: artificial intelligence at the heart of the debates

    MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from French to English –

    Source: Canton of Neuchatel Switzerland

    09/23/2024

    ​On the occasion of the 61st annual meeting of the offices of the parliaments of French-speaking Switzerland, Bern and Ticino, delegations bringing together around seventy people were received in Neuchâtel on 20 and 21 September 2024 for a reception, visits and a working seminar. The discussions focused in particular on the theme of artificial intelligence and its impact on parliamentary activity.

    As a reminder, the offices constitute the executive committees of the parliaments. Bringing together representatives of the different political groups as well as the functions of presidency and vice-presidency, these bodies ensure the administrative management of the Grand Councils as well as various missions set by law such as the allocation of objects to the committees, the setting of the agenda of the sessions, or the representations.

    Every year, the offices of the Latin cantons meet for two days. This year, it was the turn of the Neuchâtel parliament to host the event. On Friday, September 20, the delegations were received at a friendly reception in the city of Neuchâtel during which Neuchâtel’s heritage and local products were honored. On this occasion, Mr. Jonathan Gretillat, municipal councilor, sent a message on behalf of the municipal authorities. On Saturday, September 21, the participants were received at the Château de Neuchâtel by the President of the Grand Council, Ms. Mary-Claude Fallet, and by the President of the Council of State, Ms. Florence Nater. With the contribution of experts in the field, the parliamentarians discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on parliamentary activity.

    The President of the Grand Council of Neuchâtel noted in her introduction to what extent “parliaments, pillars of democracy, are faced with immense challenges in the face of rapid technological developments”, while exploring existing solutions to assert “their role as regulatory bodies, capable of protecting citizens while promoting positive and democratic innovation”. The way in which AI could facilitate parliamentary work by automating certain administrative tasks, synthesizing information or allowing better promotion of parliamentary debates among citizens was also discussed.

    As in previous editions, this visit allowed for rich and useful exchanges on the practices and realities of cantonal parliaments, in a fine spirit of intercantonal understanding.

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    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Danske Bank share buy-back programme: Transactions in week 38

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 42 2024   Group Communications
    Bernstorffsgade 40
    DK-1577 København V
    Tel. +45 45 14 00 00

    23 September 2024

    Danske Bank share buy-back programme: Transactions in week 38

    On 2 February 2024, Danske Bank A/S announced a share buy-back programme for a total of DKK 5.5 billion, with a maximum of 70 million shares, in the period from 5 February 2024 to 31 January 2025, at the latest, as described in company announcement no. 2 2024.

    The programme is being carried out under Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 and the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016, also referred to as the Safe Harbour Rules.

    The following transactions were made under the share buy-back programme in week 38:

      Number
    of shares
    VWAP
    DKK
    Gross value
    DKK
    Accumulated, last announcement 17,127,163 202.3235 3,465,227,502
    16/09/2024 126,890 205.4623 26,071,111
    17/09/2024 124,609 205.8027 25,644,869
    18/09/2024 143,500 204.5183 29,348,376
    19/09/2024 120,974 205.3406 24,840,874
    20/09/2024 116,893 206.1951 24,102,764
    Total accumulated over week 38 632,866 205.4274 130,007,994
    Total accumulated during the share buyback programme 17,760,029 202.4341 3,595,235,496

    With the transactions stated above the total accumulated number of own shares under the share buy-back programme corresponds to 2.06% of Danske Bank A/S’ share capital.

    We enclose share buy-back transaction data in detailed form of each transaction in accordance with the Commission’s delegated regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016.

    Danske Bank

    Contact: Stefan Singh Kailay, Group Press Officer, tel. +45 45 14 14 00

    Attachments

    • Company announcement no 42 2024
    • Individual Transactions-Week 38

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Virgin Atlantic Turns to FLYR for Ancillary Revenue Management

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FLYR, the technology company that unlocks freedom to innovate for the airline industry, today announced that Virgin Atlantic, Britain’s only Five Star Global Airline, is using FLYR Ancillary Revenue Management to automate and optimize revenue for seating. Virgin Atlantic has been leveraging FLYR for the last 18 months, establishing a dynamic pricing model that responds to a range of variables including route, seat zone, and traveler demand – increasing conversion rates and customer satisfaction.

    A leading airline with customer experience at its core, Virgin Atlantic has been an innovator since its founding in 1984. Back then, Virgin Atlantic was a tiny airline with big aspirations to shake things up – and they have done just that every step of the way. Holding the imagination of the traveling public, Virgin Atlantic is always seeking new ways to elevate and optimize the travel experience for its fleet that serves 30-plus destinations across 4 continents, and more than 5 million annual passengers.

    Realizing that the opportunities to innovate start long before check-in, Virgin Atlantic began searching for a solution to optimize ancillary revenue for seating. With limited data on variably-priced ancillary purchases and a range of aircraft and cabin configurations, Virgin Atlantic needed a flexible, data-driven solution that could optimize seat pricing and availability, while ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for every passenger.

    Virgin Atlantic turned to FLYR to automate and optimize ancillary revenue for seating using deep learning, an advanced form of artificial intelligence. Virgin Atlantic has experienced more than 10 percent uplift in seating revenue with FLYR’s dynamic, AI-based optimization for seats.

    “Providing the best experience possible for our passengers is core to everything we do at Virgin Atlantic,” said Juha Jarvinen, CCO, Virgin Atlantic. “We are ecstatic with the revenue uplift we have seen using FLYR already, in addition to the optimized offerings and experience we continue to provide for our passengers.”

    Insights from FLYR have allowed Virgin Atlantic to better understand the customer seat needs for each route, as well as the interdependencies between seats, ticket prices, and other ancillaries. With FLYR’s comprehensive Ancillary Revenue Management, Virgin Atlantic now has the flexible solution needed to optimize the passenger experience.

    “At the heart of our partnership with FLYR is a shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. We’ve appreciated their forward-thinking, data-driven approach to ancillary revenue management and total offer optimization over the last 18 months. Going from a static pricing system to a dynamic, near-automatic one that is powered by machine learning feels like a leap into the future, and we’re excited to explore what else is possible with FLYR,” said Dominic Kennedy, SVP, Revenue Management, Distribution and Holidays, Virgin Atlantic.

    “Our collaboration with Virgin Atlantic has been immensely rewarding and is a testament to the value that FLYR can unlock,” said Alex Mans, Founder and CEO, FLYR. “Virgin Atlantic has always been intent on innovation, and we’re excited to have helped them gain another competitive edge by offering a dynamic, AI-based pricing strategy for ancillary products and services. We’re thrilled with the results Virgin Atlantic is already experiencing with Ancillary Revenue Management and look forward to continuing to innovate together.”

    About FLYR
    FLYR is a technology company that unlocks freedom to innovate for the travel industry – eliminating legacy constraints to enable real-time decision making and create the experiences travelers seek. Cloud native, FLYR leverages technologies including deep learning, an advanced form of AI. FLYR is helping airlines and hospitality businesses around the globe improve revenue performance, reduce cost, and modernize their e-commerce experience. Learn more at flyr.com.

    About Virgin Atlantic
    Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2023, Virgin Atlantic was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the seventh year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs 8,500 people worldwide, flying customers to 30 destinations across four continents throughout the year.

    Alongside shareholder and Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In February 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in March 2023 as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester Airport.

    Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact. The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies, with an average age under seven years. In March 2024, Virgin Atlantic welcomed Wendy Darling, the 11th delivery of 12 A350s, and Ruby Rebel, the 5th of 16 A330-900neos to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2028. In November 2023, the airline led a consortium to deliver the world’s first flight across the Atlantic on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating that 100% SAF can be used safely as a drop in fuel in existing infrastructure, engines and airframes. The need to scale production is imperative and Virgin Atlantic is committed to radical collaboration across the energy chain to support commercialisation ahead of 2030. For more information visit www.virginatlantic.com or via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @virginatlantic.

    Media contact:
    Christie Engelbrecht
    media@flyr.com

    The MIL Network –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Eviden develops cloud-based cellar management solution for Selartag® to enable data efficiencies in wine inventory

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Eviden develops cloud-based cellar management solution for Selartag® to enable data efficiencies in wine inventory

    Innovative concept featuring app and portal hosted on AWS Cloud provides real-time data on stock quality and levels

    Paris, France – September 23, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security, today announces it has developed and implemented a cellar management application designed by Selartag® based on a unique and innovative concept for identifying and tracking wine bottles. Hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) hybrid architecture, the solution provides reliable, real-time data for users such as winery owners, winemakers, sommeliers and restaurants, helping them to optimize their sales through simplified, more efficient inventory management. Eviden is an AWS Premier Partner.

    Drawing on its expertise in digital solutions, consulting and cloud management, Eviden worked closely with Selartag to develop their cellar management solution. The solution consists of smart labels, a smartphone application, a web portal and an inventory tracking and management system – hosted on AWS hybrid architecture.

    Each wine bottle is equipped with an intelligent, forgery-proof label automatically identified with RFID technology, either by using a hand-held mobile reader or via the physical checkpoint at the cellar entrance. The data on the label is communicated to the Selartag application (mobile app and online via PC), aiding customers in their inventory management and business decisions and outcomes.

    With this new application, Selartag can provide its customers with real-time, reliable data on their stock quality and levels, and the ability to complete inventories in less than an hour, compared to several days previously. Selartag customers include renowned sommeliers, as well as the owners of large cellars in Michelin-starred restaurants and gourmet bistros.

    Julien Giraud, Head of Cloud & Data at Eviden, Atos Group said, “The combination of Eviden’s expertise in digital solutions and cloud management coupled with Selartag’s unique concept helps accomplish next-level data efficiencies for Selartag’s customers, whose reputation is well established in some of the most elite wine and restaurant communities. What we’ve accomplished here is a key example of a turnkey, cloud-based solution that from manufacturing to consumption, generates better performance across the value chain, to the benefit of the business. The data obtained through improved product visibility and security will bring Selartag’s customers greater reliability and increased margins, unlocking possibilities for further growth and innovation.”

    Hervé Lemaire, Founder and President, Selartag said, “Working with Eviden, we have been able to create and implement an innovative, reliable application for our customers to locate, track and record wine stocks, as well as limit errors and authenticate the quality of their bottles of wine. This solution extends the excellence of customers’ table-side, white-glove service to the full value chain landscape that supports their business. Eviden’s end-to-end expertise in AWS services and product offerings and project management is what creates a differentiated solution for our customers to receive real-time data and efficiencies, enabling for them an advantage against competitors.”

    This project with Selartag is testament to over 12 years of business and technological collaboration between Eviden (Atos Group) and AWS, which was reinforced last year through a new Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to deliver a multi-faceted program of solutions, consultancy and innovation support to help customers quickly access critical expertise for cloud and AI transformation projects and increase their time to value.

    ***

    About Eviden1

    Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 47,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 92,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contact

    Laura Fau | laura.fau@eviden.com | +33 (0) 6 73 64 04 18


    1 Eviden business is operated through the following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion. Eviden is a registered trademark.
    Eviden is a registered trademark. © Eviden SAS, 2024.

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    • PR – Eviden develops cloud-based cellar management solution for Selartag® to enable data efficiencies in wine inventory

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Europe: The 5 Secrets of the Reims Campus

    Source: Universities – Science Po in English

    Students in front of the entrance at 1 St-Thomas (credits: Pierre Morel)

    Virtual Undergraduate Open House day on 30 November 2024

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: Public Forum 2024:Women in the global economy

    Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

    “Gender equality is not a luxury. It is an imperative”, said Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the WTO Public Forum. In this video, policy makers and experts lay out the case for including women in the global economy.

    Watch also the launch of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund’s implementation, as well as the award of the International Prize for Gender Equality.

    More about the WEIDE Fund:
    https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news24_e/weide_11sep24_e.htm

    Speakers in this video:

    Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
    World Trade Organization

    Bonnie Chiu
    The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)

    Pamela Coke-Hamilton
    International Trade Centre

    Héctor José Marroquín Mora
    Guatemala

    Angela Ellard
    World Trade Organization

    Gaiane Arutiunian
    World Trade Organization

    Abdelsalam Al-Ali
    United Arab Emirates

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9czXUrYlJY

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: Gaza, Lebanon, Summit of the Future & other topics – Daily Briefing (20 Sep 2024) | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

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

    Highlights:
    – Summit of the Future Action Days
    – Lebanon
    – Occupied Palestinian Territory
    – Syria
    – Venezuela
    – Ukraine
    – Democratic Republic of the Congo
    – Somalia
    – Viet Nam
    – Haiti
    – International Day of Peace
    – World Cleanup Day

    Summit of the Future Action Days
    This afternoon, at 1pm, the Summit of the Future Action days will kick off with a youth-led event.
    Felipe Paullier, the Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, will lead the opening ceremony under the theme #Youthlead the future.
    At 2pm, the Secretary-General will take part in a dialogue with youth advocates. This will also take place in the General Assembly Hall and you will be able to watch the conversation live on UN Webtv.
    The action days, which are convened by the Secretary-General, will continue tomorrow. The Secretary-General will address Saturday’s opening session at 9 a.m, tomorrow.
    Tomorrow’s programme will focus on three priority themes – digital and technology, peace and security, and sustainable development and financing.
    There will also be a dedicated focus throughout the day on future generations.
    The action days bring together representatives from Member States, civil society, the private sector, academia, youth, and more. The full list of events and side events is available on the webpage of the Summit of the Future.

    Lebanon
    We are very concerned at the heightened escalation across the Blue Line, including the deadly strike we saw on Beirut today. We urge all parties to de-escalate immediately. All must exercise maximum restraint.
    We also urge the parties to immediately return to the cessation of hostilities and to fully implement Security Council resolution 1701.
    The region is on the brink of a catastrophe. All efforts should focus on finding a diplomatic solution.
    Our Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeannine Hennis-Plasschaert, has been insistently conveying these messages to her interlocutors in Lebanon and Israel.
    And this afternoon, the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, and our High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will brief the Security Council in an open meeting on developments in Lebanon. They will convey similar messages. Those remarks will be shared with you.
    Meanwhile, on the peacekeeping front, our blue helmets at UNIFIL peacekeepers continue to implement their mandate in, obviously, extremely challenging conditions, working to help avert further escalation and return to a cessation of hostilities.
    The head of the UN peacekeeping mission there, Force Commander General Aroldo Lázaro, has been in constant communication with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces to help avoid any miscalculations along the Blue Line and to support humanitarian access in southern Lebanon.

    Occupied Palestinian Territory
    Turning to the situation in Gaza, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that Palestinians already displaced in the Strip are at risk of having to move again as the rainy season approaches, which is expected to bring flooding and high tides.
    OCHA says that many of those displaced by hostilities in Gaza are sheltering along the Mediterranean coast, where Israeli-issued evacuation orders have instructed them to go. Several municipalities in Gaza have also warned of the risks, with some advising people sheltering in low-lying areas to leave and seek out safer places due to the danger of flooding. Displaced people in Khan Younis and Deir al Balah have been warned to move to higher ground and stay away from the shore, as high tides could cause their tents to drift, among other risks.
    UNRWA, for its part, warns that people in Gaza are sheltering in open spaces with no sewage network or rainwater drainage systems. The agency says that as reptiles, rodents and insects spread, its teams are spraying pesticides and removing waste to protect families from diseases.
    Meanwhile, OCHA also reports that water, sanitation and hygiene operations in northern Gaza have been forced to drastically reduce their operating hours to prevent shutdowns.
    Our partners working on the response say it continues to be extremely difficult to get fuel to the north, with deliveries often delayed or rejected at checkpoints.
    In addition to fuel shortages and the ongoing electricity outages that stall pumps, the current water crisis in Gaza has been worsened by damage to water infrastructure, the absence of safety to make repairs, and a lack of spare parts and chlorine.
    To address the critical lack of clean water in Gaza, UNICEF says it is providing 15 litres of water per person per day for nearly 900,000 people, ensuring that part of their water needs are met for a duration of three months.

    Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=20%20September%202024

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

    MIL OSI Video –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Sydbank share buyback programme: transactions in week 38

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company Announcement No 44/2024

    Peberlyk 4
    6200 Aabenraa
    Denmark

    Tel +45 74 37 37 37
    Fax +45 74 37 35 36

    Sydbank A/S
    CVR No DK 12626509, Aabenraa
    sydbank.dk

    23 September 2024  

    Dear Sirs

    Sydbank share buyback programme: transactions in week 38
    On 28 February 2024 Sydbank announced a share buyback programme of DKK 1,200m. The share buyback programme commenced on 4 March 2024 and will be completed by 31 January 2025.

    The purpose of the share buyback programme is to reduce the share capital of Sydbank and the programme is executed in compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016, collectively referred to as the Safe Harbour rules.

    The following transactions have been made under the share buyback programme:

      Number of shares VWAP Gross value (DKK)
    Accumulated, most recent
    announcement

    2,080,000

     

    744,958,700.00

    16 September 2024
    17 September 2024
    18 September 2024
    19 September 2024
    20 September 2024
    17,000
    17,000
    17,000
    16,000
    16,000
    332.08
    335.43
    337.90
    342.21
    340.17
    5,645,360.00
    5,702,310.00
    5,744,300.00
    5,475,360.00
    5,442,720.00
    Total over week 38 83,000   28,010,050.00
    Total accumulated during the
    share buyback programme

    2,163,000

     

    772,968,750.00

    All transactions were made under ISIN DK 0010311471 and effected by Danske Bank A/S on behalf of Sydbank A/S.

    Further information about the transactions, cf Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on market abuse and Commission delegated regulation, is available in the attachment.

    Following the above transactions, Sydbank holds a total of 2,239,691 own shares, equal to til 4.10% of the Bank’s share capital.

    Yours sincerely
            
    Mark Luscombe        Jørn Adam Møller
    CEO        Deputy Group Chief Executive

    Attachment

    • SM 44 UK incl. enc

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Asian Development Blog: Beyond Growth: How AI Can Reshape Economies for Ecological Sustainability

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    Amid converging crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion, the urgency of reimagining our economic systems has never been greater. Artificial Intelligence offers a unique opportunity to rethink how we manage resources and align economic activities with environmental sustainability.

    For decades, global economic policy has been driven by the relentless pursuit of GDP growth, often at the expense of environmental and social well-being. This growth-centric model has spurred overexploitation of natural resources, driven deforestation, depleted oceans, and contributed significantly to global climate change.

    These issues underscore a fundamental flaw: the assumption that economic growth can continue indefinitely without hitting ecological limits.

    Economic activities frequently externalize environmental costs, treating them as side effects rather than central concerns.

    For instance, standard agricultural practice has long prioritized short-term yield maximization, relying heavily on chemical fertilizers and monoculture cropping. While this boosts immediate output, it leads to soil degradation, water depletion, and loss of biodiversity, ultimately threatening the long-term sustainability of food production and security.

    Artificial Intelligence has the potential to disrupt these outdated models by supporting the transition to circular and regenerative economies.

    Unlike the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” a circular economy seeks to minimize waste by reusing and recycling resources. AI can play a critical role in optimizing these processes—enhancing supply chains, extending product lifecycles, and reducing waste.

    Imagine AI algorithms that analyze vast amounts of data to optimize supply chain logistics, reducing waste and inefficiencies.

    In manufacturing, AI can aid in designing products that are easier to repair, reuse, or recycle, aligning with circular economy principles. This shift not only lowers the environmental footprint but also reduces costs, providing economic incentives for businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.

    Artificial Intelligence has the potential to disrupt outdated economic models by supporting the transition to circular and regenerative economies.

    In agriculture, AI can revolutionize practices through precision farming, which allows farmers to make data-driven decisions about how to manage their crops and resources. AI systems can provide real-time information on soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop needs, enabling farmers to use water and fertilizers more efficiently and reduce their environmental impact.

    Precision farming optimizes resource usage, directing them exactly where required, thereby bolstering food security, safeguarding natural habitats, and strengthening resilience against climate change.

    AI’s potential extends beyond industrial efficiency to direct environmental protection. An inspiring example is the use of AI-powered wind farms that can detect when migratory birds are passing through and temporarily shut down turbines to prevent collisions.

    Such innovations highlight how AI can be a force for harmonizing human activities with the natural world, advancing both renewable energy goals and biodiversity conservation.

    AI can also be a game-changer in reforestation and ecosystem restoration. Autonomous drones equipped with AI can plant trees in deforested areas, monitor their growth, and even identify and respond to threats such as wildfires or illegal logging.

    These efforts are crucial for carbon sequestration, biodiversity recovery, and the overall health of ecosystems. Using AI to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reforestation can make significant strides in reversing some of the damage caused by decades of environmental neglect.

    AI should be deployed to support systemic changes that align economic activities with ecological limits. Take, for example, how AI can streamline the incorporation of renewable energy into national grids, balance energy demand with greater precision, and minimize waste.

    Harnessing predictive analytics, AI guarantees that renewable energy is accessible at the right moments and places, facilitating a seamless shift to a low-carbon economy.

    As we navigate the AI revolution, we are like guardians of highly intelligent toddlers—curious, rapidly growing, and absorbing information at an unprecedented rate. Just like young children, these AI systems will mature based on the values, knowledge, and principles we instill in them today.

    If we feed them the right data—balanced, ethical, and grounded in the principles of sustainability and equity—they can grow into powerful allies for a sustainable future. The choices we make now will echo for generations to come, determining if AI becomes a force for good that nurtures the delicate balance of our natural world.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI: Statement regarding intention to fundraise

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    23 SEPTEMBER 2024

    NORTHERN 3 VCT PLC

    STATEMENT REGARDING INTENTION TO FUNDRAISE

    Northern 3 VCT PLC (“the Company”) is pleased to announce that, subject to having the requisite shareholder and regulatory approvals, it intends, in conjunction with Northern Venture Trust PLC and Northern 2 VCT PLC (together with the Company known as the “Northern VCTs”), to launch a joint prospectus offer of new ordinary shares for subscription in the 2024/25 tax year (“the Offer”). It is envisaged that the Offer will seek to raise up to £6 million for the Company, with a total fund-raising of up to £36 million across the Northern VCTs.

    Full details of the Offer will be contained in the prospectus which is expected to be published in January 2025.

    Enquiries:

    Sarah Williams / James Sly, Mercia Fund Management Limited – 0330 223 1430

    Website: www.mercia.co.uk/vcts

    Neither the contents of the Mercia Asset Management PLC website, nor the contents of any website accessible from hyperlinks on the Mercia Asset Management PLC website (or any other website), are incorporated into, or form part of, this announcement.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Translation: Immigration, meetings between Government and trade unions, employers’ organizations and international bodies

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Italy –

    Source: Government of Italy

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    September 23, 2024

    Meetings are being held today at Palazzo Chigi between the Government and the trade unions (10:00), employers’ organizations (12:30) and international organizations (16:30) on the new immigration regulations being prepared. The Undersecretary to the Presidency of the Council, Alfredo Mantovano, is present for the government.

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

    MIL Translation OSI

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Views sought on building safety levy proposals

    Source: Scottish Government

    Legislation to raise funds for fixing cladding issues.

    Proposals for a tax on developers, aiming to raise funds to fix building safety issues in Scotland, have been published for public consultation.

    Views are being sought on the proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy, which will be introduced under powers due to be devolved by the UK Government later this year. The consultation will open on 23 September and run for eight weeks, closing on 18 November. 

    The levy would apply to the construction of new residential buildings, mirroring measures being introduced in England through the UK Building Safety Act. Funds raised would support the Scottish Government’s cladding remediation programme.

    Finance Secretary Shona Robison said:

    “We are keen to hear from people across Scotland about our proposals, which would raise funds from developers to help safeguard people living in buildings with unsafe cladding.

    “I know that developers share our determination to keep people safe and have continued to make significant progress. This legislation will build on that momentum, ensuring developers make a fair contribution to address building safety defects in Scotland, just as the UK Government is asking them to do in England. 

    “We are continuing our work in partnership with developers, in line with our New Deal for Business and Framework for Tax, to ensure this levy best contributes to our mission of keeping people safe.”

    Background

    Views sought on building safety levy proposals – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

    The UK Government agreed in principle to devolve the powers needed for a Scottish Building Safety Levy in April . Powers secured to introduce building safety levy – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

    Following the recent General Election, the new UK Government has renewed the agreement. The process to devolve powers and the necessary legislative procedures is anticipated to be completed in December 2024.

    An earlier, joint consultation sought views on the devolution proposal, including any evidence to inform consideration of the potential for the new tax to create or incentivise economic distortions and arbitrage within the UK. Consultation on devolving powers for a Scottish Building Safety Levy – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    Details of how the Scottish Building Safety Levy will operate will be developed through consultation and liaison with the UK Government and residential construction sector.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Syria

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria, as delivered by the UK’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.

    Location:
    Geneva
    Delivered on:
    23 September 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

    Thank you, Madam Vice President.  

    We regret that due to timetabling problems, the Commissioners could not be here this morning. If they had been, I would have thanked them for their latest report, which clearly highlights the horrific violations and abuses Syrians continue to endure.

    Of all the horrors of this conflict, one of the greatest tragedies is of those forcibly detained and missing. As the Commissioners report, over 100,000 Syrians remain missing yet Syrian authorities continue to obstruct families’ efforts to find their loved ones.

    The UK firmly supports families, survivors and victims in their quest for the truth. So, we commend efforts to operationalise the Independent Institution on Missing Persons and call for the swift appointment of its Assistant Secretary-General, so that it can help clarify the fate of those missing Syrians and support their long-suffering families.

    The Assad regime must address the issue of the missing and cease arbitrary detention. The Syrian people need assurances on their safety and security, if they are ever to return home.

    This Council must not, will not, turn its back on the Syrian people, and those responsible for the abuses and violations of human rights must, will be held to account.

    Updates to this page

    Published 23 September 2024

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: Connecting with Multicultural & Multilingual Students

    Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)

    By leveraging his Hispanic heritage and his bilingualism, Jorge Torres – the American School Counselor Association’s 2023 Washington State School Counselor of the Year – connects with students who are multilingual & multicultural, helping them feel more seen in their school.

    #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKJA9FzBbGY

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Europe: Notice of Briefing

    Source: The Holy See

    Notice of Briefing, 22.09.2024

    Tomorrow, Monday 23 September 2024, at 12.15, in the Holy See Press Office, Sala San Pio X, Via dell’Ospedale 1, the director Matteo Bruni will give a briefing to illustrate the programme of the Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis in Luxembourg and Belgium, to take place from 26 to 29 September 2024.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Mayor visits New York to promote London as leading destination for business, tourism and sport

    Source: Mayor of London

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to New York this week for a series of meetings and events with global leaders to bang the drum for London as a place to invest, hold sporting events and promote the capital as an unrivalled destination for tourists.

    Sadiq’s visit takes place during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, where business leaders, politicians and major organisations converge on New York to discuss global issues including delivering economic prosperity and tackling climate change.

    During his visit Sadiq will promote London as an exceptional place to work and invest in, including meetings with Accordion, CLA Global, Salesforce and Thoropass. He will also use meetings to promote London as an unparalleled destination for sporting events and tourism.

     

    The Mayor will speak at a number of high-profile events, including the Concordia Annual Summit, a global affairs forum that works to address the world’s most pressing needs, the Climate Pledge Summit and the NYC Climate Week Hub.

    London faces stiff competition but is still the leading location globally for US businesses looking to expand overseas. Last year saw New York invest $1.7 billion into London climate start-ups and climate focused companies, with the capital the top city for foreign direct investment from the United States over the last 10 years, when compared to all other cities globally.

    Around 3.5 million visits were made between the US and London in 2023, surpassing pre-Pandemic levels by 12 per cent. This week’s visit to the US follows the Mayor’s announcement last week that he plans to transform oxford street into a traffic-free pedestrianised avenue, encouraging even more tourists to come to central London, restoring the street as the leading retails destination in the world.

    While in New York the Mayor will also meet with senior sporting officials as he fulfils his pledge to explore bringing more sports from North America and around the world to our city. London, under Sadiq’s mayoralty has great pedigree in hosting the biggest international sporting events from around the globe – and Sadiq is determined to cement our city’s reputation as the undisputed sports capital of the world. 

     

    This capital has had a fantastic summer of music and sport, with Taylor Swift performing The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium more times than any other city in the world and London hosting Major League Baseball, Diamond League Athletics, the Champions League Final and world title heavyweight boxing. In the coming months there are more major events with the 68th BFI London Film Festival, three NFL games and the League of Legends grand final at the O2 Arena, while next summer the capital will host the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

    Sadiq will also remind global leaders that now is the time to take firm action to tackle climate change. He will speak at New York Climate Week and at the Climate Pledge Summit emphasising how cities are at the forefront of climate action, with over half of the world’s population living in them and consuming 75per cent of global energy. The Mayor will highlight London’s bold initiatives and plans for the future including his commitment to make London rivers swimmable in ten years.

     

    Sadiq is in New York in his capacity as Mayor of London and also Chair of C40 Cities – a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis, and will call on leaders to follow London’s example, turning our current global challenges into opportunities for transformative climate action.

    Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I am looking forward to visiting New York to bang the drum for London as the perfect location for global businesses to expand, invest and to hold sporting events.

    “With so many key business leaders and politicians in New York this week, this really is the perfect time to promote London on the global stage – whether as an exciting tourist destination or the host of the world’s best sporting events.  

    “It is also an important week for global leaders to restate their commitment to tackle climate change, to learn from other cities and nations and showcase how London remains at the forefront of global action.”

    While in New York, Sadiq will also speak at the UN’s SDG Lounge event – hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships – on the need to accelerate climate action and give the keynote address at a Clinton Global Initiative opening the session on “Leveraging Technology and Nature for Equitable Urban Resilience”.

    C40 Executive Director, Mark Watts, said: “This UN General Assembly and New York Climate Week come at a pivotal time, amidst an upcoming election in the USA and following the general election here in the UK. The world will be watching to see how global leaders are addressing—or, in many cases, delaying action on the climate crisis. That is why Mayor Khan’s role this week, representing both London and C40 Cities, is so crucial. His unwavering dedication to creating healthier and greener cities sets a powerful example for city and national leaders around the globe. His presence here highlights the leading role of mayors in building a sustainable and inclusive future for all.” 

     

    Janet Coyle, Managing Director of Business Growth, London & Partners, said: “The business ties between London & North America have always been prevalent. From the future of drug discovery with Recursion to a leading cloud provider in CoreWeave, it has already been an impactful year for US expansion to London. New York and London in particular have always enhanced one another’s ecosystem to strengthen not only each other but the collective transatlantic community.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Economics: Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Asia-Pacific Digital Talent

    Source: ASEAN

    Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered remarks at the Asia-Pacific Digital Talent Summit 2024 held in Nanning, China. The Summit gathered policymakers, industry practitioners, and academics in discussing ways to develop and cultivate the youth in realising the potential of the region’s digital transformation. To fully harness this potential, Dr. Kao underscored in his remarks that ASEAN aims to finalise the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2025.

    Download the full remarks here.

    The post Secretary-General of ASEAN delivers remarks at the Asia-Pacific Digital Talent appeared first on ASEAN Main Portal.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Highland Council By-elections for Wards 6 & 14 – Voters urged to make sure their vote counts

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer

    Polling will take place on Thursday 26 September 2024 to fill the two vacant seats for The Highland Council’s Cromarty Firth ward and the one vacant seat for the Inverness Central Ward. Voters are being reminded to be ready to make their vote count.

    The single transferable vote system will be used. Instead of using a cross, voters should number the candidates in the order of their choice, putting a number 1 in the box next to the name of the candidate who is their first choice, 2 in the box next to their second choice and so on. Voters can mark as many choices as they wish.

    Postal packs have been despatched to those registered electors that submitted a form by the postal vote deadline.  Further guidance on how to complete your postal pack is available here 

    Anyone who has requested a postal vote will not be able to vote in person at a polling station. If you are unable to post it in time, it is possible to hand in your completed postal pack into any of the polling stations located within wards 6 and 14 between 7am and 10pm on Thursday 26 September 2024. There are no restrictions on the number of postal votes that can be handed in to a polling station.

    For those opting to vote in person on Thursday 26 September 2024, polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. Voters are reminded to check their poll cards as this will have details of where they need to go to cast their vote.

    For those opting to vote in person on Thursday 26 September 2024, polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. People are reminded to check their poll cards as this will have details of where they need to go to cast their vote. There is no requirement to bring any form of voter ID.

    The confirmed candidates standing for election to Ward 6 – Cromarty Firth are:

    • Ryan BARROWMAN – Scottish Greens
    • Sinclair COGHILL – Independent
    • Richard James CROSS – Independent
    • John EDMONDSON – Scottish Liberal Democrats
    • Brideen GODLEY-MACKENZIE – Independent
    • Kim HANNING JACKSON – Reform UK
    • Roland HANNING JACKSON – Reform UK
    • Odette MACDONALD – Scottish National Party (SNP)
    • Tina MCCAFFERY – Independent
    • Innes MUNRO – Scottish Conservative and Unionist
    • Michael PERERA – Scottish Labour Party
    • Martin RATTRAY – Independent

    The confirmed candidates standing for election to Ward 14 – Inverness Central are:

    • Andrew BARNETT – Scottish Greens
    • Michael GREGSON – Scottish Labour Party
    • Chris LEWCOCK – Scottish Liberal Democrats
    • Martin MACGREGOR – Scottish National Party (SNP)
    • Donald MACKENZIE – Scottish Conservative and Unionist
    • Iain RICHMOND – Reform UK

    The electronic election counts for both wards will take place on Friday 27 September 2024 starting at 9.00am. People will be able to follow the count and watch the declaration of the results live via the Council’s social media channels – @highlandcouncil

    All information about the by-election, including answers to frequently asked questions and short video clips to show how to vote is available by visiting the Council’s website  

    23 Sep 2024

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU students became finalists of the social video contest of the Student Media Rally “Our Values”

    MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Students of the State University of Management took part in the Student Media Gathering “Our Values” in the Senezh Management Workshop, where they became finalists in the social video competition.

    The gathering will take place from September 14 to 18, 2024. More than 150 representatives of student media from 25 regions of Russia, as well as guests from 16 countries, took part in it: Argentina, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Italy and others. The State University of Management was represented at the gathering by the head of the General Press SUM (GPS) media club Ekaterina Lavrova, deputy head of the media department of the IOM Student Council Valeria Lebert, and the head of the Garnet case club Larisa Sokolova.

    The program of the event included lectures, master classes, cultural evenings and open dialogues with famous speakers, such as Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky, Director of the Information and Press Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova, Head of the Media Monitoring and Analysis Department of the Press Service of the Federation Council Olga Anderson and others.

    During the five days of the event, each team had a task – to create a social poster and a social video on one of the 17 topics prepared by the organizers. Our students were given the topic “Service to the Fatherland and Responsibility for Its Fate” during the draw. Despite all the difficulties and sleepless nights that the girls faced, they coped with the task and reached the final of the competition works, where they were assessed by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova and Director of the Department of Information Policy and Comprehensive Security Andrey Tolmachev.

    Deputy Head of the Media Department of the IOM Student Council Valeria Lebert shared her impressions after the Gathering: “Having attended the Gathering of Student Media “Our Values” in Senezh, I realized how powerful the young generation is now. Everyone defends their position and goes all the way, showing stunning results. This was my first experience of such trips, and I want to call it successful. Thanks to the girls, the organizers and the State University of Management for such an opportunity and a great time!”

    The head of the case club Larisa Sokolova also gave a comment: “During the five days spent in Senezh, I rethought many things. The topics that the speakers raised touched me to the depths of my soul. At the end of the Gathering, I did not even want to leave, to part with the amazing people whom I had managed to love in such a short time. I am grateful to the State University of Management for this opportunity. When I return, I will convey to our students the meanings that I found in Senezh.”

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 09.23.2024

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    GUU students became finalists of the social video contest of the Student Media Rally “Our Values”

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and or sentence structure not be perfect.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: DUP signal capitulation on the Protocol

    Source: Traditional Unionist Voice – Northern Ireland

    Statement by TUV Bannside Councillor Anna Henry:

    “If anyone had any doubt about the DUP’s commitment to their promises to the Unionist people about restoring Northern Ireland’s place within the UK those were removed by Gavin Robinson this morning on Radio Ulster when he categorically ruled out pulling Stormont down or even boycotting North/South Ministerial Council meetings.

    “Now that there are no elections for a number of years, the DUP have reverted to type and rolled over to Sinn Fein. Pledges like that of Gordon Lyons who once told us, “If there is a choice between remaining in office or implementing the protocol in its present form, then the only option for any unionist Minister would be to cease to hold such office” have been disposed of.

    “It is clear that the DUP have abandoned any pretence of speaking up for the Loyalist people and continuing the battle against the Protocol. Clearly, they have calculated that the Unionists will, like them, come to terms with a border in the Irish Sea. TUV will remain true to the pledge signed by all Unionist leaders in which we said that it was our “unalterable position that the Protocol must be rejected and replaced by arrangements which fully respect Northern Ireland’s position as a constituent and integral part of the United Kingdom”.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI Video: Lebanon: grave concern of explosions & Palestine/Israel: Displaced people- Security Council Briefing

    Source: United Nations (Video News)

    Briefing UN Security Council members today (19 Sep) on the situation in the Middle East, Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process expressed his “grave concern” on the “the series of explosions across Lebanon and rockets fired toward Israel in recent days,” warning that these incidents add to the overall volatility. Wennesland urged all parties to “refrain from steps that will further exacerbate the situation and take immediate steps to deescalate.”

    In his briefing, Wennesland also highlighted the ongoing demolitions and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. He noted that over 550 people, including 250 children, had been displaced. He said, “demolitions and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures continued… citing the lack of Israeli-issued building permits, which are almost impossible for Palestinians to obtain.”

    The Special Coordinator also expressed alarm over provocative actions and rhetoric on both sides. Urging all parties to reject such dangerous incitements, he said, “a joint statement from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad threatened a return to the use of suicide bombings… while an Israeli minister said, ‘Palestinian prisoners must be killed. Shot in the head.’”

    Helen Clark, a member of The Elders and former Prime Minister of New Zealand, told the Security Council that the current approach to managing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has failed. She criticized member states that use their veto power to “protect allies” or “obstruct geopolitical rivals,” warning that this undermines the authority of the Council.

    Riyad H. Mansour, Permanent Observer of Palestine to the UN, referred to a recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, declaring Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as unlawful. “The Court reaffirmed the illegality of Israel’s settlements… stressing the obligations of the occupying Power to cease immediately all settlement activities,” Mansour said.

    Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon said, “this Council and the world must wake up to the reality of the threat Iran poses. The dark force driving the violence we see today is not a collection of independent groups; it is Iran pulling the strings,” He said, “the Iranian proxies, Hezbollah in the North, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the Houthis in Yemen, Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria and terrorist cells in Judea and Samaria, are all Iran’s attack dogs unleashed to spread death and destruction across the region.” Danon further said that Iran is not only targeting Israel but is seeking domination of the entire Middle East, while the Palestinian Authority is being “utterly weak and impotent.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONnkcIa8MYE

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Arrington Supports Overturning Biden-Harris “EV Mandate”

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19)

    Washington, D.C. – House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after House passage of H.J.Res 136: 

    “The Biden-Harris Administration’s obsession with the Radical Left’s climate crusade and foisting electric vehicles on Americans is adding to the economic hardships of everyday working families.

    “This legislation will repeal their disastrous “EV Mandate” – that aimed to require 67% of all cars and light duty trucks be electric by 2032 – and place purchasing power back in the hands of the American consumer, while cutting down the woke government bureaucracy.”

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Salazar Condemns Biden Administration for Allowing Oil Companies to Finance Maduro Regime

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar’s (FL-27)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) convened a hearing to condemn American and European oil companies for continuing to conduct business with the Maduro regime, even after its attempt to steal the 2024 presidential election.

    “In Venezuela, a cruel contradiction has unfolded. Maduro has intensified his brutality through jail and death since July 28th,” said Chairwoman Salazar. “In the meantime, unfortunately, American and European oil companies led by Chevron, Repsol, Eni, and Maurel et Prom have now increased their pumping and their profits—directly fueling the tyrannical machinery of oppression. Shame on them!”

    Chairwoman Salazar began her hearing by describing the current human rights situation in Venezuela, where the dictator Nicolas Maduro has unleashed an unprecedented wave of repression against the opposition and regular civilians in the weeks following the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election. She identified a key weakness in the Biden-Harris Administration’s policy towards the Maduro regime: Allowing American oil companies to continue operating in Venezuela without complaint. Chevron, Repsol, Eni, and Maurel et Prom are the four companies with the largest licenses to operate within Venezuela.

    Salazar began her line of questioning by asking the top Biden-Harris State Department official on Venezuela Kevin Sullivan why his agency renewed Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela 33 days after Maduro lost the election on July 28, 2024. Sullivan insisted that the decision comes down ultimately to the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Salazar reminded Sullivan that OFAC only issues policy at the direction of the State Department, so any independence in their decision-making process is simply wrong. Chairwoman Salazar also indicated that by allowing these companies to continue operating in Venezuela, the Maduro regime will retain the financial support it needs to continue its repression against the Venezuelan people.

    Next, Chairwoman Salazar asked Mr. Sullivan about the 50 companies who applied for licenses to operate in Venezuela more broadly. After deflecting and referring the Congresswoman to OFAC again, Salazar made the case that by allowing these companies to operate in Venezuela without repercussions from the U.S. government, the United States is sending a weak and ambiguous message to the international community that what Maduro is doing is ultimately acceptable. Furthermore, Chairwoman Salazar asked about the possibility that the State Department will pause these licenses. Sullivan responded that the possibility is always there as a matter of policy, but again said it was still under review.

    Chairwoman Salazar continued her opening line of questioning by asking about the Biden-Harris Administration’s refusal to recognize Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the legitimate president-elect of Venezuela. Sullivan responded that Gonzalez is definitely the victor in the Venezuelan elections, and that the U.S. government has called on Nicolas Maduro to release the results showing these results. Salazar reminded the State Department that anything short of recognition will be seen as a lack of support for the opposition in the eyes of the Maduro regime.

    Salazar closed her opening remarks by asking the leading officials on human rights and aid at the State Department and USAID, Mr. Enrique Roig and Mr. Greg Howell, respectively, about the impact this major policy weakness will have on migratory flows. 4 million Venezuelans said they would leave their country if the dictator Maduro refuses to hand over power. This will strain resources in neighboring South American countries like Colombia, Brazil, and Ecuador, and add to the growing national security crisis at the United States’ southern border. Salazar received no response other than that the U.S. government is working with those South American governments to strengthen their capacity to receive these migrants.

    Chairwoman Salazar ended the hearing by emphasizing the need for bipartisan support for the Venezuelan opposition at this crucial hour.

    To watch the full hearing, click here.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Announces Nearly $600,000 HHS Grant to Tri-Area Community Health

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Tri-Area Community Health, based in Laurel Fork, Virginia, a $599,996 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

    “Tri-Area Community Health consists of dedicated healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive health care services.

    “This grant for almost $600,000 helps Tri-Area Community Health support community healthcare needs for mental health services.”

    BACKGROUND

    According to the American Medical Association, behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms.

    Behavioral health services offered by Tri-Area Community Health include professional counseling, psychological assessments, mental health prescriptions by referral and wellness classes.

    Health Center locations include the Counties of Grayson, Carroll, Floyd, Franklin and Patrick, and the city of Galax.

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    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Announces $600,000 HHS Grant to SWVA Community Health Systems, Inc.

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, based in Saltville, Virginia, a $600,000 grant for behavioral health service expansion. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

    “Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems provides healthcare support and services for several localities in Virginia’s Ninth District.

    “This grant for $600,000 helps Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems enhance patient access to mental health services.”

    BACKGROUND

    According to the American Medical Association, behavioral health generally refers to mental health and substance use disorders, life stressors and crises, and stress-related physical symptoms.

    Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems offers behavioral health services, as well as dental, pharmacy and telemedicine services.

    Health Center locations include Meadowview, Saltville, Tazewell and Bristol.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Sherrill Introduces Legislation to Protect Reproductive Care and Abortion Access for Servicewomen

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced two pieces of commonsense legislation that will improve access to reproductive care for servicewomen and military families. The Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Health Care Act will help ensure that service members and military health care providers know their abortion rights, no matter where they are stationed. The Improved Contraception Access for Service Members Act, co-led by Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14),will make sure that active-duty service members can access a year’s worth of contraceptives at a time.

    “We send servicewomen overseas to risk their lives for their country. We should not be sending them to Texas or Florida to lose access to basic reproductive health care and risk their lives giving birth. That’s why I am introducing two critical bills to ensure that servicewomen and our military families know how they can access abortion care if they need it, and so our servicewomen have access to contraception regardless of where they are stationed,” said Rep. Sherrill. 

    “This issue is deeply personal to me – my daughter recently enlisted in the U.S. Navy. And I know that she and her fellow servicewomen do not have a choice where they are sent to serve. As MAGA extremists continue to implement abortion bans nationwide, we have a responsibility to ensure that women have the baseline reproductive care and rights they need,” Sherrill continued.

    “Our active-duty service members deserve the very best health care that we can provide,” Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) said. “That includes consistent and uninterrupted access to reproductive health care. The Improved Contraception Access for Service Members Act will make it easier for Americans in uniform to get the contraceptive care they need, bolstering our military readiness, improving health outcomes for service members, and lowering health care costs.”

    “This should not be up for debate: Service members and their families deserve access to the full range of sexual and reproductive health care – including birth control and abortion. As they fight for our freedoms, they too should have the freedom to control if, when, and how they build their families. To truly support our service members and military families, we must protect and expand their access to the health care they need, when they need it, free from politically motivated interference. We applaud Reps. Sherrill and Underwood for introducing these critical pieces of legislation to ensure greater access to reproductive health care for our service members and military families,” saidAlexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

    “As a practicing OB-GYN who includes abortion care as part of my practice, I have seen firsthand the struggle some of my patients face just to get to me,” said Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, CEO of Power to Decide.  “Our service members and their families do not choose where they live, and they deserve access to the care they need for their reproductive well-being. These bills will help to ensure military health care providers and patients are empowered to provide and receive essential health services. We’re grateful to Representatives Sherrill and Underwood for their leadership.”

    “Everyone, including service members, deserves the freedom to make decisions about their bodies and futures without political interference. Yet, service members and their families face significant barriers to accessing reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception, within the military health care system,” said Jackii Wang, Senior Legislative Analyst at the National Women’s Law Center. “The Improved Contraception Access for Service Members Act and the Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Health Care Act are crucial to breaking down these barriers. By expanding access to contraception and ensuring service members and military health care providers are fully informed of their rights, these bills help service members and their loved ones access the care they need, regardless of where they are stationed.”

    Sherrill’s legislation has earned endorsements from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Center for Reproductive Rights, Minority Veterans of America, National Partnership for Women & Families, National Women’s Law Center, Physicians for Reproductive Health, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Power to Decide, and Reproductive Freedom for All.

    The Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Health Care Act would require the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide service members with information on the reproductive health care, including abortion care, they are entitled to in the military health care system; how they can find reproductive care not provided by military health providers; and how they can request leave and travel reimbursement if they need to travel to another state to receive an abortion. 

    Additionally, the DOD would be required to provide doctors with information and training on their obligation to provide reproductive care, including abortions in circumstances covered by current federal law. Information for service members and medical personnel would need to be provided annually and within two weeks of a change of station.

    The Improved Contraception Access for Service Members Act, led by Reps. Sherrill and Underwood, would require TRICARE to allow active-duty servicemembers and beneficiaries the ability to access up to 365-day supplies of contraception at military treatment facility pharmacies, certain retail pharmacies, and the TRICARE national mail-order pharmacy program. This legislation would extend Sherrill and Underwood’s  Convenient Contraception Act to active-duty military families and service women.

    Representative Sherrill continues to lead in the fight for women’s health in Congress. She  stood up for servicewomen and military families against Senator Tommy Tuberville’s efforts to overturn the  Department of Defense’s abortion travel policy. Additionally, she successfully  secured an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA to codify access to year-long supplies of contraceptives to service members. Sherrill has introduced legislation to promote education about  women’s heart health, and has co-led a bill to ensure women can access a  full year’s supply of contraceptives, rather than just three months at a time. Finally, she is leading efforts to  end “judge shopping,” a tactic used by anti-abortion advocates to gain favorable outcomes.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
  • MIL-OSI USA: Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Lee County

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

    Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant for Lee County

    The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Lee County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support a waterline extension project for the Town of Stickleyville and connect 12 households to the municipal water system. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

    “People with poor access to safe and reliable drinking water are vulnerable to health challenges related to waterborne illnesses and harmful chemicals.

    “This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Lee County promote safe and reliable drinking water for residents.”

    BACKGROUND

    Once completed, the Lee County Public Service Authority will own, operate and maintain the infrastructure.

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    September 29, 2024
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