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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Celebrities, blue jeans and couture: how Anna Wintour changed fashion over 37 years at Vogue

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jye Marshall, Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology

    After 37 years at the helm, fashion industry heavyweight Anna Wintour is stepping down from her position as editor-in-chief of American Vogue.

    It’s not a retirement, though, as Wintour will maintain a leadership position at global fashion and lifestyle publisher Condé Nast (the owner of Vogue and other publications, such as Vanity Fair and Glamour).

    Nonetheless, Wintour’s departure from the US edition of the magazine is a big moment for the fashion industry – one which she has single-handedly changed forever.

    Fashion mag fever

    Fashion magazines as we know them today were first formalised in the 19th century. They helped establish the “trickle down theory” of fashion, wherein trends were traditionally dictated by certain industry elites, including major magazine editors.

    In Australia, getting your hands on a monthly issue meant rare exposure to the latest European or American fashion trends.

    Vogue itself was established in New York in 1892 by businessman Arthur Baldwin Turnure. The magazine targeted the city’s elite class, initially covering various aspects of high-society life. In 1909, Vogue was acquired by Condé Nast. From then, the magazine increasingly cemented itself as a cornerstone of the fashion publishing.

    Cover of a 1921 edition of Vogue.
    Wikimedia, CC BY

    The period following the second world war particularly opened the doors to mass fashion consumerism and an expanding fashion magazine culture.

    Wintour came on as editor of Vogue in 1988, at which point the magazine became less conservative, and more culturally significant.

    Not afraid to break the mould

    Fashion publishing changed as a result of Wintour’s bold editorial choices – especially when it came to the magazine’s covers. Her choices both reflected, and dictated, shifts in fashion culture.

    Wintour’s first cover at Vogue, published in 1988, mixed couture garments (Christian Lacroix) with mainstream brands (stonewashed Guess jeans) – something which had never been done before. It was also the first time a Vogue cover had featured jeans at all – perfectly setting the scene for a long career spent pushing the magazine into new domains.

    Wintour also pioneered the centring of celebrities (rather than just models) within fashion discourse. And while she leveraged big names such as Beyonce, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Kate Moss, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, she also featured rising stars as cover models – often helping propel their careers in the process.

    Wintour’s legacy at Vogue involved elevating fashion from a frivolous runway to a powerful industry, which is not scared to make a statement. Nowhere is this truer than at the Met Gala, which is held each year to celebrate the opening of a new fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

    The event started as a simple fundraiser for the Met in 1948, before being linked to a fashion exhibit for the first time in 1974.

    Wintour took over its organisation in 1995. Her focus on securing exclusive celebrity guests helped propel it to the prestigious event it is today.

    This year’s theme for the event was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. In a time where the US faces great political instability, Wintour was celebrated for her role in helping elevate Black history through the event.

    Not without controversy

    However, while her cultural influence can’t be doubted, Wintour’s legacy at American Vogue is not without fault.

    Notably, her ongoing feud with animal rights organisation PETA – due to the her unwavering support for fur – has bubbled in the background since the heydays of the anti-fur movement.

    Wintour has been targeted directly by anti-fur activists, both physically (she was hit with a tofu cream pie in 2005 while leaving a Chloe show) and through numerous protests.

    This issue was never resolved. Vogue has continued to showcase and feature fur clothing, even as the social license for using animal materials starts to run out.

    Fashion continues to grow increasingly political. How magazines such as Vogue will engage with this shift remains to be seen.

    A changing media landscape

    The rise of fashion blogging in recent decades has led to a wave of fashion influencers, with throngs of followers, who are challenging the unidirectional “trickle-down” structure of the fashion industry.

    Today, social media platforms have overtaken traditional media influence both within and outside of fashion. And with this, the power of fashion editors such as Wintour is diminishing significantly.

    Many words will flow regarding Wintour’s departure as editor-in-chief, but nowhere near as many as what she oversaw at the helm of the world’s biggest fashion magazine.

    Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne has been affiliated with the Animal Justice Party.

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

    – ref. Celebrities, blue jeans and couture: how Anna Wintour changed fashion over 37 years at Vogue – https://theconversation.com/celebrities-blue-jeans-and-couture-how-anna-wintour-changed-fashion-over-37-years-at-vogue-259989

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  • MIL-OSI China: IOC to review process for future Olympic host election

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

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pause the host election process for future Olympic and Winter Olympic Games after a two-day Executive Board meeting concluded in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday.

    Newly-elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry invited IOC members to participate in a day-and-a-half of consultations on Tuesday, following a presidency handover ceremony on Monday.

    An LA 2028 sign and a blazing Olympic cauldron are seen at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the United States, Sept. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhao Hanrong)

    The “Pause and Reflection” workshop with IOC members focused on five main topics, namely athletes, the Olympic Games, the Olympic Movement, a Better World Through Sport, and other aspects such as revenue generation and engagement.

    “There were so many incredible ideas. We really just touched the surface. I think the members felt that we could have probably spent a week together to really come out with stronger recommendations,” Coventry said.

    One of the main topics is the bidding process and the proper time of host selection of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Winter Games.

    “We will be setting up a working group to look into this for two main reasons. Members want to be engaged more in the process. And secondly, there was a very big discussion in and around when the next host should be awarded,” Coventry said.

    “We want to use the learnings from LA [the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics)] and from Brisbane [the 2032 Olympics], as well as the French Alps [2030 Winter Olympics], who have had a much shorter lead time. But in the case of LA and Brisbane, a much longer lead time. So there was a lot of discussion from all the members on when is the appropriate time to select a future host,” she added.

    The IOC Future Host Commission nominated the French Alps as the hosts of the Games in November 2023, seven years before the start of the event. Los Angeles was formally awarded the 2028 Games in September 2017, and Brisbane was awarded at the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo in July 2021, both 11 years ahead of time.

    Coventry said: “All the interested parties are going to be a part of this consultation. They wanted to be included in the process a little bit more and to be able to better understand the process. How do we include the members so that they can also be educated on those steps taken? When do we award the Games? What does that look like? Let’s have a reflection. Let’s have a review of the process to really analyze when is the best time to award the Games.”

    As the first female IOC President, Coventry has positioned herself as a leading advocate on gender issues.

    “There was an overwhelming support — not just the majority, but all the members — shared with us before they left that we should protect the female category.

    “With that, we are going to set up a working group, made up of experts and International Federations. We understand that there will be differences depending on the sports, but it was fully agreed that we should make the effort to place emphasis on the protection of the female category and that we should ensure that this is done in consensus with all the stakeholders,” she said.

    The EB meeting reallocated the medals of the women’s 1,500m in athletics after the disqualification of Russia’s Tatyana Tomashova due to an anti-doping violation. Tomashova’s silver medal was awarded to Abeba Aregawi of Ethiopia, and the bronze medal went to Shannon Rowbury of the United States.

    The disqualification of Belgium’s Domien Michiels also resulted in the modification of the ranking of the Equestrian Team Finals at the 2024 Olympics, as Belgium was disqualified from its fifth-place finish.

    Among other topics, Patricia O’Brien was appointed interim Chair of the Ethics Committee until the next IOC Session. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: IOC to review process for future Olympic host election

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

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to pause the host election process for future Olympic and Winter Olympic Games after a two-day Executive Board meeting concluded in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Thursday.

    Newly-elected IOC President Kirsty Coventry invited IOC members to participate in a day-and-a-half of consultations on Tuesday, following a presidency handover ceremony on Monday.

    An LA 2028 sign and a blazing Olympic cauldron are seen at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the United States, Sept. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhao Hanrong)

    The “Pause and Reflection” workshop with IOC members focused on five main topics, namely athletes, the Olympic Games, the Olympic Movement, a Better World Through Sport, and other aspects such as revenue generation and engagement.

    “There were so many incredible ideas. We really just touched the surface. I think the members felt that we could have probably spent a week together to really come out with stronger recommendations,” Coventry said.

    One of the main topics is the bidding process and the proper time of host selection of the Olympic Games and the Olympic Winter Games.

    “We will be setting up a working group to look into this for two main reasons. Members want to be engaged more in the process. And secondly, there was a very big discussion in and around when the next host should be awarded,” Coventry said.

    “We want to use the learnings from LA [the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics)] and from Brisbane [the 2032 Olympics], as well as the French Alps [2030 Winter Olympics], who have had a much shorter lead time. But in the case of LA and Brisbane, a much longer lead time. So there was a lot of discussion from all the members on when is the appropriate time to select a future host,” she added.

    The IOC Future Host Commission nominated the French Alps as the hosts of the Games in November 2023, seven years before the start of the event. Los Angeles was formally awarded the 2028 Games in September 2017, and Brisbane was awarded at the 138th IOC Session in Tokyo in July 2021, both 11 years ahead of time.

    Coventry said: “All the interested parties are going to be a part of this consultation. They wanted to be included in the process a little bit more and to be able to better understand the process. How do we include the members so that they can also be educated on those steps taken? When do we award the Games? What does that look like? Let’s have a reflection. Let’s have a review of the process to really analyze when is the best time to award the Games.”

    As the first female IOC President, Coventry has positioned herself as a leading advocate on gender issues.

    “There was an overwhelming support — not just the majority, but all the members — shared with us before they left that we should protect the female category.

    “With that, we are going to set up a working group, made up of experts and International Federations. We understand that there will be differences depending on the sports, but it was fully agreed that we should make the effort to place emphasis on the protection of the female category and that we should ensure that this is done in consensus with all the stakeholders,” she said.

    The EB meeting reallocated the medals of the women’s 1,500m in athletics after the disqualification of Russia’s Tatyana Tomashova due to an anti-doping violation. Tomashova’s silver medal was awarded to Abeba Aregawi of Ethiopia, and the bronze medal went to Shannon Rowbury of the United States.

    The disqualification of Belgium’s Domien Michiels also resulted in the modification of the ranking of the Equestrian Team Finals at the 2024 Olympics, as Belgium was disqualified from its fifth-place finish.

    Among other topics, Patricia O’Brien was appointed interim Chair of the Ethics Committee until the next IOC Session. 

    MIL OSI China News –

  • MIL-OSI China: China’s revised anti-unfair competition law to take effect Oct. 15

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

    China’s revised anti-unfair competition law to take effect Oct. 15

    Xinhua | June 27, 2025

    Chinese lawmakers on Friday passed a revised version of the anti-unfair competition law, which will take effect on Oct. 15, 2025.

    The revised law, adopted at a session of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, consists of five chapters that include general provisions, acts of unfair competition, investigation of suspected violations, legal liabilities and supplementary provisions.

    The law stipulates that China will improve the rules and systems to combat unfair competition, strengthen law enforcement and judicial work in this area, maintain the order of market competition, and promote a unified, open, competitive and orderly market system. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK hosts inaugural Low Altitude Economy Forum – government, industry, academia and research join forces to drive development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude innovation ecosystem (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (June 27) hosted the inaugural Hong Kong Low Altitude Economy Forum themed “Dream to the Sky”. The forum brought together leaders from government, industry, academia and research sectors to explore policy direction, technological development and application prospects of the low-altitude economy (LAE). Topics discussed included regulatory frameworks, cross-boundary collaboration and infrastructure support, showcasing Hong Kong’s progress in innovation and new industrial development. The forum attracted over 250 local and international stakeholders.

    The LAE is one of the key policy initiatives announced in the “The Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address”. The Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy was established under the leadership of the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, to promote institutional innovation, technology implementation, and industry ecosystem building.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Renovation program: more than 460 city residents begin resettling to a new building in Tsaritsyno

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The city has offered comfortable housing under the renovation program on Yerevanskaya Street (house 4, block 2) to Muscovites from four neighboring five-story buildings. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “In Tsaritsyno, over 460 city residents are gradually beginning to move to a residential complex located at 4 Yerevanskaya Street, Block 2. It has already become the third new building in the area in which residents have begun to inspect apartments under the renovation program this spring. In total, approximately 36,000 Muscovites from 141 old buildings are to be resettled here. Resettlement has already affected residents of every sixth such building,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    As in other new buildings erected under the renovation program, the house takes into account the criteria of a barrier-free environment, which is especially important for the older generation, as well as parents with small children. On the ground floor there is a room for storing strollers and bicycles, there is an opportunity to open shops, service enterprises and social facilities.

    “The first offers of equivalent apartments in the new building were received by about 120 residents of building 2, block 1 on Yerevanskaya Street at the end of May, and in mid-June, they were joined by another 125 Muscovites from building 4, block 1 on the same street. Residents began inspecting the housing on June 20. At the end of the month, about 220 residents of building 12, block 2 and building 6, block 1 began choosing apartments. On issues related to the execution of documents, future new residents are consulted by the Department’s employees at the information center, which opened on the first floor of the new building on Kaspiyskaya Street (building 28, block 4). Thanks to the phased start of inspections, specialists will be able to devote more time to each family and will make the resettlement process more comfortable for residents of old five-story buildings,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

    The houses being resettled are located close to the residential complex, so after moving, participants in the renovation program will not have to register with another clinic, change kindergartens and schools for children, or build new transport routes.

    The area around the house was comprehensively improved: trees and bushes were planted, lawns and flower beds were laid out, and children’s and sports playgrounds with safe rubber surfaces were equipped.

    Help with moving

    Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav OvchinskyHe specified that the five-section residential complex on Yerevanskaya Street has 253 apartments with a total area of over 14,000 square meters. They have a ready-made, improved finish, which will allow residents to move in immediately, without wasting time on additional repairs.

    In addition, two apartments are equipped for disabled citizens with limited mobility: they have wide corridors and doorways, and special handrails are provided in the bathrooms. The first floors in the new building are non-residential; in the future, pharmacies, shops, cafes, leisure centers for children and other social and household facilities will open on them.

    In order for residents to move more comfortably under the renovation program, they can use the “Moving Assistance” service. The city will provide free movers and a car to transport things from the old apartment to the new one. The service can be ordered through the mos.ru portal or at the resettlement information center.

    In the capital Department of Information Technology noted that it will help to prepare for the planned move general instructions, available in the super service “Moving under the renovation program” on the mos.ru portal. With its help, you can find out how the process is organized, get information on the documents required to draw up a contract, and also use links to useful services. If you configure the parameters of the move, the super service will provide the opportunity to read the instructions suitable for a specific life situation.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that this year new housing was received under the renovation program more than 18 thousand Muscovites.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of its implementation twice as much.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Strong support for school library policy | Un fort appui pour une politique sur les bibliothèques scolaires

    Following the discovery of multiple books with explicit sexual content in some school libraries across the province, Alberta’s government conducted a public engagement survey to collect feedback on the creation of consistent standards to ensure the age-appropriateness of materials available to students in school libraries.

    From May 26 to June 6, Albertans were invited to share their views on age-appropriate materials in school libraries through an online survey. Almost 80,000 individual respondents completed the survey, showing significant and widespread public interest in the issue.

    Alberta’s government will be using this input, along with ongoing feedback collected from education partners, to develop provincewide standards. These standards will provide school boards with clear and consistent guidelines for selecting and managing age-appropriate materials in school libraries across the province.

    “Parents, educators and Albertans in general want action to ensure children don’t have access to age-inappropriate materials in school libraries. We will use this valuable input to guide the creation of a provincewide standard to ensure the policy reflects the priorities and values of Albertans.”

    Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare

    Key survey findings

    • When asked “At what age should children be able to access materials with sexually explicit content in school libraries,” parents said:
      • never (have access): 42 per cent
      • elementary school (age 12 and under): four per cent
      • middle school (age 12 and up): 18 per cent
      • high school (age 15 and up): 22 per cent
      • all ages (should have access): 14 per cent
    • 62 per cent believe parents and guardians should have a role in reporting or challenging sexually explicit content in school libraries.  
    • When asked who should decide what materials are age appropriate in school libraries, the most popular responses were school librarians, teachers and parents.
    • Parents of school-age children were most supportive (42 per cent) of children never being able to access these materials in schools.

    The online survey summary and data are available on Alberta.ca. It should be noted that this online survey was designed for public engagement and to be used as a temperature check to see what Albertans think is the best way forward on this issue.

    Quick facts

    • In May 2025, the Alberta government also conducted a separate public opinion polling of 1,500 adult Albertans on sexually explicit materials in school libraries:
      • 51 per cent said such materials should not be permitted in any library accessible to children.
      • 94 per cent said these materials should not be available in elementary schools.
      • 75 per cent said it’s important for parents to have a say in what materials are present in school libraries.
    • Out of 196,901 entries, 118,574 duplicates and 932 blank entries were removed, resulting in a total of 77,395 responses. An additional 515 responses were received in the French language survey.
    • Examples of books found in Alberta K-12 school libraries which have been identified as inappropriate include:
      • Gender Queer, graphic novel by Maia Kobabe
        • Found in K-9 schools and high schools in Calgary Board of Education as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Fun Home, graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
        • Found in schools with students within the K-9 range as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Blankets, graphic novel by Craig Thompson
        • Found in Schools with students within the K-9 range in Edmonton Public School Board, as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board and Calgary Board of Education.
      • Flamer, graphic novel by Mike Curato
        • Found in schools with students within the K-9 range in Calgary Board of Education and Edmonton Public School Board schools, as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board and Calgary Board of Education.

    Related information

    • School library standards engagement
    • Reference materials – Content warning: this document contains graphic content that may be disturbing to viewers and is not appropriate for young viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Related news

    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (May 26, 2025)

    Les résultats d’un sondage montrent le solide appui du public envers des mesures pour faire en sorte que les enfants n’aient pas accès à des ressources qui ne conviennent pas à leur âge dans les bibliothèques scolaires en Alberta.

    À la suite de la découverte de plusieurs livres à contenu sexuellement explicite dans certaines bibliothèques scolaires de la province, le gouvernement de l’Alberta a mené une consultation publique sous forme de sondage afin de recueillir des commentaires sur l’élaboration de normes uniformes visant à assurer que les ressources disponibles dans les bibliothèques scolaires soient adaptées à l’âge des élèves.

    Du 26 mai au 6 juin, la population albertaine était invitée à faire connaitre son point de vue sur les ressources adaptées à l’âge dans les bibliothèques scolaires en remplissant un sondage en ligne. Près de 80 000 répondants différents ont rempli le sondage, témoignant d’un intérêt important et généralisé de la part du public pour cette question.

    Le gouvernement de l’Alberta se servira de ces commentaires, ainsi que ceux des partenaires en éducation, pour élaborer des normes provinciales. Ces normes fourniront aux autorités scolaires des lignes directrices uniformes et précises pour la sélection et la gestion des ressources dans les bibliothèques scolaires de toute la province.

    « En général, les parents, les éducateurs et les Albertains veulent que des mesures soient prises pour que les enfants n’aient pas accès, dans les bibliothèques scolaires, à des ressources qui ne conviennent pas à leur âge. Nous nous appuierons sur ces précieux commentaires pour élaborer des normes provinciales afin que la politique reflète les priorités et les valeurs de la population albertaine. »

    Demetrios Nicolaides, ministre de l’Éducation et de la Garde d’enfants

    Principaux résultats du sondage

    • À la question « À quel âge les enfants devraient-ils pouvoir accéder aux ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires? », les répondants ont déclaré :
      • Jamais : 34 pour cent
      • École primaire (12 ans et moins) : 4 pour cent
      • École intermédiaire (12 ans et plus) : 22 pour cent
      • École secondaire (15 ans et plus) : 23 pour cent
      • Tous les âges : 17 pour cent
    • Soixante-deux pour cent pensent que les parents et les tuteurs devraient jouer un rôle dans le signalement ou la remise en question de la présence de ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires.  
    • À la question qui devrait déterminer quelles ressources dans les bibliothèques scolaires sont adaptées à l’âge des enfants, les réponses les plus populaires ont été les bibliothécaires scolaires, les enseignants et les parents.

    Le résumé du sondage en ligne et des données recueillies est publié sur Alberta.ca. Il est à noter que ce sondage a été conçu à des fins de consultation publique et devrait servir uniquement d’indicateur sur ce que les Albertains et Albertaines croient être la meilleure façon d’aborder cette question.

    En bref

    • En mai 2025, le gouvernement de l’Alberta a aussi effectué un sondage d’opinion distinct auprès de 1 500 Albertains adultes sur les ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires.
      • Cinquante-et-un pour cent des répondants ont déclaré que de telles ressources ne devraient pas être autorisées dans les bibliothèques accessibles aux enfants.
      • Quatre-vingt-quatorze pour cent des répondants ont déclaré que ces ressources ne devraient pas être accessibles dans les écoles primaires.
      • Soixante-quinze pour cent des répondants ont déclaré qu’il était important que les parents aient leur mot à dire sur les ressources pouvant être accessibles dans les bibliothèques scolaires.
    • Parmi les 196 901 sondages reçus, 118 574 doublons et 932 sondages laissés en blanc ont été supprimés, ce qui a donné un total de 77 395 réponses. Le sondage en français a permis de recueillir 515 réponses supplémentaires.
    • Voici quelques livres disponibles dans des bibliothèques scolaires (M à 12) de l’Alberta et qui ont été considérés comme inappropriés :
      • Gender Queer, roman graphique de Maia Kobabe
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles M à 9 du Calgary Board of Education et dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Fun Home, roman graphique de Alison Bechdel
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Blankets, roman graphique de Craig Thompson
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et gérées par Edmonton Public School Board, ainsi que dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board et du Calgary Board of Education.
      • Flamer, roman graphique de Mike Curato
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et gérées par Calgary Board of Education ou Edmonton Public School Board, ainsi que dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board et du Calgary Board of Education.

    Renseignements connexes

    • Consultation sur les normes pour les bibliothèques scolaires
    • Document de référence (en anglais seulement) – Avertissement : Ce document contient des images pouvant heurter la sensibilité des lecteurs. Il est donc réservé à un auditoire averti.

    Nouvelle connexe

    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (26 mai)

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Strong support for school library policy | Un fort appui pour une politique sur les bibliothèques scolaires

    Following the discovery of multiple books with explicit sexual content in some school libraries across the province, Alberta’s government conducted a public engagement survey to collect feedback on the creation of consistent standards to ensure the age-appropriateness of materials available to students in school libraries.

    From May 26 to June 6, Albertans were invited to share their views on age-appropriate materials in school libraries through an online survey. Almost 80,000 individual respondents completed the survey, showing significant and widespread public interest in the issue.

    Alberta’s government will be using this input, along with ongoing feedback collected from education partners, to develop provincewide standards. These standards will provide school boards with clear and consistent guidelines for selecting and managing age-appropriate materials in school libraries across the province.

    “Parents, educators and Albertans in general want action to ensure children don’t have access to age-inappropriate materials in school libraries. We will use this valuable input to guide the creation of a provincewide standard to ensure the policy reflects the priorities and values of Albertans.”

    Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare

    Key survey findings

    • When asked “At what age should children be able to access materials with sexually explicit content in school libraries,” parents said:
      • never (have access): 42 per cent
      • elementary school (age 12 and under): four per cent
      • middle school (age 12 and up): 18 per cent
      • high school (age 15 and up): 22 per cent
      • all ages (should have access): 14 per cent
    • 62 per cent believe parents and guardians should have a role in reporting or challenging sexually explicit content in school libraries.  
    • When asked who should decide what materials are age appropriate in school libraries, the most popular responses were school librarians, teachers and parents.
    • Parents of school-age children were most supportive (42 per cent) of children never being able to access these materials in schools.

    The online survey summary and data are available on Alberta.ca. It should be noted that this online survey was designed for public engagement and to be used as a temperature check to see what Albertans think is the best way forward on this issue.

    Quick facts

    • In May 2025, the Alberta government also conducted a separate public opinion polling of 1,500 adult Albertans on sexually explicit materials in school libraries:
      • 51 per cent said such materials should not be permitted in any library accessible to children.
      • 94 per cent said these materials should not be available in elementary schools.
      • 75 per cent said it’s important for parents to have a say in what materials are present in school libraries.
    • Out of 196,901 entries, 118,574 duplicates and 932 blank entries were removed, resulting in a total of 77,395 responses. An additional 515 responses were received in the French language survey.
    • Examples of books found in Alberta K-12 school libraries which have been identified as inappropriate include:
      • Gender Queer, graphic novel by Maia Kobabe
        • Found in K-9 schools and high schools in Calgary Board of Education as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Fun Home, graphic novel by Alison Bechdel
        • Found in schools with students within the K-9 range as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Blankets, graphic novel by Craig Thompson
        • Found in Schools with students within the K-9 range in Edmonton Public School Board, as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board and Calgary Board of Education.
      • Flamer, graphic novel by Mike Curato
        • Found in schools with students within the K-9 range in Calgary Board of Education and Edmonton Public School Board schools, as well as high schools in Edmonton Public School Board and Calgary Board of Education.

    Related information

    • School library standards engagement
    • Reference materials – Content warning: this document contains graphic content that may be disturbing to viewers and is not appropriate for young viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Related news

    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (May 26, 2025)

    Les résultats d’un sondage montrent le solide appui du public envers des mesures pour faire en sorte que les enfants n’aient pas accès à des ressources qui ne conviennent pas à leur âge dans les bibliothèques scolaires en Alberta.

    À la suite de la découverte de plusieurs livres à contenu sexuellement explicite dans certaines bibliothèques scolaires de la province, le gouvernement de l’Alberta a mené une consultation publique sous forme de sondage afin de recueillir des commentaires sur l’élaboration de normes uniformes visant à assurer que les ressources disponibles dans les bibliothèques scolaires soient adaptées à l’âge des élèves.

    Du 26 mai au 6 juin, la population albertaine était invitée à faire connaitre son point de vue sur les ressources adaptées à l’âge dans les bibliothèques scolaires en remplissant un sondage en ligne. Près de 80 000 répondants différents ont rempli le sondage, témoignant d’un intérêt important et généralisé de la part du public pour cette question.

    Le gouvernement de l’Alberta se servira de ces commentaires, ainsi que ceux des partenaires en éducation, pour élaborer des normes provinciales. Ces normes fourniront aux autorités scolaires des lignes directrices uniformes et précises pour la sélection et la gestion des ressources dans les bibliothèques scolaires de toute la province.

    « En général, les parents, les éducateurs et les Albertains veulent que des mesures soient prises pour que les enfants n’aient pas accès, dans les bibliothèques scolaires, à des ressources qui ne conviennent pas à leur âge. Nous nous appuierons sur ces précieux commentaires pour élaborer des normes provinciales afin que la politique reflète les priorités et les valeurs de la population albertaine. »

    Demetrios Nicolaides, ministre de l’Éducation et de la Garde d’enfants

    Principaux résultats du sondage

    • À la question « À quel âge les enfants devraient-ils pouvoir accéder aux ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires? », les répondants ont déclaré :
      • Jamais : 34 pour cent
      • École primaire (12 ans et moins) : 4 pour cent
      • École intermédiaire (12 ans et plus) : 22 pour cent
      • École secondaire (15 ans et plus) : 23 pour cent
      • Tous les âges : 17 pour cent
    • Soixante-deux pour cent pensent que les parents et les tuteurs devraient jouer un rôle dans le signalement ou la remise en question de la présence de ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires.  
    • À la question qui devrait déterminer quelles ressources dans les bibliothèques scolaires sont adaptées à l’âge des enfants, les réponses les plus populaires ont été les bibliothécaires scolaires, les enseignants et les parents.

    Le résumé du sondage en ligne et des données recueillies est publié sur Alberta.ca. Il est à noter que ce sondage a été conçu à des fins de consultation publique et devrait servir uniquement d’indicateur sur ce que les Albertains et Albertaines croient être la meilleure façon d’aborder cette question.

    En bref

    • En mai 2025, le gouvernement de l’Alberta a aussi effectué un sondage d’opinion distinct auprès de 1 500 Albertains adultes sur les ressources à contenu sexuellement explicite dans les bibliothèques scolaires.
      • Cinquante-et-un pour cent des répondants ont déclaré que de telles ressources ne devraient pas être autorisées dans les bibliothèques accessibles aux enfants.
      • Quatre-vingt-quatorze pour cent des répondants ont déclaré que ces ressources ne devraient pas être accessibles dans les écoles primaires.
      • Soixante-quinze pour cent des répondants ont déclaré qu’il était important que les parents aient leur mot à dire sur les ressources pouvant être accessibles dans les bibliothèques scolaires.
    • Parmi les 196 901 sondages reçus, 118 574 doublons et 932 sondages laissés en blanc ont été supprimés, ce qui a donné un total de 77 395 réponses. Le sondage en français a permis de recueillir 515 réponses supplémentaires.
    • Voici quelques livres disponibles dans des bibliothèques scolaires (M à 12) de l’Alberta et qui ont été considérés comme inappropriés :
      • Gender Queer, roman graphique de Maia Kobabe
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles M à 9 du Calgary Board of Education et dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Fun Home, roman graphique de Alison Bechdel
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board.
      • Blankets, roman graphique de Craig Thompson
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et gérées par Edmonton Public School Board, ainsi que dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board et du Calgary Board of Education.
      • Flamer, roman graphique de Mike Curato
        • On a retrouvé des exemplaires dans des écoles fréquentées par des élèves de la maternelle à la 9e année et gérées par Calgary Board of Education ou Edmonton Public School Board, ainsi que dans des écoles secondaires d’Edmonton Public School Board et du Calgary Board of Education.

    Renseignements connexes

    • Consultation sur les normes pour les bibliothèques scolaires
    • Document de référence (en anglais seulement) – Avertissement : Ce document contient des images pouvant heurter la sensibilité des lecteurs. Il est donc réservé à un auditoire averti.

    Nouvelle connexe

    • Ensuring age-appropriate books in school libraries (26 mai)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and Condemning Political Violence Unanimously Passes Senate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their resolution to honor the life of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and condemn political violence unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution also passed in the House, where it was sponsored by Representatives Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN),  Angie Craig (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Brad Finstad (R-MN).

    Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below:

    Whereas, on June 14, 2025, a gunman entered the home of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and shot and critically injured him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman;

    Whereas the gunman then entered the home of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and assassinated her and her husband Mark Hortman;

    Whereas the gunman had documents that listed dozens of lawmakers targeted for assassination;

    Whereas the law enforcement officers of Brooklyn Park and Champlin saved additional lives by intervening with their bravery and rapid response to the attack;

    Whereas Speaker Emerita Hortman was a formidable public servant who served her community and the people of Minnesota with deep devotion, compassion, and strength;

    Whereas acts of political violence have no place in the United States and represent a grave threat;

    Whereas swift condemnation of political violence by elected officials is necessary to preserve and protect the democracy of the United States;

    Whereas, when these violent acts expose division, the people of the United States must persevere in the pursuit of democratic principles, resolving their differences through debate and civil discourse; and

    Whereas political violence not only attacks the life and liberty of the representatives of the people of the United States, it also attacks the right of the people to be represented: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate, in this moment of tragic loss—

    (1) strongly condemns and denounces the attacks on Minnesota State legislators in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025;

    (2) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion to public service and her tireless efforts to serve the people of Minnesota and the life of her husband, Mark Hortman;

    (3) honors Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who were shot and critically injured, and wishes for their full and speedy recovery;

    (4) honors the courageous law enforcement officers who saved additional lives with their rapid response to the attack and successfully apprehended and charged the suspected perpetrator on June 15, 2025;

    (5) calls on all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence; and

    (6) calls on all people of the United States to unite in this moment of pain and tragedy and reaffirm the commitment of the people of the United States to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy in which violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and Condemning Political Violence Unanimously Passes Senate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their resolution to honor the life of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and condemn political violence unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution also passed in the House, where it was sponsored by Representatives Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN),  Angie Craig (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Brad Finstad (R-MN).

    Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below:

    Whereas, on June 14, 2025, a gunman entered the home of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and shot and critically injured him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman;

    Whereas the gunman then entered the home of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and assassinated her and her husband Mark Hortman;

    Whereas the gunman had documents that listed dozens of lawmakers targeted for assassination;

    Whereas the law enforcement officers of Brooklyn Park and Champlin saved additional lives by intervening with their bravery and rapid response to the attack;

    Whereas Speaker Emerita Hortman was a formidable public servant who served her community and the people of Minnesota with deep devotion, compassion, and strength;

    Whereas acts of political violence have no place in the United States and represent a grave threat;

    Whereas swift condemnation of political violence by elected officials is necessary to preserve and protect the democracy of the United States;

    Whereas, when these violent acts expose division, the people of the United States must persevere in the pursuit of democratic principles, resolving their differences through debate and civil discourse; and

    Whereas political violence not only attacks the life and liberty of the representatives of the people of the United States, it also attacks the right of the people to be represented: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate, in this moment of tragic loss—

    (1) strongly condemns and denounces the attacks on Minnesota State legislators in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025;

    (2) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion to public service and her tireless efforts to serve the people of Minnesota and the life of her husband, Mark Hortman;

    (3) honors Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who were shot and critically injured, and wishes for their full and speedy recovery;

    (4) honors the courageous law enforcement officers who saved additional lives with their rapid response to the attack and successfully apprehended and charged the suspected perpetrator on June 15, 2025;

    (5) calls on all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence; and

    (6) calls on all people of the United States to unite in this moment of pain and tragedy and reaffirm the commitment of the people of the United States to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy in which violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and Condemning Political Violence Unanimously Passes Senate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their resolution to honor the life of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and condemn political violence unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution also passed in the House, where it was sponsored by Representatives Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN),  Angie Craig (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Brad Finstad (R-MN).

    Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below:

    Whereas, on June 14, 2025, a gunman entered the home of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and shot and critically injured him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman;

    Whereas the gunman then entered the home of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and assassinated her and her husband Mark Hortman;

    Whereas the gunman had documents that listed dozens of lawmakers targeted for assassination;

    Whereas the law enforcement officers of Brooklyn Park and Champlin saved additional lives by intervening with their bravery and rapid response to the attack;

    Whereas Speaker Emerita Hortman was a formidable public servant who served her community and the people of Minnesota with deep devotion, compassion, and strength;

    Whereas acts of political violence have no place in the United States and represent a grave threat;

    Whereas swift condemnation of political violence by elected officials is necessary to preserve and protect the democracy of the United States;

    Whereas, when these violent acts expose division, the people of the United States must persevere in the pursuit of democratic principles, resolving their differences through debate and civil discourse; and

    Whereas political violence not only attacks the life and liberty of the representatives of the people of the United States, it also attacks the right of the people to be represented: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate, in this moment of tragic loss—

    (1) strongly condemns and denounces the attacks on Minnesota State legislators in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025;

    (2) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion to public service and her tireless efforts to serve the people of Minnesota and the life of her husband, Mark Hortman;

    (3) honors Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who were shot and critically injured, and wishes for their full and speedy recovery;

    (4) honors the courageous law enforcement officers who saved additional lives with their rapid response to the attack and successfully apprehended and charged the suspected perpetrator on June 15, 2025;

    (5) calls on all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence; and

    (6) calls on all people of the United States to unite in this moment of pain and tragedy and reaffirm the commitment of the people of the United States to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy in which violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and Condemning Political Violence Unanimously Passes Senate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their resolution to honor the life of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and condemn political violence unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution also passed in the House, where it was sponsored by Representatives Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN),  Angie Craig (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Brad Finstad (R-MN).

    Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below:

    Whereas, on June 14, 2025, a gunman entered the home of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and shot and critically injured him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman;

    Whereas the gunman then entered the home of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and assassinated her and her husband Mark Hortman;

    Whereas the gunman had documents that listed dozens of lawmakers targeted for assassination;

    Whereas the law enforcement officers of Brooklyn Park and Champlin saved additional lives by intervening with their bravery and rapid response to the attack;

    Whereas Speaker Emerita Hortman was a formidable public servant who served her community and the people of Minnesota with deep devotion, compassion, and strength;

    Whereas acts of political violence have no place in the United States and represent a grave threat;

    Whereas swift condemnation of political violence by elected officials is necessary to preserve and protect the democracy of the United States;

    Whereas, when these violent acts expose division, the people of the United States must persevere in the pursuit of democratic principles, resolving their differences through debate and civil discourse; and

    Whereas political violence not only attacks the life and liberty of the representatives of the people of the United States, it also attacks the right of the people to be represented: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate, in this moment of tragic loss—

    (1) strongly condemns and denounces the attacks on Minnesota State legislators in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025;

    (2) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion to public service and her tireless efforts to serve the people of Minnesota and the life of her husband, Mark Hortman;

    (3) honors Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who were shot and critically injured, and wishes for their full and speedy recovery;

    (4) honors the courageous law enforcement officers who saved additional lives with their rapid response to the attack and successfully apprehended and charged the suspected perpetrator on June 15, 2025;

    (5) calls on all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence; and

    (6) calls on all people of the United States to unite in this moment of pain and tragedy and reaffirm the commitment of the people of the United States to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy in which violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, and Condemning Political Violence Unanimously Passes Senate

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN), along with Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced their resolution to honor the life of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, and condemn political violence unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution also passed in the House, where it was sponsored by Representatives Kelly Morrison (D-MN), Betty McCollum (D-MN), Tom Emmer (R-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN),  Angie Craig (D-MN), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and Brad Finstad (R-MN).

    Full text of the resolution is available HERE and below:

    Whereas, on June 14, 2025, a gunman entered the home of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and shot and critically injured him and his wife, Yvette Hoffman;

    Whereas the gunman then entered the home of Minnesota State House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and assassinated her and her husband Mark Hortman;

    Whereas the gunman had documents that listed dozens of lawmakers targeted for assassination;

    Whereas the law enforcement officers of Brooklyn Park and Champlin saved additional lives by intervening with their bravery and rapid response to the attack;

    Whereas Speaker Emerita Hortman was a formidable public servant who served her community and the people of Minnesota with deep devotion, compassion, and strength;

    Whereas acts of political violence have no place in the United States and represent a grave threat;

    Whereas swift condemnation of political violence by elected officials is necessary to preserve and protect the democracy of the United States;

    Whereas, when these violent acts expose division, the people of the United States must persevere in the pursuit of democratic principles, resolving their differences through debate and civil discourse; and

    Whereas political violence not only attacks the life and liberty of the representatives of the people of the United States, it also attacks the right of the people to be represented: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate, in this moment of tragic loss—

    (1) strongly condemns and denounces the attacks on Minnesota State legislators in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota on June 14, 2025;

    (2) honors the life of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman for her devotion to public service and her tireless efforts to serve the people of Minnesota and the life of her husband, Mark Hortman;

    (3) honors Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette Hoffman, who were shot and critically injured, and wishes for their full and speedy recovery;

    (4) honors the courageous law enforcement officers who saved additional lives with their rapid response to the attack and successfully apprehended and charged the suspected perpetrator on June 15, 2025;

    (5) calls on all community leaders and elected officials to publicly and unequivocally denounce acts of political violence; and

    (6) calls on all people of the United States to unite in this moment of pain and tragedy and reaffirm the commitment of the people of the United States to a safe, civil, and peaceful democracy in which violent rhetoric and acts are not tolerated.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New building of Nesterenko art gallery will be ready this year – Moscow Mayor

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The construction of the new building of the Moscow State University will be completed this year. Vasily Nesterenko’s art gallery on Butyrskaya Street. Sergei Sobyanin reported this in his telegram channel.

    “It is being built in the neoclassical style, and the interior design will be at the junction of Art Nouveau, neoclassicism and Empire. The idea of the project belongs to the artist himself,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin 

    The monolith of the building is almost ready. Now specialists have started installing facades from decorative glass fiber concrete products and roofing, doing rough and final finishing.

    The gallery will house an exhibition area, a storage facility and restoration workshops, as well as a comfortable foyer and entrance area.

    The grand staircase will connect the exhibition halls and allow for a continuous viewing of the exhibition. Up to 400 people will be able to see the collections of works dedicated to Russian history and culture at the same time.

    Getting to the gallery will be easy: it is located near the Savelovskaya station of the Big Circle Line of the metro.

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

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

    HTTPS: //vv.mos.ru/mayor/tkhemes/12999050/

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Antoinette Lattouf win against ABC a victory for all truth-tellers

    By Isaac Nellist of Green Left Magazine

    Australian-Lebanese journalist and commentator Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal case win against the public broadcaster ABC in the Federal Court on Wednesday is a victory for all those who seek to tell the truth.

    It is a breath of fresh air, after almost two years of lies and uncritical reporting about Israel’s genocide from the ABC and commercial media companies.

    Lattouf was unfairly sacked in December 2023 for posting on her social media a Human Rights Watch report that detailed Israel’s deliberate starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.

    Justice Darryl Rangiah found that Lattouf had been sacked for her political opinions, given no opportunity to respond to misconduct allegations and that the ABC breached its Enterprise Agreement and section 772 of the Fair Work Act.

    The Federal Court also found that ABC executives — then-chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor, editor-in-chief David Anderson and board chair Ita Buttrose — had sacked Lattouf in response to a pro-Israel lobby pressure campaign.

    The coordinated email campaign from Zionist groups accused Lattouf of being “antisemitic” for condemning Israel’s genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza.

    The judge awarded Lattouf A$70,000 in damages, based on findings that her sacking caused “great distress”, and more than $1 million in legal fees.

    ‘No Lebanese’ claim
    Lattouf had alleged that her race or ethnicity had played a part in her sacking, which the ABC had initially responded to by claiming there was no such thing as a “Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern Race”, before backtracking.

    The court found that this did not play a part in the decision to sack Lattouf.

    The ABC’s own reporting of the ruling said “the ABC has damaged its reputation, and public perceptions around its ideals, integrity and independence”.

    Outside the court, Lattouf said: “It is now June 2025 and Palestinian children are still being starved. We see their images every day, emaciated, skeletal, scavenging through the rubble for scraps.

    “This unspeakable suffering is not accidental, it is engineered. Deliberately starving and killing children is a war crime.

    “Today, the court has found that punishing someone for sharing facts about these war crimes is also illegal. I was punished for my political opinion.”

    Palestine solidarity groups and democratic rights supporters have celebrated Lattouf’s victory.

    An ‘eternal shame’
    Palestine Action Group Sydney said: “It is to the eternal shame of our national broadcaster that it sacked a journalist because she opposed the genocide in Gaza.

    “There should be a full inquiry into the systematic pro-Israel bias at the ABC, which for 21 months has acted as a propaganda wing of the Israeli military.”

    Racial justice organisation Democracy in Colour said the ruling “exposes the systematic silencing taking place in Australian media institutions in regards to Palestine”.

    Democracy in Colour chairperson Jamal Hakim said Lattouf was punished for “speaking truth to power”.

    “When the ABC capitulated to pressure from the pro-Israel lobby . . .  they didn’t just betray Antoinette — they betrayed their own editorial standards and the Australian public who deserve to know the truth about Israel’s human rights abuses.”

    Noura Mansour, national director for Democracy in Colour, said the ABC had been “consistently shutting down valid criticism of the state of Israel” and suppressing the voices of people of colour and Palestinians. She said the national broadcaster had “worked to manufacture consent for the Israeli-US backed genocide”.

    Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance chief executive Erin Madeley said: “Instead of defending its journalists, ABC management chose to appease powerful voices . . . they failed in their duty to push back against outside interference, racism and bullying.”

    Win for ‘journalistic integrity’
    Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters said the ruling was a win for “journalistic integrity and freedom of speech” and that “no one should be punished for speaking out about Gaza”.

    Green Left editor Pip Hinman said the ruling was an “important victory for those who stand on the side of truth and justice”.

    “It is more important than ever in an increasingly polarised world that journalists speak up and report the truth without fear of reprisal from the rich and powerful.

    “Traditional and new media have the reach to shape public opinion. They have had a clear pro-Israel bias, despite international human rights agencies providing horrific data on Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

    “Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people around Australia continue to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza in protests every week. But the ABC and corporate media have largely ignored this movement of people from all walks of life. Disturbingly, the corporate media has gone along with some political leaders who claim this anti-war movement is antisemitic.

    “As thousands continue to march every week for an end to the genocide in Gaza, the ABC and corporate media organisations have continued to push the lie that the Palestine solidarity movement, and indeed any criticism of Israel, is antisemitic.

    “Green Left also hails those courageous mostly young journalists in Gaza, some 200 of whom have been killed by Israel since October 2023.

    “Their livestreaming of Israel’s genocide cut through corporate media and political leaders’ lies and today makes it even harder for them to whitewash Israel’s crimes and Western complicity.

    “Green Left congratulates Lattouf on her victory. We are proud to stand with the movement for justice and peace in Palestine, which played a part in her victory against the ABC management’s bias.”

    Republished from Green Left Magazine with permission.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Antoinette Lattouf win against ABC a victory for all truth-tellers

    By Isaac Nellist of Green Left Magazine

    Australian-Lebanese journalist and commentator Antoinette Lattouf’s unfair dismissal case win against the public broadcaster ABC in the Federal Court on Wednesday is a victory for all those who seek to tell the truth.

    It is a breath of fresh air, after almost two years of lies and uncritical reporting about Israel’s genocide from the ABC and commercial media companies.

    Lattouf was unfairly sacked in December 2023 for posting on her social media a Human Rights Watch report that detailed Israel’s deliberate starvation of Palestinians in Gaza.

    Justice Darryl Rangiah found that Lattouf had been sacked for her political opinions, given no opportunity to respond to misconduct allegations and that the ABC breached its Enterprise Agreement and section 772 of the Fair Work Act.

    The Federal Court also found that ABC executives — then-chief content officer Chris Oliver-Taylor, editor-in-chief David Anderson and board chair Ita Buttrose — had sacked Lattouf in response to a pro-Israel lobby pressure campaign.

    The coordinated email campaign from Zionist groups accused Lattouf of being “antisemitic” for condemning Israel’s genocide and ethnic cleansing of Gaza.

    The judge awarded Lattouf A$70,000 in damages, based on findings that her sacking caused “great distress”, and more than $1 million in legal fees.

    ‘No Lebanese’ claim
    Lattouf had alleged that her race or ethnicity had played a part in her sacking, which the ABC had initially responded to by claiming there was no such thing as a “Lebanese, Arab or Middle Eastern Race”, before backtracking.

    The court found that this did not play a part in the decision to sack Lattouf.

    The ABC’s own reporting of the ruling said “the ABC has damaged its reputation, and public perceptions around its ideals, integrity and independence”.

    Outside the court, Lattouf said: “It is now June 2025 and Palestinian children are still being starved. We see their images every day, emaciated, skeletal, scavenging through the rubble for scraps.

    “This unspeakable suffering is not accidental, it is engineered. Deliberately starving and killing children is a war crime.

    “Today, the court has found that punishing someone for sharing facts about these war crimes is also illegal. I was punished for my political opinion.”

    Palestine solidarity groups and democratic rights supporters have celebrated Lattouf’s victory.

    An ‘eternal shame’
    Palestine Action Group Sydney said: “It is to the eternal shame of our national broadcaster that it sacked a journalist because she opposed the genocide in Gaza.

    “There should be a full inquiry into the systematic pro-Israel bias at the ABC, which for 21 months has acted as a propaganda wing of the Israeli military.”

    Racial justice organisation Democracy in Colour said the ruling “exposes the systematic silencing taking place in Australian media institutions in regards to Palestine”.

    Democracy in Colour chairperson Jamal Hakim said Lattouf was punished for “speaking truth to power”.

    “When the ABC capitulated to pressure from the pro-Israel lobby . . .  they didn’t just betray Antoinette — they betrayed their own editorial standards and the Australian public who deserve to know the truth about Israel’s human rights abuses.”

    Noura Mansour, national director for Democracy in Colour, said the ABC had been “consistently shutting down valid criticism of the state of Israel” and suppressing the voices of people of colour and Palestinians. She said the national broadcaster had “worked to manufacture consent for the Israeli-US backed genocide”.

    Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance chief executive Erin Madeley said: “Instead of defending its journalists, ABC management chose to appease powerful voices . . . they failed in their duty to push back against outside interference, racism and bullying.”

    Win for ‘journalistic integrity’
    Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters said the ruling was a win for “journalistic integrity and freedom of speech” and that “no one should be punished for speaking out about Gaza”.

    Green Left editor Pip Hinman said the ruling was an “important victory for those who stand on the side of truth and justice”.

    “It is more important than ever in an increasingly polarised world that journalists speak up and report the truth without fear of reprisal from the rich and powerful.

    “Traditional and new media have the reach to shape public opinion. They have had a clear pro-Israel bias, despite international human rights agencies providing horrific data on Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

    “Meanwhile, tens of thousands of people around Australia continue to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza in protests every week. But the ABC and corporate media have largely ignored this movement of people from all walks of life. Disturbingly, the corporate media has gone along with some political leaders who claim this anti-war movement is antisemitic.

    “As thousands continue to march every week for an end to the genocide in Gaza, the ABC and corporate media organisations have continued to push the lie that the Palestine solidarity movement, and indeed any criticism of Israel, is antisemitic.

    “Green Left also hails those courageous mostly young journalists in Gaza, some 200 of whom have been killed by Israel since October 2023.

    “Their livestreaming of Israel’s genocide cut through corporate media and political leaders’ lies and today makes it even harder for them to whitewash Israel’s crimes and Western complicity.

    “Green Left congratulates Lattouf on her victory. We are proud to stand with the movement for justice and peace in Palestine, which played a part in her victory against the ABC management’s bias.”

    Republished from Green Left Magazine with permission.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: President Ramkalawan Attends the Official Opening of State-of-the-Art Praslin Vehicle Testing Station


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    President Wavel Ramkalawan presided over the official opening ceremony of the new Praslin Vehicle Testing Station at Île Eve, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin, marking a significant milestone in the decentralization of transport services and the enhancement of road safety standards across Seychelles. 

    The modern facility, construction of which commenced in 2023, was built at a cost of SCR 15.5 million and represents a major advancement from the previous manual testing system conducted at the SPTC depot in Amitié. The new station introduces cutting-edge automated testing technology, with 90% of vehicle inspections now conducted using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring greater accuracy, fairness, and transparency in the testing process. The comprehensive facility also houses amenities for novice drivers to undertake theory driving tests and provides accommodation for visiting staff. 

    Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Minister for Transport Antony Derjacques emphasized the facility’s broader significance: “Today, we open more than just a building – we open a new chapter in public service delivery, one that brings precision, professionalism, and parity in transport services to Praslin.”

    The facility will serve Praslin’s approximately 1,200 vehicles, which form part of the national fleet of 28,000. Beyond vehicle testing, the station will provide comprehensive services including spare parts importation assessments, vehicle condition evaluations for maintenance purposes, and technical assistance to police for accident investigations and spot checks. 

    The Principal Secretary for Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. David Bianchi, highlighted the journey to completion, stating: “Despite challenges including COVID-19, material shortages, adverse weather conditions, and logistical issues, we have successfully delivered this world-class facility after 18 months of dedicated work.” He expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and valuable contributions in realizing the project. 

    In his keynote address, President Ramkalawan expressed pride and commitment of Government in advancing critical infrastructure at the disposal on the community. 

    “It is an honour for me to officially inaugurate the new Praslin Vehicle Testing Station—an essential step forward in modernising the services we offer to our people. This facility is a symbol of progress and a reflection of our continued commitment to improving infrastructure that directly benefits our communities. Together, we continue to move Praslin and our country forward.” 

    The new Praslin Vehicle Testing Station exemplifies the government’s steadfast commitment to building a smarter, safer, and more inclusive transport network that serves the needs of every Seychellois across all islands.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Africa Unites to Take Stock of Disease Burden and Financial Needs towards Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)s Elimination by 2030


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    Fifty African Union Member States have endorsed a ground-breaking digital micro-planning portal co-created by Africa CDC to accelerate the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases — a diverse group of infectious diseases that primarily affect impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical areas.

    This innovative platform developed with inputs from Member States, World Health Organization (WHO), END Fund, and other technical partners will track resource utilisation, advocate for sustainable financing and domestic resource mobilisation, and drive Africa-owned solutions to end these diseases of poverty by 2030.

    Each Member State shared a country-specific micro-plan for the top six high-burden NTDs guided by existing national Masterplans. This continental NTD microplanning workshop, held from 17 to 20 June occurred in the context of the recent reduction in funding from key global partners, which has disrupted essential NTD programmes and exposed the vulnerabilities in current financing models.

    “Public health efforts across Africa are under threat, funding is among the challenges, noting that this makes the continued engagement and energy around NTD elimination even more commendable,” said Dr Raji Tajudeen, Africa CDC Acting Deputy Director General and Head, Division of Public Health Institutes and Research.

    Dr Dereje Duguma Gemeda, Ethiopian State Minister for Health said the workshop will help countries have a practical and data driven NTDs plan that will improve efforts to accelerate elimination efforts.

    Currently, “The African Region is endemic for 20 of the 21-priority neglected tropical diseases; affecting over 565 million people and comprising 35 per cent of the global disease burden,” said Dr Ibrahima Soce Fall – Global NTD Director at the WHO. These diseases lead to significant morbidity, including physical and visual impairments, severe malnutrition, chronic pain, disfigurement, stigma and mental health issues, and death,” he said.

    Common NTDs include Intestinal worms, lymphatic filariasis, river blindness, Schistosomiasis, trachoma, and Visceral leishmaniasis. This new approach of micro-planning is designed to drive integrated country and regional planning, streamline resource mobilisation, and enhance budget efficiency—minimising duplication and maximising impact—to accelerate the elimination of NTDs.

    “This situation underscores the urgent need for sustainable, country-owned solutions that leverage existing national capacities, optimize domestic resources, and identify key areas requiring targeted external investment,” said Dr Tajudeen.Member states and partners over the 4 days immersed opportunity for cross country experience sharing and planning are keen to find a financial solution for integrated multi-sectoral NTD elimination.

    “We stand at a critical juncture, not just for NTD elimination, but for rethinking health financing in Africa. Traditional reliance on foreign aid has demonstrated its limits. It’s time for collaborative, country-led financing strategies that harness catalytic opportunities from residual foreign assistance while boosting efficiency in programming and domestic resource mobilization,” said Dr Solomon Zewdu, CEO, The END fund.

    “This approach will drive the needed long-term sustainability and resilience. The END Fund is committed to being a trusted partner in this transformation, supporting governments and partners in developing co-financing models that deliver results and leave no community behind,” said Dr Zewdu.

    The meeting ensured countries have a comprehensive and costed country, and regional specific microplan for NTDs, identified country-specific technical assistance needs and detailed existing resources and partners within each member state to enhance collaboration and resource sharing.

    “The elimination of NTDs is more than a public health objective: it is a lever for development and a decisive step towards achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063,” said Professor Julio Rakotonirina, Director for Health and Humanitarian Affairs, African Union Commission. “The development of the micro-plan is only the first step. Success will lie in national ownership, resource mobilization, and, above all, operationalization on the ground.”Africa CDC, The END Fund and partners solidified their partnership with the micro-planning platform to accelerate ending NTD’s by 2030.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Angola responds strongly to the polio virus emergence


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    In response to a recent polio outbreak in Benguela province, Angola has launched a polio vaccination campaign. The campaign aims to protect over half a million children and reaffirm the country’s commitment to eradicating disease.

    During the launch ceremony, Dr Fekadu Lemma, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) coordinator in Angola, said, “This campaign is an act of protection, solidarity, and hope for Angola’s future. Polio is not only an invisible threat, but it can also cause permanent physical damage, such as paralysis.”

    Despite significant progress since the interruption of the wild poliovirus in 2011 and Angola being certified polio-free in 2015, the country now faces a new challenge. The outbreak has resulted in 13 confirmed poliovirus cases in Benguela, Cubal, Dombe Grande, and Bocoio municipalities.

    In response, the Ministry of Health, supported by the WHO and GPEI partners, is conducting an intensive door-to-door vaccination campaign from 27 to 29 June. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 554,000 children under the age of five.

    Dr Cátia Katchiuko, the deputy governor for economic and social affairs of Benguela province, reinforced the government’s commitment: “This campaign is a clear demonstration of our dedication to the health and well-being of our children. With the support of our partners, we have made great progress, but we know that the mission is not yet complete. Eradicating polio is a collective struggle — and we are all in this together.”

    In accordance with the GPEI, the World Health Organization (WHO) has defined five strategic steps to ensure the successful eradication of polio in the country. These steps include: a) Strengthening routine immunization, with a focus on children who have not received any doses; b) Conducting high-quality campaigns with independent monitoring and rapid corrections; (c) Strengthening polio surveillance, including surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis and environmental surveillance; (d) Increasing community involvement by engaging local, religious and traditional leaders; and (e) Ensuring the sustainability of actions by integrating lessons learned from polio into other public health programmes.

    The vaccination campaign in Benguela province is part of this approach, given the province’s importance in the context of the polio outbreak, which poses the highest risk of spreading at national and international levels. This is especially pertinent given the province’s population density, history of poliovirus circulation, and its role as a logistics hub for other provinces.

    Around 5,000 people, including health professionals and community volunteers, have been mobilized for the current polio vaccination campaign, with an investment of approximately $3.6 million, mainly funded by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative through WHO and UNICEF.

    The WHO Representative in Angola, Dr Indrajit Hazarika, concluded: “As a father, I know that vaccinating a child is an act of love. It guarantees them a fundamental right and opens the door to a healthier and more promising future.”

    “Polio does not respect borders, but neither should our determination. Every child vaccinated brings us closer to a polio-free future. Eradicating polio is possible, but only if all levels of government, partners, and communities work together. We cannot stop now. Our generation will be remembered for having the courage to complete this mission.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) – Angola.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Upcoming elections ‘crucial opportunity’ for Central African Republic, UN top official tells Security Council


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    December’s local, legislative and presidential elections “represent a crucial opportunity” to strengthen democratic governance, promote reconciliation and consolidate stability, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations told ambassadors in the Security Council.

    The timely holding of presidential and legislative elections is a constitutional requirement, and the Government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to holding local elections, he added.

    Although the final electoral roll is currently delayed due to technical difficulties, national authorities, supported by the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSCA, have made significant efforts to advance the revision of the electoral register through nationwide registration.

    “This process took place without major security incidents, reflecting effective collaboration between the Central African national defence forces and MINUSCA, as well as public interest in engaging with the political process,” said Mr. Lacroix.

    Challenges remain

    Although the 19 April agreement between the government and leaders of various opposition armed groups aimed to end hostilities in the country, violence – primarily perpetrated by armed groups and militias – continues to undermine stability.

    “The security situation remains fragile in border regions,” said Mr. Lacroix, noting the spillover effects of the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.

    Last week, a Zambian peacekeeper was killed when suspected Sudanese armed elements opened fire on a MINUSCA patrol responding to reports of an attack against civilians in the north-east of the country.

    Mr. Lacroix also informed the Security Council of human rights and humanitarian concerns.

    Though progress has been made in advancing judicial accountability, notably by the Special Criminal Court, a lack of funding is expected to jeopardise the Court’s operations by September.

    In addition, as urgent needs continue to outpace available resources, “the humanitarian situation remains dire,” said Mr. Lacroix, calling for strong support for lifesaving humanitarian assistance.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of UN News.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Commander’s Visit to East Africa Reiterates Security Partnerships, Cooperation

    Source: United States AFRICOM

    STUTTGART, Germany – General Michael Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) and USMC Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, command senior enlisted leader, visited Djibouti, Somalia and Ethiopia June 16-20 to meet with African partner leaders and attend the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa change of command.

    During the official trip to Djibouti City, Langley and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Cynthia Kierscht met with Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar; Minister of Defense Hassan Omar Mohamed Bourhan; and Chief of Defense General Zakaria Chiek Ibrahim on Tuesday, reiterating the United States’ commitment to security cooperation and counterterrorism in the region.

    “Despite the growing threats of terrorist groups like ISIS and al Shabaab, our continued partnership with Djibouti furthers our ability to counter terrorism and promote peace and security,” Langley said.

    On Wednesday, the general flew to Hargeisa and Berbera Airfields in Somalia, and, alongside U.S. Ambassador Richard Riley IV, met with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro), Minister of Defense Muhammad Yusuf Ali, Chief of Staff of the Army, Brig Gen Nimcaan Yusuf Osman, and Coast Guard Commander, Adm. Ahmed Hurre Huriye.

    “We greatly value the security partnership we have with the Federal Government of Somalia as we work together to counter the threats of al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia.”

    Langley and Woods attended the CJTF-HOA change of command on Wednesday, and then traveled with U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga to Addis Ababa to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Chief of the General Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, and Head of Military Cooperation Major General Teshome Gemechu to reaffirm AFRICOM’s commitment to Ethiopia’s critical role in counterterrorism operations and regional security in the Horn of Africa. He noted that AFRICOM’s partnership with Ethiopia is part of a wider strategy to help African nations build resilient and self-reliant security sectors.

    Throughout the trip, Langley emphasized that U.S. military engagement in Africa is based on enabling African-led solutions, strengthening capable institutions, and addressing the root causes of instability. AFRICOM works closely with African partners to counter terrorist organizations like al Shabaab and ISIS, which threaten U.S., regional, and international security. Langley also met with Selma Malika Haddadi, deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission and reiterated U.S. support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.

    General Langley also addressed the growing security threats across the continent, including the rise of terrorist activity in the Sahel and along West Africa’s coastal regions. At the African Union, Gen Langley paid respects at the African Union Memorial Wall, honoring heroes and heroines of the AU who paid the ultimate sacrifice in support of AU missions. The visit reaffirmed AFRICOM’s long-term commitment to its partnership with the continent and to collective efforts for lasting security in the region.

    AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sergei Sobyanin: Russia’s first biocluster opens at VDNKh

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The first and only biocluster in the country opened at VDNKh. This was reported in his telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin reported.

    “This is a major project of the K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum. Thanks to it, science becomes closer and more accessible,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin 

    The first site is Pavilion No. 29 “Floriculture and Greenery”. It will host the exhibition “Morphogenesis. Third Nature”. This is a new milestone in museum and exhibition practice, where contemporary art is integrated into the world of living nature.

    By the summer of 2026, four more thematic areas dedicated to all sections of biology will open. For example, pavilion No. 312 will become the center of the biocluster and will demonstrate fundamental ideas about all aspects of biology.

    Pavilion No. 28 “Beekeeping” will tell about the life of insects. For the first time in Russia, an entomology laboratory will be open here for Muscovites and guests of the capital. Practical classes in botany and experiments in the field of plant physiology with the use of the latest equipment will be held in the greenhouse-laboratory. And in Pavilion No. 17, there will be an exposition “World of Dinosaurs”. It will recreate the natural landscapes of the Mesozoic era in Russia – from the Jurassic period of Moscow to the Cretaceous period of Chukotka. The biocluster will also include Pavilion No. 31 “Geology”, opened in 2022.

    You can start getting to know the biocluster with an audio guide, interactive quests and other formats. In the future, they also plan to develop a mobile application.

    The biocluster will become part of the VDNKh Museum City, the largest museum and exhibition complex in the country, which unites more than 30 objects.

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  • EU leaders discuss new US trade proposal as deal clock ticks down

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    European Union leaders discussed new proposals from the United States on a trade deal at a summit in Brussels on Thursday, with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen not ruling out tariff talks could fail and saying “all options remain on the table”.

    Time is running out for the bloc to find a common position before a respite on higher tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump expires on July 9, which could hammer exporters from cars to pharmaceuticals.

    European leaders were meeting to decide whether they want to push for a quick trade agreement or keep fighting for a better deal, with the EU’s two biggest economies apparently at odds.

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU to do a “quick and simple” trade deal rather than a “slow and complicated” one.

    But in a separate briefing, French President Emmanuel Macron, while also wanting a quick and pragmatic trade deal, said his country would not accept terms that were not balanced.

    All tools must be used to ensure a fair deal and if the U.S. baseline rate of 10% remained in place, then Europe’s response would have to have an equivalent impact, he said.

    “Our goodwill should not be seen as a weakness,” Macron added.

    French officials have argued that the Commission should take a firmer stance including by targeting U.S. services.

    Similarly, Merz said European leaders were “basically united” on concluding the Mercosur trade deal with the South American trade bloc, but Macron said he could not support the deal in its current form.

    Von der Leyen said the EU had received the latest U.S. document on Thursday for further negotiations and the bloc was still assessing it.

    “We are ready for a deal. At the same time, we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory agreement is reached,” she told reporters. “In short, all options remain on the table.”

    No specifics were immediately available on the document, which one EU diplomat described as a “two-pager, principle agreement”, adding the United States did not want to get into specific industrial sectors.

    The bloc is already subject to U.S. import tariffs of 50% on its steel and aluminium, 25% for cars and car parts along with the 10% tariff on most other EU goods that Trump has threatened could rise to 50% without an agreement.

    The European Union has agreed, but not imposed, tariffs on 21 billion euros ($24.55 billion) of U.S. goods and is debating a further package of tariffs on up to 95 billion euros of U.S. imports.

    Among the EU rebalancing options is a tax on digital advertising, which would hit U.S. giants like Alphabet Inc’s Google GOOGL.O, Meta META.O, Apple AAPL.O, X and Microsoft MSFT.O and eat into the trade surplus in services the U.S. has with the EU.

    The EU leaders also discussed ideas to carve out a new form of trade cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries that would be a way of reforming what they see as an ineffective World Trade Organisation.

    Merz said the idea was in its early stages but could include mechanisms to resolve disputes, as the WTO was meant to do.

    “You all know that the WTO doesn’t work any more,” he said.

    OTHER ISSUES

    The EU summit pivots from a NATO meeting this week that agreed to drastically raise defence spending in the military alliance but left some European countries finding it difficult to pay, and Spain explicitly demanding an opt-out.

    Aside from tariffs, the EU bloc also has to tackle a raft of other issues, including its support for Ukraine and the prospect of EU membership for a country still at war against nuclear-armed Russia. Hungary is firmly opposed.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had urged the EU to pass a new sanctions package on Russia targeting its oil trade and banks, as well as to give a clear signal on his country’s EU accession.

    “What’s needed now is a clear political message – that Ukraine is firmly on the European path, and that Europe stands by its promises,” he told EU leaders. “Any delay by Europe at this point could create a global precedent – a reason to doubt Europe’s words and commitments.”

    On the sidelines of the summit, EU leaders also sought to allay the concerns of Slovakia and Hungary over ending their access to Russian gas as foreseen by the EU’s plan to phase out all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

    Before the start of the summit however, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico said he would block a vote on the EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia until Slovak concerns on gas were addressed.

    (Reuters)

  • No known intelligence that Iran moved uranium, US defence chief says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said he was unaware of any intelligence suggesting Iran had moved any of its highly enriched uranium to shield it from U.S. strikes, amid continuing questions about the state of Iran’s nuclear program.

    U.S. military bombers carried out strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday local time using more than a dozen 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs.

    The results of the strikes are being closely watched to see how far they may have set back Iran’s nuclear program, after President Donald Trump said it had been obliterated.

    “I’m not aware of any intelligence that I’ve reviewed that says things were not where they were supposed to be, moved or otherwise,” Hegseth told an often fiery news conference.

    Trump, who watched Hegseth’s exchange with reporters, echoed his defense secretary, saying it would have taken too long to remove anything.

    “The cars and small trucks at the site were those of concrete workers trying to cover up the top of the shafts. Nothing was taken out of (the) facility,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, without providing evidence.

    Several experts have cautioned that Iran likely moved a stockpile of near weapons-grade highly enriched uranium out of the deeply buried Fordow site before the strikes, and could be hiding it in unknown locations.

    They noted satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies showing “unusual activity” at Fordow on Thursday and Friday, with a long line of vehicles waiting outside an entrance to the facility. A senior Iranian source told Reuters on Sunday most of the 60% highly enriched uranium had been moved to an undisclosed location before the attack.

    WHEREABOUTS OF URANIUM

    The Financial Times, citing European intelligence assessments, reported that Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile remains largely intact since it was not concentrated at Fordow.

    Hegseth’s comments denying such claims came at the news briefing where he also accused journalists of downplaying the success of the strikes following a leaked preliminary assessment from the Defense Intelligence Agency suggesting they may have only set back Iran by months.

    He said the assessment was low confidence, and, citing comments from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, had been overtaken by intelligence showing Iran’s nuclear program was severely damaged and would take years to rebuild.

    U.S. senators briefed later on Thursday by Ratcliffe, Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it was clear the strikes had damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities, though it would take time to assess by how much.

    “I will say it was not part of the mission to destroy all their enriched uranium or to seize it or anything else,” Republican Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told reporters after the classified briefing, adding that he was confident the mission was “extraordinary.”

    Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Intelligence Committee Democrat, said the only way to be certain about Iran’s nuclear capabilities was to have inspectors on the ground.

    “It was clear, and again, this is long before this brief, that some of the enriched uranium was never going to be taken out by a bunker-buster bomb, so some of that obviously remains,” Warner said.

    Tulsi Gabbard, who normally would conduct such briefings as director of national intelligence, did not participate. Trump said last week that she was wrong in suggesting there was no evidence Iran was building a nuclear weapon.

    The four officials were due to brief the House of Representatives on Friday.

    Senators are expected to vote this week on a resolution that would require congressional approval for strikes against Iran, which is not expected to be enacted.

    At the Pentagon news conference, Hegseth described the strikes as “historically successful.” His comments came after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would respond to any future U.S. attack by striking American military bases in the Middle East.

    Khamenei claimed victory after 12 days of war, and promised Iran would not surrender despite Trump’s calls.

    MEDIA ‘HATRED’

    During the news conference, Hegseth criticized the media, without evidence, for having an anti-Trump bias.

    “It’s in your DNA and in your blood to cheer against Trump because you want him not to be successful so bad,” Hegseth said.

    “There are so many aspects of what our brave men and women did that … because of the hatred of this press corps, are undermined,” he said.

    Trump praised Hegseth’s news conference as: “One of the greatest, most professional, and most ‘confirming’ News Conferences I have ever seen!”

    On X, Hegseth thanked Trump for his praise.

    During the press conference, Caine, the top U.S. general, largely stuck to technical details, showing a video testing the bombs on a bunker like the ones struck on Sunday.

    Caine declined to provide his own assessment of the strike, deferring to the intelligence community. He denied being under pressure to present a more optimistic view of the U.S. strikes and said he would not change his assessment due to politics.

    Uniformed military officials are supposed to remain apolitical.

    “I’ve never been pressured by the president or the secretary to do anything other than tell them exactly what I’m thinking, and that’s exactly what I’ve done,” Caine said.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: No agreement on resuming talks with US reached – Iranian FM

    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

    TEHRAN, June 27 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that no agreement or commitment had been reached to resume talks with the United States amid heightened tensions following Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iranian territory.

    In an interview with state television channel IRIB, the Iranian foreign minister said the possibility of resuming talks was being considered, but would depend on whether Tehran’s national interests were protected.

    “Our decisions will be based solely on Iran’s interests,” he said. “If our interests require a return to negotiations, we will consider it. But at this stage, no agreement has been reached, no promises have been made, and no negotiations have taken place.”

    A. Araghchi accused Washington of betraying Iran during previous rounds of talks on resuming the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting US sanctions.

    The Iranian diplomat also confirmed that the law suspending the country’s cooperation with the IAEA became binding after being approved by Iran’s parliament and endorsed by the Guardian Council, the country’s highest constitutional oversight body.

    “Our cooperation with the IAEA will take on a new form,” said A. Araghchi.

    According to him, “serious” damage was caused during the 12-day war with Israel. Experts from the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran are currently conducting a detailed assessment. The issue of demanding reparations is high on the government’s agenda, the foreign minister added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 309 rockets, drones fired at Israel since March: Houthi leader

    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

    SANAA, June 27 (Xinhua) — Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdel Malik al-Houthi said on Thursday that the group has fired 309 ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles and drones at Israel since mid-March in the second phase of its military campaign.

    In a televised address to mark the Muslim New Year broadcast by the Houthi-controlled al-Masirah TV channel, A.M. al-Houthi said that 25 missiles and drones had been launched this month alone in what he called “quality military operations in support of Gaza.”

    He confirmed that the Red Sea remains closed to Israel-linked shipping and accused Israel of continuing its offensive in Gaza with US support.

    The rebel leader also called for mass rallies in Sanaa and other Houthi-controlled areas on Friday to express solidarity with the Palestinians and congratulate Iran on its “great victory and resilience.”

    Meanwhile, Yemen’s internationally recognised government has accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of directly controlling missile systems used by rebels.

    Yemeni Information Minister Muammar al-Iryani said Tehran is using Yemen as an “advanced missile platform” to threaten regional and international security while avoiding direct confrontation.

    The Houthi group, which controls much of northern Yemen, began striking Israel in November 2023, weeks after the conflict between Israel and Hamas began in the Gaza Strip, in solidarity with the Palestinian people. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Steil Joins Village of Hales Corners Addressing Safe Drinking Water, PFAS Chemicals

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1)

    Hales Corners, WI (June 13, 2025) – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil joined officials from the Village of Hales Corners for a water conversion project groundbreaking ceremony. The project addresses PFAS-related issues in a water system serving 188 homes. Congressman Steil was instrumental in helping resolve bureaucratic delays that had prevented the Village from obtaining loan funding. 

    Rep. Steil joins Village of Hales Corners officials at the groundbreaking for the Hales Happiness water conversion project.

    “One of the most important roles I have as a member of Congress is helping cut through the red tape and deliver real results for Wisconsin families,” said Steil. “Safe, clean drinking water is critical for Wisconsin families, and I am thrilled to have been able to help the Village of Hales Corners make that a reality. This funding will not only help ensure families have access to critical infrastructure but will also reduce potential costs for Hales Corners residents by as much as $16,000 per household.”

    Background:

    In March of this year, the Village of Hales Corners reached out to Rep. Steil’s office for assistance with an issue involving PFAS chemicals in a water system that served 188 homes. It had been determined that water for these homes exceeded EPA levels and ultimately would exceed proposed new standards in Wisconsin.   

    The Village of Hales Corners had been trying to secure Safe Drinking Water Loan funding to address the problem but ran into roadblocks and bureaucratic delays stemming from issues in statutory interpretation under EPA rules.

    The Village contacted Rep. Steil’s office, who worked with state and local government agencies to cut through the delays. Within days of getting involved, Rep. Steil’s office helped to resolve the issue.

    As a result, the Village is now eligible for funding to ensure these 188 families will have affordable access to clean, safe drinking water. 

    The Village highlighted that the work of Congressman Steil’s office helped reduce potential costs for residents by 50%, or as much as $16,000 in potential fees. 

    A letter from the village to Congressman Steil’s office with additional background on the issue is located here.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese skater Han Cong to run for IOC Athletes’ Commission

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

    Chinese figure skater Han Cong and 10 other athletes will run for election to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC), the IOC announced on Thursday.

    Sui Wenjing (R)/Han Cong of China perform their free skating at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

    Han, along with his Olympic gold medal-winning partner Sui Wenjing, announced earlier this month their return to competition next season after being absent since their victory at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games.

    The 11 athletes were approved by the IOC Executive Board to be candidates for the AC during the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. The eight men and three women from five different sports and 11 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will vie for the two available positions on the commission.

    The list of the candidates is:

    Oleksandr Abramenko (Freestyle Skiing, Ukraine)

    Zhanbota Aldabergenova (Freestyle Skiing, Kazakhstan)

    Dario Cologna (Cross-Country Skiing, Switzerland)

    Yohan Goncalves Goutt (Alpine Skiing, Timor-Leste)

    Han Cong (Figure Skating, China)

    Ilkka Herola (Nordic Combined, Finland)

    Adam Konya (Cross-Country Skiing, Hungary)

    Magnus Nedregotten (Curling, Norway)

    Johanna Taliharm (Biathlon, Estonia)

    Marielle Thompson (Freestyle Skiing, Canada)

    Won Yun-jong (Bobsleigh, South Korea)

    All athletes competing at Milano Cortina 2026 will be eligible to vote, starting Jan. 30. Voting closes Feb. 18, with results announced the following day.

    The two candidates who receive the most votes from at least two different sports will be elected to serve eight-year terms on the IOC AC. They will replace Emma Terho and Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen, whose terms will end during the Games.

    Following the election, the commission will elect a chair and two vice chairs.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Transformed NW China desert region emerges as travel hotspot

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

    In the blazing heat of June, tourists dash down sun-scorched dunes, ride camels on golden sands, and cool off in shimmering desert pools. Laughter, excitement and the hum of singing bowls fill the air.

    Tucked along the edge of the Tengger Desert in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region is Shapotou, a national resort area where river, sand and stars converge.

    Once infamous due to encroaching desert dunes and deadly sandstorms, this remote region is now a vibrant symbol of ecological restoration and thriving desert tourism.

    In the past, desertification still threatened Shapotou’s very survival, as dunes advanced several meters annually — swallowing fields and homes.

    Shapotou first attracted serious attention with the construction of the Baotou-Lanzhou railway in 1958, which was China’s first desert railway. To protect it, national focus and efforts converged at Shapotou.

    Researchers and local residents worked together to develop and use a straw checkerboard technique to fight desertification. Along with tree planting and other endeavors, millions united to gradually stop the sand dunes from advancing. Over the course of several decades, the desert eventually retreated by 25 kilometers — a landmark victory in ecological restoration.

    With the settling of the desert sands, new opportunities emerged in this region. Former tourism official Tao Neng recalled that officials from Europe and the United States once came to study desertification control at Shapotou, while backpackers from the West were drawn to this area by the mystery of the Silk Road.

    Intrigued by their fascination, Tao studied English in Beijing to better understand the appeal. It was then that he realized why people loved the desert — its sunrises, sunsets, rainstorms and rainbows offer rare beauty, far removed from the concrete and pressures of city life.

    Though born in the city of Zhongwei in Ningxia, Tao first saw the desert turn pink after rain through this job, while also discovering its hidden oases and villages, and learning to embrace sandstorms as a unique life experience.

    To capture these impressions, he kept a notebook in which visitors from around the world could write about their desert journeys. Their reflections sparked ideas that helped lay the foundation for today’s nationally renowned Shapotou tourist area.

    Inspired by international desert tourism models, Shapotou introduced sandboarding, desert surfing and even zip-lining across the Yellow River. In 2007, it became a national 5A-level scenic area — drawing nearly 600,000 visitors that year.

    Recent years have seen a shift toward premium, immersive desert experiences. In 2020, the first phase of the Desert Star Hotel opened, offering luxury stargazing stays with rooms priced at up to 2,000 yuan (about 279 U.S. dollars) per night. Despite the cost, these rooms are often fully booked.

    To cater to younger travelers, the local government built a desert campsite featuring ensuite tents, music festivals and stargazing installations. According to the hotel’s general manager, these tent accommodations enjoyed an occupancy rate of nearly 90 percent last year, while the government’s investment has already been fully recovered.

    The booming tourism industry has brought real change to this area. Local data revealed that Zhongwei’s tourism employment level had risen from 40,000 in 2014 to 70,000 in 2024. Major brands now stage product launches in the dunes, while hit reality shows have chosen Shapotou as a backdrop.

    The transformation of Shapotou also reflects China’s national strategy of building an ecological civilization — which places green development at the heart of its modernization goals.

    Notably, as one of the countries most severely affected by desertification, China has launched large-scale ecological projects to combat land degradation, particularly in its northern and northwestern regions.

    Shapotou’s success is part of broader national efforts like the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, a decades-long afforestation initiative launched in 1978. This massive project has mobilized millions of people to carry out reforestation, sand control and grassland restoration across vast stretches of northwest, north, and northeast China.

    By 2023, the program, the world’s largest of its kind, had completed 480 million mu (about 32 million hectares) of afforestation, rehabilitated 1.28 billion mu of degraded grassland, and treated 500 million mu of desertified land. As a result, forest coverage in the project area had increased from 5.05 percent in 1978 to 13.84 percent in 2023.

    As a pioneer of desert tourism in China, Shapotou is now developing more upscale desert vacation experiences. In 2024, the Tengol Desert Resort opened its doors, offering minimalist sand-toned villas modeled after ancient Silk Road camel towns. Backed by 200 million yuan in infrastructure investment, the resort runs on sustainable systems — no plastic bottles and no underground water extraction.

    Offering 105 rooms, it boasts a spa, bar, desert adventure experiences and gourmet meals, featuring Helan Mountain wine and local Tan sheep. All rooms were fully booked by February for this year’s May Day holiday — 75 percent by women seeking tranquility and quality travel.

    “We used to think of the desert as something to conquer,” said Zhang Ying, general manager of the hotel. “Now we’ve learned to live in harmony with it. Even as sandstorms rage outside, our guests can sip coffee and take in the view in complete comfort.” 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Albanese Government support for Austal’s United States expansion

    Source: Australian Attorney General’s Agencies

    The Albanese Government welcomes Export Finance Australia’s credit approved loan facility of up to US$150 million to shipbuilder Austal to help it expand its shipyard in Alabama in the United States.

    Austal is an Australian success story, and support from Export Finance Australia will help it to deliver on recently awarded major contracts for the US Navy and US Coast Guard.

    The expansion of Austal’s shipyard further deepens defence industrial cooperation with our key ally, the United States, and complements Australia’s investments into the sovereign industrial bases of AUKUS partners.

    The finance will help fund the development and construction of a new assembly facility, waterfront improvements and a new ship lift system.

    The expansion marks a major milestone for Austal, and it shows the strength of the Australian defence industry, its capabilities and support for our international partners.

    Export Finance Australia’s loan facility is subject to completion of finance documentation and satisfaction of conditions precedent.

    Quotes attributable to Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell:

    “The Albanese Government is backing Australian defence companies to grow and export their world-class capabilities by securing lucrative international contracts.

    “This financial support from Export Finance Australia is another example of how the Albanese Government is providing support to Aussie businesses to expand and grow overseas.

    “Austal’s expansion shows the strength of Australian businesses to export, invest and support shared Australian-US priorities such as defence.”

    Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP:

    “Austal’s investment into its United States shipyard demonstrates its commitment to support the United States’ domestic shipbuilding ambition and will deliver greater security and economic resilience for both Australia and the United States.

    “I visited Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama last year and witnessed firsthand its contribution to the submarine industrial base in the United States, including manufacturing components for Virginia class submarines.

    “In times of geopolitical uncertainty, closer defence industrial collaboration with our AUKUS partners will deliver major security and economic benefits.”

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