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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Spain: Greene signs €224 million financing deal with EIB and Santander to invest in non-recyclable waste recovery

    Source: European Investment Bank

    EIB

    • The financing will be used to build five innovative plants that will convert more than 200 000 tonnes of waste a year into raw materials for industry.
    • Approximately 50% of the financing will come from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the other 50% from Santander.
    • The project supports the circular economy, climate action and cohesion between regions.

    Greene Enterprise has signed a €224 million financing deal with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander to build five innovative industrial plants in Spain for the treatment of non-recyclable waste. Greene is a Spanish company offering an innovative technology solution for the treatment and recycling of industrial and urban solid waste, biomass and sludge, diverting it from incineration and landfill.

    Expected to be operational between 2026 and 2029, the plants will convert this waste into high-value industrial products through advanced pyrolysis technology. They will all concentrate on extracting value from the reject fraction – waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills or incinerated.

    The total treatment capacity of the five plants will exceed 200 000 tonnes a year. The waste will be converted into pyrolytic oil, char and other reusable materials for industry, supporting the circular economy and helping reduce CO2 emissions.

    The projects to be financed are located in Muel (Zaragoza), La Selva del Camp (Tarragona), San Cristóbal de Entreviñas (Zamora), Madridejos (Toledo) and As Somozas (A Coruña). The Valogreene CML Madridejos and Valogreene Recinor As Somozas plants are in the final phase of construction and are expected to be commissioned in 2026. Two of the plants have been designated as priority interest projects by the autonomous communities of Aragón and Galicia, underscoring their strategic nature.

    The construction and commissioning of the Valogreene plants will help boost the local economy and create jobs in the towns where they are located. Once operational, each plant is expected to create more than 20 direct jobs and more than 40 indirect jobs.

    The project supports the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and contributes to the EIB’s strategic priorities of climate action and cohesion between regions set out in its Strategic Roadmap for 2024-2027.

    Photo legend: Valogreene Recinor As Somozas plant

    Background information

    EIB

    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. Built around eight core priorities, we finance investments that contribute to EU policy objectives by bolstering climate action and the environment, digitalisation and technological innovation, security and defence, cohesion, agriculture and bioeconomy, social infrastructure, the capital markets union, and a stronger Europe in a more peaceful and prosperous world.

    The EIB Group, which also includes the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed nearly €89 billion in new financing for over 900 high-impact projects in 2024, boosting Europe’s competitiveness and security.

    All projects financed by the EIB Group are in line with the Paris Agreement, as pledged in its Climate Bank Roadmap. Almost 60% of the EIB Group’s annual financing supports projects directly contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and a healthier environment.

    In Spain, the EIB Group signed €12.3 billion of new financing for more than 100 high-impact projects in 2024. This financing is contributing to the green and digital transition, economic growth, competitiveness and improved services for citizens.

    High-quality, up-to-date photos of the organisation’s headquarters for media use are available here.

    Greene

    Greene Enterprise was founded in 2011 by four chemistry entrepreneurs from Elche, Alicante. Its shareholders include two major investment groups. Greene currently has more than 130 employees.

    The company provides the market with an innovative and efficient technology that addresses the need to manage and eliminate materials classified as waste, diverting them from landfill and incineration. This solution applies to various types of waste, notably industrial solid waste, urban solid waste, biomass and water treatment sludge.

    Our technology enables the efficient conversion of solid waste into high-quality raw materials. We use an integrated approach that combines advanced separation techniques and innovative chemical processes to extract reusable materials.

    The Valogreene solid waste material recovery plants developed by Greene target the currently non-recoverable reject fraction of waste and convert it into sustainable raw materials such as oils, calcium carbonate-rich materials, activated carbon, synthetic waxes and hydrogen. This is achieved through a sustainable and profitable thermosconversion process that aligns with circular economy principles and supports 2030 targets.

    High-quality, up-to-date photos of the organisation’s headquarters and projects for media use are available here: https://www.greene.es/multimedia/

    Santander

    Banco Santander (SAN SM) is a leading commercial bank founded in 1857, headquartered in Spain. It is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation. The group’s activities are consolidated into five global businesses: Retail & Commercial Banking, Digital Consumer Bank, Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Wealth Management & Insurance and Payments (PagoNxt and Cards). This allows the bank to better leverage its unique combination of global scale and local leadership. Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform, providing services to individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising €220 billion in green financing between 2019 and 2030. In the first quarter of 2025, Banco Santander had €1.4 trillion in total funds, 175 million customers, 7 900 branches and 207 000 employees.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – NATO pro-war propaganda menacing Europe’s security and sowing panic among people – E-002925/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002925/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Petra Steger (PfE)

    On 9 July 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned of a coordinated attack by China and Russia against the West in the event of war, following a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Rutte has stated that the Western alliance assumes that: ‘If Xi Jinping would attack Taiwan, he would first make sure that he makes a call to his very junior partner in all of this, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin … telling him … ‘I need you to keep them busy in Europe’[1]. On 5 July 2025, Rutte told the New York Times that such a scenario was highly likely[2]. In view of the ever closer security ties between the EU and NATO, such statements paint a highly dangerous picture of escalation based not on sound analysis but rather on politically motivated speculation that is frightening the European public and further aggravating the foreign policy climate.

    • 1.Does the Commission share the assessment that Russia and China would launch a double military strike against the West in the event of war?
    • 2.How does the Commission assess the impact on the European public of security policy speculation such as that made by Rutte, particularly with regard to scaremongering and the risk of escalation?
    • 3.Does the Commission acknowledge that security and defence policy is primarily the responsibility of the Member States and that, for neutral states such as Austria, any political or institutional rapprochement with NATO structures would undermine their neutrality?

    Submitted: 16.7.2025

    • [1] https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/nato-china-wird-laut-rutte-vor-angriff-auf-taiwan-russland-einschalten/100140614.html
    • [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/magazine/mark-rutte-interview.html
    Last updated: 25 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Concerns over Israeli online campaigns and enforcement of DSA obligations – E-002936/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002936/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Brando Benifei (S&D), Mounir Satouri (Verts/ALE), Catarina Martins (The Left), Benedetta Scuderi (Verts/ALE), Laura Ballarín Cereza (S&D), Thomas Bajada (S&D), Alessandra Moretti (S&D), Cecilia Strada (S&D), Annalisa Corrado (S&D), Sandro Ruotolo (S&D), Rudi Kennes (The Left), Marco Tarquinio (S&D), Camilla Laureti (S&D), Leila Chaibi (The Left), Daniel Attard (S&D), Matjaž Nemec (S&D), Nacho Sánchez Amor (S&D), Ana Miranda Paz (Verts/ALE), Nela Riehl (Verts/ALE), Saskia Bricmont (Verts/ALE), Kim Van Sparrentak (Verts/ALE), Estelle Ceulemans (S&D), Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (S&D), Lucia Yar (Renew), Udo Bullmann (S&D), Rima Hassan (The Left), Alessandro Zan (S&D), Mimmo Lucano (The Left), Nikos Pappas (The Left), Estrella Galán (The Left), Marta Temido (S&D), Michael McNamara (Renew)

    The UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, an Italian citizen, has been targeted by coordinated smear campaigns and deceptive paid advertisements linked to the Israeli government[1][2]. This targeting of a European citizen engaged in vital human rights work undermines her safety, professional reputation and the EU’s duty to shield its citizens from harassment and disinformation online.

    Since October 2023, Israeli government-affiliated actors have conducted extensive digital advertisement campaigns targeting EU users on platforms such as Google, YouTube and X. The campaigns feature graphic war imagery and emotionally charged, sometimes misleading claims, and they often lack clear ‘political’ labelling. Reports indicate possible misuse of advertising accounts, microtargeting of EU citizens and missing entries in transparency databases, with some advertisements impersonating trusted entities such as the UNRWA.

    This pattern raises concerns about compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA), particularly on advertisement transparency (Article 26), systemic risk mitigation (Articles 34 and 35) and crisis response (Article 36).

    • 1.How is the Commission investigating potential DSA breaches by very large online platforms related to transparency, targeting and circumvention of political advertisment rules by Israeli state actors?
    • 2.What steps is the Commission taking to ensure platforms address systemic risks, including disinformation, manipulative advertisement formats and exposure of minors to harmful content?

    Submitted: 16.7.2025

    • [1] The Guardian, article entitled ‘UN expert on Palestine targeted by coordinated smear campaign, investigation finds’, 13 March 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/13/un-expert-palestine-coordinated-smear-campaign-francesca-albanese.
    • [2] Fanpage.it article entitled ‘Il governo israeliano sta comprando annunci su Google per screditare Francesca Albanese: l’indagine di Fanpage.it’, 9 July 2025, https://www.fanpage.it/innovazione/tecnologia/il-governo-israeliano-sta-comprando-annunci-su-google-per-screditare-francesca-albanese-lindagine-di-fanpage-it/.

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  • Parliament’s Monsoon session: Both houses adjourned till July 28 amid protests by opposition

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Friday till July 28 amid continued protests by opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar. The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice – first at 11 a.m. and then for the day at 2 p.m. following relentless sloganeering in the well of the House. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned at 2 p.m. and will now reconvene on Monday.

    Lok Sabha Chairperson Jagdambika Pal, presiding in the absence of Speaker Om Birla, appealed to opposition members to maintain decorum and allow the introduction of private members’ bills. He highlighted that over 200 MPs were scheduled to present their proposals, calling Friday an important day for legislative discussion. However, protests continued, leading to a complete halt in proceedings.

    Earlier in the day, Speaker Om Birla convened an all-party meeting to resolve the stalemate and emphasized the need for cooperation to allow the House to function. He also urged MPs to let the scheduled 16-hour debate on “Operation Sindoor” take place on July 28.

    In the Rajya Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s remarks were interrupted by opposition MPs demanding a discussion under Rule 267 on the Bihar SIR. Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh rejected the notices, calling out members for breaches of decorum.

    Meanwhile, actor-politician Kamal Haasan took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in Tamil, along with other newly elected members from the DMK.

    Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, staged protests outside the Parliament.

    Parliament has seen repeated disruptions since the Monsoon Session began on July 21, with little legislative business conducted so far.

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: G20 Development Meeting: Baroness Chapman’s speech

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    G20 Development Meeting: Baroness Chapman’s speech

    Minister for Development, Baroness Chapman, gave a speech on the UK’s new approach to development at the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in South Africa .

    Congratulations to the Presidency on hosting the first G20 in Africa.

    It has taken 20 years to meet in Africa. There is no world in which this should have taken so long. From the UK’s perspective, we should not wait another 20 years to do this again.

    This is at the core of what I want to use my intervention to say. That we in the UK believe we have to do development differently now.

    We cannot start from the idea that ‘we know best’. We must not just pay lip service to what our partners tell us. When we say partnership and not paternalism – we have to mean it.

    The solutions of 2005 are not the solutions of 2025. And with environmental shocks, health crises, and more conflicts than at any time since the middle of the last century, all hitting the poorest hardest, we have to face up to reality.

    This is the only way to rise to the global challenge that Mandela gave us – to Make Poverty History.

    There are three specific ways in which we are transforming the UK’s approach.

    One – we are listening. Our new approach is already informing our new strategy. But there is a long way to go.

    New leadership from across the globe is changing what is possible, again. Powerful voices like President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina. The new Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey. Nigerian Health Minister, Muhammad Ali Pate.

    These are just a few of the 47 African governments and multilateral bodies, and over 200 businesses and communities that the UK has consulted – following our Foreign Secretary’s visit to Cape Town last year.

    Two – we are thinking like investors, not donors, and bringing all the UK’s strengths to the table.

    In partnership, we can share everything from world-class health and tech know-how, to new ways of getting finance flowing into emerging and developing markets – from the world’s green finance hub in London.

    I saw some of this yesterday at an agri-business in this region, with British International Investment helping to create 400 local jobs. Critical for the economy and for supporting South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Partnership.

    We’re making headway on getting money in place before disasters hit, and unlocking private capital – as we discussed together in Seville, at FFD4 two weeks ago.

    The private sector is vital – which is why we matched private funding for Gavi, so we can get new ideas and fresh thinking into how we keep our populations healthy.

    And third – this is all part of our shared mission for economic growth and opportunity. That is how we get countries on a journey out of development and aid – and help millions more people out of poverty.

    So, I want to thank the Presidency for choosing themes that go to the heart of how we can work together.

    On illicit finance – my friend the Foreign Secretary is leading the UK’s efforts to tackle this shared challenge, and he will host a global conference.

    There is more though for us all to do – to give people confidence that they can trust governments to use their money well, and combat criminals laundering money through the world’s financial centres.

    And on social protection – together, we are developing systems every government needs, to reach the most vulnerable people facing hunger and poverty.

    That includes the work my colleague Lord Collins is co-leading, alongside Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister – to make sure this can be felt in the most fragile places on earth.

    Finally, these auspicious occasions, as I am sure you all know, can happen with such frequency that we show up and we repeat positions we have been stuck on for years. But instead, I want to use every occasion we come together as an opportunity to leave ‘business as usual’ behind – and push for the change we all know is needed.

    So we are going to work together, harder – to secure reform at the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank.

    To improve and expand the G20’s approach to debt, ahead of the leaders summit.

    To back Brazil’s work to make the next climate summit count.

    And to champion ambition and innovation at the African Development Bank – as well as the replenishment of the Global Fund, that we are proud to co-host alongside South Africa.

    This is how we remake development for the next 20 years. Making sure we don’t wait decades to meet in Africa again.

    Starting with the idea that we need to learn from one another – and drop the old idea that ‘we know best’.

    And facing up to reality. So we listen to our partners. Think like investors. And bringing all our strengths to bear, in pursuit of the economic growth and opportunity that we need – to help millions more people put poverty behind them.

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Space Commander speech on defence in the space domain

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    UK Space Commander speech on defence in the space domain

    Transcript of the UK Space Commander’s address on defence in the space domain at the Royal United Services Institute.

    My thanks to RUSI and particularly Matt Savill for arranging today’s event.

    I am often told that the UK suffers a little ‘space blindness’ and that the understanding of the importance of space to our economy, prosperity, national security and defence is not well understood.

    Therefore, I am delighted, that on the back of a clear articulation of the importance of space, and associated risks and threats in recently published UK strategies, we have an opportunity today to delve deeper.    

    From geopolitics to technology and the evolving nature of warfare, the world is changing more rapidly than at any time for decades.

    Ladies and gentlemen, as we stand on the brink of a new space age, the importance of outer space in global affairs has never been more evident. No longer just a frontier for scientific exploration, space is now a domain of strategic, economic, and political competition. 

    The global space economy is on track to surpass $1 trillion by 2035.

    18%, or £450 billion – that’s about a fifth – of the UK’s economy is underpinned by space-based services. 

    The UK employs fifty thousand space professionals and generates about £19 billion in growth. 

    Conversely, loss of GPS would cost the economy about £7 billion a week.

    Given these facts the UK has designated space a Critical National Infrastructure sector. 

    Closer to home in Defence, we can no longer assume superiority in space. The increasing counterspace threat now means that gaining control of the Space Domain, at a time and place of our choosing, is a necessary first step to protecting the force from adversary space and delivering vital space effects, such as positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), satellite communications (SATCOM), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) to our own forces. 

    Put simply, the integrated force can’t understand, move, communicate, or fight without assured space delivered effects.

    Space literally fuels our way of life and underpins our way of war. 

    This national dependency on space is increasingly being held at risk by space risks and threats.

    Risks include space weather and, of course, congestion:

    The dramatic reduction in launch costs have seen the democratisation of space. There are now over 80 space faring nations. 

    To bring the challenge to life for you: UK Space Command tracks about 45,000 objects in orbit, including about 9000 satellites. We have seen about 150 launches so far this year and 3 satellite or rocket bodies deorbit and re-enter the earth’s atmosphere daily.  

    The threat is also growing — in scale, in sophistication, and in speed.

    Over the past year, China has conducted close-proximity operations, deployed dual-use inspector satellites, and integrated kinetic, directed-energy, AI, and cyber tools into a formidable counterspace arsenal.

    There are now 20 counterspace systems in geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO), and over 200 in low earth orbit (LEO) — ready, rehearsed, and operational.

    This is not an emerging threat — it is here, now, and active.

    So what must be done?

    Well, I’d posit that the UK must now be more assertive in defending our national interests and our freedom of action in space.

    Access is no longer enough. We must be able to control space, defend our assets, and — if required — deny its use to hostile actors.

    Passive resilience is insufficient. We require persistent domain awareness and credible counterspace capabilities if we are to deter, endure a first strike, and, if necessary, fight through and win.

    No one wants a war in space, and it is certainly not inevitable.

    But we must be clear eyed about these challenges to our vital national interests.

    Equally though, we must be optimistic and excited by the strategic opportunity that space affords the UK.

    I’m pleased to say we are making progress…

    We have been working across Government as ‘One Space’ to align on priorities and re-establish effective governance.  The Cabinet Office has led efforts to cohere a One Space enterprise, set national objectives and prioritise capability investment choices to maximise finite resources, and, dare I say it, prevent sideways energy.

    Over the last year, UK Space Command has launched the UK’s first military satellite in 13 years, we’ve opened a state-of-the-art National Space Operations Centre, we’ve invested over £300 million in satellites and software and accelerated operational integration – we have seen a 300% rise in space outputs from all our units.   

    Moreover, the recently published Strategic Defence Review, National Space Strategy and Industrial Strategy have elevated space to the heart of national strategy. 

    They collectively recognise that we urgently need to build a modern, agile, and resilient infrastructure for both the defence and civil space enterprise. One capable of meeting the threats, mitigating the risks, preparing for the challenges and seizing the opportunities.

    Chapter 7.5 of the Strategic Defence Review marks a turning point. It elevates space to parity with the traditional domains — recognising it as the keystone of modern, multi-domain operations.

    It issues a clear strategic imperative: to build a resilient, hybrid, and integrated UK space enterprise — one able to deter threats, assure critical services, and deliver strategic advantage in an increasingly hostile domain.

    It sets out three priorities:

    Firstly, space control:

    We will invest in Space Domain Awareness capabilities, Command and Control at levels of classification and counterspace systems, both on-orbit and on Earth.

    Secondly, Decision Advantage.

    SATCOM and data relays are fundamental to understanding the battlespace and communicating decisions effectively.

    Finally, Sense to enable ‘Understand’ and ‘Strike’ functions. Space-based ISR to globally see and target with precision.

    And as has been trailed, all of this will be enabled by a Digital Targeting Web.

    We are not going to do this alone. Space is the ultimate team sport. So, being clear on what needs to be nationally separable capabilities – to assure effects and provide us strategic autonomy – and what we can collaborate on with allies, and access through commercial, is seminal to our force design.  

    We recognise that to keep pace with the threats and technology we need to move much faster and exploit commercial industry.

    To achieve the right hybrid architecture, the Strategic Defence Review also recommends that the National Armaments Director prioritises a Space Portfolio to help us:    

    • Innovate at scale;
    • Better embrace commercial practices;
    • Learn from models like Taskforce Kindred;
    • Pick winners – spreading bets is for those that haven’t done the work to prioritise.
    • And focus on volume and velocity, not process.

    UK investment in space will not only provide the military with the capability we need to support the integrated force, become a space leader in NATO and support our allies, but it will also enable us to protect and defend our vital national interests, and, critically, it will drive growth into our economy. 

    So let me try and bring all that together.

    As our dependency increases and space becomes increasingly contested and congested, and as we deepen our understanding of the myriad hazards on orbit, the UK remains committed to ensuring we retain the freedom to operate in, through and from space.

    This is critical to our economy and prosperity, and our ability, as individuals as much as a nation, to understand, communicate, navigate, and, in Defence’s case, fight. 

    Defence is contributing to a wholesale transformation of Britain’s space approach.

    And events like today will be critical to success, to improve national space IQ and bring to life the risks, threats and to seize the opportunities.  

    We must treat the UK’s space blindness.

    Defence must be more assertive in defending our national interests and our freedom of action in space.

    Access is no longer enough. We must be able to control space, defend our assets and — if required — deny its use to hostile actors.

    Passive resilience is insufficient. We require persistent domain awareness and credible counterspace capabilities if we are to deter, endure a first mover strike, and, only if necessary, fight through and win.

    The Strategic Defence Review, the National Security Strategy, and the Industrial Strategy provide the ends of UK space ambition.

    Now we must define — and deliver — the ways and means.

    We know what the right-hand side of the slide looks like, we now need to chart a coherent and resourced course from where we are to where we want to be by 2035.  

    As one space enterprise, across civil, military, and commercial domains.

    The direction is clear. The time is now. The cost of inaction is rising.

    To secure the UK’s future as a competitive space power by 2035 – our ambition must be matched by boldness, urgency, investment, and, above all else, leadership.     

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme to be fully digitalised (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) announced today (July 25) that, along with technological advancements, the GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme (GREEN$ ePIS) will be fully digitised on April 1, 2026. The digitalisation will enhance the connections of GREEN$ ePIS with more reward platforms and gift redemption locations in the market. Members of the public will no longer be required to visit GREEN@COMMUNITY to redeem a limited selection of around 10 types of gifts. Instead, they can redeem their favourite or required gifts at more than 500 supermarkets and retail stores, as well as free MTR tickets and local ecotours, through the GREEN$ mobile app.

         The EPD spokesperson said, “Among the approximately 1.06 million current users of GREEN$ ePIS, about 920 000 users (i.e. 87 per cent), are already using the mobile app, allowing them to transition seamlessly to full digitisation. To encourage physical card users to switch to the GREEN$ mobile app promptly and enjoy the benefits of digitalisation, the EPD will launch a summer promotion to offer an extra 50 GREEN$ points to those who return their physical cards and switch to the use of the GREEN$ mobile app during the period from August 1 to September 30, 2025.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed following strong demand

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Fisheries and Seafood Scheme 2025 closed following strong demand

    The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) closes following high demand and interest from across the seafood and marine sectors.

    Since re-opening in June, the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) has once again attracted a high volume of interest from across the seafood and marine sectors in England. Due to the number and total value of applications received, the scheme is now closed to new applications.

    This year’s £6 million funding allocation builds on the more than £35 million already committed through FaSS to over 1,700 projects, supporting innovation and growth across the catching, aquaculture, processing, charity and recreational sectors, as well as efforts to enhance the marine environment.

    Applications to FaSS are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications submitted before the closure date are currently being reviewed. Applicants who have received an acknowledgement from the MMO’s grants team will continue through the assessment process. The team will also contact any recent applicants who have not yet received confirmation to advise them of next steps.

    Paul Errington, Acting Director of Finance and Resources at MMO, said:

    We’re pleased to see another strong response to FaSS this year, with applications that demonstrate the sector’s drive to innovate, build a resilient seafood sector and grow sustainably. The projects that FaSS supports will help boost local economies in our coastal communities and create long-term opportunities across the seafood supply chain.

    Applications submitted after 5pm on 25 July 2025 will not be considered. The FaSS panel will meet in September to assess all eligible applications for projects with total costs of £150,000 or more that were submitted before the 21 July 2025 deadline.

    All funded projects must be completed by 31 March 2026. All applicants will be notified directly, once all projects have been considered.

    Further information

    For more information about FaSS, please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/fisheries-and-seafood-scheme

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK strengthens cyber defence cooperation across Asia-Pacific region

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    UK strengthens cyber defence cooperation across Asia-Pacific region

    Senior defence officials gathered in Singapore on cyber security and emerging technologies.

    Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes addressing the symposium. MOD Crown Copyright

    Cyber-attacks know no borders, and with the transnational nature of digital threats evolving we must work with allies to keep Britain safe.

    The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Cybersecurity and Information Centre of Excellence (ACICE) hosted the third Digital Defence Symposium (DDS) in Singapore, bringing together more than 300 senior defence officials, academics, industry experts and international partners from across 35 countries and organisations, to discuss the latest developments in the cybersecurity and information domains, amid challenges presented by emerging technologies and rising geopolitical tensions.

    ACICE was established in June 2021, aiming to connect ASEAN countries and other international partners to enhance multilateral cooperation in defence against cyberattacks, disinformation and misinformation. This is achieved through information sharing, and raising awareness and knowledge of potential threats, trends and developments in the cybersecurity and information domains.

    Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes and Major General Yi-Jin Lee, Chief Digital and Intelligence Service. MOD Crown Copyright

    At the symposium, the ‘Building Effective Digital Military Forces’ panel saw representatives from the UK, Singapore and Japan – including our Deputy Commander, Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes – discuss how investment, such as training, doctrine, structure, or equipment, can build a capable force that is ready to respond to digital threats.

    As collaboration becomes increasingly paramount to defend against modern threats, leaders shared insight into how militaries can use multinational operations and alliances to enhance interoperability and counter digital threats. They also covered how artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, and cyber capabilities can ethically be integrated with human judgement and resilience to create a strong, warfighting ready force.

    The Strategic Defence Review outlined a need to align capabilities and defence priorities. As the Command responsible for defending the UK in cyberspace and leading on integrating cyber effects into operational planning, we must work in partnership with our allies and partners to achieve this and continue to put NATO first. However, as this conference has demonstrated, prioritising NATO does not mean focusing solely on it – it also involves strengthening our regional partnerships around the globe.

    This symposium offered a platform to do so, ensuring our strong international partnerships within the region, as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, and wider keep us ahead of our adversaries in an ever-contested digital landscape.

    Attorney Odessa Rossilyz L. Magisa, Officer-in-Charge of the Office for Department for National Defence Information Security and Lieutenant General Sir Tom Copinger-Symes. MOD Crown Copyright

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: ABAC Issued Declaration on Sustainable AI Infrastructure and Investment Hai Phong, Viet Nam | 25 July 2025 APEC Business Advisory Council

    Source: APEC Secretariat

    The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) released its Declaration on Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure and Investment, underscoring the business community’s commitment to a sustainable AI future.

    AI is rapidly transforming economies and societies across the region. It holds immense potential to unlock innovation, drive productivity, and promote inclusive growth. However, none of this works without infrastructure—underpinned by data centers and the electricity grids that support them. The full benefits of AI cannot be realized without resilient, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure to support its development and deployment.

    “Energy gaps are deepening inequality and limiting participation in the digital economy. The digital divide isn’t just about tech anymore—it’s about capital access, grid resilience and human capacity. Our declaration reaffirms our commitment to APEC’s 2025 vision of ‘Building a Sustainable Tomorrow’,” said Jan De Silva, Chair of ABAC’s AI and Digital Innovation Working Group.

    This meeting took place in advance of APEC’s first Digital and AI Ministerial meeting taking place August 4-6 in Incheon, Korea. ABAC has committed to four priority actions:

    • Accelerating Investment in Sustainable AI Infrastructure
    • Embedding Sustainability into the AI Lifecycle
    • Fostering Cross-Economy Collaboration and Investment
    • Advocating for Enabling Policies and Standards

    “ABAC reaffirms its commitment to shaping an AI-powered future that is not only innovative and inclusive but also sustainable and resilient. We invite governments, industry, academia, and civil society to join us in this shared effort to build responsible AI across the APEC region,” said ABAC Chair, HS Cho.

    The full declaration can be found here.

    For further information, please contact:

    Amanda Doyle (Ms), AIDIWG Lead Staffer at +1-905-467-0019 and [email protected]
    Antonio Basilio (Mr), Director of the ABAC Secretariat at +63 917 849 3351 and [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji aims for more practical cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    BISHKEK, July 25 (Xinhua) — Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China (NPC) Zhao Leji expressed Beijing’s readiness to further develop practical cooperation with Bishkek during an official friendly visit to Kyrgyzstan from Wednesday to Thursday.

    During the visit, he met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and held talks with Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament Speaker) Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu in Bishkek.

    During the meeting with S. Japarov, Zhao Leji, welcoming the rapid development of bilateral relations, which, in his opinion, are in the best state in history, said that China is ready to cooperate with Kyrgyzstan under the strategic leadership of the heads of the two states, develop traditional friendship, strengthen strategic mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues concerning the core interests of each country.

    He called on both sides to expand trade and investment, promote high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and strengthen cooperation in areas such as cross-border road construction, port modernization, digital trade and green energy.

    Zhao Leji noted that the two sides should promote people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement projects to improve people’s livelihoods, and continuously enrich the aspects of the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

    China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries to adhere to the “China-Central Asia Spirit”, take the Years of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation as an opportunity to implement more cooperation measures and projects, and promote the building of a closer community with a shared future between China and Central Asia, he said.

    He also called for joint efforts to deepen cooperation in law enforcement and security, resolutely combat the “three evil forces” (terrorism, extremism and separatism), and jointly maintain regional security and stability.

    S. Japarov, in turn, stated that Kyrgyzstan firmly supports China’s position on issues affecting its core interests and major concerns, including the issues of Taiwan, Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Xi Jinping, supports the three main global initiatives put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping, and actively participates in the joint construction of the Belt and Road.

    Considering the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway not only an important transport corridor but also a road of friendship, S. Japarov expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation in such areas as investment, finance, culture, legislative bodies and multilateral affairs.

    During the meeting with N. Turgunbek uulu, Zhao Leji said that the NPC is ready to fully implement the important consensus reached by the heads of the two states together with the Kyrgyz parliament, strengthen exchanges at all levels of legislative power, and strengthen mutual understanding and friendship.

    N. Turgunbek uulu also confirmed that the Kyrgyz Parliament is ready to closely communicate and cooperate with the NPC to implement the consensus reached by the heads of the two states, play an active role as a legislative body in promoting high-quality cooperation within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, promote bilateral cooperation in the economic, trade, cultural, scientific, technological and educational fields, as well as improve the investment and business environment. –0–

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Beijing’s ‘plausible deniability’ on arms supply is quickly becoming implausible – and could soon extend to Iran

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Linggong Kong, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Auburn University

    Could longtime allies have a closer relationship than meets the eye? Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP

    China has long maintained that it does not supply arms to any party at war – a central tenet of its “noninterference” foreign policy. But in recent years, Beijing has repeatedly faced accusations of doing the opposite: providing direct military assistance to nations engaged in conflict, while publicly denying doing so and even adopting a position of diplomatic neutrality.

    That has seemingly been the case for two of China’s closest allies: Russia in its war against Ukraine and Pakistan during its recent armed standoff with India in May.

    Now, Beijing is facing scrutiny over alleged military links to Iran – a country engaged in a long-running shadow conflict with Israel that recently tipped into a short-lived hot war.

    After the ceasefire that followed the 12-day war in the Middle East, China reportedly supplied batteries for surface-to-air missiles to Iran in exchange for oil. Such parts are a critical military need for Tehran after its air defense network was severely damaged by Israeli missiles.

    The Chinese Embassy in Israel denied the reports, stating that China firmly opposes the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and does not export arms to countries at war. But China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to issue an official statement on the alleged transfer.

    As an expert specializing in China’s grand strategy, I think it is highly possible that China would offer Iran military support while denying it publicly. Such plausible deniability would allow Beijing to assert military influence and showcase some of its hardware, while deflecting international criticism and preserving diplomatic flexibility.

    But the tactic works only so far. As indirect evidence accumulates, as many suggest it is, such covert action may gradually develop into an open secret – leading to what scholars term “implausible deniability,” where denial is no longer credible even if it is still officially maintained.

    An air-to-air missile on display at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in November 2024.
    Shen Ling/VCG via Getty Images

    China’s support for Russia’s war

    Although Beijing has consistently said it is neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war that broke out in 2022, China has, in practice, quietly supported Russia. In part, that is because China shares the same strategic goal of challenging the Western-led international order.

    Recently, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly told European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that Beijing cannot afford to see Russia lose the war in Ukraine. He was said to have warned that a Russian defeat would likely bring the full force of U.S. strategic pressure to bear on China.

    From Beijing’s perspective, Moscow plays a vital role in keeping the West preoccupied, offering China valuable strategic breathing room by diverting American attention and resources away from the Asia-Pacific region.

    Beyond deepening trade relations that have become a lifeline for Moscow’s economy under Western sanctions, China has reportedly supplied Russia with large quantities of dual-use goods – goods that can be used for civilian and military purposes – to enhance both Moscow’s offensive and defensive capabilities, as well as to boost China’s military-industrial production. Beijing has also allegedly provided satellite imagery to assist Russia on the battlefield.

    While the U.S. and Europe have repeatedly tried to call out China for aiding Russia militarily, Beijing has consistently denied such claims.

    Most recently, on April 18, 2025, Ukraine formally accused China of directly supporting Russia and slapped sanctions on three Chinese-based firms that Kyiv said was involved in weapons production for the Russian war effort.

    In what has become a common refrain, China’s Foreign Ministry rejected the Ukrainian accusation, reaffirming that China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict and reiterating its official stance of promoting a ceasefire and peace negotiations.

    A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson gestures for questions during a daily briefing in Beijing in 2020.
    AP Photo/Ng Han Guan

    China’s quiet backing of Pakistan

    Beijing has long presented itself as a neutral party in the India-Pakistan conflict, too, and has called for restraint on both sides and urged peaceful dialogue.

    But in practice, China is allied with Pakistan. And the direct military support it has provided to Lahore appears driven by China’s desire to curb India’s regional influence, counterbalance the growing U.S.–India strategic partnership and protect the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, a massive bilateral infrastructure project.

    In the latest flare-up between India and Pakistan in May, Pakistan deployed Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets in combat for the first time, reportedly downing five Indian aircraft.

    Pakistan’s air defense relied heavily on Chinese equipment during the short conflict, deploying Chinese-made surface-to-air missile systems, air-to-air missiles, advanced radar systems and drones for reconnaissance and strike operations. Overall, more than 80% of Pakistan’s military imports have come from China in the past five years.

    In what would be a far more stark example of military support if proven true, the deputy chief of India’s army alleged that China had provided Pakistan with real-time intelligence on Indian troop movements during the conflict.

    When asked to respond, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said they had no knowledge of the matter. They reaffirmed that China’s ties with Pakistan are not directed against any third party and reiterated Beijing’s long-standing position in favor of a peaceful resolution to any India–Pakistan dispute.

    Extending ‘deniability’ to Iran?

    Like with Russia and Pakistan, Iran has increasingly been seen as a partner to China.

    In 2021, China and Iran signed a 25-year, US$400 billion comprehensive cooperation agreement that covered trade, energy and security, signaling the depth of their strategic relationship.

    The accord was indicative of the strategic value Beijing places on Iran. From Beijing’s perspective, Tehran presents a counterbalance to the influence of the U.S. and its allies – especially Israel and Saudi Arabia – in the region and helps divert Western resources and attention away from China.

    But recently, Tehran’s position in the region has become far weaker. Not only has its air defense infrastructure suffered badly in the confrontations with Israel, but its regional proxies and allies – Hamas, Hezbollah and the Assad regime in Syria – have either been devastated by Israel or collapsed altogether.

    Smoke rises over Tehran, Iran, following an Israeli strike on June 23, 2025.
    Nikan/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

    Under these circumstances, it is strategically compelling for Beijing to provide support to Tehran in order to maintain regime stability.

    Indeed, Beijing has frequently circumvented sanctions on Iranian energy, with an estimated 90% of Iran’s oil exports still going to China.

    Although Beijing did not extend any substantive support to Iran during the 12-day war, reports have abounded since that Iran is looking to China as an alternative supplier of its defense needs. The thinking here is that Russia, Tehran’s traditional military partner, is no longer able to provide sufficient, quality defense equipment to Iran. Some influential social media posters in China have gone as far as advocating for direct military sales by Beijing.

    If China does do this, I believe it is likely to follow the same playbook it has used elsewhere by denying involvement publicly while covertly providing assistance.

    Doing so allows China to maintain diplomatic ties with Iran’s regional rivals, such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, while simultaneously benefiting from a turbulent Middle East that distracts Washington and grants Beijing strategic breathing room.

    China’s use of plausible deniability reflects a broader strategic ambition. Namely, it wants to assert influence in key regional conflicts without triggering open backlash. By quietly supporting partners while maintaining a facade of neutrality, Beijing aims to undermine Western dominance, stretch U.S. strategic focus and secure its own interests – and all while avoiding the risks and responsibilities of open military alignment.

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

    – ref. Beijing’s ‘plausible deniability’ on arms supply is quickly becoming implausible – and could soon extend to Iran – https://theconversation.com/beijings-plausible-deniability-on-arms-supply-is-quickly-becoming-implausible-and-could-soon-extend-to-iran-261148

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Home and Youth Affairs Bureau announces second-term service arrangements for District Services and Community Care Teams

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

    As the first-term service agreements for the District Services and Community Care Teams are coming to an end between late September and mid-October 2025, after reviewing the Care Teams’ service outcomes and resource utilisation, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) today (July 25) announced the arrangements for the services in the second term of the Care Teams.

    Since the full launch in the third quarter of 2023, Care Teams have been providing caring services to residents in various sub-districts in accordance with their service agreements. As a key component of the Government’s efforts to enhance district governance, Care Teams, together with the District Councils and the “three district committees”, form a well-defined and synergistic “troika” governance structure. By consolidating community resources, Care Teams deliver diversified caring and support services to enhance people’s sense of well-being and fulfilment, while continuously strengthening the collaboration mechanism with the District Councils and the “three district committees” to comprehensively enhance service effectiveness through co-ordinated efforts.

    The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs (SHYA), Miss Alice Mak, said, “Care Teams in all sub-districts have nearly completed their services in accordance with the key performance indicators (KPIs). Some teams have even exceeded the requirements. In terms of resource utilisation, Care Teams adhere to the principle of making optimal use of community and government resources, consolidating community efforts to promote diverse caring services and activities. We are confident that all 452 Care Teams will meet or even surpass the KPIs by the end of the first-term service period.”

    Miss Mak added, “Care Teams have established a solid service foundation in the community. The second-term services will be optimised in three key directions: seamless continuity, tailored to district needs, and deeper and broader services. To ensure uninterrupted services and leverage the established service networks from the first term, the Government will invite the current operating organisations to consider continuing their services in the sub-districts.”

    Miss Mak continued, “The HYAB has assessed the service coverage and demographic changes in each sub-district and will make appropriate refinements to the service boundaries. Sha Ta (North District), due to its extensive coverage, will be split into two sub-districts to enhance service efficiency. Meanwhile, Sheung Shui Rural (North District) and Hang Hau West (Sai Kung District) will each add a new team in response to continued population growth. In addition, the boundaries of six sub-district clusters will be fine-tuned to better align services with local needs. With these adjustments, the total number of Care Teams will increase from 452 to 455.”

    Miss Mak noted, “The Government expects Care Teams to fully utilise the additional resources to deepen and broaden their services. The Home Affairs Department will work closely with relevant government departments to provide training for Care Team members and volunteers, covering practical skills such as emergency response, communication skills and health support, enabling them to better equip themselves to serve and care for the community.”

    District Offices will first invite existing operating organisations to submit proposed project plans for the second term. For the three new sub-districts and any individual teams unable to continue their services for various reasons, District Offices will invite the previously shortlisted organisations to submit proposals. All proposed project plans and related forms must reach the respective District Offices by August 15, 2025 (Friday).

    The proposed project plans will be reviewed by the District Assessment and Coordinating Panels on Care Teams led by the District Officers. The results will then be submitted to the Territory-wide Assessment and Steering Group on Care Teams chaired by the SHYA for final approval.
    ​
    As announced by the Chief Executive in the 2024 Policy Address, the Government will regularise Care Teams and increase funding by 50 per cent in the next term of service in support of their work. By the end of the second quarter of 2025, Care Teams have visited about 530 000 elderly households and other households in need, provided about 76 000 times of basic home or other support services, and organised about 38 000 district-level activities. The performance of Care Teams has been witnessed by the community. During emergencies and incidents (including the fire at New Lucky House in Jordan, the massive power cut in Wong Tai Sin, and the emergency water outage in Tung Chung), Care Teams have swiftly mobilised members and volunteers to attend to the needs of affected individuals and provide them with appropriate assistance. Care Teams have also achieved remarkable results in assisting in policy promotion, including collaboration with the Police to promote anti-fraud messages and supporting the Department of Health in disseminating messages about disease prevention.

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  • MIL-OSI: HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (July 15 – 21): Ethereum Leads the Rally as Market Trends Ignite Wealth Effect

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap

    PANAMA CITY, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, recorded robust performance from its newly listed and featured assets during the third week of July. The period was characterized by an intensified rotation of trending narratives across the crypto market, with capital increasingly shifting from established mainstream assets to promising emerging tokens and high-potential sectors.

    Ethereum ($ETH) once again stood out as the “hottest mainstream asset”, gaining an impressive 23% and reinforcing its appeal as a core market anchor. This consistent performance positions ETH as a primary allocation target for capital seeking both safety and stable growth. The escalating ETH 2.0 staking yields, the flourishing Layer 2 ecosystem, and sustained institutional accumulation continue to solidify ETH’s status as a core asset for substantial investments.

    Crucially, HTX’s strategic selection of key new listings proved highly effective, with several tokens across categories such as Meme, NFT, DeFi, Social, and Infrastructure more than doubling in value within a single week. Below is a highlight of the week’s top performers:

    Emerging Assets Fuel Gains, Boosting the Wealth Effect

    • Ani Grok Companion ($ANI): Crowned the week’s top gainer with a staggering 137% increase in just seven days. This AI+Meme project blends the “gooning” meme with xAI and Elon Musk’s Grok image, combining AI trends with community-driven content creation. Driven by organic community buzz, innovative gameplay, and short-term trading opportunities, ANI was one of the platform’s fastest-growing tokens by trading volume.
    • Elixir ($ELX): Signaled a strong resurgence of DeFi narratives, posting an impressive 115% weekly gain. Elixir is a blockchain project dedicated to advancing DeFi and liquidity solutions. With a TVL exceeding $300 million, Elixir has also introduced deUSD, a synthetic USD stablecoin that maintains stability via a “Delta Neutral Strategy” and generates returns through funding rates.
    • Decentralized Information Asset ($DIA): This on-chain infrastructure token also saw a 115% gain over the week. $DIA is a decentralized oracle platform that delivers reliable data feeds for DeFi and other blockchain applications. Its primary function is to provide on-chain and off-chain market data, price feeds, and oracle services. DIA’s positive price momentum was supported by increased Web3 development activity and rising expectations of application-layer adoption.
    • Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU): Following last week’s surge in NFT concept assets, PENGU maintained robust performance this week with a 111% gain. The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection features 8,888 unique penguin avatars known for their strong IP attributes and deeply engaged community. PENGU’s rise reflects renewed enthusiasm and potential in the NFT sector during the current cycle.

    Infrastructure and Public Chain Sectors Rotate Actively with Layer 1 Market Heating Up

    A notable structural rotation took place this week in the Layer 1 sector, with several key tokens experiencing sharp upward moves.

    • Conflux ($CFX): Rose 104% over the week. Conflux operates as a public Layer 1 blockchain, designed to power dApps, e-commerce, and Web 3.0 infrastructure by offering superior scalability, decentralization, and security compared to existing protocols. $CFX performed exceptionally well, driven by increased on-chain activity in Asia and the rollout of ecosystem support programs.
    • Tezos ($XTZ): Gained 62% this week. As a veteran Layer1 project, Tezos identified governance deficiencies in blockchain networks as early as 2014 and pioneered on-chain governance solutions. Tezos empowers token holders to determine the network’s upgrade roadmap and priorities, effectively resolving disputes and bypassing the need for disruptive network hard forks. Recent upgrades have further propelled its ecosystem expansion, and it has also garnered pilot adoption by several institutional entities.
    • Litecoin ($LTC): Increased 22% weekly. Litecoin’s adoption as a payment method has grown over the years, widely accepted by various merchants and organizations, including the American Red Cross, Newegg, and Twitch. Beyond its consistent price stability, its growing integration with traditional financial concepts has attracted considerable market attention. Recently, LTC was designated as one of the initial assets linked to a “crypto stock fund” launched by a major U.S. brokerage, endowing it with new “crypto ETF-like” attributes.

    HTX Hot Token Listing Winners

    About HTX

    Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

    As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

    To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by HTX. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

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  • MIL-OSI: HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (July 15 – 21): Ethereum Leads the Rally as Market Trends Ignite Wealth Effect

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap

    PANAMA CITY, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, recorded robust performance from its newly listed and featured assets during the third week of July. The period was characterized by an intensified rotation of trending narratives across the crypto market, with capital increasingly shifting from established mainstream assets to promising emerging tokens and high-potential sectors.

    Ethereum ($ETH) once again stood out as the “hottest mainstream asset”, gaining an impressive 23% and reinforcing its appeal as a core market anchor. This consistent performance positions ETH as a primary allocation target for capital seeking both safety and stable growth. The escalating ETH 2.0 staking yields, the flourishing Layer 2 ecosystem, and sustained institutional accumulation continue to solidify ETH’s status as a core asset for substantial investments.

    Crucially, HTX’s strategic selection of key new listings proved highly effective, with several tokens across categories such as Meme, NFT, DeFi, Social, and Infrastructure more than doubling in value within a single week. Below is a highlight of the week’s top performers:

    Emerging Assets Fuel Gains, Boosting the Wealth Effect

    • Ani Grok Companion ($ANI): Crowned the week’s top gainer with a staggering 137% increase in just seven days. This AI+Meme project blends the “gooning” meme with xAI and Elon Musk’s Grok image, combining AI trends with community-driven content creation. Driven by organic community buzz, innovative gameplay, and short-term trading opportunities, ANI was one of the platform’s fastest-growing tokens by trading volume.
    • Elixir ($ELX): Signaled a strong resurgence of DeFi narratives, posting an impressive 115% weekly gain. Elixir is a blockchain project dedicated to advancing DeFi and liquidity solutions. With a TVL exceeding $300 million, Elixir has also introduced deUSD, a synthetic USD stablecoin that maintains stability via a “Delta Neutral Strategy” and generates returns through funding rates.
    • Decentralized Information Asset ($DIA): This on-chain infrastructure token also saw a 115% gain over the week. $DIA is a decentralized oracle platform that delivers reliable data feeds for DeFi and other blockchain applications. Its primary function is to provide on-chain and off-chain market data, price feeds, and oracle services. DIA’s positive price momentum was supported by increased Web3 development activity and rising expectations of application-layer adoption.
    • Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU): Following last week’s surge in NFT concept assets, PENGU maintained robust performance this week with a 111% gain. The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection features 8,888 unique penguin avatars known for their strong IP attributes and deeply engaged community. PENGU’s rise reflects renewed enthusiasm and potential in the NFT sector during the current cycle.

    Infrastructure and Public Chain Sectors Rotate Actively with Layer 1 Market Heating Up

    A notable structural rotation took place this week in the Layer 1 sector, with several key tokens experiencing sharp upward moves.

    • Conflux ($CFX): Rose 104% over the week. Conflux operates as a public Layer 1 blockchain, designed to power dApps, e-commerce, and Web 3.0 infrastructure by offering superior scalability, decentralization, and security compared to existing protocols. $CFX performed exceptionally well, driven by increased on-chain activity in Asia and the rollout of ecosystem support programs.
    • Tezos ($XTZ): Gained 62% this week. As a veteran Layer1 project, Tezos identified governance deficiencies in blockchain networks as early as 2014 and pioneered on-chain governance solutions. Tezos empowers token holders to determine the network’s upgrade roadmap and priorities, effectively resolving disputes and bypassing the need for disruptive network hard forks. Recent upgrades have further propelled its ecosystem expansion, and it has also garnered pilot adoption by several institutional entities.
    • Litecoin ($LTC): Increased 22% weekly. Litecoin’s adoption as a payment method has grown over the years, widely accepted by various merchants and organizations, including the American Red Cross, Newegg, and Twitch. Beyond its consistent price stability, its growing integration with traditional financial concepts has attracted considerable market attention. Recently, LTC was designated as one of the initial assets linked to a “crypto stock fund” launched by a major U.S. brokerage, endowing it with new “crypto ETF-like” attributes.

    HTX Hot Token Listing Winners

    About HTX

    Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

    As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

    To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

    Disclaimer: This content is provided by HTX. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

    Legal Disclaimer: This media platform provides the content of this article on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied. We assume no responsibility for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information presented herein. Any concerns, complaints, or copyright issues related to this article should be directed to the content provider mentioned above.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: It’s a genocide, but it’s also so much more than that

    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. –

    COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone

    The mass atrocity in Gaza is a genocide, obviously, and is an undisguised ethnic cleansing operation.

    But it’s also a lot more than that.

    It’s an experiment  —  to see what kinds of abuses the public will accept without causing significant disruption to the imperial status quo.

    It’s a psychological operation  –  to push out the boundaries of what’s normal and acceptable in our minds so that we will consent to even more horrific abuses in the future.

    It’s a symptom  —  of Zionism, of colonialism, of militarism, of capitalism, of Western supremacism, of empire-building, of propaganda, of ignorance, of apathy, of delusion, of ego.

    It’s a manifestation  —  of violent racist, supremacist and xenophobic belief systems that have always been there but were previously restrained, meeting with the unwholesome nature of alliances that have long been in place but have been aggressively normalised.

    It’s a mirror  —– showing us accurately and impartially who we currently are as a civilisation.


    It’s a genocide …                                                Video: Caitlin Johnstone

    It’s a disclosure  —  showing us what the Western empire we live under really is underneath its fake plastic mask of liberal democracy and righteous humanitarianism.

    It’s a revelation  –  showing us who among us really stands for truth and justice and who has been deceiving us about themselves and their motives this entire time.

    It’s a catalyst  –  a galvanising force and a rallying cry for all who realise that the murderous power structures we live under can no longer be allowed to stand, and a blaring alarm clock opening more and more snoozing eyes to the need for revolutionary change.

    It’s a test  –  of who we are as a species and what we are made of, and of whether we can transcend the destructive patterning that is driving humanity to its doom.

    It’s a question  — asking us what kind of world we want to live in going forward, and what kind of people we want to be.

    It’s an invitation  —  to become something better than what we are now.

    Caitlin Johnstone is an Australian independent journalist and poet. Her articles include The UN Torture Report On Assange Is An Indictment Of Our Entire Society. She publishes a website and Caitlin’s Newsletter. This article is republished with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Caitlin Johnstone: It’s a genocide, but it’s also so much more than that

    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. –

    COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone

    The mass atrocity in Gaza is a genocide, obviously, and is an undisguised ethnic cleansing operation.

    But it’s also a lot more than that.

    It’s an experiment  —  to see what kinds of abuses the public will accept without causing significant disruption to the imperial status quo.

    It’s a psychological operation  –  to push out the boundaries of what’s normal and acceptable in our minds so that we will consent to even more horrific abuses in the future.

    It’s a symptom  —  of Zionism, of colonialism, of militarism, of capitalism, of Western supremacism, of empire-building, of propaganda, of ignorance, of apathy, of delusion, of ego.

    It’s a manifestation  —  of violent racist, supremacist and xenophobic belief systems that have always been there but were previously restrained, meeting with the unwholesome nature of alliances that have long been in place but have been aggressively normalised.

    It’s a mirror  —– showing us accurately and impartially who we currently are as a civilisation.


    It’s a genocide …                                                Video: Caitlin Johnstone

    It’s a disclosure  —  showing us what the Western empire we live under really is underneath its fake plastic mask of liberal democracy and righteous humanitarianism.

    It’s a revelation  –  showing us who among us really stands for truth and justice and who has been deceiving us about themselves and their motives this entire time.

    It’s a catalyst  –  a galvanising force and a rallying cry for all who realise that the murderous power structures we live under can no longer be allowed to stand, and a blaring alarm clock opening more and more snoozing eyes to the need for revolutionary change.

    It’s a test  –  of who we are as a species and what we are made of, and of whether we can transcend the destructive patterning that is driving humanity to its doom.

    It’s a question  — asking us what kind of world we want to live in going forward, and what kind of people we want to be.

    It’s an invitation  —  to become something better than what we are now.

    Caitlin Johnstone is an Australian independent journalist and poet. Her articles include The UN Torture Report On Assange Is An Indictment Of Our Entire Society. She publishes a website and Caitlin’s Newsletter. This article is republished with permission.

    This article was first published on Café Pacific.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: About two thousand managers will undergo training under the Presidential program in 2025–2026

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The competitive selection of participants in the Presidential Management Training Program has been completed. The training will begin in September 2025 and will help strengthen the human resources potential of the regions of Russia.

    “The presidential program is aimed at training highly qualified personnel for the real sector of the economy in order to solve key problems of the country’s socio-economic development. During the competitive selection, about 2.5 thousand applications were received from 62 subjects of the Russian Federation. More than 1.7 thousand specialists will undergo the educational program,” noted Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Tatyana Ilyushnikova.

    The Presidential Program studies various aspects of enterprise development: financial management, strategic management, marketing, logistics. Participants apply the knowledge they gain when developing their own project, which they defend at the end of their studies.

    This year, 78 leading educational organizations of the country are participating in the implementation of the program. The largest number of participants will be hosted by RANEPA, as well as the Southern Federal University, St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Penza State University and Siberian Federal University.

    The program participants represent 21 sectors of the economy, among which the most widely represented are manufacturing, professional, scientific and technical activities, wholesale and retail trade, and construction.

    Upon successful completion of their studies, graduates will have the opportunity to undergo internships in friendly countries, including China, Egypt, India, Belarus, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: KZN Treasury withdraws support to Umkhanyakude District Municipality

    Source: Government of South Africa

    KwaZulu-Natal Treasury has officially withdrawn its financial support services to Umkhanyakude District Municipality, citing concerns over wasteful expenditure and lack of cooperation from municipal officials.

    Finance MEC Francois Rodgers confirmed the decision in a formal letter addressed to the municipality’s mayor, Siphile Mdaka, on Thursday.

    Rodgers said the decision was taken in a bid to conserve provincial government resources and redirect them where it is possible to work freely in the spirit of building a capable and ethical state.

    According to the MEC, KZN Treasury teams had on various occasions travelled to Umkhanyakhude a day in advance, to facilitate a full productive day with municipal officials.

    However, the teams have often found themselves subjected to late cancellations of sessions by municipal officials, either the evening before, the mornings of scheduled meetings.

    “These [recurring late cancellations] has resulted in fruitless and wasteful expenditure being incurred by KZN Provincial Treasury,” Rodgers said.

    In his letter to the mayor, Rodgers emphasised that Treasury has limited resources, and in determining which municipalities to support; the municipal manager is required to “commit to the initiative and to provide assurance that the Treasury teams will receive full cooperation.”

    “This clearly has not happened, and I have therefore instructed my team to withdraw from the municipality and to reassign the resources to other municipalities that desperately require our support,” Rodgers said.

    Intervention in municipality

    The withdrawal of support comes as Umkhanyakude District Municipality faces heightened scrutiny.

    KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, recently invoked Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution to place the municipality under administration.

    The section empowers the provincial government to intervene when a municipality fails to fulfil its constitutional mandate to deliver services.

    Buthelezi has launched a forensic investigation under Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act to probe allegations of corruption and maladministration within the municipality.

    “This investigation, being conducted in terms of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act, aims to thoroughly examine the various allegations. The intervention will ensure that officials are held accountable should any wrongdoing be uncovered by the investigators,” Buthelezi said. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Sierra Leone and African Development Bank Target $90 Billion in Annual Illicit Financial Flows

    Source: APO

    A four-day high-level seminar concluded last week with concrete recommendations to combat the estimated $90 billion that Africa loses annually to illicit financial flows, as the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Sierra Leone Government intensify efforts to strengthen natural resource governance.

    More than 70 stakeholders from government, civil society, private sector, and international organizations gathered at The Place Resort in Tokeh  under the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Wealth: Curbing Illicit Financial Flows for Resilient Growth and Development.” Illicit financial flows are among Africa’s most pressing economic challenges.

    The dialogue produced specific policy recommendations, including establishing national communities of practice, implementing institutional reforms, and enhancing transparency in resource-backed lending (RBL). Participants agreed that RBLs should be treated as “an option of last resort” and used only with maximum transparency and for investments that directly contribute to repayment capacity.

    “This initiative can help us improve revenue from natural resources by blocking leakages through illegal natural resource trade and improved management of resource-backed lending,” said Sierra Leone’s Finance Minister Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura.

    The workshop sessions focused on identifying illicit financial flows, managing resource-backed lending, and developing transparent governance mechanisms. Participants reviewed findings from the Sierra Leone Country Diagnostic Report, which examined illegal natural resource trade and institutional capacity gaps.

    International expert Bernd Schlenter from Rand Sandton Consulting Group presented technical insights on illicit financial flows patterns and policy recommendations during the intensive sessions.

    Halima Hashi, African Development Bank Country Manager for Sierra Leone, noted the project aligns with the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033 and Natural Resources Management and Investment Action Plan 2025-2029.

    Broader Impact

    The GONAT Project, funded by the African Development Bank’s Transitional Support Facility, has three pillars: policy analysis and diagnostics, capacity strengthening, and high-level policy dialogue. The initiative supports the African Development Bank’s mission to optimize Africa’s natural wealth for inclusive prosperity.

    “Achieving transparent and equitable natural resource management is not merely a technical exercise—it is a strategic imperative for Africa’s future,” said Dr. Eric Ogunleye, Director of the African Development Bank’s African Development Institute.

    The seminar produced a draft communique for national adoption, with participants pledging to transform the policy recommendations into actionable reforms.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

    Media Contact:
    Natalie Nkembuh
    Communication and Media Relations Department
    media@afdb.org

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Mine Action Programme hosts the African Group

    Source: APO


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    The United Nations Support Mission in Libya’s Mine Action Programme Tuesday met with the African Group, led by Ghana and chaired by DSRSG/RC Aeneas Chuma, with participation from Algeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tunisia.

    The session focused on the impact of explosive remnants of war, unsecured stockpiles, and uncontrolled arms on civilian safety and development in Libya and the wider region. The Mine Action Programme, together with its partner non-governmental organization HALO Trust, delivered a presentation on the link between weapons and ammunition management and regional stability.

    Participants highlighted the need for continued collaboration and called for strengthened regional approaches to address these shared challenges, which directly affect the lives of civilians, particularly vulnerable populations.

    “Managing weapons and ammunition safely is about more than logistics — it’s about protecting lives, enabling movement and supporting stability,” DSRSG Chuma said.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Final Preparatory Meeting of the Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) 2025 Organising Committee Chaired by President Ramkalawan

    Source: APO


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    The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, today chaired a high-level preparatory meeting of the Organising Committee for the 13th edition of the Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) Games, which Seychelles is proud to host from 1st to 11th August 2025.

    Held at State House, the meeting brought together all key stakeholders, including senior government officials, representatives of the Local Organising Committee, law enforcement and emergency services, youth and sports authorities, volunteers’ coordinators, and partners from both the public and private sectors.

    The meeting served as a comprehensive final review of operational readiness across key sectors, including logistics, infrastructure, security, medical services, and transportation. It also assessed the overall experience being curated for athletes and delegations from the Indian Ocean region. The President was briefed on progress and final preparations in each area, aimed at ensuring a successful and memorable edition of the Games.

    President Ramkalawan expressed his satisfaction with the level of commitment demonstrated by all teams involved and reiterated the importance of national unity, hospitality, and professionalism in showcasing Seychelles to the region. He commended the efforts of all those who have contributed to the months of planning and coordination leading up to the event.

    “The CJSOI Games is not just a sporting event—it is a celebration of youth, culture, and regional solidarity. As hosts, we have the opportunity to make this edition a legacy moment for our young people and the entire nation. Let us work together to deliver an exceptional event that reflects the warmth and spirit of Seychelles,” said President Ramkalawan.

    The 2025 CJSOI Games will see participation from seven member countries, with hundreds of young athletes competing across various disciplines, alongside cultural exchanges that promote friendship, understanding, and youth empowerment. Seychelles stands ready to welcome the Indian Ocean youth with open arms.

    Also present for the meeting were the Minister of Youth, Sport and Family, Mrs. Marie Celine Zialor, Minister for Lands and Housing, Mr. Billy Rangasamy, Principal Secretary for Youth and Sport, Mr. Ralph Jean Louis, Principal Secretary for the President’s Office, Ms. Theresa Dogley, CEO of Seychelles Infrastructure Agency (SIA), Mr. Gitesh Shah, CEO of the National Sport Council (NSC), Mr. Mark Arrisol, Commissioner of the CJSOI Games, Mr. Lucas George, Dr. Julie Shamlaye, and additional key representatives from the Ministry of Finance, Seychelles Police, National Sport Council, and the Seychelles National Youth Council.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.

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  • Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra to be held in Drass on July 26 to commemorate 26 years of India’s victory

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through its youth platform MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat), will organise a Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra in Drass, Kargil on July 26 to mark the 26th anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. The event is intended as a heartfelt tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers and a powerful display of national unity and gratitude.

    Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will lead the padyatra alongside Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth. More than 1,000 participants—including youth volunteers, members of the armed forces, war veterans, families of fallen soldiers, and civil society representatives—are expected to take part in the tribute walk.

    The 1.5-kilometre padyatra will begin in the morning from Himabass Public High School and conclude at Government Higher Secondary School in Bhimbet. Following the walk, the ministers and a contingent of 100 youth volunteers will proceed to the Kargil War Memorial to lay wreaths and honour the memory of the soldiers who gave their lives in the conflict.

    As part of the event, 26 women bikers from the Shakti Udgosh Foundation will be felicitated upon their arrival at the War Memorial. The bikers are completing a long-distance rally in tribute to the Kargil martyrs, adding a powerful dimension to the commemorative activities.

    The padyatra will also include a tree plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. This symbolic gesture combines patriotic homage with environmental consciousness, reflecting the government’s larger commitment to sustainability under the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

    In the lead-up to the event, MY Bharat has been actively engaging young people and local communities through a series of activities such as essay competitions, painting, elocution, and Yuva Samvads (youth dialogues). These initiatives are designed to foster civic awareness, highlight stories of courage from the Kargil War, and deepen the emotional bond between the youth and the armed forces.

    The Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra is part of the broader Viksit Bharat Padyatras campaign, aimed at promoting national pride, youth participation, and the spirit of collective remembrance. In line with the PM vision of Jan Bhagidari in Rashtranirman, the initiative seeks to involve every citizen—especially the youth—in the shared mission of nation-building and preserving the legacy of service and sacrifice.

     

  • MIL-OSI United Nations: At UN High-Level Political Forum, UNECE calls for engagement of all enablers and partnerships to achieve SDGs

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    With just five years remaining to realize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the world faces a deepening social crisis. Economic insecurity, widening inequalities, and declining social trust undermine progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and threaten the foundations of peaceful, inclusive societies.  

    Taking part in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York (14 – 23 July), UNECE Executive Secretary Tatiana Molcean outlined the tools, initiatives and partnerships from the UNECE region that can help develop efficient and inclusive policy solutions for some of the most pressing issues, including demographic pressure, education, employment, housing, and social care. This requires the full engagement of all of society and harnessing of several key enablers. 

    Enablers and partnerships to advance SDGs 

    To advance the 2030 Agenda, and identify efficient and inclusive policy solutions, UNECE engages key enablers and all relevant stakeholders: 

    These enablers and stakeholders play a strong role in co-creating and implementing standards and policies, guiding progress in many technology-driven areas, such as autonomous vehicles, the smart energy transition, cross-border connectivity, but also in environmental governance, namely transboundary water cooperation, noted the Executive Secretary at the HLPF regional session. 

    To unlock financing for the SDGs, UNECE prioritizes bringing together the public and private sectors through its PPP and Infrastructure Evaluation and Rating System (PIERS), a quality assurance tool that helps governments and stakeholders ensure that PPP and infrastructure projects are well designed and aligned with the SDGs and can therefore attract investors. They are crucial for building resilient infrastructure and maintaining public services. 

    Given the importance of local policies and action in advancing SDGs, UNECE’s Forum of Mayors promotes exchanges between cities and gives them a voice at the multilateral level.  

    Finally, with their valuable perspectives, civil society and youth play an important role in finding and devising policy solutions across many areas of UNECE work, which is why they are an important pillar of the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development.  

    Strengthening social inclusion and adequate housing 

    Despite considerable wealth and innovation, the UNECE region is witnessing deep and growing disparities: between urban and rural areas, generations, and different groups. Social protection systems facing significant demographic pressures, fiscal constraints, and new labour dynamics. This requires investing in inclusive education, training and re-skilling initiatives, especially for disadvantaged groups, such as youth, women and older people, noted the Executive Secretary at the UNDESA global policy dialogue “Accelerating Social Progress to Boost SDG Implementation.”  

    UNECE’s work in this area shows that investing in adequate care infrastructure is not only a social imperative but also economically beneficial as it empowers people to participate in society and the economy. The upcoming World Summit for Social Development in Doha offers an important opportunity to act on commitments from the recent 4th International Conference on Financing for Development and to align both public spending and private finance with inclusive objectives. 

    Access to adequate and affordable housing has emerged as an issue central to achieving social inclusion and the SDGs. Through its Committee on Housing, Urban Development and Land Management, as well as the Forum of Mayors, UNECE supports national and local governments to design and implement inclusive, energy-efficient and climate-responsive urban policies and help them transform housing into a pillar of social stability, the Executive Secretary stressed at the high-level dialogue on adequate housing, co-hosted by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and UN-Habitat. 

    The upcoming UNECE Forum of Mayors in October 2025 will feature a dedicated segment on adequate housing, with discussion feeding into a Ministerial Meeting on Housing Affordability and Sustainability on 8 October in Geneva. 

    Role of UNECE and other UN Regional Commissions  

    The UN Regional Commissions play a key role in convening, coordinating and driving innovative policy solutions. As the custodian of several global conventions, agreements and treaties with strong implications for multiple industries, UNECE plays a unique role in helping UN Member States to achieve social and economic wellbeing.  

    UNECE’s policy, standard-setting and capacity-building work across areas, such as energy, environment, trade, transport and many more, helps to boost predictability, investor confidence, as well as institutional, regulatory and policy conditions to facilitate bankable projects.      

    In that respect the UN80 initiative, which aims to strengthen efficiencies and coordination across the UN system, can unlock further benefits for member States, noted the Executive Secretary during her exchanges with representatives of Denmark, France, The Netherlands, Slovenia, United States, and Uzbekistan.  

    Photo credits: UN / UNECE

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: WFP concludes El Nino Emergency Drought Relief Response through the global humanitarian fund in Namibia

    Source: World Food Programme

    WINDHOEK – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration with partner organisations, has successfully wrapped up a critical a nine-month emergency response in support of the Government of Namibia’s Emergency Drought Response Plan to the El Niño-induced drought.

    With a contribution of US$3 million from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UN-CERF), WFP supported the government in delivering life-saving food and nutrition assistance to over 63,000 vulnerable people across Kavango East, Kavango West, and Omaheke regions between October 2024 and June 2025.

    In addition to food assistance, the project served as a platform for integrated service delivery. At food distribution sites, UNICEF provided outreach and basic health screenings for more than 83,500 people and facilitated referrals for malnourished children. UNFPA reached more than 22,400 people with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) services through daily mobile outreach in schools and communities. A community feedback mechanism system was also established, enabling affected populations to share their needs, concerns and suggestions to help shape and improve the response. 

    “This emergency response was about more than just delivering food, it was about restoring dignity and hope to communities hit hardest by the drought,” said Naouar Labidi, WFP Country Representative in Namibia. “Thanks to the generous support from UN-CERF and our collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister and UN partners, namely the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), we reached tens of thousands of people with vital humanitarian assistance. But we also used this moment to invest in local capacity, strengthen partnerships, and helping communities build the resilience they need to face climate shocks.”

    The contribution from CERF allowed over 41,000 people (nearly 7000 households) to receive three rounds of food vouchers, enabling them to purchase essential items such as maize meal, canned fish and cooking oil from 25 participating retailers. This not only supported immediate needs, but also helped boost the local economy, laying the groundwork for longer-term resilience by supporting local businesses, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening local supply chains. At the same time, 22,000 children received hot and nutritious meals from 155 conveniently located soup kitchens.

    WFP remains committed to working closely with the Government of Namibia, UN agencies and partners to strengthen food systems, build community resilience and enhance emergency preparedness to future climate shocks.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

    Source: United States AFRICOM

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    AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

    U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.

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    AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

    U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.

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    AFRICOM’s Deputies focus on Security Partnership in Namibia

    U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.

    U.S. Africa Command’s Deputy Commander, Army Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, and Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Ambassador Robert Scott traveled to Windhoek, July 21-22, to build upon the partnership between the United States and Namibia.

    The visit underscores AFRICOM’s commitment to addressing shared security interests and working alongside partners to enhance stability in the region. 

    Lt. Gen. Brennan and Ambassador Scott engaged with Namibia’s Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs Frans Kapofi. The leaders discussed regional security concerns, joint training opportunities, maritime domain awareness, and efforts to counter wildlife and timber trafficking.

    “Namibia plays an important role as an anchor for fostering stability in southern Africa,” said Brennan. “I appreciate Minister Kapofi’s willingness to meet this week. Our two nations’ ongoing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to addressing complex challenges in the region and advancing areas of mutual interests. We look forward to working with Namibia to develop new avenues of cooperation in the future.”

    “U.S. Africa Command is dedicated to forging strong partnerships with African nations like Namibia who are directly contributing to security, stability, and prosperity in the region,” said Scott. “From participating in maritime security events to collaborating on vital projects like building field hospitals and countering wildlife trafficking and other transnational threats, we are finding common ground with Namibia.” 

    AFRICOM and Namibia have traditionally partnered in areas such as enhancing the country’s health infrastructure, stemming wildlife trafficking, and expanding trade and development opportunities. Additionally in 2025, Namibia observed AFRICOM’s maritime security exercise Obangame Express and participated in the African Maritime Forces Summit. Both events bring militaries together to enhance joint readiness and foster opportunities for African nations to collectively safeguard their coastlines. 

    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 United Kingdom: Greens urge Starmer to “Recognise the state of Palestine”

    Source: Green Party of England and Wales

    by Steve Hynd

    On the need to recognise the state of Palestine, Green Party Co-Leader, Carla Denyer MP, said,

    “Recognising the state of Palestine is a bare minimum that governments across the world can do to help bring an end to the genocide being carried out by the Israeli government in Gaza – and yet the UK government is falling behind other nations in taking even this most basic step.

    “The UK government must join France in recgonsing the state of Palestine – as well as enacting a full arms embargo, widespread sanctions, a ban on the import of settlement goods, and funding for evidence collection for prosecutions.

    “Time and time again our leaders have called the situation ‘intolerable’ and yet continue to tolerate it – we must see real action to end the genocide.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: InvestHK visits UK to forge stronger Hong Kong-UK partnerships on sustainability and green tech innovation (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         ​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) completed a fruitful visit to the United Kingdom (UK) from July 13 to 20, championing Hong Kong as a premier international green technology hub for UK companies seeking growth and collaboration opportunities in Asia and beyond.

         During the visit, the Senior Vice President (Sustainability) for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at InvestHK, Ms Olivia To, engaged with key stakeholders in London and Cambridge to foster two-way business opportunities and deepen co-operation in sustainability and green tech innovation.

         In London, Ms To held extensive discussions with leading UK’s new energy, new materials and digital companies, as well as UK Research and Innovation, the national funding agency investing in science and research, Sustainable Ventures, a leading green tech hub and ecosystem provider, Generation Investment Management, a sustainable investment management firm, London & Partners, London’s business growth and destination agency, and London GreenCity, a clean technology entrepreneurs accelerator providing prototyping lab and collaborative community.

         In Cambridge, Ms To spoke at the event titled “Powering Tomorrow: Deep Tech Innovations for a Sustainable Energy Future”, co-organised by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and Full Vision Capital, highlighting the competitive advantages Hong Kong offers energy and technology companies to grow and thrive across the region. The conference featured dynamic keynotes on growth strategies for clean energy start-ups, panel discussions on disruptive energy innovations, and a start-up demo where over 30 start-ups showcased their cutting-edge solutions. The event culminated in the announcement of the 4th TERA-Award Winner receiving a prize of US$1 million and a celebratory Gala Dinner, fostering further global networking and collaboration opportunities.

         Ms To said, “Hong Kong’s unparalleled status as a global financial powerhouse connects the East and West markets, bolstered by its dynamic green tech ecosystem and visionary government initiatives like the Green Tech Fund, the Innovation and Technology Fund and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s GreenTech Hub, and positions it as the premier gateway for UK companies to amplify green innovations across Asia. This visit underscores our dedication to fostering collaboration in sustainability and green technology between Hong Kong and the UK. We look forward to supporting more UK companies in establishing and expanding their presence in Hong Kong, utilising our robust financial infrastructure to facilitate financing and IPO listings that attract international capital.”

         The Executive Chairman of the TERA-Award, Mr Alan Chan, stated, “It was our pleasure to have InvestHK’s participation in our TERA-Award event. Together, we are building a stronger global innovation ecosystem that connects investors, start-ups, and green organisations, fostering groundbreaking solutions in smart energy. We look forward to working closely with InvestHK to further expand our promotion of the TERA-Award to the global market and establish a bridge between the international energy contexts.”

         The Chief Innovation Officer from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Mr James Cole, said, “We are delighted to welcome InvestHK’s participation in our event, enhancing the collaboration between the UK and Hong Kong economies, supporting sustainability start-ups and strengthening the ecosystem. This collaboration ignites our commitment to forge global partnerships that will propel deep tech innovations, fostering a greener and more resilient future. Together, we anticipate to deepen our collaboration to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future and empower the next generation of innovators.”

         Co-Founder of London GreenCity Mr Laith Anezi said, “Both Hong Kong and the UK share a strong commitment to driving innovation in green technology. InvestHK’s visit has forged a robust foundation for strengthening ties between Hong Kong and British sustainability and green tech companies. We are excited to deepen our partnership with InvestHK, driving innovation to shape a sustainable world together.”

         Hong Kong, as the world’s third-largest financial hub, is well positioned to be the global leader in green tech and finance. The city is transitioning to cleaner energy sources, targeting carbon neutrality by 2050, supported by the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong and significant investments in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone.

         In green mobility, Hong Kong’s roadmap for electric vehicles has seen 70 per cent of newly registered private cars in 2024 be electric, with plans to establish the city as a green maritime fuel bunkering centre.

         This visit to the UK is a testament to Hong Kong’s dedication to fostering international collaboration and driving the global transition to a sustainable future. By attracting more UK companies in sustainable technology and innovation, Hong Kong aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Persons wanted for suspected contravention of Hong Kong National Security Law

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force today (July 25) announced that 19 persons suspected of committing offences under the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong National Security Law) by organising, establishing, or participating in, outside Hong Kong, a subversive organisation named the “Hong Kong Parliament” have been put on wanted list, with reward in respect of each wanted person being offered.  The court has, upon application by Police, issued arrest warrants against the following persons at large:

    (1) Nine persons including male Yuan Gong-yi, male Ho Leung-mau Victor, male Fok Ka-chi, male Choi Ming-da, female Chan Lai-chun, male Feng Chongyi, female Gong Sasha, male Ng Man-yan and male Tsang Wai-fan, who organised, outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), election for the “Hong Kong Parliament” to establish the so-called “Hong Kong Parliament”; and

    (2) Ten persons including female Chin Po-fun, male Ha Hoi-chun Paul, male Hau Chung-yu, male Ho Wing-yau, male Keung Ka-wai, male Lam Tony, female Ng Agnes, male Wong Chun-wah, male Wong Sau-wo and female Zhang Xinyan, who participated as candidates in the “Hong Kong Parliament” election and, upon being elected, took an oath to serve as so-called “members of the Hong Kong Parliament”.

    The “Hong Kong Parliament” aims to subvert state power; its objectives include promoting “self-determination”, promulgating the so-called “Hong Kong Constitution”, and overthrowing or undermining the basic system of the People’s Republic of China established by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China or overthrowing the body of the central power of People’s Republic of China or the body of power of the HKSAR with unlawful means, thereby suspected of committing the offence of “Subversion” contrary to Article 22 of the Hong Kong National Security Law.  Thus, Police applied to the court for arrest warrants in accordance with the law and put the persons on wanted list. The legal basis and basic facts for putting the persons on the wanted list are in the Annex.

    Amongst the aforementioned fugitives, Yuan Gong-yi, Ho Leung-mau Victor, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da have been put on wanted list with a reward of HK$1 million each for suspected of committing offences endangering national security.  The Secretary for Security has also exercised powers conferred by section 89 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, in June and December 2024, to specify Yuan Gong-yi, Fok Ka-chi and Choi Ming-da as absconders and to specify the measures to be applied against them by notices published in Gazette.  Police will continue to make every effort to bring all the wanted persons to justice.

    For the remaining 15 wanted persons, a reward of HK$200,000 in respect of each of them is being offered by Police to any member of the public, who can provide information on the wanted persons or related cases. The investigation is ongoing, and further persons will be put on wanted list with rewards offered if necessary.

    Police reiterated that “endangering national security is a very serious offence, and such acts or activities may lead to extremely serious consequences.  According to Article 37 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, this Law shall apply to a person who is a permanent resident of the HKSAR or an incorporated or unincorporated body such as a company or an organisation which is set up in the HKSAR if the person or the body commits an offence under the Hong Kong National Security Law outside the HKSAR.  Additionally, Article 38 of the Hong Kong National Security Law stipulates that this Law shall apply to offences under this Law committed against the HSKAR from outside the HKSAR by a person who is not a permanent resident of the HKSAR. Therefore, the Hong Kong Police Force has the responsibility to pursue, in accordance with the law, persons suspected of committing offences under the Hong Kong National Security Law outside Hong Kong.”

    “According to Article 33 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, if an offender voluntarily discontinues the commission of the offence; voluntarily surrenders himself or herself and gives a truthful account of the offence; or reports on the offence committed by other person or provides material information which assists in solving other criminal case, a lighter penalty may be imposed, or the penalty may be reduced.  The above wanted persons are urged to surrender to Hong Kong Police over their roles in engaging in endangering national security activities, so as to rectify their mistakes.”

    Police also pointed out that no matter in what ways, including through the internet, it is illegal for any person to aid, abet or provide pecuniary or other financial assistance or property to other persons for participating in any illegal activities related to the “Hong Kong Parliament” or to commit other offences endangering national security. Police urge members of the public to abide by the law and Police will strictly enforce the law.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/VIETNAM – “Vietnamese Catholic medical staff admired by the people and praised by the Vietnamese State”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Friday, 25 July 2025

    by Andrew Doan Thanh PhongHanoi (Agenzia Fides) – Right before the mass, the priest was asked to celebrate the mass as quickly as possible, due to the health of the patients from the Oncology Hospital who are attending the mass. The patients tried to walk step by step into the church with the help of volunteers and relatives to meet Christ. Despite the inconvenience, the mass still remained more fervent than ever, and with the singing of nuns combined with prayers made by the mass participants in their weak voices, the mass was celebrated in a sacred and beautiful atmosphere.It was the 9am Sunday mass held every week at Phan Thon parish in Vinh diocese in central Vietnam, dedicated to serious patients being treated at the hospital. After the mass, the patients, the priest, and the volunteers gathered together to share meals filled up with love and comfort.Also in Vinh diocese, on July 13, 2025, 83 medical staff across the country, most of them Catholics, in coordination with the Medical Team Organization which is founded by Vietnamese priests and religious living in the United States, examined and provided free medicine to many poor people regardless of religion in Ru Dat Parish and neighboring areas. With good expertise and a dedicated working spirit, along with many modern medical examination equipments, the medical volunteers of the Medical Team helped hundreds of elderly men, women and children of the community of Ru Dat in protecting their health and distributing them medicine.The beautiful images of the devotion in serving patients of Catholic medical staff have been trusted and admired by the Vietnamese people and government, not only in treating illnesses but also in healing spiritual wounds.As mentioned in a report of the National Committee for Religious Affairs (a governmental organization of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in charge of the government’s religious affairs): “In fact, the contribution of religion in today’s society is not only in terms of morality but also in many other social fields, especially in the field of healthcare. Catholicism is a religion that actively participates in healthcare to share and help the poor, the sick, the disadvantaged, and to testify to the values of love and charity of Christianity.”According to statistics, there are currently 113 medical facilities owned be religious organizations across the Country that have been under operation, of which 56 are from the Catholic Church of Vietnam, specializing in medical examination and treatment and care for the elderly, the mentally ill, orphans, abandoned children, and people with HIV/AIDS. And also according to the report of the Government’s Committee for Religious Affairs, many charitable activities regarding to healthcare are regularly performed by Catholic religious orders and parishioners in many parishes, dioceses all over the Country to help poor patients including non-Catholics such as free distribution of medicine to patients, buying health insurance for them, examining health; cooperating with specialists in hospitals to perform eye surgery freely for poor patients; organizing charity kitchens for providing foods to patients in hospitals, and helping people in specially difficult circumstances in society, caring for and educating HIV-infected children, and helping disabled, poor, homeless children, and autistic children.According to the State newspaper of Dai Doan Ket: “For decades, Kim Long Charity Clinic has become a trusted address of examination and treatment for patients with difficult circumstances in Thua Thien Hue province”. Mr. Nguyen Van Long, a regular patient, frequently receive examination and treatment at Kim Long clinic run by the nuns from the Congregation of the Daughters of the Immaculate Conception of Hue in central Vietnam, shared: “Since I learned that the clinic provides free medical treatment to people, I have come here every month for examination and treatment. Thanks to that, my illness has improved a lot. The nuns here, in addition to their expertise, are also very dedicated, they always ask questions about health and take good care of patients, so all the patients who come here feel happy and love the nuns”.“Healthcare workers are not simply doctors, nurses or paramedics, but first of all, are children of God who are called to collaborate with God in the mission of protecting and caring for life. They are not only physical healers, but also witnesses of hope in the midst of suffering and illness. Following the example of Saint John of God, that is, is dedicated yourself to serving the sick with compassion, under the accompaniment of the Church and the grace of God.” said by Father Joseph Phan Anh Dung, from the Camilô Order specializing in care for patients in Vietnam, during the recent pilgrimage of the Holy Year 2025 in the Da Nang diocese with the presence of more than 60 Catholic doctors and medical staff.Besides those good images, challenges and temptations for Catholic medical staff still exist in Vietnamese society nowadays, and Father Dung reminded: “Temptations in the medical environment, from professional pressure, material benefits, compromises in medical intervention contrary to Christian ethics are still present here and there. When losing that ethical principle, the physician risks no longer being a collaborator with God in protecting life, but inadvertently becoming an agent for the decline of medical ethics”. (Agenzia Fides, 25/7/2025)
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