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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man jailed for life for rape and attempted rape in Hayes following Met investigation

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Navroop Singh, 24, (09/10/00) of Mellow Lane East, UB4 was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years for five charges, including rape, on Friday, 4 July at Isleworth Crown Court.

    Singh was convicted of the attempted rape of a woman in Southall Park, Ealing on Sunday, 13 October 2024, and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, on Thursday, 8 May at Isleworth Crown Court following a four-day trial.

    Singh had previously pleaded guilty to a further three offences –

    • Possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence
    • Rape a girl under 13
    • Assault a girl under 13 by penetration

    These charges relate to the rape of a child at Hayes End Park, Hillingdon on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

    An investigation was launched by police and detectives who tracked down Singh, using forensics, CCTV and witness accounts to build a file of evidence against him.

    Acting Chief Superintendent Sean Lynch, who leads policing in West Area, said:

    “I would like to commend the strength of the victim-survivors and their families and thank them for their unwavering bravery in reporting these awful incidents to us.

    “Today’s conviction is testament to the officers’ thorough investigation, which has identified a violent sexual offender and undoubtedly prevented further harm.

    “We are continuing to prioritise tackling violence against women and girls with our increased specialist teams. I hope that the community will find reassurance in our action to put this predator behind bars.”

    Officers launched an investigation following reports of an attempted rape of a woman in her 20s on 13 October 2024.

    Police were alerted by the victim, who, by chance, was met with two off duty officers near to the gates of the park who accompanied her to the nearest police station.

    Singh had been sitting on a bench in the park during the early hours of 13 October 2024, where he waited for a potential victim to walk past. He was carrying an imitation firearm, which he had ordered and assembled, and used to threaten the victim while he attempted to rape her.

    On the days following the report, officers trawled through hours of CCTV footage to try and identify an offender.

    With the investigation was ongoing, a child was raped at a different park on 23 October 2024. Officers immediately made a link between the offences.

    Using the increased resources which were made available, officers secured additional forensic evidence. Officers were able to trace the offender to within a few doors of his home address where they delivered leaflets to appeal for witnesses and carried out increased patrols of the area.

    As a result of the officers efforts, they were able to trace the offender to within a few doors of his home address.

    Singh was arrested on Sunday, 27 October.

    Each of the victims have been supported by specialist officers throughout the investigation and court process.

    The Met has made tackling VAWG a priority and are working to relentlessly pursue the city’s most dangerous predators who often commit other crimes. We are placing hundreds more officers into bigger teams, rolling out specialist training, transforming our own culture and trying innovative methods, including counter-terrorism tactics, to track down offenders.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Greenpeace Africa calls for strong global leadership from BRICS in pushing climate action and nature protection

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    Johannesburg, South Africa – As BRICS leaders gather in Brazil, African civil society voices—led by Greenpeace Africa—are urging the bloc to move beyond symbolism and deliver bold, people-centered action for climate justice, ecological protection, and equitable development. In a world marked by growing inequality and climate instability, BRICS must become a genuine platform for Global South leadership that places African priorities and civil society demands at its core.

    Africa’s Urgent Call: from symbolism to action

    The summit comes in the wake of yet another disappointing outcome at the Bonn Climate Conference, where wealthy nations once again failed to meet the urgency of the moment. With COP30 on the horizon and climate impacts accelerating across the African continent, civil society is calling on BRICS to use this pivotal moment to help shift global power structures and address the systems that continue to marginalize African communities and ecosystems.

    Fred Njehu, Global Political Lead, Fair Share Campaign, Greenpeace Africa, said:

    “African civil society is not giving up on our demands for real change. We’re demanding that BRICS leaders step up and deliver real change for the planet and people. South Africa, as both a BRICS founding member and G20 host, has a moral and political obligation to push for equity and accountability. That starts with leading efforts on reforming the global financial architecture, tax rules and leading a pan African push for ambitious, people-first 2035 climate actions. We need action that puts African lives and livelihoods before billionaires’ greed and profits. Frontline communities across this continent are already paying the price for climate inaction. It’s time for BRICS to prioritize climate finance that reaches grassroots solutions, not just boardrooms.”

    Civil Society priorities for BRICS action

    African civil society is united in calling for:

    • A just energy transition that centers workers, youth, women, and communities—not fossil fuel interests. 
    • Climate finance justice, with transparent, accessible funding for community-led adaptation and resilience. 
    • Full ratification of the High Seas Treaty, to protect African marine ecosystems from exploitation. 
    • Protection of the Congo Basin forest and Indigenous people’s rights, including meaningful participation in global forest initiatives. 
    • A Global Plastics Treaty that cuts production at the source and stops the waste colonialism harming African communities.

    Koaile Monaheng, Pan-African Political Strategist, Greenpeace Africa, added:

    “In a year as the G20 host, South Africa also needs to live up to its global responsibilities and a good place to start is ratifying the global oceans treaty and pushing other BRICS members to do the same. But responsible leadership also starts at home and South Africa must push ahead with an ambitious 2035 climate action plan to set the scene for climate finance talks at COP30.”

    A moment to demonstrate Global South leadership

    The BRICS Summit offers a critical opportunity to demonstrate the rising influence of the Global South in shaping a more just and sustainable global order. With Brazil hosting COP30 next year, the bloc is uniquely positioned to send a clear and united message: BRICS nations are ready to lead with purpose on the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.

    From intensified droughts and flooding to threats to food and water security, climate impacts are already being felt deeply across the Global South. BRICS countries—many of them directly affected—can help craft practical, cooperative solutions that reflect both the urgency and diversity of local contexts.

    Climate Action, Forest Protection, and the Plastics Treaty

    As discussions progress, there is a clear opportunity for BRICS to advance bold 2035 climate action plans that support an inclusive energy transition. These plans must be anchored in national realities but also promote cross-regional solidarity and resilience.

    Initiatives like Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Facility could serve as important models—if they prioritize participation, transparency, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities who are already at the forefront of forest protection across the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia.

    On plastics, BRICS leaders have the opportunity to influence the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Geneva by pushing for a treaty that addresses production at the source, promotes a just transition for waste workers, and ensures Global South realities are embedded in the solutions.

    Protecting the Ocean Commons

    Momentum is also building around the High Seas Treaty, a landmark effort to protect ocean biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. BRICS countries have contributed to its progress, and continued leadership will be vital to uphold multilateralism, science-based decision-making, and long-term ocean stewardship.

    Charting a path forward

    Greenpeace Africa believes that BRICS has a vital role to play in strengthening environmental and climate governance, both regionally and globally. Rooted in the shared principles of equity, development, and cooperation, the bloc has the potential to help reshape how the world responds to the intersecting crises of climate, nature, and inequality.

    The world is watching with anticipation. The decisions made in Rio can lay the foundation for a renewed collective ambition at COP30 and beyond—showing that a more inclusive, justice-centered form of leadership is not only necessary, but already within reach.

    Contacts:

    Aaron Gray-Block, Climate Politics Communications Manager, Greenpeace International, aaron.gray-block@admin

    Ibrahima Ka NDOYE, Greenpeace Africa, +221 77 843 71 72, [email protected] 

    Greenpeace International Press Desk, +31 (0)20 718 2470 (available 24 hours), [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pride of the University: The Polytechnic University awarded its best graduates

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    At the beginning of July, the atmosphere at the Polytechnic University is especially enthusiastic, happy and at the same time a little sad. Graduates walk around the campus in their robes, celebrate the end of exams and defenses, say goodbye to their beloved university and teachers, proudly receive their diplomas and prepare for a new wonderful life. One of the most solemn events in the series of graduation ceremonies is the honoring of gold medalists, those who have studied only excellently all these years and have distinguished themselves in scientific and social activities.

    This year, the award ceremony for the best graduates of the Master’s and Specialist’s programs of 2025 was held in the meeting room of the Academic Council. The medals “Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University” were presented to the students by the rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy and the president and chairman of the board of directors of the RBI Group, a graduate of the Faculty of Economics in 1994, Honorary Professor of SPbPU Eduard Tiktinsky.

    Before the ceremony, Andrey Rudskoy thanked the directors of the institutes and the parents of the graduates and said a few parting words: Dear guys! I sincerely wish that you honorably bear the high title of the engineering special forces of our university. You cannot waste a second now, you need to continue to study, deepen your knowledge. This will be repaid a hundredfold later. I want all future great achievements to bear your names. Of course, you are entering graduate school without competition, this happens once in a lifetime, you cannot lose the pace of learning. It is very important for each of you to make the right settings in your head now. An internal trigger must be triggered – the desire to study and achieve something in this life. Stay with us, we will be happy to see you with your graduate student certificates. Honor, dignity, pride in the fact that you studied here, for the fact that you are members of the Polytechnic family, you must carry throughout your life and prove every day your right to be a member of this great family.

    Eduard Tiktinsky thanked for the honor of speaking at the award ceremony for the golden graduates and supported the words of the SPbPU rector in his parting words: The education that the Polytechnic University provides is not just knowledge of scientific principles, it is the development of the convolutions of the brain. The world is changing rapidly, and you will have to constantly learn. And the fact that you were able to pass the most difficult course of the Polytechnic University at the highest level gives you great opportunities. Communication, outlook, and various experiences that you received at the university will give you a lot in life. Follow your dream, you have talent and opportunities. Do not be afraid to try, the main thing is not to stand still. There is really a huge demand for you. The country needs technological startups, it needs innovative activity. You are engineers, on the one hand, and on the other hand, people with great potential and energy, capable of achieving results. I believe that you will remember this day for the rest of your life, and our wishes will become the foundation for the next breakthrough. I believe that each of you has the opportunity to succeed and I urge you not to miss your chance.

    And here is the culmination of the ceremony — the presentation of medals, commemorative plaques, gifts and flowers. Based on the results of successful defenses of final qualification works in June 2025, in accordance with the recommendations of the directorates of the institutes and based on the decision of the Academic Council of SPbPU, 23 graduates — straight A students are nominated for awards, including eight people from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, four from the Institute of Power Engineering, three from the Civil Engineering Institute, two from the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology and the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, one from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport, the Humanitarian Institute, the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the Physics and Mechanical Engineering Institute.

    Among the 23 best graduates of 2025, 20 people completed their master’s degree and three completed their specialist’s degree; three graduates entered the 1st year of the bachelor’s degree at SPbPU in 2019 after graduating from the Natural Science Lyceum of the Polytechnic University (Svyatoslav Drozdov, PhysMech, Andrey Klinovitsky, IMMiT and Kristina Rodionova, IBSiB); 16 people graduated from high school or gymnasium with a medal, receiving a certificate of secondary education “with honors”.

    The first award was presented to a graduate of the Institute of Energy Alexander Abubakirov, which represented Polytechnic on June 25 in the Peter and Paul Fortress at the XXIII ceremonial honoring the best graduates of St. Petersburg universities. It was Alexander who was given the honorary right to fire the midday shot from the cannon of the Naryshkin Bastion.

    Also at the Institute of Energy, Pavel Volkov was awarded gold medals, Mikhail Chuprynenko and Andrey Florinsky.

    The best graduate of IMMiT was Andrey Klinovitsky, who came to the Polytechnic in 2019 after successfully graduating from the Natural Sciences Lyceum. Andrey shared that he chose the Lyceum at the time because he considered it one of the strongest schools in St. Petersburg with in-depth training in technical disciplines, and also closely connected with the Polytechnic University, which helped him immerse himself in the university environment in advance.

    “After graduating from the Lyceum, choosing the Polytechnic was easy — I already knew what to prepare for at the university and saw further opportunities for development,” Andrey said. “At ENL, we had electives in engineering creativity, where we designed and assembled robots, so I enrolled in the Mechatronics and Robotics program. It was not easy to study excellently for all six years, but the main thing for this is discipline and meeting deadlines. It is important to distribute the workload and not put off tasks until the last minute. At the same time, I had time for student activities and hobbies. For example, my friends and I founded a student association in robotics, participated in and won more than ten all-Russian competitions and competitions in robotics.”

    Yes, Andrey is well known to our readerspublications about the activities of the student association he leads “PolyRoboTech” and about the successes of his team in competitions. In addition, in 2023, he, like Alexander Abubakirov, was gold medalist of the “I am a professional” Olympiad.

    The best graduate of IBSiB Kristina Rodionova also came to the Polytechnic after the Natural Science Lyceum. In 2019, she graduated with a gold medal and, having now received a gold medal from SPbPU, confirmed the high quality of training of ENL graduates.

    “Most of all, in the natural-scientific lyceum, I was attracted to the fact that the training format there is not at all school, but student: instead of lessons-couples, at the end of each semester, oral exams in physics and mathematics are passed, there is even a division into lecture and practical classes, just like at a university,” Christina shared her memories. – Many of my classmates after the end of the Lyceum went to Polytech. I entered the direction of “Biotechnical Systems and Technologies” by the Institute of Biomedical Systems and Biotechnology. And my expectations were justified: I was lucky to study in the direction that brings pleasure. Although studying was very hard, especially in the first semester: in addition to the basic physics, higher mathematics and chemistry for all students, we also had medical subjects – anatomy, physiology, and histology. All this was very difficult to combine. How many tears were spilled over a textbook on anatomy! But after the second year it became much easier. Then in summer practice I began research work in the scientific laboratory. From that moment I have been in love with science: for four years, students managed to work in three laboratories, take part in writing articles, in conferences, in grants. My involvement in scientific life, as well as the mentoring of colleagues, in many ways helped to easily master academic disciplines. I am still very grateful to my first scientific mentor Anton Sergeyevich Shabunin, also once a graduate of the Polytechnic, for help in taking the first steps in a scientific career and transferred invaluable experience. Now I work in my specialty simultaneously in two laboratories, since I have not yet decided what is more interesting to me: tissue engineering or virology and immunology. ”

    We have already talked about the second best graduate of IBSiB, Daria Melentyeva we talked about this in detail in our special project “Persona”By the way, it was Dasha who gave a speech and took the oath on behalf of all the first-year students six years ago. at the ceremonial assembly in honor of SPbPU Knowledge Day.

    The best graduate of the IKNK, Alexander Khrustalev, in 2019 was also one of those first-year students who scored the highest number of points for the entrance exams.

    “Then I was glad that I managed to enter the university, now I am glad that I managed to graduate,” Alexander shared. “The first years were difficult, then grades stopped worrying me so much, and studying in specialized subjects became much easier. The patience and professionalism of our teachers helped me in my studies. Fortunately, all our teachers taught their courses wonderfully, thank you very much to them.”

    PhysMech graduate Svyatoslav Drozdov successfully graduated from the Polytechnic University’s Natural Sciences Lyceum in 2019 and says that his studies at ENL left him with “exceptionally positive impressions.”

    “And since I had a very good opinion of the Lyceum, I chose the Polytechnic as an organization associated with it,” Svyatoslav explained the reason for entering SPbPU. When asked whether it was difficult to study for six years with excellent grades, he answered scientifically: “The main difficulty in studying for 5.0 is precisely that you need to pay attention to everything, maximizing the probability of a specific outcome of the session (all A’s). With the same expenditure of resources, it would be much easier to count on an average score of 4.9. Therefore, sometimes there was a feeling of playing roulette, when you understand that any exam and an unsuccessful question on it can ruin a series of previously received grades. In my studies, the desire to understand what I do not understand, interest and sports excitement helped – will I be able to pass everything with excellent marks?”

    The Civil Engineering Institute was represented at the award ceremony by Daria Denisenko, Yulia Matveeva and Lyudmila Morshchakova.

    IPMEiT has been producing the most gold medalists for several years now. In 2025, these are Eldar Asadullaev, Anastasia Maykova, Marina Malashenko, Vadim Savekin, Daniil Tyurin, Ekaterina Fedorakhina, Nikita Sharikov, Maria Odesskaya.

    Adelina Borozdina became the best graduate at the Humanitarian Institute.

    At the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications, Nikita Ivanov and The Manh Do from Vietnam received gold medals.

    From 2003 to 2025, 970 best graduates of the Polytechnic University were awarded SPbPU gold medals based on the results of winter and summer defenses of their final qualifying works. The largest number of gold medalists graduated from SPbPU in 2013 — 68 graduates. The smallest number — 19 graduates — in 2016 and 2023.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Aivora Trade: This Aivora Trade App Sets New Standard in AI-Driven Trading with Unmatched Security and User Approval

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a year defined by rapid technological integration into financial markets, Aivora Trade is quickly becoming a focal point among traders seeking intelligent automation. As 2025 unfolds, digital finance communities are increasingly referencing Aivora Trade as one of the most streamlined and promising AI-supported platforms for individuals interested in modern market participation.

    According to Official website, Aivora Trade known for its transparent user onboarding, robust customer support, and reliable trading infrastructure. What’s fueling this momentum isn’t hype—it’s the platform’s steady rise in user satisfaction and performance transparency. Unlike many opaque systems, Aivora Trade includes secure brokerage partnerships and active human support, distinguishing it in a landscape full of generic interfaces and automation gimmicks.

    Importantly, Aivora Trade requires no upfront subscription fees and offers guided orientation calls, which adds a level of trust for users new to digital assets or automated trading. With rising search trends and growing visibility across Canada, the U.S., India, and beyond, this tool is not just gaining clicks—it’s securing confidence. For anyone exploring how AI is transforming wealth management and personal finance, Aivora Trade represents a conversation that’s impossible to ignore.

    AI-Powered Trading at Its Core: The Technology Behind Aivora Trade

    At the heart of Aivora Trade is a proprietary AI engine that interprets market behavior, scans price trends, and generates trade signals with remarkable precision. This core functionality is what places Aivora Trade in a league above most conventional trading apps. It doesn’t merely automate trades—it adapts, reacts, and recalibrates strategies based on live financial inputs.

    What makes this particularly valuable in today’s fast-moving markets is the system’s capacity to recognize patterns in real time—far faster than any human trader. The algorithm reviews data across asset classes and pinpoints optimal entry or exit points. This constant recalibration reduces the margin of error, helping users engage markets with enhanced timing and discipline.

    The platform also supports multi-layered trading scenarios. Whether the market is trending up, down, or sideways, Aivora’s algorithmic framework adjusts accordingly. Features like adjustable risk thresholds, customized strategy modules, and loss-limiting functions enable deeper control while maintaining full automation if desired.

    Back-end data from users and reviews shows many are achieving success rates above 80%, especially when paired with the platform’s default AI settings. That number reinforces what early adopters are already reporting: this isn’t just about convenience—it’s about smarter execution.

    Visit the Official Website Here

    What Is Aivora Trade and How Does It Work?

    Aivora Trade is an automated trading platform that integrates real-time market analysis with artificial intelligence. It’s designed to streamline how individuals engage with various financial instruments, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex pairs, and commodities. With a simple interface and intelligent backend, the platform makes algorithm-based trading accessible to users without technical or financial expertise.

    Once registered, users are connected to brokers regulated in various jurisdictions. A guided call follows to walk new users through dashboard features, settings, and deposit requirements—starting at approximately $250 (or ₹21,000). From there, users choose between full automation, where the platform executes trades based on built-in signals, or manual interaction using AI-generated recommendations.

    One of the standout features is the availability of a demo mode, allowing users to simulate trading strategies before activating live trades. This not only educates newcomers but also adds a safeguard layer for risk management. Reports confirm that Aivora Trade’s algorithm scans market conditions 24/7, adjusting strategies according to volatility and volume metrics.

    Overall, Aivora Trade’s structure emphasizes simplicity without sacrificing sophistication. Whether for busy professionals or those curious about algorithmic finance, the platform provides a rare blend of usability, automation, and expert-led setup—laying the groundwork for a new kind of personal investment experience.

    Security First: How Aivora Trade Protects Its Users

    Security is a growing concern in financial technology, and Aivora Trade approaches this challenge with a multi-tiered protection model. From account creation to fund withdrawals, each layer of the system is fortified to ensure safety and compliance.

    The platform uses SSL encryption across all pages, protecting sensitive information like payment credentials and identity documentation. Additionally, the brokers integrated into the system are verified and operate under regionally accepted compliance protocols, giving users the assurance that they’re interacting with licensed entities.

    What also distinguishes Aivora Trade from questionable platforms is the transparent withdrawal process. Users report that their withdrawal requests are processed within 24–48 hours without undue restrictions—a rare attribute in the auto-trading niche.

    No financial platform is immune to risk, but Aivora Trade’s emphasis on identity protection, encrypted transmission, and guided onboarding adds multiple security gates before any real-money interaction begins. There are also no hidden charges, unexpected renewals, or software download requirements. This browser-based model is both streamlined and harder to compromise than downloadable executables.

    In a market flooded with false promises, Aivora Trade has earned a growing reputation for safe practices—evidenced by consistently high ratings and return user engagement. Security, in this case, isn’t an afterthought—it’s built in.

    More Information on Aivora Trade Can Be Found On The Official Website Here

    User-Centric Design: What Makes Aivora Trade App So Widely Adopted

    Aivora Trade’s rapid adoption can be attributed not only to its smart automation, but also to its human-first design. Everything from the user dashboard to the onboarding process reflects the needs of real people—not just financial insiders.

    The app opens with an intuitive layout, allowing quick access to portfolio views, real-time trade logs, and AI-generated insights. For newcomers, this layout reduces the overwhelm that often comes with trading platforms. Even more importantly, every registered user is offered a personal orientation call—something few platforms in the same space provide.

    Aivora Trade also includes flexible control. Users can toggle between manual and automated modes, adjust trade settings, and set risk thresholds that match their personal financial comfort zones. With the addition of a demo trading environment, users can explore the system’s features in a simulated format before committing funds.

    Another feature users appreciate is the multilingual support and international accessibility. Whether from India, Canada, the U.K., or the U.S., users are welcomed into a system that doesn’t favor a single region or demographic.

    It’s this combination of user-focused design and robust automation that makes Aivora Trade not just functional—but highly usable. In an industry known for complexity, simplicity has become Aivora’s competitive advantage.

    Expert Views: Analysts Share Thoughts on Aivora’s Market Disruption

    Analysts watching fintech evolution in 2025 have started to spotlight Aivora Trade as a key disruptor in AI-enhanced investing. Many Media Publications have included the platform in their curated reviews of emerging AI tools, pointing to its “strong user retention” and “unique combination of automation and accountability.”

    What captures analysts’ attention is the hybrid approach Aivora Trade adopts. Instead of relying solely on automation or user guesswork, the platform integrates a support-led model. This bridges the knowledge gap many casual investors face and invites broader participation.

    Industry observers also note that Aivora Trade avoids several pitfalls common in the auto-trading ecosystem—such as overpromising ROI or operating under unverified brokerages. With verified user reports and transparent practices, it’s entering the radar of analysts who previously dismissed auto-trading as unreliable.

    As fintech accelerates toward more AI-driven models, Aivora’s success story could signal a broader shift. Platforms that combine precision automation with user education and support may become the new benchmark—especially in regions where traditional investing still feels out of reach.

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    Performance Insights: What Users Are Reporting About Their Results

    Verified users across several review platforms report consistently positive experiences with Aivora Trade. From high win-rate percentages to smooth withdrawal systems, user data suggests the platform is delivering on its core promises.

    Among the most cited figures: success rates averaging around 85%, particularly when users allow the AI to operate in full-auto mode. These outcomes are bolstered by testimonials and screenshots shared on communities such as Reddit, Nas.io, and global fintech forums.

    Many users also praise the platform’s low barrier to entry. With just $250, new accounts can begin real-time trading. Unlike some apps that lock features behind high deposits, Aivora Trade maintains full access from day one.

    Another common thread across reviews is the platform’s responsiveness. Users note that customer support is readily available, with clear answers and prompt replies—unusual for a trading tool with such a wide global reach.

    Taken together, these performance indicators paint a picture of consistency, reliability, and a steadily expanding base of satisfied users. While trading always involves risk, Aivora Trade appears to offer a rare blend of transparency and results.

    How to Get Started with Aivora Trade Safely in 2025

    Getting started with Aivora Trade is refreshingly simple and secure—designed to make high-tech trading accessible even to beginners. Here’s how the process unfolds:

    1. Sign Up Online: Visit the official website and enter basic contact details. No technical forms or software downloads are required.
    2. Connect with a Personal Guide: Shortly after sign-up, users receive a support call from a platform associate. This onboarding covers everything from dashboard walkthroughs to risk preferences.
    3. Make a Secure Deposit: The minimum deposit is $250, accepted through trusted channels. This unlocks full trading features and broker access.
    4. Choose Trading Mode: Select auto-trading for full AI operation or manual mode if preferred. A demo version is also available for strategy testing.
    5. Start Trading: Once active, the AI begins monitoring markets and initiating trades based on your preset preferences. Withdrawals are allowed at any time and usually processed within 24–48 hours.

    This flow keeps things efficient without compromising oversight or support. For those new to AI tools, the added human touch makes onboarding not only easy but reassuring.

    Final Word: Why Aivora Trade Is Shaping the Future of Smart Investing

    As the investment world shifts toward intelligent automation, Aivora Trade positions itself as a leader—not just through innovation, but through integrity. In a market saturated with overhyped software and unsupported systems, Aivora stands apart with verified results, real-time guidance, and AI that actually learns.

    Its blend of precision, security, and user-first design is redefining what everyday traders can expect from digital platforms. Analysts are taking note. Consumers are responding. And financial markets are being reshaped—one smart trade at a time.

    For anyone exploring a secure, modern way to engage with markets, Aivora Trade isn’t just another tool. It’s a signal that the future of investing has already arrived.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Transition of the financial industry: fact-based and cool-headed!

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The financial sector is in a phase of transition. Transition is the term used to describe a major shift that needs to be managed, involving significant changes taking place within a relatively short period of time.

    For several years now, there have been calls for financial institutions to place a stronger focus on physical and transition ESG1– risks. The institutions have been integrating these risks more and more into risk models, credit pricing, portfolio management and the development of the products and services they offer, as well as into the ongoing training of their employees. This has taken an enormous amount of hard work.

    This transition has not primarily been brought about by new ideas from regulators in Berlin or Brussels, but by the drastic changes taking place in our environment. Climate change is no longer an abstract concept for the coming decades; its effects in the form of extreme weather events such as heavy rain, drought and flooding are being felt now, all over the world. The drastic consequences of global warming are destroying assets in one fell swoop, rather than gradually, as in the case of an economic downturn, for example.

    The financial industry has a two-fold role to play in this volatile environment. The first aspect of this role requires the industry to better assess the new climate, biodiversity and associated social risks and to price in these risks in order to secure the assets on its books now and for the future. To fulfil the second aspect of its role, the industry must, by providing investment opportunities and granting loans, support the real economy in its transformation towards a decarbonised circular economy – while respecting the earth’s restraints. This somewhat expands the industry’s role as purely a supplier of funds and an adjuster of risks, since companies expect to receive advisory support in their modernisation processes as well as financial incentives, e.g. reduced interest rates on loans for highly sustainable business models. (See Sustainable Transformation Monitor 2025).

    In addition to the role they play in the market in terms of retail and corporate customers, financial institutions themselves are increasingly being called on to make their sustainability performance measurable and to be transparent in their reporting. The EU regulations certainly still need to undergo a significant review and a cost-benefit analysis at this point to ensure that the same rules create a level playing field for all the parties involved. It must be possible to comply with the regulations by means of a reasonable amount of effort, and these regulations must have a major impact on risk measurement and transformation financing.

    The extremely turbulent geopolitical times we are currently experiencing are also impacting the issue of sustainability: an ESG backlash is spilling over from the US to Europe.

    These days, therefore, the financial institutions are perhaps the ones with the primary responsibility for pointing out – clearly and loudly, while remaining cool-headed and fact-based – the physical and transition risks of a world that is now 1.5 degrees warmer than in the pre-industrial age.

    For one thing is clear: if we fail to move forward with this transformation quickly, and if we fail to join forces with the financial and real economy in steering it, the consequences will lead to significantly greater social upheaval and economic costs than the ones we are already seeing today..

    ESG stands for “environmental, social and governance”.

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • MIL-OSI Economics: Transition of the financial industry: fact-based and cool-headed!

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The financial sector is in a phase of transition. Transition is the term used to describe a major shift that needs to be managed, involving significant changes taking place within a relatively short period of time.

    For several years now, there have been calls for financial institutions to place a stronger focus on physical and transition ESG1– risks. The institutions have been integrating these risks more and more into risk models, credit pricing, portfolio management and the development of the products and services they offer, as well as into the ongoing training of their employees. This has taken an enormous amount of hard work.

    This transition has not primarily been brought about by new ideas from regulators in Berlin or Brussels, but by the drastic changes taking place in our environment. Climate change is no longer an abstract concept for the coming decades; its effects in the form of extreme weather events such as heavy rain, drought and flooding are being felt now, all over the world. The drastic consequences of global warming are destroying assets in one fell swoop, rather than gradually, as in the case of an economic downturn, for example.

    The financial industry has a two-fold role to play in this volatile environment. The first aspect of this role requires the industry to better assess the new climate, biodiversity and associated social risks and to price in these risks in order to secure the assets on its books now and for the future. To fulfil the second aspect of its role, the industry must, by providing investment opportunities and granting loans, support the real economy in its transformation towards a decarbonised circular economy – while respecting the earth’s restraints. This somewhat expands the industry’s role as purely a supplier of funds and an adjuster of risks, since companies expect to receive advisory support in their modernisation processes as well as financial incentives, e.g. reduced interest rates on loans for highly sustainable business models. (See Sustainable Transformation Monitor 2025).

    In addition to the role they play in the market in terms of retail and corporate customers, financial institutions themselves are increasingly being called on to make their sustainability performance measurable and to be transparent in their reporting. The EU regulations certainly still need to undergo a significant review and a cost-benefit analysis at this point to ensure that the same rules create a level playing field for all the parties involved. It must be possible to comply with the regulations by means of a reasonable amount of effort, and these regulations must have a major impact on risk measurement and transformation financing.

    The extremely turbulent geopolitical times we are currently experiencing are also impacting the issue of sustainability: an ESG backlash is spilling over from the US to Europe.

    These days, therefore, the financial institutions are perhaps the ones with the primary responsibility for pointing out – clearly and loudly, while remaining cool-headed and fact-based – the physical and transition risks of a world that is now 1.5 degrees warmer than in the pre-industrial age.

    For one thing is clear: if we fail to move forward with this transformation quickly, and if we fail to join forces with the financial and real economy in steering it, the consequences will lead to significantly greater social upheaval and economic costs than the ones we are already seeing today..

    ESG stands for “environmental, social and governance”.

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  • MIL-OSI China: NW China province issues red alerts for geological disasters, flash floods

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

    LANZHOU, July 4 — Most-severe weather and geological disaster warnings were issued in northwest China’s Gansu Province on Friday as the region continued to be battered by intense rainfall, raising the risk of geological disasters and flash floods.

    A red alert for weather-induced geological disasters was jointly issued by the provincial department of natural resources and the provincial meteorological bureau on Friday afternoon, warning of a high possibility of geological hazards such as landslides, soil collapses and mudslides.

    Earlier the same day, the provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters issued two separate red alerts for flash flood.

    Rainfall totals are forecast to reach 100 to 180 millimeters by 11 p.m. Friday — with the heaviest hourly downpours expected to range from 30 to 70 millimeters.

    Due to the heavy rainfall, Maijishan scenic area in Tianshui, home to the UNESCO-listed Maijishan Grottoes, has been temporarily closed to visitors since Thursday morning, according to local authorities.

    China has a four-tier weather warning system, with red representing the most severe warning, followed by orange, yellow and blue.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: The Government of Canada invests in protecting Mahone Bay’s coastline

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, July 4, 2025 — The town of Mahone Bay will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of $928,000 from the federal government, $922,100 from Coastal Action, and $16,950 from the town of Mahone Bay.

    Jessica Fancy-Landry, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada; Her Worship Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Mayor of the Town of Mahone Bay; and Jordan Veinot, Climate Change Program Manager, Coastal Action gathered today to make this announcement.

    Mahone Bay is vulnerable to flooding, coastal erosion, and contaminated stormwater runoff entering the harbour due to sea level rise, storm surge, and increased precipitation. To protect the town, Coastal Action, a non-profit environmental organization based in Mahone Bay, is leading on a project that will reduce flooding and mitigate coastal erosion.

    The project will include the construction of a living shoreline, a nearshore breakwater, a tidal wetland, and a raised dyke along 100 metres of Edgewater Street in Mahone Bay. A living shoreline is a stabilized, vegetated bank that uses native plants and natural materials to prevent erosion while supporting habitat. A nearshore breakwater, in this case rock sills, is a separate, detached structure—typically made of hard materials and placed parallel to the shore—that reduces wave energy before it reaches the shoreline, offering additional protection to the area behind it. This project will build on the success of a 60 metre site that was installed in 2022 as a pilot project.

    Investments in natural infrastructure bring tangible benefits to communities by improving access to nature, providing cleaner air and water, protecting and preserving biodiversity and wildlife habitats. 

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Guinea: Community comes together to reduce disease and disaster risks

    Source: APO


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    In the village of Dalafilani, Guinea, discover how the Guinean Red Cross supported the community to come together, building a network of canals to reduce the risks of flooding and infectious diseases.

    For as long as they can remember, the people of Dalafilani—a small, rural village of 2,000 people in central Guinea—have faced a recurring and significant problem: flooding. 

    Every time heavy rains came, water coursed through the village, damaging homes and leaving large pools of polluted, stagnant water—the perfect breeding ground for waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases. 

    Not only did the floods jeopardise people’s homes and health, they also caused economic pressures. Villagers used to have to frequently buy medicine to treat relatives who fell sick from flood-related diseases, diverting precious income from other daily needs. 

    So when local Guinean Red Cross volunteers rallied the community together to discuss potential solutions, the community decided it would do whatever it takes to keep the floods—and diseases—at bay.  

    A community diagnosis at the heart of change

    Through the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme (CP3), trained Guinean Red Cross volunteers led the community through a participatory risk assessment to understand the problem, discuss the community’s needs and resources, and come up with a workable solution. 

    “As members of this community, we worked together to identify the priority problems. During a community diagnosis, the residents recognized that flooding and wastewater were a major source of disease, and that their environment had a direct impact on their health, safety and livelihoods,” explains Guinean Red Cross volunteer, Sekou Oularé. 

    “Together, we came up with the idea of constructing a system of canals through the village to evacuate flood and wastewater. The Red Cross facilitated this process, providing tools and logistical support,” he adds. 

    Taking collective action

    With a plan of action agreed, villagers in Dalafilani quickly got to work turning their idea into reality. 

    “We decided to mobilize the whole community. Men and women worked hand in hand to build the canals. We made bricks, dug trenches and transported materials. This work has enabled us to create a functional drainage system that carries rainwater and domestic wastewater away from our village,” explains Fanta Bö Kourouma, president of the Dalafilani youth group.

    Guinean Red Cross volunteers were on hand throughout the process—helping to build the canals, map out where they should run to most effectively carry water away from the village, and procure the necessary materials. 

    A healthier, safer community in the long-term

    Following the construction of the canals, it didn’t take long for the community to see a positive change. The village is cleaner, there are no more pools of stagnant water following the rains, and families are relieved to see their children in better health. 

    “Before, we had problems with illness, especially among children. They used to play in the dirty water and it made them sick. It was a heavy burden on our finances because of the cost of medicines. Today, thanks to the drainage system, there are fewer mosquitoes and fewer children are getting sick,” says Gbè Traoré, a resident of Dalafilani.  

    Local health authorities have also reported a decrease in diseases, with head of the Dalafilani health post, Bernard Camara, recording significantly fewer medical consultations relating to malaria and water-borne diseases.

    Guinea Red Cross volunteers continue to support people in Dalafilani, conducting regular community meetings to raise awareness of epidemic risks and reinforce cleanliness efforts. 

    Dalafilani village chief, Fodé Oularé, is relieved to see improvements to his community’s health, and understands they need to keep working together to keep disease risks at bay in the long-term. 

    “Before, rainwater was running off in all directions, creating puddles of stagnant water. Now, with the system we’ve built, the water is drained away and we have a cleaner environment. The Red Cross has been working with us to raise awareness and maintain this progress, but it’s up to us, the residents, to keep things clean to prevent disease,” he explains. 

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

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  • Israeli military kills 15 in Gaza as Trump awaits Hamas reply to truce proposal

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    At least 15 Palestinians were killed overnight in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to local health officials, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected Hamas to respond to his “final proposal” for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next 24 hours.

    Health officials at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, said the Israeli military had carried out an airstrike on a tent encampment west of the city around 2 a.m., killing 15 Palestinians displaced by nearly two years of war.

    The Israeli military had no immediate comment.

    Later on Friday, Palestinians gathered to perform funeral prayers before burying those killed overnight.

    “The ceasefire will come, and I have lost my brother? There should have been a ceasefire long ago before I lost my brother,” said 13-year-old Mayar Al Farr as she wept. Her brother, Mahmoud, was among those killed.

    Adlar Mouamar said her nephew, Ashraf, was also killed. “Our hearts are broken. We ask the world, we don’t want food…We want them to end the bloodshed. We want them to stop this war.”

    Trump earlier said it would probably be known in 24 hours whether Hamas has accepted a ceasefire between the Palestinian militant group and Israel.

    On Tuesday, the president announced that Israel had accepted the conditions needed to finalise a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas, during which the parties would work towards ending the war.

    Hamas, which has previously declared it would only agree to a deal for a permanent end to the war, has said it was studying the proposal, but given no public indication whether it would accept or reject it.

    ‘MAKE THE DEAL’

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is yet to comment on Trump’s ceasefire announcement. While some members of his right-wing coalition oppose a deal, others have indicated their support.

    Netanyahu has repeatedly said Hamas must be disarmed, a position the militant group has so far refused to discuss.

    In Tel Aviv, families and friends of hostages held in Gaza were among demonstrators who gathered outside a U.S. Embassy building on U.S. Independence Day, calling on Trump to secure a deal for all of the captives.

    Demonstrators set up a symbolic Shabbat dinner table, placing 50 empty chairs to represent those who are still held in Gaza. Banners hung nearby displaying a post by Trump from his Truth Social platform that read, “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!”

    The Sabbath, or Shabbat, observed from Friday evening to Saturday nightfall, is often marked by Jewish families with a traditional Friday night dinner.

    “Only you can make the deal. We want one beautiful deal. One beautiful hostage deal,” said Gideon Rosenberg, 48, from Tel Aviv.

    Rosenberg was wearing a shirt with the image of hostage Avinatan Or, one of his employees who was abducted by Palestinian militants from the Nova musical festival on October 7, 2023. He is among the 20 hostages who are believed to be alive after more than 600 days of captivity.

    Ruby Chen, 55, the father of 19-year-old American-Israeli Itay, who is believed to have been killed after being taken captive, urged Netanyahu to return from his meeting with Trump in Washington on Monday with a deal that brings back all hostages.

    “Let this United States Independence Day mark the beginning of a lasting peace…, one that secures the sacred value of human life and one that bestows dignity to the deceased hostages by ensuring their return to proper burial,” he said, also appealing to Trump.

    Itay Chen, also a German national, was serving as an Israeli soldier when Hamas carried out its surprise attack on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking another 251 hostage.

    Israel’s retaliatory war against Hamas has devastated Gaza, which the militant group has ruled for almost two decades but now only controls in parts, displacing most of the population of more than 2 million and triggering widespread hunger.

    More than 57,000 Palestinians have been killed in nearly two years of fighting, most of them civilians, according to local health officials.

    -Reuters

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon

    A road with a history of flooding between Romsey and Stockbridge is being upgraded thanks to the Environment Agency and Hampshire County Council.

    Upgrades to Stockbridge Road in Timsbury will help prevent it flooding

    Work will start on Stockbridge Road, Timsbury, on 28 July and will take up to five weeks, depending on weather conditions.  Several improvements will be made, including: 

    • Better kerb drainage systems with non-return valves 
    • Elevating the kerb and road surface up to 30cm 
    • Improving the road’s resilience to flooding for a 200-metre stretch between Bagre Canal Road bridge and the Main River Test Road bridge 

    The essential works by Hampshire County Council Highways mean the road must be closed during this time. Road users are advised to plan alternative routes but a clearly signposted diversion will be in place.  

    This latest work builds on the successful £9.5 million Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme completed in 2022, which protects 127 properties from River Test and surface water flooding. 

    This section of road sits within a flood plain and experiences winter flooding, requiring temporary barriers and full road diversions that disrupt local travel and businesses. 

    Simon Moody, Environment Agency area director for Solent and South Downs, said:

    This targeted intervention will significantly reduce the risk of seasonal flooding on a key route into Romsey.  

    By raising the road level and improving drainage infrastructure, we’re creating a safer, more resilient transport link that can withstand extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change. 

    We thank the local community for its patience and cooperation during these essential works. 

    Temporary flood barriers, like the above, have been necessary in the past as the road sits in a flood plain.

    Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader of Hampshire County Council, said:

    This closure will cause disruption, and I’m sorry that means a diversion for those using the road. 

    However, it’s good news the road closure is confined to the school holiday period and I welcome this further step towards the completion of Romsey’s much needed flood prevention scheme.  

    These improvements to the road layout will reduce the risk of flooding at a spot that has seen recurring issues. Whilst this essential work is taking place, do please allow more time for their journey.

    Background

    • Romsey has a history of flooding in the 1960s, 1995, 2000 and 2001. In the winter of 2013/2014, water overtopped Fishlake Stream and the Barge Canal, badly flooding 36 homes and 44 commercial properties with devastating consequences for families and businesses. 
    • The original Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme was unveiled in July 2022 following completion in autumn 2021. That scheme included a tilting weir structure, earth embankments, and improvements to existing drainage systems. 
    • Residents can sign up for free flood warnings or calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. 

    Updates to this page

    Published 4 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Ro-Ro Ship Completes First Voyage

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — The world’s largest photovoltaic-powered ro-ro ship Yuan Hai Kou has successfully completed its maiden voyage, arriving at the Greek port of Piraeus with 4,000 Chinese-made cars on board, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited said.

    The vessel is equipped with an onboard photovoltaic system with a peak power of 302.8 kW, the largest of its kind. Its annual power output reaches 410,000 kWh, and its carbon intensity over its life is about 35 percent lower than that of ships using traditional fuel, China’s Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday.

    “The successful maiden voyage of the car carrier Yuan Hai Kou is a practical step forward in COSCO’s global strategy to develop maritime transportation, connect ports and logistics, and set a new benchmark for low-carbon transformation in the global shipping industry,” said Zhang Wei, Chairman of COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd.

    The 199.9-metre-long, 68,252-tonne gross tonnage, 39,069-tonne deadweight ro-ro has 12 transport decks, including eight fixed and four movable. Its deck capacity is said to be equivalent to 7,000 parking spaces, and it can carry passenger cars, engineering trucks and buses.

    Equipping a ro-ro with a dual-fuel engine running on liquefied natural gas /LNG/ and fuel oil saves 20 percent of the energy consumed and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 24 percent compared to vessels running on fuel oil alone. For example, when performing a round trip from China to Europe, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 2,100 tons on a one-way voyage.

    The vessel uses the first domestic software for loading cars and trucks, independently developed by COSCO Shipping, and also implements real-time vehicle positioning and a fire warning system, which improves the safety of transporting vehicles using new energy sources.

    Zhang Wei said that from January to May this year, the ro-ro fleet of leading global specialized shipping company COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers transported more than 100,000 vehicles to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, up 173 percent year-on-year. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Ro-Ro Ship Completes First Voyage

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — The world’s largest photovoltaic-powered ro-ro ship Yuan Hai Kou has successfully completed its maiden voyage, arriving at the Greek port of Piraeus with 4,000 Chinese-made cars on board, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited said.

    The vessel is equipped with an onboard photovoltaic system with a peak power of 302.8 kW, the largest of its kind. Its annual power output reaches 410,000 kWh, and its carbon intensity over its life is about 35 percent lower than that of ships using traditional fuel, China’s Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday.

    “The successful maiden voyage of the car carrier Yuan Hai Kou is a practical step forward in COSCO’s global strategy to develop maritime transportation, connect ports and logistics, and set a new benchmark for low-carbon transformation in the global shipping industry,” said Zhang Wei, Chairman of COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd.

    The 199.9-metre-long, 68,252-tonne gross tonnage, 39,069-tonne deadweight ro-ro has 12 transport decks, including eight fixed and four movable. Its deck capacity is said to be equivalent to 7,000 parking spaces, and it can carry passenger cars, engineering trucks and buses.

    Equipping a ro-ro with a dual-fuel engine running on liquefied natural gas /LNG/ and fuel oil saves 20 percent of the energy consumed and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 24 percent compared to vessels running on fuel oil alone. For example, when performing a round trip from China to Europe, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 2,100 tons on a one-way voyage.

    The vessel uses the first domestic software for loading cars and trucks, independently developed by COSCO Shipping, and also implements real-time vehicle positioning and a fire warning system, which improves the safety of transporting vehicles using new energy sources.

    Zhang Wei said that from January to May this year, the ro-ro fleet of leading global specialized shipping company COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers transported more than 100,000 vehicles to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, up 173 percent year-on-year. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: World’s Largest Solar-Powered Ro-Ro Ship Completes First Voyage

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — The world’s largest photovoltaic-powered ro-ro ship Yuan Hai Kou has successfully completed its maiden voyage, arriving at the Greek port of Piraeus with 4,000 Chinese-made cars on board, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited said.

    The vessel is equipped with an onboard photovoltaic system with a peak power of 302.8 kW, the largest of its kind. Its annual power output reaches 410,000 kWh, and its carbon intensity over its life is about 35 percent lower than that of ships using traditional fuel, China’s Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday.

    “The successful maiden voyage of the car carrier Yuan Hai Kou is a practical step forward in COSCO’s global strategy to develop maritime transportation, connect ports and logistics, and set a new benchmark for low-carbon transformation in the global shipping industry,” said Zhang Wei, Chairman of COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co., Ltd.

    The 199.9-metre-long, 68,252-tonne gross tonnage, 39,069-tonne deadweight ro-ro has 12 transport decks, including eight fixed and four movable. Its deck capacity is said to be equivalent to 7,000 parking spaces, and it can carry passenger cars, engineering trucks and buses.

    Equipping a ro-ro with a dual-fuel engine running on liquefied natural gas /LNG/ and fuel oil saves 20 percent of the energy consumed and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 24 percent compared to vessels running on fuel oil alone. For example, when performing a round trip from China to Europe, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by 2,100 tons on a one-way voyage.

    The vessel uses the first domestic software for loading cars and trucks, independently developed by COSCO Shipping, and also implements real-time vehicle positioning and a fire warning system, which improves the safety of transporting vehicles using new energy sources.

    Zhang Wei said that from January to May this year, the ro-ro fleet of leading global specialized shipping company COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers transported more than 100,000 vehicles to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, up 173 percent year-on-year. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Elizabeth Emblem Recognises Scottish Public Servants

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Elizabeth Emblem Recognises Scottish Public Servants

    Eight Scottish public servants who died in service recognised in the second ever Elizabeth Emblem List.

    Eight Scottish public servants who died in the line of duty have been recognised with the Elizabeth Emblem.

    The Elizabeth Emblem is a mark of recognition to the next of kin of public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack. 

    106 public servants who died in service from across the United Kingdom are being recognised in this second published List.

    Those recognised from Scotland include Gwen Mayor, a teacher who was killed by a gunman at Dunblane Primary School in March 1996, and Rodney Moore, a retired paramedic who rejoined the Scottish Ambulance Service to support its Covid-19 response and later died of the illness.

    The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray said:

    “I pay tribute to all of those Scots who have been recognised today. Every one of these brave public servants gave their life to protect others. They are people who stepped forward when most of us would step back, and they paid the ultimate price.

    “I am particularly pleased that Dunblane teacher Gwen Mayor has been recognised. No-one will ever forget the horror of the shooting at Dunblane Primary School in 1996, when Mrs Mayor was killed trying to protect her pupils.

    “I hope that the families of all those recognised will take some comfort in knowing that their loved ones, and their service, has not been forgotten.” 

    The full list of Scottish public servants recognised are:

    Gwen Mayor, a teacher at Dunblane Primary School. Mrs Mayor was killed alongside 16 of her pupils on 13 March 1996. 

    Roderick Nicolson, Tayside Fire and Rescue Service. Mr Nicolson, from Perth, died attempting to rescue two workmen from a silo of chemical dust at Perth Harbour. Whilst trying to free the workers Fireman Nicolson became trapped amid five tonnes of sodium carbonate ash. He died on 4 December 1995.

    Ewan Williamson, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighter Williamson was responding to a fire at the Balmoral Bar public house on Dalry Road in Edinburgh when he became trapped in the basement level with the fire. He was unable to escape and fellow firefighters were unable to locate him for a significant period of time. Firefighter Williamson died on 12 July 2009.

    Richard Paul North, Tayside Police. Constable North was killed when on duty as a result of a collision with another vehicle, while driving near Perth in a marked police car. The other vehicle had crossed from the other carriageway into the oncoming traffic, and the driver was found to be under the influence of drink and drugs. PC North died on 17 March 1987.

    William Oliver, of the Glasgow Salvage Corps. Mr Oliver died in the Cheapside Street Disaster, a fire in a whisky bond. The warehouse contained more than a million gallons of whisky and 30,000 gallons of rum. As the temperature of the fire increased, some of the casks ruptured, causing a huge boiling liquid vapour explosion. This instantly killed Mr Oliver and 18 others. Mr Oliver died on 28 March 1960.

    Joseph Stewart Drake, Stirling and Clackmannan Constabulary. Constable Drake was killed when a stolen lorry being pursued by other officers intentionally struck his car as he tried to intercept it at Dennyloanhead near Falkirk.  PC Drake died on 11 August 1967.

    Rodney (Rod) Moore, of the Scottish Ambulance Service. A retired ambulance paramedic of 40 years’ service, Mr Moore, from Falkirk, returned to work with the Scottish Ambulance Service to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic response. Mr Moore contracted Covid-19 in October 2020 and died on 21 November 2020.

    Alistair Soutar, HM Customs & Excise. Mr Soutar was crushed between a HM Customs and Excise vessel ‘The Sentinel’ and a smugglers’ vessel the ‘Ocean Jubilee’. Mr Souter, from Dundee, was taking part in Operation Balvenie off the Caithness coast to apprehend drug smugglers. Mr Soutar was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness but died of his injuries on 29 July 1996.

    The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden said:

    “We owe an enduring debt to the public servants who give their lives to protect others.

    “The Elizabeth Emblem is a reminder not just of the ultimate price their loved ones have paid in service of our communities, it is a lasting symbol of our national gratitude for their incredible sacrifice.”

    The Elizabeth Emblem was established last year as a national form of recognition. 

    The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. It is inscribed with ‘For A Life Given In Service’, and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse of the Emblem. It will include a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased.

    Families and next of kin of those who have died in public service are encouraged to apply for an Elizabeth Emblem via gov.uk.

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    Published 4 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Multi-agency terror response put to the test

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Multi-agency terror response put to the test

    Exercise Merlin tested multi-agency terror response at Sellafield, showcasing strong coordination, leadership, and interoperability in a realistic scenario.

    A multi-agency simulation designed to test the effectiveness of a joint response to a marauding terrorist attack (MTA) near the Sellafield site has been widely praised.

    The large-scale scenario – Exercise Merlin – took place at Griffin Park and focused on delivering a co-ordinated Operation Plato response involving Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) and Cumbria Constabulary.

    For the first time, Sellafield AFOs deployed alongside their Cumbria counterparts, marking a key milestone in interoperability and regional preparedness.

    Exercise Merlin aimed to validate the effectiveness of a joint tactical firearms response to an MTA scenario, test command handover procedures between the CNC’s Sellafield Incident Manager (SIM) and Cumbria’s Force Incident Manager (FIM), as well as strengthen tactical co-ordination among site-based and regional response units.

    Assistant Chief Constable Mick Vance, who attended the exercise, praised the collaboration and professionalism on display. He said: “I want to extend my sincere thanks to all those who planned, supported and participated in this important multi-agency exercise. I understand the level of planning that goes into these events, and it was pleasing to see the co-ordination of partner agencies in response to a credible and challenging scenario.”

    Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with all agencies highlighting the value of operating in a live, high-stakes simulation. Teams reported strong communication, clear leadership, and operational learning that will directly influence future planning and training.

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    Published 4 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces Ten-For-One Unit Split

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partners Value Investments L.P. (TSXV: PVF.UN, TSXV: PVF.PR.U) (the “Partnership”) and Partners Value Investments Inc. (TSXV: PVF.WT, PVF.PR.V, PVF.A) (“PVII”) today announced that the board of trustees of the general partner of the Partnership has approved a ten-for-one unit split (the “Unit Split”) of the outstanding equity units of the Partnership (the “Equity Units”) (PVF.UN).

    The Unit Split will be implemented by way of a subdivision.

    In conjunction with the Unit Split, the board of directors of PVII approved a concurrent ten-for-one share split of the outstanding non-voting exchangeable shares of PVII (the “Exchangeable Shares”) (PVF.A). The split of Exchangeable Shares (the “Share Split”, together with the Unit Split, the “Splits”) will also be implemented by way of subdivision.

    The Splits are being undertaken to ensure that the Equity Units and Exchangeable Shares remain accessible to individual holders and to improve their liquidity. The Split will not change the rights of holders and will not change a holder’s proportionate ownership in the Partnership or PVII, as applicable. The Splits should not be taxable to holders of Equity Units or Exchangeable Shares for Canadian and US tax purposes.

    On August 8, 2025, the additional Equity Units/Exchangeable Shares required to give effect to the Splits will be issued to holders of record at the close of business on August 5, 2025. As of the close of business on July 2, 2025, there were 70,558,120 Equity Units and 2,786,058 Exchangeable Shares issued and outstanding. Adjusted for the Splits, as of July 2, 2025, there would have been 705,581,200 Equity Units and 27,860,580 Exchangeable Shares issued and outstanding.

    The Equity Units and Exchangeable Shares will begin trading with “due bills” on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) at the opening of business on August 5, 2025 (being the Record Date) until the close of business on August 8, 2025 (being the Payment Date), inclusively. During such period, anyone who purchases Equity Units or Exchangeable Shares on the TSXV will receive the entitlement to be issued additional Equity Units or Exchangeable Shares pursuant to the Splits. The Equity Units and Exchangeable Shares will commence trading on an “ex-distribution” (post-split) basis on the TSXV at the opening of business on August 11, 2025.

    Holders do not need to take any action. The Partnership and PVII will use the direct registration system (“DRS”) to electronically register the additional Equity Units and Exchangeable Shares issued pursuant to the Splits, rather than issuing paper certificates to registered unitholders. A DRS advice statement, indicating the additional Equity Units or Exchangeable Shares to which registered holders are entitled as a result of the Splits, will be mailed to holders following August 8 2025. The combination of any old unit/share certificates and the new DRS advice statement sent will represent each registered holder’s total post- Split unitholdings/shareholdings. For beneficial holders who hold their units/shares in an account with a broker or other intermediary, their account will be automatically updated to reflect the Splits in accordance with the applicable brokerage account providers’ usual procedures.

    In addition, in conjunction with the Splits, the outstanding warrants of PVII (the “Warrants”) (PVF.WT) will be adjusted in accordance with the terms of the warrant indenture between PVII and TSX Trust Company dated November 27, 2023, to reflect the Share Split. Prior to the Share Split, the exercise price for each Exchangeable Share is C$29.34 and a holder of Warrants who tenders five Warrants will receive 1.106 Exchangeable Shares for an aggregate exercise price of C$32.45. After completion of the Share Split, the exercise price for each Exchangeable Share will be C$2.93 and a holder of Warrants who tenders five Warrants will receive 11.06 Exchangeable Shares for an aggregate exercise price of C$3.245. As of the close of business on July 2, 2025, there were 27,902,009 Warrants issued and outstanding. There will be no change to the number of issued and outstanding Warrants as a result of the Splits. The adjustment to the Warrants should not be taxable to holders of Warrants for Canadian and US tax purposes.

    All unit/share and per unit/share data for future periods will reflect the Splits. The Partnership’s current normal course issuer bid for the Equity Units will be adjusted to reflect the Unit Split.

    For further information, contact Investor Relations at ir@pvii.ca or 416-643-7621.

    Note: This news release may contain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities regulations. The words “may”, “will”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “trends”, “indications”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “likely” or “potential” and other expressions which are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters, identify forward-looking information. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the intentions and expectations with respect to the Splits.

    Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the results or events mentioned in this press release to differ materially from those that are discussed in or implied by such forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the financial performance of Brookfield Corporation, the impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and market factors; the behavior of financial markets, including fluctuations in interest and foreign exchanges rates; limitations on the liquidity of our investments; global equity and capital markets and the availability of equity and debt financing and refinancing within these markets; strategic actions including dispositions; changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition (including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and estimates); the effect of applying future accounting changes; business competition; operational and reputational risks; technological change; changes in government regulation and legislation; changes in tax laws; risks associated with the use of financial leverage; catastrophic events, such as earthquakes and hurricanes; the possible impact of international conflicts and other developments including terrorist acts; and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in documents filed with the securities regulators in Canada.

    The foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive and investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Except as required by law, none of the Partnership or PVII undertakes to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements and information, whether written or oral, that may be as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Derby plants more than 2,000 trees in Coronation tree planting project

    Source: City of Derby

    More than 2,000 new trees have been planted across Derby as part of a project to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

    Derby City Council’s Derby Parks has worked in partnership with Trees 4 Derby and local ‘Friends of’ groups to plant ‘micro woods’ at Allestree Park, Markeaton Park, Chaddesden Park, Vicarage Road Recreation Ground and Normanton Park.

    The project was funded by the Coronation Living Heritage Fund, made available through Defra’s Nature for Climate fund, set up to support local tree planting initiatives in commemoration of the Coronation of King Charles.

    Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride, Public Safety and Leisure, said:

    These new micro woods will not only bring joy and improve the well-being of residents for generations, but they’ll also significantly boost our local natural environment.

    We’re incredibly proud of what’s been created, and I want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who has contributed.

    The Coronation tree planting initiative, unveiled in 2023, aligns with His Majesty’s interest in nature. The King held a number of patronages for wildlife and conservation charities during his time serving as the Prince of Wales.

    The initiative has seen local authorities across England create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a permanent reminder of the Coronation, through the establishment of new community orchards and micro woodlands in urban areas.

    New trees in one of the micro woods

    Micro woods, also known as Miyawaki Forests, are planted using a method developed by Japanese botanist Dr Akira Miyawaki. The technique involves densely planting a variety of native species to mimic the rapid regeneration seen in natural forests.

    A key advantage of Miyawaki Forests is their accelerated growth rate, which can be up to ten times faster than conventionally planted woodlands. After the initial few years, these mini-forests require minimal maintenance, making them a sustainable solution for urban greening.

    Beyond their rapid growth, micro woods offer significant environmental benefits. They efficiently absorb carbon from the atmosphere, contribute to stormwater management, and create vital habitats that support local wildlife.

    While the Miyawaki method was originally designed for restoring degraded or deforested land, it has been adapted for Derby’s native climate and tree species, proving resilient to the challenges of urban tree planting. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NASA Mission Monitoring Air Quality from Space Extended 

    Source: NASA

    Since launching in 2023, NASA’s Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution mission, or TEMPO, has been measuring the quality of the air we breathe from 22,000 miles above the ground. June 19 marked the successful completion of TEMPO’s 20-month-long initial prime mission, and based on the quality of measurements to date, the mission has been extended through at least September 2026. The TEMPO mission is NASA’s first to use a spectrometer to gather hourly air quality data continuously over North America during daytime hours. It can see details down to just a few square miles, a significant advancement over previous satellites.
    “NASA satellites have a long history of missions lasting well beyond the primary mission timeline. While TEMPO has completed its primary mission, the life for TEMPO is far from over,” said Laura Judd, research physical scientist and TEMPO science team member at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. “It is a big jump going from once-daily images prior to this mission to hourly data. We are continually learning how to use this data to interpret how emissions change over time and how to track anomalous events, such as smoggy days in cities or the transport of wildfire smoke.” 

    When air quality is altered by smog, wildfire smoke, dust, or emissions from vehicle traffic and power plants, TEMPO detects the trace gases that come with those effects. These include nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and formaldehyde in the troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere.
    “A major breakthrough during the primary mission has been the successful test of data delivery in under three hours with the help of NASA’s Satellite Needs Working Group. This information empowers decision-makers and first responders to issue timely air quality warnings and help the public reduce outdoor exposure during times of higher pollution,” said Hazem Mahmoud, lead data scientist at NASA’s Atmospheric Science Data Center located at Langley Research Center.

    hazem mahmoud
    NASA Data Scientist

    TEMPO data is archived and distributed freely through the Atmospheric Science Data Center. “The TEMPO mission has set a groundbreaking record as the first mission to surpass two petabytes, or 2 million gigabytes, of data downloads within a single year,” said Mahmoud. “With over 800 unique users, the substantial demand for TEMPO’s data underscores its critical role and the immense value it provides to the scientific community and beyond.” Air quality forecasters, atmospheric scientists, and health researchers make up the bulk of the data users so far.

    The TEMPO mission is a collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, whose Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian oversees daily operations of the TEMPO instrument and produces data products through its Instrument Operations Center.
    Datasets from TEMPO will be expanded through collaborations with partner agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is deriving aerosol products that can distinguish between smoke and dust particles and offer insights into their altitude and concentration.

    “These datasets are being used to inform the public of rush-hour pollution, air quality alerts, and the movement of smoke from forest fires,” said Xiong Liu, TEMPO’s principal investigator at the Center for Astrophysics Harvard & Smithsonian. “The library will soon grow with the important addition of aerosol products. Users will be able to use these expanded TEMPO products for air quality monitoring, improving forecast models, deriving pollutant amounts in emissions and many other science applications.”

    “The TEMPO data validation has truly been a community effort with over 20 agencies at the federal and international level, as well as a community of over 200 scientists at research and academic institutions,” Judd added. “I look forward to seeing how TEMPO data will help close knowledge gaps about the timing, sources, and evolution of air pollution from this unprecedented space-based view.”
    An agency review will take place in the fall to assess TEMPO’s achievements and extended mission goals and identify lessons learned that can be applied to future missions.
    The TEMPO mission is part of NASA’s Earth Venture Instrument program, which includes small, targeted science investigations designed to complement NASA’s larger research missions. The instrument also forms part of a virtual constellation of air quality monitors for the Northern Hemisphere which includes South Korea’s Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer and ESA’s (European Space Agency) Sentinel-4 satellite. TEMPO was built by BAE Systems Inc., Space & Mission Systems (formerly Ball Aerospace). It flies onboard the Intelsat 40e satellite built by Maxar Technologies. The TEMPO Instrument Operations Center and the Science Data Processing Center are operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian in Cambridge.
    For more information about the TEMPO instrument and mission, visit:

    TEMPO

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Finalizes Veto Decisions

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today finalized veto decisions and issued eight vetoes of the 20 bills on the Intent-to-Veto list. As of today, Governor Green has taken action on 304 of the 320 bills passed by the Legislature in the 2025 Session. Other bills signed into law today include the remaining bills on the Intent-to-Veto list, as well as five bills relating to stormwater management and kūpuna care. The remaining 16 of 320 bills passed by the Legislature will become law by July 9. These include bills relating to condominium insurance, Maui wildfire settlement, construction liability reform and support for local nonprofit organizations impacted by changes to federal funding.

    “I want to thank the Legislature for its work this past legislative session to bring forward these important bills signed into law,” said Governor Green. “So far, we have covered critical topics such as the climate impact fee, women’s court, biosecurity, free school meals, fireworks and public safety. Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke spearheaded efforts for broadband access and expanded Preschool Open Doors. These wins reflect what can be achieved when we work together for the good of our state,” said Governor Green.

    Regarding the late inclusion of SB 935 on the Intent-to-Veto list, Governor Green stated, “I want to thank the Legislature and Chief Justice for the thoughtful discussion on SB 935. The bill appropriates funds to analyze vesting changes and we are committed to working with the Legislature and the Judiciary to find meaningful recruitment and retention policies for public service.”

    Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald shared the following comments, “We had a very productive session this year, where a great deal was accomplished, including the establishment of several new courts and judicial initiatives. We are grateful that as part of the process, all sides have been able to express their views on SB 935 and we respect the Governor’s decision. I thank the Governor and legislative leadership for their openness to considering issues relating to recruitment of judges and other important matters going forward.”

    Bills Signed into law:

    Governor Green signed 12 bills into law from the Intent-to-Veto list:

    HB 302 (ACT 241): RELATING TO CANNABIS

    HB 496 (ACT 242): RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA

    HB 300 (ACT 250): RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET

    SB 589 (ACT 266): RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY

    HB 126 (ACT 288): RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE

    HB 800 (ACT 289): RELATING TO GOVERNMENT

    SB 935 (ACT 290): RELATING TO GOVERNMENT

    SB 447 (ACT 291): RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM

    SB 104 (ACT 292): RELATING TO CORRECTIONS

    SB 15 (ACT 293): RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION

    SB 38 (ACT 294): RELATING TO HOUSING

    SB 66 (ACT 295): RELATING TO HOUSING

    Vetoes:

    Governor Green issued the following eight vetoes today:

    HB 235: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY
    Veto rational: The Department of Transportation has developed specific criteria for the selection of communities within which to implement traffic safety systems. This criteria incorporates data-driven crash, citation and traffic volume metrics, which ensure communities are chosen based on need and potential for greatest impact. Ignoring this criteria in favor of legislatively mandated location selection threatens the integrity of the photo red light imaging detector system and automated speed enforcement system programs.

    HB 796: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS
    Veto rational: This bill would have a significant long-term impact on income tax credits across a variety of industries, including film and television, research, and renewable energy. These tax credits are critical to supporting economic development and diversification, particularly within growing and emerging sectors. Categorically sunsetting income tax credits will not only disincentivize future investors from doing business in Hawai‘i, but will destabilize existing businesses that currently rely upon these tax credits.

    HB 958: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION
    Veto rational: While mopeds and motorcycles are exempt from the prohibition established within this bill, on “high-speed electric devices” driving on public roadways, electric cars are not exempt in the definition. Such a prohibition would likely violate the Commerce Clause and Equal Protection Clause of the United States Constitution and conflict with the administration’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    HB 1296: RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND
    Veto rational: The administration is committed to the transparent, efficient management of state funds. During times of emergency, flexibility and the quick release of funds is necessary to respond to rapidly changing situations. This bill disrupts the delicate balance between reporting requirements facilitating government transparency and fiscal flexibility for efficient emergency response and recovery efforts. Placing additional administrative oversight over funds expended for emergencies jeopardizes public safety.

    HB 1369: RELATING TO TAXATION
    Veto rational: The amendments to the general excise tax and use tax contained in this bill would impact sugarcane producers, commercial fishing vessels and securities exchanges. Removing the specific tax exemptions afforded to these entities would provide little financial benefit to the state while harming, in particular, sugarcane producers.

    SB 31: RELATING TO PROPERTY
    Veto rational: By enabling any person, including those without any interest in the specified real property, to record a statement that a real property’s title includes a discriminatory restrictive covenant, this bill provides a statutorily authorized mechanism for the circulation of disinformation. This disinformation has the potential to negatively affect the marketability of a property. Because the person who recorded the statement claiming a discriminatory restrictive covenant exists is waived of any liability, no recourse is available to those who suffer financial loss due to inaccurate claims concerning their property’s title.

    SB 583: RELATING TO NAMING RIGHTS
    Veto rational: Pursuant to section 14, article III, of the Hawai‘i State Constitution, each bill may only contain one subject, which must pertain to the bill’s title. The exemption of concessions in the stadium facility and Convention Center from typical concession procurement procedures may violate section 14, article III, of the Hawai‘i State Constitution since the exemption appears to fall outside the titular scope of the bill, naming rights.

    SB 1102: RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT
    Veto rational: The appointment process proposed in the bill is inconsistent with the selection process for other department leadership positions. Further, due to the need to obtain legislative approval for the appointment of the Fire Chief, following the appointment process contained in this bill may delay the appointment of this critical leadership position, impacting airport operations, safety and readiness.

    Bills signed by the Governor are tracked on the Legislature’s website, here.
    The Governor’s Messages relating to actions on legislation can be found here.
    Bills vetoed by the Governor will be uploaded here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Signs Bills to Enhance Water Safety and Kūpuna Care

    Source: US State of Hawaii

    HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., signed four measures into law today to strengthen Hawai‘i’s public safety through the enactment of safety measures and protocols surrounding retention and detention ponds, as well as legislation that implements education and safeguards for pressing kūpuna issues. These bills reflect the state’s ongoing priorities to protect the most vulnerable in our communities by fostering awareness and launching educational initiatives to better understand and proactively address the impacts surrounding these concerns.

    “This is about the safety and well-being of our ‘ohana and setting a chain of positive intention to uplift those in our community,” said Governor Green. “These newly enacted laws will provide members of our communities with tools to secure housing, better understand Alzheimer’s disease, and prevent drowning incidents. I am grateful for the community leaders and advocates who identified critical needs and helped bring these quality of life measures to fruition.”

    SB 1221: RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
    Senate Bill 1221 (Act 281): Due to high drowning rates in the state and the cultural significance of water in the islands, improving water safety and education remains a priority for lawmakers and advocacy groups such as Hawai‘i Water Safety Coalition (HWSC). To make Hawai‘i a safer water state, Act 281 establishes safety measures and regulations for retention and detention ponds.

    Under the new law, counties will now regulate retention and detention ponds within county jurisdiction to require a permitting process for construction and proper maintenance and submission of maintenance plans to ensure compliance with safety regulations. In addition to permitting, safety measures will be mandatory, such as enclosed and secured fencing around pond perimeters, “no swimming” signage and accessible emergency buoys. While these regulations do not apply to retention and detention ponds on private property, managing entities must submit sufficient proof of safety compliance to counties. Lastly, a survey of the ponds will be conducted by counties to be submitted to the Legislature.

    “This is more than just a water safety bill. Act 281 is a legacy enactment in memory of Charlotte ‘Sharkey’ Schaefers, a brave 5-year-old hero who risked her life to save a friend stuck in a detention pond in 2004,” said Governor Green. “The life of such a young girl should have never been taken that day, and now we can hope that it will never happen again.”

    “SB 1221 represents a significant step forward in improving water safety and protecting Hawai‘i’s keiki and families from preventable drowning tragedies,” said Representative Jeanne Kapela (District 5 – Portions of Kea‘au and Kurtistown, Mountain View, Glenwood, Fern Forest, Volcano, Pāhala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaiian Ocean View, Ho‘okena). “By regulating retention and detention ponds and requiring clear safety protocols, we are creating safer environments and honoring the memory of Charlotte ‘Sharkey’ Schaefers. No family should have to experience such a loss, and this legislation brings us closer to a future where tragedies like this are prevented, allowing every ‘ohana to feel safer in their community.”

    “The HWSC thanks Governor Green and our legislators for recognizing the need to protect Hawai‘i residents, especially our children, from the hidden hazards of retention and detention ponds,” said Allison Schaefers, Charlotte’s mother. “We must never forget Sharkey’s act of heroism, and this law, which is her legacy, is going to save lives in our state. It’s my hope that Hawai‘i will become the model for a national detention and retention pond safety program.”

    Schaefers was the lead writer of the coalition’s Hawai‘i Water Safety Plan, “I Palekana Kākou Ka Wai: Let Us Be Safe in the Water,” released in February as a roadmap to diminishing Hawaiʻi’s drowning crisis by ensuring that everyone is safe on, in and around the water.

    Kalani Vierra, Chief of Kaua‘i Ocean Safety and president of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association, which is the umbrella organization for the HWSC, said, “I’m truly speechless to witness the fruits of our dedicated collaboration over the past few years. The recent launch and publication of the Hawai‘i Water Safety Plan is a significant step forward, aiding our efforts to encourage Hawai‘i’s legislation to prioritize the health and safety of our communities, especially during heavy storms. The monitoring and inspection of detention and retention ponds play a crucial role in mitigating risks.”

    HB 703: RELATING TO KŪPUNA HOUSING
    House Bill 703 (Act 282) extends the sunset date for the state’s kūpuna rent supplement program. Under this program, kūpuna who are 62 years of age or older who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, can qualify for access to the rent supplement program. The program that originally was scheduled to sunset in 2026, will extend to 2028 to continue providing kūpuna support through rent supplement assistance, housing counseling and landlord assistance, in addition to mental health services and other support care services.

    SB 1252: RELATING TO DEMENTIA
    Senate Bill 1252 (Act 283): To better understand and coordinate care for kūpuna in our communities who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, Act 283 appropriates funds for training and educational programs within the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine. Positions will be established within the University’s Department of Geriatric Medicine to develop and update the curriculum and carry out training to lay the foundation for comprehensive programs to pioneer dementia and Alzheimer’s-informed care. These initiatives will provide better support and nurturing for kūpuna across the state, while also strengthening the state’s workforce to better address these diseases. This bill appropriates $525,000 for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

    “The work of the Legislative Kūpuna Caucus has proven yet again the importance of caring for our aging community in Hawai‘i,” said Governor Green. “Housing is healthcare, and by extending the sunset date of the kūpuna housing program, we can continue to provide dignity and access to healthy living. Advancements in our state’s healthcare system to acknowledge Alzheimer’s provides critical care for our kūpuna, helping them get more specialized support so they can remain in the islands they call home.”

    “Hawaiʻi’s aging population is growing rapidly and we must prepare our healthcare workforce to meet its unique needs,” said Senator Stanley Chang (District 9 – Hawai‘i Kai, Kuli‘ou‘ou, Niu, ‘Āina Haina, Wai‘alae-Kāhala, Diamond Head, Kaimukī, Kapahulu). “Investing in JABSOM’s dementia education and training supports our kūpuna and strengthens the future of healthcare in our state. Act 283 helps build a local, informed workforce that can provide compassionate, expert care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As someone whose father suffered from dementia, this bill is very personally meaningful to me.”

    “This program has been essential for our kūpuna, significantly helping them secure and maintain affordable housing,” said Representative Cory M. Chun (District 35 – Portions of Pearl City and Waipahu, Crestview). “Extending it means we can continue providing not only rent assistance but also the services and support necessary to keep them safe and healthy. As part of our Kūpuna Caucus legislative package, this bill reflects our shared commitment to caring for Hawai‘i’s aging population.”

    “Hawai‘i House Bill 703 and Senate Bill 1252 demonstrate the Legislature and the Governor’s commitment to caring for kūpuna. HB 703 ensures continued access to rent supplement assistance, helping older adults on fixed incomes avoid homelessness and maintain stable housing,” said AARP Hawaii Advocacy Associate Director Audrey Suga-Nakagawa. “SB 1252 strengthens our healthcare system by investing in dementia education and workforce development. AARP Hawaii commends the Governor and the Legislature for their efforts to ensure that kūpuna can choose how they live as they age.”

    The complete list of bills signed include the following. Click the link to see full details of the bill enacted into law.

    HB 320 (ACT 284) RELATING TO SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENTS

    Video of the water safety bill signing can be seen here.
    Video of the kūpuna bill signing can be seen here.
    Photos of the bill signing ceremony, courtesy Office of the Governor, will be uploaded here.
    The slide deck presented at today’s water safety bill signing can be found here.
    The slide deck presented at today’s kūpuna bill signing can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fireworks, fun, and safety: California preps for the holiday weekend

    Source: US State of California 2

    Jul 3, 2025

    What you need to know: As we approach the Fourth of July holiday and weekend, California is taking steps to keep communities safe during festivities by increasing outreach and highlighting resources.

    Sacramento, California — As Californians gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, Governor Gavin Newsom today highlighted how the state is rolling out safety measures — from wildfire enforcement and extra highway patrols to real-time heat alerts — to help keep the fun going and our communities safe.

    Entering peak wildfire season 

    In California, human activities account for about 95% of all wildfire starts, often starting from preventable actions like improperly extinguished campfires, malfunctioning equipment, and fireworks. With Fourth of July celebrations set to go off, Governor Newsom and state fire officials remind all Californians that the state has no tolerance for illegal fireworks. Over 600,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have already been seized in 2025. The sale, transport, or use of fireworks without the “Office of the State Fire Marshal Safe and Sane” seal is illegal, as is possessing or using any fireworks in communities where they are not allowed. Violators face potential fines up to $50,000 as well as a year in jail. For a fun and safe Fourth of July, know your local fireworks laws. Some California communities ban all fireworks, while others allow certain “Safe and Sane” fireworks.

    Hitting the road

    To keep Californians safe, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is implementing a Holiday Enforcement Period beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, July 3 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6 – keep an eye on distracted and dangerous drivers on the highways. Don’t forget – save the celebrations until you’ve reached your destination. During the 2024 Independence Day holiday period, 29 people were killed in crashes on California roads and CHP officers made 1,336 arrests for DUI — one arrest every 17 minutes. 

    Staying smart in the heat 

    California has launched CalHeatScore – a groundbreaking tool to help protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heatwaves. The state’s new tool provides localized warnings and resources for extreme heat events. 

    When high temperatures impact Californians, many regions can experience triple-digit weather. Residents should visit here for resources, including heat safety information and places to stay cool.

    Emergency preparedness

    Californians are encouraged to sign up for free emergency alerts at listoscalifornia.org/alerts. Emergency alerts are important messages you receive to help keep you safe during a disaster. The Disaster Ready Guide, available in multiple languages, includes other important information, such as packing a go-bag and making a plan.

    • Recreate responsibly with these helpful tips.
    • Carry extra food, water and clothing if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of time.
    • Check the weather forecast before you leave.
    • Stay aware and alert near bodies of water. Wear a life jacket, supervise children and do not enter cold and/or swift-water areas.
    • Be mindful of insects and wildlife, take precautions including wearing long sleeve clothing and repellents.
    • Boat sober.

    Make an outdoor plan

    For those looking to engage with some of California’s natural beauty during the weekend with a visit to one of its 280 state parks, California’s State Parks encourages Californians to be conscientious of their impact on the land around them. Staying on trails, making sure to keep watch on and extinguish any campfires, picking up your trash, and planning ahead can keep you and your families safe, and the wilderness protected for those that come after you.

    Whether you’re camping, hiking, or just going outside for some relaxation, know the route you’ll be taking and how long you plan to be gone. Tell a responsible person about your plans and when you anticipate you’ll be home. 

    • Carry extra food, water and clothing if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of time.
    • Check the weather forecast before you leave.
    • Stay aware and alert near bodies of water. Wear a life jacket, supervise children and do not enter cold and/or swift-water areas.
    • Be mindful of insects and wildlife, take precautions including wearing long sleeve clothing and repellents.

    Keep your little ones in mind

    As temperatures heat up, many people want to go outside and take their children and pets with them. While they love outdoor adventures, the heat can take a toll on them, too. Be sure to limit their outside exposure on hot days. With increased flows in waterways during the summer, don’t leave anyone unsupervised near streams or rivers. Most importantly, never leave your kids or pets alone in a hot vehicle.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Environment Agency completes £75m flood scheme in Essex

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Environment Agency completes £75m flood scheme in Essex

    The Environment Agency has completed a £75 million project to reduce the risk of flooding at Canvey Island in Essex.

    Much of Canvey Island lies below the daily high-water level in the Thames Estuary. The tidal defences play an essential role in reducing the risk of flooding to people, property and infrastructure on the island.

    Since 2022, a 3 kilometre stretch of the island’s revetment has been renewed on its southern shoreline between Thorney Bay and the Island Yacht Club.

    Revetment refers to the man-made material placed on the slope of the embankment. It is needed to break up and absorb the impact of waves hitting the slope and to protect the material making up the core of the embankment.

    Sections of the previous revetment had dated back to the 1930s and desperately needed replacing.

    With the work now completed, the island’s tidal defences will continue to provide protection for more than 6,000 properties on the island for another 50 years.

    Project ‘essential’ for managing flood risk

    James Mason, Operations Manager for the Environment Agency, said:

    We are delighted to have finished the work on the revetment at Canvey Island.

    This project is essential to managing the risk of flooding for thousands of people, homes and businesses.

    We are already seeing the effects of climate change in the UK. We’re working to better protect communities from this risk, with climate change projection built into the design of flood defences, such as here in Canvey Island, to ensure they are fit for the future.

    As well as refurbishing the existing tidal defences, additional enhancements have been made to the Canvey Island shoreline.

    As part of the project, new steps to the beach and project information boards were installed. The surface of the pathway along the landward side of the seawall between Thorney Bay and Chapman Sands was also improved.

    Flowering grass seed mixes were planted to improve biodiversity on the defence with rock pools also created to enhance habitats in locations along the foreshore.

    Everyone should know their flood risk and sign up for free flood warnings by going to https://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk or calling Floodline on 0345 988 1188. You can also follow @EnvAgencyAnglia on Twitter for the latest flood updates.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Final draft agenda – Wednesday, 9 July 2025 – Strasbourg

    Source: European Parliament

    88 Objection pursuant to Rule 114(3): amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list     – Amendments Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00 83 Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2) and (3): Deforestation Regulation – list of countries presenting a low or high risk     – Amendments Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00 25 Amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on certain measures for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing
    Thomas Bajada (A10-0070/2025)      – Amendments; rejection Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 48 Draft amending budget no 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024
    Victor Negrescu (A10-0116/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 52 Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024
    Andrzej Halicki (A10-0114/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 53 Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 – Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission
    Jean-Marc Germain (A10-0115/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 27 Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports
    Salvatore De Meo (A10-0133/2025)      – Amendments by the rapporteur, 71 MEPs at least; Alternative motions for resolutions Thursday, 3 July 2025, 13:00     – Joint alternative motions for resolutions Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00 19 2023 and 2024 reports on Albania
    Andreas Schieder (A10-0106/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 18 2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Ondřej Kolář (A10-0108/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 46 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia
    Thomas Waitz (A10-0118/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 17 2023 and 2024 reports on Georgia
    Rasa Juknevičienė (A10-0110/2025)      – Amendments Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 28 Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum
    Robert Biedroń, Nikolas Farantouris (A10-0125/2025)      – Amendments by the rapporteur, 71 MEPs at least, Alternative motions for resolutions Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00 60 The human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians     – Motions for resolutions Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 13:00     – Amendments to motions for resolutions; joint motions for resolutions Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00     – Amendments to joint motions for resolutions Friday, 4 July 2025, 13:00 80 Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai     – Motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Monday, 7 July 2025, 20:00     – Amendments to motions for resolutions; joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 13:00     – Amendments to joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 14:00 81 Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic     – Motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Monday, 7 July 2025, 20:00     – Amendments to motions for resolutions; joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 13:00     – Amendments to joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 14:00 82 Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus     – Motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Monday, 7 July 2025, 20:00     – Amendments to motions for resolutions; joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 13:00     – Amendments to joint motions for resolutions (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 14:00 Separate votes – Split votes – Roll-call votes Texts put to the vote on Tuesday Friday, 4 July 2025, 12:00 Texts put to the vote on Wednesday Monday, 7 July 2025, 19:00 Texts put to the vote on Thursday Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 19:00 Motions for resolutions concerning debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 150) Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 19:00

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  • Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday.

    Air raid sirens, the whine of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early evening until dawn as Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force said was a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles.

    Residents huddled with families in underground metro stations for shelter. Acrid smoke hung over the city centre.

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is due to speak to Trump later on Friday about the war and a U.S. pause in some deliveries of air defence missiles, called the attack “deliberately massive and cynical.”

    “Notably, the first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin,” Zelenskiy said on X.

    “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror,” he added, calling for increased pressure on Russia and more air defence equipment.

    Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv’s 10 districts. Poland said the consular section of its embassy was damaged in central Kyiv, adding that staff were unharmed.

    Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that fourteen of the injured were hospitalised.

    Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country’s largest carrier, said on Telegram that the attack on Kyiv forced them to divert a number of passenger trains, causing delays.

    Damage was recorded on both sides of the wide Dnipro River bisecting the city and falling drone debris set a medical facility on fire in the leafy Holosiivskyi district, Klitschko said.

    Russian air strikes on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and included some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people.

    CALL FOR SANCTIONS

    Trump said that the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict’s “root causes”.

    A decision by Washington earlier this week to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.

    On Friday, Zelenskiy called for increased pressure on Moscow to change its “dumb, destructive behavior”.

    “For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure,” he said.

    SHELTERED

    Ukraine’s Air Force said that it destroyed 478 of the air weapons Russia launched overnight. However air strikes were recorded in eight locations across the country with nine missiles and 63 drones, it added.

    Social media videos showed people running to seek shelter, firefighters fighting blazes in the dark and ruined buildings with windows and facades blown out.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian. Many more soldiers are believed to have died on the frontlines, although neither side releases military casualty figures.

    Late on Thursday, Russian shelling killed five people in and near the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key target under Russian attack for months, Ukraine said.

    (Reuters)

  • Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday.

    Air raid sirens, the whine of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early evening until dawn as Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force said was a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles.

    Residents huddled with families in underground metro stations for shelter. Acrid smoke hung over the city centre.

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is due to speak to Trump later on Friday about the war and a U.S. pause in some deliveries of air defence missiles, called the attack “deliberately massive and cynical.”

    “Notably, the first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin,” Zelenskiy said on X.

    “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror,” he added, calling for increased pressure on Russia and more air defence equipment.

    Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv’s 10 districts. Poland said the consular section of its embassy was damaged in central Kyiv, adding that staff were unharmed.

    Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that fourteen of the injured were hospitalised.

    Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country’s largest carrier, said on Telegram that the attack on Kyiv forced them to divert a number of passenger trains, causing delays.

    Damage was recorded on both sides of the wide Dnipro River bisecting the city and falling drone debris set a medical facility on fire in the leafy Holosiivskyi district, Klitschko said.

    Russian air strikes on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and included some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people.

    CALL FOR SANCTIONS

    Trump said that the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict’s “root causes”.

    A decision by Washington earlier this week to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.

    On Friday, Zelenskiy called for increased pressure on Moscow to change its “dumb, destructive behavior”.

    “For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure,” he said.

    SHELTERED

    Ukraine’s Air Force said that it destroyed 478 of the air weapons Russia launched overnight. However air strikes were recorded in eight locations across the country with nine missiles and 63 drones, it added.

    Social media videos showed people running to seek shelter, firefighters fighting blazes in the dark and ruined buildings with windows and facades blown out.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian. Many more soldiers are believed to have died on the frontlines, although neither side releases military casualty figures.

    Late on Thursday, Russian shelling killed five people in and near the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key target under Russian attack for months, Ukraine said.

    (Reuters)

  • Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday.

    Air raid sirens, the whine of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early evening until dawn as Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force said was a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles.

    Residents huddled with families in underground metro stations for shelter. Acrid smoke hung over the city centre.

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is due to speak to Trump later on Friday about the war and a U.S. pause in some deliveries of air defence missiles, called the attack “deliberately massive and cynical.”

    “Notably, the first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin,” Zelenskiy said on X.

    “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror,” he added, calling for increased pressure on Russia and more air defence equipment.

    Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv’s 10 districts. Poland said the consular section of its embassy was damaged in central Kyiv, adding that staff were unharmed.

    Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that fourteen of the injured were hospitalised.

    Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country’s largest carrier, said on Telegram that the attack on Kyiv forced them to divert a number of passenger trains, causing delays.

    Damage was recorded on both sides of the wide Dnipro River bisecting the city and falling drone debris set a medical facility on fire in the leafy Holosiivskyi district, Klitschko said.

    Russian air strikes on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and included some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people.

    CALL FOR SANCTIONS

    Trump said that the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict’s “root causes”.

    A decision by Washington earlier this week to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.

    On Friday, Zelenskiy called for increased pressure on Moscow to change its “dumb, destructive behavior”.

    “For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure,” he said.

    SHELTERED

    Ukraine’s Air Force said that it destroyed 478 of the air weapons Russia launched overnight. However air strikes were recorded in eight locations across the country with nine missiles and 63 drones, it added.

    Social media videos showed people running to seek shelter, firefighters fighting blazes in the dark and ruined buildings with windows and facades blown out.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian. Many more soldiers are believed to have died on the frontlines, although neither side releases military casualty figures.

    Late on Thursday, Russian shelling killed five people in and near the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key target under Russian attack for months, Ukraine said.

    (Reuters)

  • Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday.

    Air raid sirens, the whine of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early evening until dawn as Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force said was a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles.

    Residents huddled with families in underground metro stations for shelter. Acrid smoke hung over the city centre.

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is due to speak to Trump later on Friday about the war and a U.S. pause in some deliveries of air defence missiles, called the attack “deliberately massive and cynical.”

    “Notably, the first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin,” Zelenskiy said on X.

    “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror,” he added, calling for increased pressure on Russia and more air defence equipment.

    Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv’s 10 districts. Poland said the consular section of its embassy was damaged in central Kyiv, adding that staff were unharmed.

    Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that fourteen of the injured were hospitalised.

    Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country’s largest carrier, said on Telegram that the attack on Kyiv forced them to divert a number of passenger trains, causing delays.

    Damage was recorded on both sides of the wide Dnipro River bisecting the city and falling drone debris set a medical facility on fire in the leafy Holosiivskyi district, Klitschko said.

    Russian air strikes on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and included some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people.

    CALL FOR SANCTIONS

    Trump said that the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict’s “root causes”.

    A decision by Washington earlier this week to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.

    On Friday, Zelenskiy called for increased pressure on Moscow to change its “dumb, destructive behavior”.

    “For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure,” he said.

    SHELTERED

    Ukraine’s Air Force said that it destroyed 478 of the air weapons Russia launched overnight. However air strikes were recorded in eight locations across the country with nine missiles and 63 drones, it added.

    Social media videos showed people running to seek shelter, firefighters fighting blazes in the dark and ruined buildings with windows and facades blown out.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian. Many more soldiers are believed to have died on the frontlines, although neither side releases military casualty figures.

    Late on Thursday, Russian shelling killed five people in and near the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key target under Russian attack for months, Ukraine said.

    (Reuters)

  • Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, officials said on Friday.

    Air raid sirens, the whine of kamikaze drones and booming detonations reverberated from early evening until dawn as Russia launched what Ukraine’s Air Force said was a total of 539 drones and 11 missiles.

    Residents huddled with families in underground metro stations for shelter. Acrid smoke hung over the city centre.

    President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who is due to speak to Trump later on Friday about the war and a U.S. pause in some deliveries of air defence missiles, called the attack “deliberately massive and cynical.”

    “Notably, the first air raid alerts in our cities and regions yesterday began to blare almost simultaneously with media reports discussing a phone call between President Trump and Putin,” Zelenskiy said on X.

    “Yet again, Russia is showing it has no intention of ending the war and terror,” he added, calling for increased pressure on Russia and more air defence equipment.

    Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv’s 10 districts. Poland said the consular section of its embassy was damaged in central Kyiv, adding that staff were unharmed.

    Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram that fourteen of the injured were hospitalised.

    Ukraine’s state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country’s largest carrier, said on Telegram that the attack on Kyiv forced them to divert a number of passenger trains, causing delays.

    Damage was recorded on both sides of the wide Dnipro River bisecting the city and falling drone debris set a medical facility on fire in the leafy Holosiivskyi district, Klitschko said.

    Russian air strikes on Kyiv have intensified in recent weeks and included some of the deadliest assaults of the war on the city of three million people.

    CALL FOR SANCTIONS

    Trump said that the call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday resulted in no progress at all on efforts to end the war, while the Kremlin reiterated that Moscow would keep pushing to solve the conflict’s “root causes”.

    A decision by Washington earlier this week to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances.

    On Friday, Zelenskiy called for increased pressure on Moscow to change its “dumb, destructive behavior”.

    “For every such strike against people and human life, they must feel appropriate sanctions and other blows to their economy, their revenues, and their infrastructure,” he said.

    SHELTERED

    Ukraine’s Air Force said that it destroyed 478 of the air weapons Russia launched overnight. However air strikes were recorded in eight locations across the country with nine missiles and 63 drones, it added.

    Social media videos showed people running to seek shelter, firefighters fighting blazes in the dark and ruined buildings with windows and facades blown out.

    Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thousands of civilians have died in the conflict, the vast majority of them Ukrainian. Many more soldiers are believed to have died on the frontlines, although neither side releases military casualty figures.

    Late on Thursday, Russian shelling killed five people in and near the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a key target under Russian attack for months, Ukraine said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 8th round of China-Germany strategic dialogue on diplomacy and security was held in Berlin

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

    BERLIN, July 4 (Xinhua) — Good China-Germany relations will not only promote the overall positive development of China-EU relations, but will also be of great significance to global stability and development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, said here on Thursday at the 8th round of the China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, which he co-chaired with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul.

    Wang Yi recalled that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, and the China-Germany comprehensive strategic partnership has also entered a new decade.

    As the world’s second and third largest economies respectively, China and Germany bear important international responsibilities and are the focus of all parties’ hopes, Wang Yi said. He said the two countries should join hands to reaffirm mutual trust, further strengthen cooperation and further deepen bilateral relations.

    Wang Yi stressed that in the current turbulent international environment, particularly the growing protectionism, anti-globalism and unilateral pressure, China and Germany should strengthen strategic communication and coordination.

    The Chinese foreign minister added that the two countries should bring more certainty to the world based on stable relations between them, jointly uphold and practice multilateralism, uphold the international system with the UN at its core, as well as the international order based on international law and the basic norms governing international relations based on the UN Charter, and be committed to developing a more reliable, stable and predictable comprehensive strategic partnership.

    Wang also mentioned the phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in which the leaders set the direction and tone for the next stage of China-Germany relations.

    Despite the changing international landscape, Sino-German relations continue to develop steadily. According to Wang Yi, this is mainly due to their approach to each other, which is characterized by mutual respect, finding common ground while maintaining differences, and striving for win-win cooperation. All this is the basis for the stable development of Sino-German relations, the diplomat emphasized.

    China attaches an important place to relations with Germany in its diplomacy and appreciates the positive and rational approach of the new German government to developing relations with China, the Chinese minister said.

    He expressed the hope that the German side will support China’s efforts to achieve complete national reunification just as China unconditionally supported the reunification of Germany, and strictly adhere to the one-China principle.

    As a leading country in the European Union, Germany has made positive efforts to develop China-EU relations. Wang also expressed hope that Germany will continue to play a constructive role in the development of China-EU relations.

    J. Wadephul, in turn, stated that Germany is ready to be a reliable and predictable cooperation partner for China.

    According to him, in the era of crises and various challenges, the two countries need to maintain close contacts and coordination.

    “The two countries have a long history of relations and a solid foundation for partnership,” Wadephul said, adding that Germany and China share consensus on many issues and can properly resolve differences based on mutual respect and a constructive approach.

    According to him, Germany hopes to expand exchanges with China and continuously strengthen bilateral cooperation.

    The German government is firmly committed to the one-China policy, a German diplomat confirmed.

    During the talks, the heads of the foreign policy departments also held an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukrainian crisis, the Iranian nuclear issue, the situation in the Middle East and multilateral strategic coordination. They agreed to intensify contacts and coordination in order to ensure a ceasefire, end conflicts and peacefully resolve disputes. –0–

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