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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint communique

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    Second UK-Maldives Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint communique

    The UK and Maldives held a second Strategic Dialogue on 28 May 2025 in Malé, Maldives, where they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

    The Second Strategic Dialogue between the Republic of Maldives and the United Kingdom (UK) at the Senior Officials level was held on 28 May 2025 in Malé, Maldives.

    Building on the outcomes of the inaugural Strategic Dialogue in 2023, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Maldives-UK partnership through structured and regular engagement. Discussions focused on key thematic areas including economic and trade cooperation, security and defence collaboration, governance, human rights and the rule of law, higher education, visas and immigration, environment and climate change, and regional and multilateral co-operation.

    Acknowledging the importance of enhancing economic links to elevate the bilateral partnership, the Maldives and the UK reviewed progress on trade and investment since the first Dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral economic ties. Both sides celebrated the growing trade and investment relationship and discussed further avenues to advance collaboration in fisheries, tourism, renewable energy and financial services. Cooperation on customs matters were discussed to facilitate trade.

    The UK and the Maldives reiterated their shared commitment towards maintaining regional security, countering terrorism, violent extremism as well as serious and organised crime. The UK reaffirmed its support for capacity-building initiatives, including technical assistance and joint exercises in policing, defence, and maritime security.

    Both sides reviewed UK support to governance, criminal justice reform and judicial independence in the Maldives. The UK reiterated its commitment to continue supporting the Maldives in its endeavours to consolidate democratic governance and strengthen human rights, and, welcomed continued dialogue on shared values.

    The Maldives and the UK reaffirmed the importance of educational exchange and agreed to explore increasing opportunities for higher education through Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships. Recognising the increasing number of Maldivian students travelling to the UK for higher education, the Maldives raised visa and immigration matters, and both sides agreed to continue discussions to facilitate smoother processes for visa issuance.

    Both countries recognised the importance of people-to-people exchanges in promoting mutual understanding between the 2 countries. They recognised the increasing numbers of visitor arrivals from the UK to the Maldives, and agreed to explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration at local levels, promote cultural co-operation, and conduct friendly exchanges between the 2 countries.

    The UK and the Maldives discussed ongoing collaboration under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme and agreed to strengthen co-operation in marine conservation and climate resilience. Opportunities to co-operate in multilateral climate fora including the forthcoming COP30 were discussed and the key role that Maldives plays amongst Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) was recognised.

    The Maldives and the UK exchanged views on regional developments and multilateral co-operation, including within the United Nations and the Commonwealth. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to leverage international support towards global issues impacting SIDS.

    The Second Strategic Dialogue was convened in a hybrid format. The Dialogue was co-chaired for Maldives by Dr Hala Hameed, Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and for the UK by Ben Mellor, Director, India and Indian Ocean Directorate at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with delegations comprised of senior officials from both governments. The Dialogue concluded with a shared commitment to continue the Strategic Dialogue on an annual basis and to explore other opportunities to support a continued deepening of the bilateral relationship.

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    Published 29 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: FMQ: SNP must recall destructive Flamingo Land appeal

    Source: Scottish Greens

    29 May 2025 Nature Save Loch Lomond

    There is still time to save Loch Lomond. The First Minister must act now.

    More in Nature

    The First Minister must listen to objections against Flamingo Land’s development in Loch Lomond and overturn his Government’s decision to accept the mega-resort’s latest appeal, says Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie.

    Speaking at First Minister’s Questions, Mr Harvie urged the SNP to listen to campaigners and the local community and take action to stop this destructive development in the iconic national park. 

    Prior to FMQs, campaigners met at a rally outside the Scottish Parliament today to express their anger and stand together to save Loch Lomond.

    In his first question to the First Minister, Mr Harvie said: 

    “Outside Parliament today, many people have gathered to express their anger at the Scottish Government’s intention to approve a resort development, by Flamingo Land, on the shores of Loch Lomond.

    “It’s been opposed by the National Trust for Scotland; by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency; and by over 155,000 people; and rejected unanimously by the National Park.

    “It’s the most unpopular development in the history of the Scottish planning system. 

    “I know the First Minister will tell us that he can’t comment on a specific appeal.
     
    “But his Minister has already made a political decision – it took Ivan McKee just two working days to announce his refusal to act in the public interest and recall the appeal. 

    “He, and the First Minister, have to be accountable for that now. 

    “There’s still a chance we can save Loch Lomond – this decision isn’t yet set in stone. 

    “So – will the First Minister listen to all those that have been objecting for years, put the natural environment ahead of corporate profit, and recall the decision?” 

    First Minister John Swinney would not comment in detail on the proposal as the Flamingo Land appeal is still live, but gave no indication that he was willing to recall the decision.

    In his second question, Mr Harvie asked:

    “I don’t think the First Minister is even attempting to acknowledge the scale of the anger – demonstrated by the people outside Parliament today and more than 44,000 people who have already written to the Minister – that anger is a result of this unnecessary, unwanted and destructive development.

    “But it’s not the first time this First Minister has defended that kind of development. 

    “In 2007, when John Swinney had been in government for less than a year, he overturned a local planning decision to approve another controversial, environmentally destructive project from a greedy, bullying developer.

    “That, of course, was to give Donald Trump his golf course. And even Trump’s project director from those days has made it clear that the Government was hoodwinked.

    “This isn’t standing up for Scotland. Did the First Minister learn nothing from his mistake, and why is he still willing to back greedy developers who can’t look at a landscape without seeing an opportunity to bulldoze it for profit?”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Ghana Unite for a Period-friendly Future

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    World news story

    UK and Ghana Unite for a Period-friendly Future

    The British High Commission & the Office of the Vice President marked MHD 2025 with a dialogue and a documentary themed: “Together for a Period-Friendly Ghana

    In a landmark collaboration between the British High Commission and the Office of the Vice President of Ghana, a high-level dialogue and documentary premiere were held on Tuesday, May 27, to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD) 2025. The event took place at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Accra under the theme “Together for a Period-Friendly Ghana.” 

    Held under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, the event brought together government officials, development partners, civil society, and youth advocates to spotlight the urgent need for menstrual health equity. 

    The centrepiece of the event was the premiere of a powerful documentary produced by the National Technical Committee on MHM, which highlighted the lived experiences of schoolgirls in marginalised communities. Filmed in the Central Region, the documentary captured the voices of girls, educators, policy makers and community leaders, revealing the barriers girls face in managing menstruation and staying in school. 

    “Periods should not be the period to a girl’s education,” said one student featured in the film, reinforcing the event’s central message that menstruation must never hinder a girl’s right to learn and thrive. 

    The initiative was coordinated by the Social Policy Advisor to the Vice President, in partnership with the British High Commission, Ghana Education Service (GES), Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and a coalition of development partners including UNICEF, WaterAid Ghana, World Vision Ghana, Plan International Ghana, and CONIWAS. 

    The event successfully raised awareness of menstrual hygiene challenges and their impact on girls’ education, promoted inclusive policies and sustainable menstrual health solutions, and mobilised stakeholders to support local initiatives for affordable menstrual products.

    Speaking at the event, the British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson said:  

    The passage of Ghana’s the Affirmative Action Act provides a powerful framework to address systemic gender inequalities including those rooted in menstrual health. Ensuring girls can stay in school and thrive is a foundational step toward achieving the Act’s goals of equal participation and representation. This collaboration between the UK and Ghana reflects our shared commitments to dignity, equality, and opportunity for all girls.  

    Vice President H.E. Professor. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said:

    Menstrual health is a matter of justice, dignity, and opportunity. No girl should ever be held back by her period. Together, we are building a Ghana where every girl can thrive free from stigma, free from barriers, and full of promise.

    The documentary is scheduled for nationwide broadcast and digital release to continue driving public engagement and policy dialogue. A public screening is also taking place today, May 28, at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, coinciding with the global observance of Menstrual Hygiene Day. 

    The campaign continues online under the hashtag #PeriodFriendlyGhana.

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    Published 29 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Overseas Electors – Online Renewals Service Research

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Overseas Electors – Online Renewals Service Research

    The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are developing a new online renewals service for overseas electors.

    The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are developing a new online renewals service for overseas electors which will be ready for use in the spring/summer of 2026.

    To ensure the service meets overseas electors’ needs, the digital delivery team in the Elections Division are working with a number of Electoral Registration Officers to invite overseas electors registered in their local authority areas to test the trial service. The testing will take place during June 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gross Domestic Product (Second Estimate), Corporate Profits (Preliminary Estimate), 1st Quarter 2025

    Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis

    Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January, February, and March), according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2024, real GDP increased 2.4 percent.

    The decrease in real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected an increase in imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, and a decrease in government spending. These movements were partly offset by increases in investment, consumer spending, and exports.

    Real GDP was revised up 0.1 percentage point from the advance estimate, reflecting an upward revision to investment that was partly offset by a downward revision to consumer spending. For more information, refer to the “Technical Notes” below.

    Compared to the fourth quarter, the downturn in real GDP in the first quarter primarily reflected an upturn in imports, a deceleration in consumer spending, and a downturn in government spending that were partly offset by upturns in investment and exports.

    Real final sales to private domestic purchasers, the sum of consumer spending and gross private fixed investment, increased 2.5 percent in the first quarter, revised down 0.5 percentage point from the previous estimate.

    The price index for gross domestic purchases increased 3.3 percent in the first quarter, revised down 0.1 percentage point from the previous estimate. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased 3.6 percent, the same as previously estimated. Excluding food and energy prices, the PCE price index increased 3.4 percent, revised down 0.1 percentage point from the previous estimate.

    Real gross domestic income (GDI) decreased 0.2 percent in the first quarter, in contrast to an increase of 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter.

    Profits from current production (corporate profits with inventory valuation and capital consumption adjustments) decreased $118.1 billion in the first quarter, in contrast to an increase of $204.7 billion in the fourth quarter.

    Real GDP and Related Measures
    (Percent change from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025)
      Advance Estimate Second Estimate
    Real GDP -0.3 -0.2
    Current-dollar GDP 3.5 3.4
    Real final sales to private domestic purchasers 3.0 2.5
    Real GDI … -0.2
    Average of real GDP and real GDI … -0.2
    Gross domestic purchases price index 3.4 3.3
    PCE price index 3.6 3.6
    PCE price index excluding food and energy 3.5 3.4
    For definitions, statistical conventions, updates to GDP, and more, visit “Additional Information.”

    Next release:
    June 26, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EDT
    Gross Domestic Product (Third Estimate)
    Corporate Profits (Revised Estimate)
    Gross Domestic Product by Industry
    1st Quarter 2025

    Technical Notes

    Sources of revisions to real GDP in the second estimate

    Real GDP decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent (less than 0.1 percent at a quarterly rate1), an upward revision of 0.1 percentage point from the previous estimate, primarily reflecting an upward revision to investment that was partly offset by a downward revision to consumer spending.

    • Within investment, an upward revision to private inventory investment primarily reflected an updated BEA adjustment to Census Bureau book value data to account for notable increases in imports. Updated and newly available information on the industries impacted the adjustment and led to an upward revision to nondurable goods manufacturing (specifically, chemical manufacturing) that was largely offset by a downward revision to nondurable goods wholesale trade (drugs and sundries). Private inventory investment in other industries (mainly, information) was also revised up, based on new Census Bureau Quarterly Financial Report data.
    • The downward revision to consumer spending reflected downward revisions to services and goods.
      • Within services, the downward revision was led by health care, recreation services, and financial services and insurance, based primarily on new data from the Census Bureau Quarterly Services Survey.
      • Within goods, the downward revision was led by food and beverages and by recreational goods and vehicles, based on revised Census Bureau Monthly Retail Trade Survey data.

    More information on the source data and BEA assumptions that underlie the first-quarter estimate is shown in the key source data and assumptions table.

    1 Percent changes in quarterly seasonally adjusted series are displayed at annual rates, unless otherwise specified. For more information, refer to the FAQ “Why does BEA publish percent changes in quarterly series at annual rates?“.

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  • MIL-OSI: 1 hour Payday Loans: No Credit Check, Instant Approval, Same Day – (Guaranteed $100 Loan) – Low Credit Finance

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When unplanned expenses occur and your next paycheck is days away, 1 hour payday loans with no credit check can offer the instant financial assistance you require. These short-term cash advances have easy applications, quick approvals, and money transferred to your checking account in 60 minutes. In contrast to conventional loans, they consider your present income instead of your credit history. Thus they are available to borrowers with imperfect credit. Low Credit Finance is the leader in offering such emergency financial options with speed and dependability.

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    Best Payday Loans Online Same Day: Our Top Pick – Low Credit Finance

    Low Credit Finance is our top choice when you require emergency money, as their quick application process and speedy approval system can deposit money into your account in as little as one hour after approval.

    Key features that make Low Credit Finance stand out:

    • Application takes less than 5 minutes to complete
    • Decisions typically provided within minutes
    • Direct deposit to your bank account within one hour after approval
    • No hard credit checks that could damage your credit score
    • Loan amounts from $100 to $1,000

    Low Credit Finance prioritizes speed and convenience while maintaining transparent terms. Their customer service team is available to assist with any questions regarding your application or loan terms.

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    Everything You Need to Know About 1 Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check

    1-hour payday loans with no credit check are short-term loans for individuals who require instant cash in emergencies. Unlike ordinary loans, t

    hese loans pay attention to your earnings and repayment capability instead of your credit rating.

    These loans generally:

    • Shorten from $100 up to $1,000
    • Have repayment periods of 2-4 weeks (typically until your subsequent payday)
    • Include a quick application process
    • Offer money in one hour of approval
    • Employ alternative means to establish repayment capability

    Rather than conduct a conventional credit check, lenders providing such services confirm your employment, earnings, and banking details. This renders them available to poor credit borrowers or those with minimal credit history.

    Low Credit Finance: Best Platform For 1-Hour Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval

    Low Credit Finance has established itself as the leading platform for those seeking 1 hour payday loans online with no credit check and instant approval. Their digital platform operates 24/7, allowing you to apply anytime, even outside traditional banking hours.

    The approval process at Low Credit Finance works as follows:

    • Complete the simple online application form
    • Receive an instant preliminary decision
    • Submit required documentation (proof of income, ID, and bank details)
    • Get approval in most cases within minutes
    • Get money in your account within one hour

    Low Credit Finance uses sophisticated algorithms to evaluate applications in minutes without using conventional credit checks. Their software enables them to make instant decisions while responsibly analyzing your repayment capacity.

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    1 Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check – Instant Cash Without a Credit Check Only On Low Credit Finance

    Low Credit Finance is among the few genuine websites providing actual 1 hour payday loans without any conventional credit check. Though they do check your income and employment, they don’t make major credit bureau inquiries that might decrease your credit score.

    Why customers prefer Low Credit Finance for no-credit-check loans:

    • No effect on credit score from application
    • Emphasizing current income over past financial errors
    • Easy qualification criteria
    • Clear fee structure
    • Quick funding in your checking account

    For those concerned about their credit record impacting loan consideration, Low Credit Finance provides a sensible solution that considers your current rather than your previous financial situation.

    But What Are 1 Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check?

    These unique financial products are intended to fill short-term financial gaps. They are different from conventional loans in the following key respects:

    • Speed: Applications are done rapidly, with money usually available in an hour
    • Short terms: Normally due on your next pay day (2-4 weeks)
    • Qualification criteria: Income and job based instead of credit rating
    • Application process: Easy, streamlined, and mostly on the web
    • Loan amounts: Smaller than regular loans ($100-$1,000)

    These loans are a financial safety net when unexpected costs crop up between paychecks, so you can cover emergencies without holding out days or weeks for standard loan approval.

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    How Do 1 Hour Payday Loans Online No Credit Check Instant Approval Work?

    The process for getting these instant loans is made easy:

    • Application: Complete a short online application with personal, work, and banking details
    • Verification: The lender checks your information without performing a conventional credit check
    • Decision: You get an instantaneous initial decision
    • Documentation: Supply documents electronically that you need to provide
    • Final Approval: Get final approval on your loan approval
    • Funding: Funds get direct credit to your bank account within one hour

    The whole process is done online, avoiding paperwork and office visits. This is the efficiency that makes the one-hour funding period possible, which most borrowers require in cases of emergencies.

    Loan Terms, Amounts & Repayment – What to Know Before Borrowing

    Before taking out a payday loan, understand these key aspects:

    Loan Amounts:

    • Typically range from $100 to $1,000
    • First-time borrowers often qualify for lower amounts
    • Limits may vary by state regulations

    Repayment Terms:

    • Usually tied to your pay schedule (2-4 weeks)
    • Single lump-sum payment in most cases
    • Direct debit from your bank account on the due date

    Fees and APR:

    • Charges usually between $15 and $30 for every $100 borrowed
    • APRs are greater than those of regular loans because of the short duration
    • Amount to be repaid in full is clearly indicated before approval

    Consequences of Late Payment:

    • Late charges fees
    • Potential effect on future ability to borrow
    • Some lenders may have extension provisions

    Always read the complete loan contract prior to accepting any loan offer to be aware of all terms and conditions.

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    Low Credit Finance Offers Same Day Pay Day Loans – Fast Access to Emergency Funds With Low Credit Finance

    Low Credit Finance specializes in providing same day pay day loans when you can’t wait for traditional financing. Their service is particularly valuable when facing urgent expenses like:

    • Medical emergencies
    • Car repairs
    • Urgent home repairs
    • Overdue utility bills
    • Other unexpected financial crises

    Same-day guarantee allows you to apply during the morning and have funds to meet these emergencies in the afternoon. Low Credit Finance has high approval rates by concentrating on your current income instead of credit history, making their services available to more borrowers.

    Guaranteed Approval Same Day Loans Online: Fast Cash When You Need It Most

    Although no lender can absolutely assure 100% approval, same day online loans from Low Credit Finance have some of the best approval rates in the business. With their open-ended criteria, if you:

    • Have a regular income
    • Are able to identify yourself
    • Have an active checking account
    • Are at least 18 years old

    You stand a good probability of being approved, irrespective of previous credit problems. The aspect of same-day funding guarantees that after getting approval, you won’t be delayed in accessing your emergency cash. This blend of convenient approval and fast funding makes such loans especially useful in times of financial crisis.

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    Guaranteed $100 Loan No Credit Check – Can You Really Get Money Today With Low Credit Finance?

    For individuals who require less than the full loan amount, Low Credit Finance provides a focused $100 loan product with lenient qualification requirements. The small-dollar loans are easier to qualify for than higher amounts, and approval levels approach “guaranteed” for applicants who qualify on simple terms.

    Advantages of the $100 loan product are:

    • Super-high approval rates for working applicants
    • Streamlined application procedure
    • Less documentation necessary
    • Rapid funding, usually within an hour
    • Lower total charges than for higher loan amounts

    This starter loan facility offers a means of solving small financial crises without acquiring more debt than one needs. It’s also convenient to build a relationship with Low Credit Finance if you require bigger amounts later on.

    Payday Loans Online Same Day: How to Apply for a Payday Loan Online with No Credit Check?

    The process of applying for online same day payday loans is fast and simple:

    • Go to Low Credit Finance website – Go to their online secure application site
    • Give basic details – Give personal details, job details, and bank account details
    • Submit application – Check your application form and submit it
    • Get instant decision – Get an initial approval usually within minutes
    • Validate your information – Post necessary documents to verify identity and income
    • Approve loan terms – View and approve presented loan terms
    • Get your money – Have funds deposited straight into bank account in one hour

    The whole process can be done from your computer or phone, without having to go to a physical office or send documents through the mail.

    Advantages of 1 Hour Payday Loans

    These quick-funding loans have several unique benefits:

    • Speed – Have access to cash when you need it most, within an hour of approval
    • Accessibility – Accessible to borrowers with poor or limited credit history
    • Convenience – Apply online 24/7 from anywhere
    • Simplicity – Simple application process with little documentation
    • Privacy – No need to justify your financial emergency to friends or family
    • Utility payments – Prevent service disconnections by paying bills on time
    • Emergency coverage – Pay for unexpected expenses without delay
    • No collateral needed – Unsecured loans that won’t put your belongings at risk

    These advantages position 1-hour payday loans as a viable solution for covering short-term financial crises when other alternatives are not an option.

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    Who Should Consider 1-Hour Payday Loans?

    Such loans suit especially:

    • People with an unexpected emergency expense
    • Individuals with bad credit and cannot get regular loans
    • Employees who require cash before their next wage
    • People who have used other sources of funds to the last reserve
    • Those requiring instant funds beyond banking hours
    • Those who want to evade overdraft charges or late payment fees
    • Those who want to meet urgent financial demands immediately

    Due to their additional charges, these loans should, however, be used only in true emergencies and not in normal expenditures or discretionary purchases.

    How to Qualify for a 1-Hour Payday Loan?

    Requirements for qualification are generally minimal:

    Basic requirements:

    • Age 18 and above
    • Open checking account
    • Evidence of consistent income
    • Valid state ID or driver’s license
    • Active phone number and email address

    Income verification can be:

    • Recent pay stubs
    • Bank statements with direct deposit indications
    • Proof of benefits or other periodic income

    Minimum monthly income of $1,000 to $1,500 is common among most lenders, although requirements may differ precisely. Fortunately, the income source tends to be more flexible and may include:

    • Traditional jobs
    • Self-employment income
    • Regular government benefits
    • Pension payments
    • Periodic alimony or child support payments

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    What Is a $255 Payday Loan & Why Is It So Prevalent?

    The $255 payday loan with no credit check is now a regular feature because of state rules in states such as California. This exact figure is the maximum value payday loan permitted by some state laws after fees have been taken out.

    These loans usually:

    • Have a 14-30 day repayment term
    • Have a single lump sum payout
    • Include fixed fees based on state limits
    • Have streamlined processing procedures

    The standardized quantity simplifies processing for lenders while giving borrowers a consistent loan product that meets local law.

    What No Credit Check and Guaranteed Approval Loans Truly Mean

    It’s helpful to know what “no credit check” truly signifies. The majority of payday lenders:

    • Don’t perform standard credit checks with large bureaus (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion)
    • Do check identity, income, and banking data
    • May pull alternative databases to check for current payday loans
    • Emphasize your repayment potential according to your income now

    Although approval rates are good, “guaranteed approval” is more hype than fact. Applicants still need to qualify based on minimum criteria. Nevertheless, a history of credit issues generally won’t exclude you if repayment can now be supported by income.

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    Loans for Bad Credit (Bad Credit Loans) – Your Alternatives Beyond the Traditional Bank

    Bad Credit Loans Vs. No Credit Check Loans

    If dealing with imperfect credit, you have two chief options:

    Bad credit loans:

    • Do involve credit checks
    • Take your credit score into account, but have more lenient requirements
    • May have lower interest rates than no-credit-check alternatives
    • Often have larger loan amounts and longer repayment periods
    • May assist in rebuilding credit through payment reporting

    No credit check loans:

    • Do not involve traditional credit checks
    • Are based solely on income verification
    • Generally, provide quicker approval
    • Tend to have higher fees because of higher lender risk
    • Generally, provide less money

    How To Get Approved Even With Low Credit Score?

    Improve your chances of acceptance by:

    • Presenting evidence of steady employment
    • Maintaining a bank account in good standing
    • Requesting a suitable amount in proportion to your income
    • Declaring all sources of income on your application
    • Verifying your contact details
    • Being truthful about your financial condition

    Even with bad credit, showing steady income greatly improves your chances of being accepted for different loan alternatives.

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    Alternatives to Payday Loans for Bad Credit

    Personal Loans For Bad Credit

    Some payday lenders offer personal loans for individuals with bad credit:

    • Lower rates than payday loans
    • Extended repayment periods (3-36 months)
    • Installment loan structures
    • Credit building potential through payment reporting

    Credit Unions

    Most credit unions provide payday alternative loans (PALs) with:

    • Caps on lower interest rates
    • Fees capped at application fees
    • Terms of 1-12 months
    • Loan limits of up to $2,000
    • No rollover to prevent debt traps

    Online Installment Loans

    These loans offer:

    • Fixed monthly payments
    • Clear fee structures
    • Longer repayment terms
    • Smaller payment size
    • Possibility of bigger loan size

    Peer-To-Peer Lending

    P2P sites link borrowers directly with personal investors:

    • Interest rates determined by multiple factors other than credit score
    • More lenient approval terms
    • Faster funding than traditional banks, possibly
    • Multiple loan uses and sizes

    Online Payday Lenders: What to Look Out For

    When shopping for an online payday lender, look at these things:

    • Licensing – Check the lender is licensed in your state
    • Transparency – Fees and terms should be clearly explained
    • Reputation – Verify customer reviews and Better Business Bureau ratings
    • Security – Verify the site employs encryption for data security
    • Customer service – Verify responsive support is available
    • Funding speed – Verify actual funding speeds comply with advertised claims
    • Collection practices – See how they deal with late payments
    • Privacy policy – See how your data will be handled

    Legitimate lenders will always verify your ability to repay, so be wary of any company offering truly “guaranteed” approval without income verification.

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    Direct Lender vs Loan Broker – Which Is Better for You?

    Direct Lenders:

    • Fund loans directly from their own resources
    • Process applications in-house
    • Often provide faster funding
    • Typically have more transparent fee structures
    • Offer direct customer service throughout the loan process

    Loan Brokers:

    • Connect borrowers with multiple potential lenders
    • May help find better rates through comparison
    • Frequently deal with borrowers rejected elsewhere
    • Occasionally charge extra fees for their services
    • Can share your details with several different companies

    For convenience and quickness, direct lenders such as Low Credit Finance offer the easiest experience, particularly for urgent funding requirements for getting a $255 payday loan online same day with no credit check.

    Pros and Cons of 1 Hour Payday Loans No Credit Check

    Pros:

    • Quick access to urgent funds
    • Accessible even with a bad credit record
    • Easy application process
    • No collateral needed
    • Available outside regular banking hours
    • Transparent, upfront cost basis
    • Regulated industry with consumer protections

    Cons:

    • Increased fees over ordinary loans
    • Short time to repay
    • Potential debt trap if used over and over
    • Small loan amounts
    • Not offered in all states because of regulation
    • Not ideal for long-term financial requirements
    • May not assist in credit score building

    These loans are best used as periodic emergency measures and not as a standard money machine.

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    Tips for Choosing the Right Direct Lender

    Choose a reliable payday loan lender by:

    • Verifying licenses – Check that they’re properly licensed in your state
    • Reading the fine print – Understand all fees and terms before agreeing
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  • MIL-OSI: Vivakor Revenue Soars 133% in Q1 2025 to $37.3M Gross Profit Up 345% with Record Asset Base

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Margins and EBITDA Remained Strong Due to Performance of our Transportation Logistics Segment

    Dallas, TX, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) (“Vivakor” or the “Company”), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation service, today announced financial and operational results for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

    Key Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (yoy):

    • Revenue increased 133% to $37.3 million;
    • Gross profit increased 345% to $4.8 million;
    • Gross margin of 12.7%;
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $2.5 million;
    • Total assets at $248.2 million; and
    • Stockholders’ equity at $108.8 million.

    Revenue breakdown:

    • Terminaling and storage at $21.8 million;
    • Terminaling and storage (related party) at $2.0 million;
    • Transportation logistics at $11.0 million; and
    • Transportation logistics (related party) at $2.5 million.

    Management Commentary

    Vivakor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Ballengee commented, “Our first quarter results were as expected and demonstrate the strength of our long-term contracts. While transportation volumes were down slightly due to the impact of global events and the uncertainty associated with such, our margins remained relatively flat, as we adjusted our framework of operating expenses. And as crude oil pricing dropped from the mid-$70’s to the mid-60’s during the quarter, our EBITDA remained flat.”

    Ballengee concluded, “Our midstream assets, comprised of vehicles and trailers, pipeline facilities, crude oil transfer stations, terminal equipment and storage tanks, are contracted at our highest revenue levels in company history. We are in midst of some expansion now with several more planned over time, which we anticipate will enable us to contract at even higher revenues to support increased demand. We believe 2025 is off to a great start and could shape up to be another record year.”

    Financial Results for Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

    • Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $21.3 million, or 133%, to $37.3 million, compared to $16.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This increase in revenue is primarily attributed to the sales of logistics and terminaling realized through the operations of our newly acquired Endeavor Entities’ businesses, which were acquired through a business combination and closed on October 1, 2024.
    • Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $3.7 million, or 345%, to $4.8 million, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The resulting gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 12.7%, compared to 6.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
    • Operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $4.8 million, or 298%, to $6.4 million, compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Operating loss of the three months ended March 31, 2025 included non-cash expenses totaling $8.2 million, consisting of depreciation and amortization expense of $5.8 million, stock-based compensation of $0.8 million and $1.6 million loss on disposition of assets; compared to the operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024, which included non-cash expenses totaling $1.3 million, comprised of $1.0 million of depreciation and amortization expense and $0.3 million in stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
    • Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $327,000 to $319,000, compared to negative Adjusted EBITDA of $7,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Our Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for non-cash or one-time expenses, including unrealized gains or losses on marketable securities, stock compensation expense, non-qualified stock option expense and loss on disposition of assets, which led to net adjustments to EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 of approximately $6.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
    • Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased $5.6 million, or 300%, to $7.5 million, compared to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The resulting net loss per share of common stock loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was ($0.21), compared to a net loss per share of common stock of ($0.07) for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    About Vivakor, Inc.

    Vivakor, Inc. is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services, operating one of the largest fleets of oilfield trucking services in the continental United States. Its corporate mission is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Vivakor’s integrated facilities assets provide crude oil and produced water gathering, storage, transportation, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts.

    Once operational, Vivakor’s oilfield waste remediation facilities will facilitate the recovery, reuse, and disposal of petroleum byproducts and oilfield waste products.

    For more information, please visit our website: http://vivakor.com

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue” and variations or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, , the expected transaction and ownership structure, the valuation of the transaction, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate planned acquisitions, the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the such transaction, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of pending transactions, disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.

    These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than Vivakor and the Endeavor Entities, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding the Endeavor Entities industries and markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.

    Investors Contact:
    P:949-281-2606
    info@vivakor.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Royalty Rate Approval From the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEWISVILLE, Ark., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission (“AOGC”) has unanimously approved the establishment of a 2.5% royalty rate for the Reynolds Unit for Phase I of its South West Arkansas (“SWA”) Project in Lafayette and Columbia Counties. This is the first royalty rate for lithium from brine extraction that has been approved by the AOGC, establishing an important precedent for lithium development companies operating in Arkansas.

    SWA Lithium LLC applied for a quarterly gross royalty of 2.5% earlier this month. The lithium royalty will be paid to brine owners in addition to the brine fee, also referred to as the “in lieu bromine royalty,” of $65.05 per acre per year, making the total proposed royalty compensation approximately 3% based on current lithium prices. The AOGC granted approval during a special hearing yesterday in Magnolia, AR.

    “We thank the AOGC for granting royalty rate approval for Phase 1 of our SWA Project,” said Standard Lithium’s CEO, David Park, “Establishing a fair and equitable royalty will allow brine owners to be compensated while encouraging economic development of the state’s significant lithium resource.”

    “The AOGC’s decision to grant a reasonable royalty for Phase 1 of our SWA Project demonstrates the state’s commitment to landowners and lithium development,” said Allison Kennedy Thurmond, VP for US Lithium at Equinor. “The royalty rate is only the beginning of capital investment and moves us one step closer to our final investment decision.”

    The Reynolds unit has planned production capacity of 22,500 tonnes per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate once in full commercial production, expected in 2028. For more information about the SWA Project and Smackover Lithium, please visit www.smackoverlithium.com

    About Standard Lithium Ltd.

    Standard Lithium is a leading near-commercial lithium development company focused on the sustainable development of a portfolio of large, high-grade lithium-brine properties in the United States. The Company prioritizes projects characterized by high-grade resources, robust infrastructure, skilled labor, and streamlined permitting. Standard Lithium aims to achieve sustainable, commercial-scale lithium production via the application of a scalable and fully integrated Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) and purification process. The Company’s flagship projects are located in the Smackover Formation, a world-class lithium brine asset, focused in Arkansas and Texas. In partnership with global energy leader Equinor, Standard Lithium is advancing the South West Arkansas project, a greenfield project located in southern Arkansas, and actively exploring promising lithium brine prospects in East Texas. Standard Lithium also holds an interest in certain mineral leases in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, California.

    Standard Lithium trades on both the TSX Venture Exchange and the NYSE American under the symbol “SLI”. Please visit the Company’s website at www.standardlithium.com.

    About Equinor

    Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. Equinor’s portfolio of projects encompasses oil and gas, renewables and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050. Headquartered in Norway, Equinor is the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf and is present in around 30 countries worldwide. Equinor’s partnership with Standard Lithium to mature DLE projects builds on its broad US energy portfolio of oil and gas, offshore wind, low carbon solutions and battery storage projects.

    For more information on Equinor in the US, please visit: Equinor in the US – Equinor

    Investor and Media Inquiries

    Chris Lang
    Standard Lithium Ltd.
    +1 604 409 8154
    investors@standardlithium.com

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used in this news release, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “target”, “plan”, “forecast”, “may”, “schedule” and other similar words or expressions identify forward-looking statements or information. These forward-looking statements or information may relate to intended development timelines, future prices of commodities, accuracy of mineral or resource exploration activity, reserves or resources, regulatory or government requirements or approvals, the reliability of third party information, continued access to mineral properties or infrastructure, fluctuations in the market for lithium and its derivatives, changes in exploration costs and government regulation in Canada and the United States, and other factors or information. Such forward-looking statements represent the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements or information to reflect changes in assumptions or changes in circumstances or any other events affecting such statements and information other than as required by applicable laws, rules and regulations.

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  • MIL-OSI: Indonesia Energy Provides Update on Recently Completed Operations on the Citarum Block

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Geochemical survey completed confirming gas and oil presence in previous discoveries which will be the target of first well to be drilled by IEC at Citarum

    JAKARTA, INDONESIA AND DANVILLE, CA, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Indonesia Energy Corporation (NYSE American: INDO) (“IEC”), an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Indonesia, today announced encouraging results from a regional geochemical survey conducted between September 2024 and March 2025 at IEC’s 195,000 acre Citarum Block which confirms the prospectivity of the key areas of this important asset.

    A detailed analysis of 135 soil samples taken from Citarum Block pursuant to an export license granted by the Indonesian government was performed by the Geochemical Exploration Services Company of Denver, Colorado. The conclusion of this detailed analysis confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons in the Pasundan-1 well, the Jatayu-1 well and the Jonggol area. IEC believes that these results significantly reduces the risk of hydrocarbon exploration and positively confirms the ultimate development and exploitation at the Citarum Block.

    This valuable analysis, when combined with all the previous data that IEC has on the Citarum Block, will potentially allow IEC to bypass the need to do any more seismic work on the block and allow IEC to move directly to the drilling phase.

    The Citarum Block operates under a “gross split” regime pursuant to IEC’s contract with the Indonesian government for this asset. The effect of this is that once Citarum commences production, IEC will be entitled to at least 65% of the natural gas produced. Another benefit for IEC is that the next well it drills at Citarum (which would represent IEC’s initial drilling at Citarum) will be considered an “exploitation” well, meaning IEC will have the right to produce and commercialize any oil and gas discovered from this well without delays which were previously anticipated.

    Mr. Frank Ingriselli, IEC’s President, commented “We are excited about the significant results from this geochemical operation on our Citarum Block which we believe could provide a shortcut to drill our first well at this important asset and immediately begin production without the need to conduct seismic or drill an exploration well. This will move us potentially closer to realizing the value from Citarum which has prospective oil-equivalent resources of over one billion barrels.”

    About Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited

    Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (NYSE American: INDO) is a publicly traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects in Indonesia. IEC’s principal assets are its Kruh Block (63,000 acres) located onshore on the Island of Sumatra in Indonesia and its Citarum Block (195,000 acres) located onshore on the Island of Java in Indonesia. IEC is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia and has a representative office in Danville, California. For more information on IEC, please visit www.indo-energy.com.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    All statements in this press release, and related statements of Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited (“IEC”) and its representatives and partners that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Acts”). In particular, the words “could,” “estimates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “intends,” “on-track”, “plans,” “anticipates,” or “may,” and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Acts and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Acts. Any statements made in this news release other than those of historical fact, about an action, event or development, are forward-looking statements. In this press release, forward-looking statements include, without imitation those related to IEC’s future exploration and drilling plans at Citarum Block. While management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the IEC’s control, that could cause actual results to materially and adversely differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed on April 29, 2025, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies are of such documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and IEC’s website at https://ir.indo-energy.com/sec-filings/. IEC undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

    Company Contact:

    Frank C. Ingriselli
    President, Indonesia Energy Corporation Limited
    Frank.Ingriselli@Indo-Energy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: OSS Partners with U.S. Special Operations Command to Develop High Performance edge Computers (HPeC) for Austere Maritime Environments

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Partnership to develop rugged edge AI/ML compute solutions to improve cognitive dominance for U.S. Special Operations Forces

    Agreement aligns with OSS’ strategy to expand offerings and establish embedded relationships across the U.S. Department of Defense

    ESCONDIDO, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One Stop Systems, Inc. (“OSS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OSS), a leader in rugged Enterprise Class compute for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and sensor processing at the Edge, today announced that the Company has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to create advanced, durable High Performance edge Computer (HPeC) solutions that can process vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently in the field.

    Under the CRADA, OSS will demonstrate its current, cutting-edge AI and ML computing solutions designed specifically for rugged, edge environments to advance USSOCOM maritime platform performance and capabilities. The partnership leverages OSS’ expertise in designing Enterprise Class compute systems that operate in extreme conditions such as harsh climates or remote locations. Solutions under development will support a strategic initiative of USSOCOM, which seeks to enhance the situational awareness, decision-making, and operational capabilities of special operations forces (SOF) in maritime operations. By leveraging AI and ML at the edge, USSOCOM aims to improve cognitive dominance—enabling warfighters to process information faster than their adversaries, to make more informed decisions, and to ultimately achieve mission objectives with greater precision.

    “Our collaboration with USSOCOM will provide warfighters with more sophisticated and intelligent tools to improve their performance in increasingly complex and dynamic combat scenarios, thus reinforcing their competitive advantage on the battlefield,” commented Robert Kalebaugh, OSS VP of Sales. “SOF’s role within the U.S. Department of Defense continues to evolve across echelons, from man-worn to command center operations, and OSS is uniquely qualified to support the needs of U.S. Special Operation Forces.”

    “Today’s announcement also reflects our multi-year strategy focused on expanding our offerings and establishing relationships across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The USSOCOM CRADA represents an important pillar as we continue to forge a relationship with one of the most innovative commands within the Department of Defense. We believe the Armed Forces will accelerate the adaptation of these types of Enterprise Class architecture which OSS provides for AI/ML, sensor fusion and autonomy applications across maritime, land, air, and space domains,” concluded Mr. Kalebaugh.

    About One Stop Systems
    One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) is a leader in AI enabled solutions for the demanding ‘edge’. OSS designs and manufactures Enterprise Class compute and storage products that enable rugged AI, sensor fusion and autonomous capabilities without compromise. These hardware and software platforms bring the latest data center performance to harsh and challenging applications, whether they are on land, sea or in the air.

    OSS products include ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These specialized compact products are used across multiple industries and applications, including autonomous trucking and farming, as well as aircraft, drones, ships and vehicles within the defense industry.

    OSS solutions address the entire AI workflow, from high-speed data acquisition to deep learning, training and large-scale inference, and have delivered many industry firsts for industrial OEM and government customers.

    As the fastest growing segment of the multi-billion-dollar edge computing market, AI enabled solutions require-and OSS delivers-the highest level of performance in the most challenging environments without compromise.

    OSS products are available directly or through global distributors. For more information, go to www.onestopsystems.com. You can also follow OSS on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    One Stop Systems cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by One Stop Systems or its partners that any of our plans or expectations will be achieved, including but not limited to the potential of the Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Special Operations Command, and any actual revenue derived from the Agreement. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risk and uncertainties inherent in our business, including risks described in our prior press releases and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

    Media Contacts:
    Robert Kalebaugh
    One Stop Systems, Inc.
    Tel (858) 518-6154
    Email contact

    Investor Relations:
    Andrew Berger
    Managing Director
    SM Berger & Company, Inc.
    Tel (216) 464-6400
    Email contact

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  • MIL-OSI: UNICOM Engineering Recognized on CRN’s 2025 Solution Provider 500 List for Excellence in Technology Integration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CANTON, Mass., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UNICOM Engineering, a global leader in application platforms, purpose-built systems, and lifecycle support services for software developers, data center infrastructure providers, and OEMs, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2025 Solution Provider 500 list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

    The CRN Solution Provider 500 is an annual ranking of the top solution providers in North America by revenue, serving as a key benchmark for the IT channel’s most influential and innovative organizations. This year’s honorees represent a combined revenue exceeding $540 billion and are recognized for their ability to adapt, scale, and lead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

    For over 30 years, UNICOM Engineering has empowered solution builders to turn their ideas into reality, faster and more efficiently. With a full range of services—from solution design and regulatory compliance to server integration, logistics, global support, and business analytics—UNICOM Engineering enables its partners to focus on innovation while ensuring operational excellence. Strategic alliances with industry leaders such as Dell Technologies and Intel further enhance the company’s ability to deliver AI infrastructure solutions at scale, ensuring businesses have the tools they need to thrive.

    “We’re truly honored to be recognized by CRN once again—it’s a testament to the dedication of our team and the meaningful partnerships we’ve built with our customers,” said Rusty Cone, General Manager of UNICOM Engineering. “As the technology landscape continues to evolve, especially with the rise of AI and next-gen infrastructure, we’re focused on helping our customers stay ahead of the curve. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and delivering real value where it matters most.”

    “The Solution Provider 500 list spotlights the technology integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers, and IT consulting firms who bring in the most revenue by leading the way in business and service innovation,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “Recognition is reserved for companies demonstrating an unwavering commitment to business agility and sustained growth through rapidly changing industry needs and technology advancements. Congratulations go to each company for earning a well-deserved spot on the Solution Provider 500.”

    The 2025 Solution Provider 500 list is available online at https://www.crn.com/sp-500/sp2025, and a selection of the honorees will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine.

    About UNICOM Engineering
    UNICOM Engineering is a leading provider of purpose-built application platforms, appliances, and life cycle deployment services for solution providers and OEMs serving the global data center, storage, security, communications, video, and healthcare IT markets. We are best known for our solution design technologies, integration expertise, and unique deployment capabilities. Our turnkey platforms and appliances are designed for longevity and backed by life cycle management services. We create products and business solutions that solve deployment challenges, accelerate time to market, reduce ownership costs, and increase business efficiencies.

    UNICOM Engineering and the UNICOM Engineering logo are trademarks of UNICOM Engineering, Inc.

    About The Channel Company

    The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

    Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn

    © 2025 The Channel Company, Inc. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Media Contacts

    UNICOM Engineering Contact:
    Lisa Ryan
    lisa.ryan@unicomengineering.com

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  • MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Energy Closes $105 Million Common Stock Private Placement

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NANO Nuclear’s cash position at over $210 Million, which will fuel the company’s continued innovations in the advanced nuclear energy sector 

    Financing included primary participation from fundamental institutional investors, including a pre-eminent global investment manager and a leading long-only mutual fund

    New York, N.Y., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company, today announced the closing of its previously announced common stock private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $105 million, before deducting offering expenses. Net proceeds to NANO Nuclear are expected to be approximately $99 million.

    Primary participation in the private placement came from fundamental institutional investors, including a pre-eminent global investment manager and a leading long-only mutual fund. In the private placement, NANO Nuclear sold 3,888,889 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $27.00 per share.

    The proceeds from this financing significantly boosts NANO Nuclear’s cash on hand to over $210 million. With these resources, NANO Nuclear will be able to more readily advance its cutting-edge micro nuclear reactors and auxiliary nuclear energy-related businesses, as well as seek complimentary acquisitions and drive growth towards initial revenue generation.

    Figure 1 – NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. Closes $105 Million Common Stock Private Placement

    “We are very grateful to have secured this new capital, our largest funding round yet, which was also completed at our highest financing valuation to date and puts our cash on hand at over $210 million,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear Energy. “This achievement was made possible through the participation of well known, long term fundamental institutional investors who understand not only the nuclear energy renaissance we are participating in, but the specific potential for NANO Nuclear’s technologies and business plans. We expect this capital will accelerate our near- and longer-term valuation catalysts, particularly given the high technology readiness level of our KRONOS MMR™ microreactor (being developed in conjunction with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) and our planned commencement of geological site characterization activities, including subsurface drilling investigations, for this reactor, which would be first research microreactor built on campus grounds in the U.S by an advanced reactor company. These activities will lead to the submission of our KRONOS MMR construction permit applications to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission thereafter. We also applaud last week’s presidential executive orders aimed at boosting nuclear energy in the U.S. and streamlining nuclear regulation, which will drive tailwinds for us and the entire nuclear energy sector in coming years. Our mission to become a leading, diversified, and vertically integrated advanced nuclear energy company has taken another large step forward, and we look forward to deploying our capital to drive innovation in our industry and value for our stockholders.”

    Titan Partners Group, a division of American Capital Partners, acted as the sole placement agent for the offering. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP acted as counsel to NANO Nuclear, and Lucosky Brookman LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent.

    The securities sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. The Company has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC by June 10, 2025 covering the resale of the shares of common stock issued in the private placement.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

    About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.

    NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.

    Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™ Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.), “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

    Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.

    HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

    NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

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    This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management in connection with this news release or related events contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements (including statements related to the anticipated benefits to the Company of private placement financing described herein, as well as statements regarding the anticipated benefits of nuclear regulatory reform and the potential fulfillment of Company’s business plans) related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) or related state or non-U.S. nuclear fuel licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complimentary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain contracts and funding to be able to continue operations and advance our plans, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop, gain registered intellectual property protection for, and commercially deploy competitive advanced nuclear reactor and other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 presidential executive orders seeking to support U.S. nuclear energy, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating an early stage business a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Notes Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    EDISON, N.J., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos” or the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Eos also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued, up to an additional $26,250,000 aggregate principal amount of notes.

    The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Eos, will accrue interest payable semi-annually in arrears and will mature on June 15, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Noteholders will have the right to convert their notes in certain circumstances and during specified periods. Eos will settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at Eos’s election.

    The notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at Eos’s option at any time, and from time to time, on or after June 20, 2028 and on or before the 41st scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Eos’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time and certain other conditions are satisfied. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

    If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” occur, then, subject to a limited exception, noteholders may require Eos to repurchase their notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

    The interest rate, initial conversion rate and other terms of the notes will be determined at the pricing of the offering.

    Eos expects to use the net proceeds from the offering of notes, together with the net proceeds from the underwritten public offering of common stock referred to below, if it is consummated, (i) to repurchase its outstanding 5%/6% Convertible Senior PIK Toggle Note due 2026 in privately negotiated transactions; (ii) to prepay a portion of the amount due under its credit agreement, dated June 21, 2024, by and between Eos and CCM Denali Debt Holdings, LP (the “Credit Agreement”); and (iii) for general corporate purposes. Upon a prepayment of $50 million of outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the PIK interest rate under the Credit Agreement will decrease from 15% to 7% and the financial covenants thereunder will be waived until 2027. CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP has agreed that upon the consummation of the offering it will not transfer any securities issued to it under the Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 21, 2024, between the Company and CCM Denali Equity Holdings, LP prior to June 21, 2026.

    In a separate press release, Eos also announced today its intention to offer, in a separate, underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions, $75,000,000 of its common stock, plus up to an additional $11,250,000 of its common stock that the underwriters of the common stock offering have the option to purchase from Eos. The completion of the offering of the notes is not contingent on the completion of the offering of common stock, and the completion of the offering of common stock is not contingent on the completion of the offering of the notes. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any common stock in the public offering.

    The offer and sale of the notes and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws, and the notes and any such shares cannot be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the notes or any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, nor shall there be any sale of the notes or any such shares, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

    About Eos Energy Enterprises

    Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the anticipated terms of the notes being offered, the completion, timing and size of the proposed offerings and the intended use of the proceeds. Forward-looking statements represent Eos’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, including market interest rates, the trading price and volatility of Eos’s common stock, the satisfaction of the closing conditions related to the offerings and risks relating to Eos’s business, including those described in periodic reports that Eos files from time to time with the SEC. Eos may not consummate the proposed offerings described in this press release and, if the proposed offerings are consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding the final terms of the offering or the notes or its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Eos does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, except as may be required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Lantronix to Showcase AI-Driven LM4 Out-of-Band Management Console Servers at Cisco Live San Diego

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced that it will do live demos and daily giveaways of its LM4 AI-driven Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) platform at booth 3219 at Cisco Live held June 9–12, 2025, in San Diego.

    Lantronix, a Cisco Devnet Partner, has the most complete portfolio of out-of-band management console servers designed to reduce unscheduled network downtime for both traditional out-of-band access and automated management and recovery.

    Delivering “Out-of-Band Everywhere,” Lantronix’s LM4 is the industry’s first console server specifically designed, sized and priced for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs) and compact environments such as ATMs, kiosks and network aggregation points. Engineered for healthcare, finance, utilities, telecommunications, government, retail and manufacturing, Lantronix’s LM4 delivers advanced automation, enterprise-grade compliance and cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging technology proven in military and financial networks.

    Serial console servers represented a nearly $400 million worldwide market, according to the Dell’Oro Group. AI data centers, co-location and GPU-as-a-Service represent the fastest-growing deployments for Lantronix, which reflects Dell’Oro’s forecast of data center capex to surpass $1 trillion by 2029.

    “At Cisco Live, we’re excited to showcase our innovative out-of-band solutions that empower our customers to utilize data-driven decision-making to make their networks more secure and reliable while automating routine tasks, enabling network admins to focus on other responsibilities,” said Todd Rychecky, general manager of Out-of-Band at Lantronix. “At Lantronix, we are devoted to producing groundbreaking solutions that help our customers be more efficient, secure and bottom-line focused.”

    Lantronix Speaking Session:

    • Session Title: “OOB Everywhere! How Advanced Console Servers Enhance Network Automation, Cybersecurity & Resilience”
    • Speaker: Eric Weiss, Product Line Director 
    • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
    • Time: 2:30–2:40 p.m. PDT
    • Session Type: World of Solutions Session
    • Technology: Automation & Orchestration, Enterprise Architecture, Network Management
    • Track: Networking

    AI-Driven Out-of-Band Management Everywhere

    An advanced out-of-band management platform, the small yet powerful LM4 provides access, continuous monitoring and automated remediation of issues as well as control of network infrastructure devices. Operational whether the network is up or down, the expert system uses rules-based AI to recover and mitigate network infrastructure automatically, including reliable and secure access to remote gear during an outage. With up to four ports of serial console connections for directly managing gear plus support for up to 48 virtual ports, the LM4’s compact size and affordable price enables network managers to utilize out-of-band everywhere, including many locations previously considered too small and numerous for advanced out-of-band management.

    Running the powerful LMOS software, the LM4 brings the power of NOC-based software to the network’s edge to create a separate management plane in the rack with network infrastructure. With continuous monitoring and automated runbook responses, the LM4 can detect and solve issues before traditional NOC-based tools even know there is an issue. LMOS features a granular authorization model that integrates with existing access controls as well as automated change management functions, including the ability to store multiple config and OS files with local backups to enable automated rollback of failed config changes.

    Standardize on Lantronix LM-Series Solutions for Enterprise-Grade OOB Management

    The LM4 runs the same LMOS software as the LM83X and LM80 console servers, expanding the LM-Series console access options anywhere from 2–104 ports. The LM-Series is centrally managed by the Lantronix Control Center, which is available to run on-premises as a VM or hosted in the cloud. Lantronix’s LM-Series products allow customers to standardize their out-of-band management and deploy enterprise-grade functionality and AI-driven automation at all points in the network. The result is a more resilient network that’s easier to manage with fewer issues, reduced support truck rolls and stronger security and compliance.

    Lantronix is the go-to source for out-of-band innovations, providing a suite of reliable, secure and easy-to-deploy solutions, all supported by its exceptional service team. Easy to use, with resilient out-of-band access, onboard processing / storage and LMOS software, Lantronix’s LM-Series serial console servers are deployed in enterprises worldwide ranging from ultra-secure military and financial networks to downtime-intolerant networks in healthcare and energy.

    At Cisco Live, Lantronix will also feature:

    • LM83X, delivering AI-driven out-of-band management of 8–104 devices over serial console connections in a scalable and robust console server with dual power inputs. 
    • LM80, providing a fixed 8-port serial AI-driven out-of-band management solution that can automate a majority of routine IT maintenance and recovery tasks quickly and error-free.
    • Lantronix Control Center, a single pane of glass for managing all LM-Series devices for secure remote access as well as for automating management of each of the connected network infrastructure devices. It is a single source for Authorization-Authentication-Accounting (AAA) controls, creating monitoring and action rules without scripting, centrally archiving both monitored device operating system and configuration files and compliance reporting.
    • Additional Lantronix out-of-band management solutions, including its SLC8000 modular device console manager, EMG8500 edge management gateway, G520, IoT cellular gateways, X300 IoT Gateway solution and Percepxion™ IoT edge solutions management platform.

    About Lantronix
    Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix’s products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix’s advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing.

    For more information, visit the Lantronix website.

    ©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

    “Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers’ and vendors’ supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Robert Koch Institute (RKI) expand unique partnership to strengthen collaborative surveillance in Africa

    Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report:

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    The World Health Organization (WHO),  Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced today the expansion of the successful Health Security Partnership to Strengthen Disease Surveillance in Africa (HSPA) to seven countries on the continent. 

    The Health Security Partnership strengthens disease surveillance and epidemic intelligence across the African Continent, enabling countries to better detect and respond to public health threats – whether they are natural, accidental, or deliberate.

    Launched in 2023 in six countries, The Gambia, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, and Tunisia, the partnership will expand to other countries, including Rwanda, in its second phase which runs from 2025-2028.

    “HSPA represents an important step forward in building stronger partnerships for health security in Africa. By bringing together global, regional and national actors, this initiative supports countries in strengthening Collaborative Surveillance through mutual exchange and practical action. WHO remains committed to working alongside Member States to ensure that these collective efforts are well-coordinated, responsive, and rooted in national priorities,” said Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa; Deputy Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme.

    Africa experiences more disease outbreaks than any other part of the world. While significant progress has been made in strengthening disease surveillance over the past decade, no country can tackle today’s complex health threats alone.

    “Within the framework of this project, Africa CDC will work with the Member States in mobilizing political will for biosecurity and surveillance, establishing regional frameworks for bio-surveillance of high-consequence biological agents and toxins, and coordinating event-based surveillance. The collaboration with other partners and coordination with Member States is crucial especially in the current context of limited resources to strengthen the continent’s capacity for early detection, response, and management of biological threats,”said Dr Raji Tajudeen, Acting Deputy Director General and Head, Division of Public Health Institutes and Research, Africa CDC.

    At the heart of the initiative is a Collaborative Surveillance approach that connects health and security sectors to reduce biological risks and strengthen surveillance systems nationally and internationally.

    The partnership is supporting countries to strengthen capacities in biorisk management, event and indicator-based surveillance, genomic surveillance and epidemic intelligence. This is achieved through training, guidance development, co-creation of implementation roadmaps, and hands-on technical assistance to ensure that implementation is aligned with country priorities, embedded within broader national systems, and built for long-term sustainability.

    “We are proud of what this partnership has achieved so far. It has strengthened health system coordination and resilience in the African Continent, delivering tangible gains in biosecurity, disease surveillance, genomic surveillance, and epidemic intelligence. This has only been possible because of the trusted partnership between Africa CDC, RKI and WHO with countries in the driver’s seat,” said Dr Merawi Aragaw, Head of Surveillance and Disease at Africa CDC.

    The HSPA initiative has been supported from the start by the Government of Canada through its Weapons Threat Reduction Program, with additional funding in phase two from the Government of the United Kingdom.

    Building on the achievements in phase one, the participating countries, with support from WHO and partners, will accelerate implementation to build a healthier, safer and more resilient Africa. 

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

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  • Israel announces new West Bank settlements despite sanctions threat

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Israel’s government has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied-West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday, a move that could deepen divisions with some allies, who have threatened sanctions over further expansion.

    Far-right Smotrich, an advocate for Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank, wrote on X that the new settlements would be located in the northern area of the West Bank, without specifying where.

    Israeli media cited the Defense Ministry as saying that among the new Jewish settlements, existing “outposts” would be legalised and new settlements would also be built.

    Around 700,000 Israeli settlers live among 2.7 million Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories Israel captured from Jordan in the 1967 war. Israel later annexed East Jerusalem, a move not recognized by most countries, but has not formally extended sovereignty over the West Bank.

    Palestinians see expansion of the settlements as a hindrance to their aspirations to establish an independent Palestinian state in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem.

    There is a growing list of European countries demanding that Israel end the war in Gaza, while Britain, France and Canada this month warned Israel it could impose targeted sanctions if Israel continued to expand settlements in the West Bank.

    Most of the international community considers the Jewish settlements illegal. The Israeli government deems settlements legal under its own laws, while some so-called “outposts” are illegal but often tolerated and sometimes later legalised.

    Settlement activity in the West Bank has accelerated sharply since the war in Gaza, now in its 20th month, adding to escalating Israeli military operations against Palestinian militants and increasing numbers of settler attacks targeting Palestinian residents.

    Nabil Abu Rudeineh, a spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, called Israel’s decision a “dangerous escalation”, accusing the government of continuing to drag the region into a “cycle of violence and instability”.

    “This extremist Israeli government is trying by all means to prevent the establishment of an independent Palestinian state,” he told Reuters, urging U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to intervene.

    Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri condemned the announcement and called on the United States and the European Union to take action.

    “The announcement of the building of 22 new settlements in the West Bank is part of the war led by Netanyahu against the Palestinian people,” Abu Zuhri told Reuters.

    (Reuters)

  • US cancels more than $700 million funding for Moderna bird flu vaccine

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The Trump administration has canceled a contract awarded to Moderna for the late-stage development of its bird flu vaccine for humans, as well as the right to purchase shots, the drugmaker announced on Wednesday.

    Shares of Moderna were flat in after-market trading.

    Moderna in January was awarded $590 million by the Biden administration to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, and support the expansion of clinical studies for up to five additional subtypes of pandemic influenza

    This was in addition to $176 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last year to complete the late-stage development and testing of a pre-pandemic mRNA-based vaccine against the H5N1 avian influenza.

    HHS told Reuters earlier this year that it was reviewing agreements made by the Biden administration for vaccine production.

    “The cancellation means that the government is discarding what could be one of the most effective and rapid tools to combat an avian influenza outbreak,” said Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, adding that it is the opposite approach Trump took with Operation Warp Speed to combat COVID-19.

    An HHS spokesperson said that after a comprehensive internal review, the agency had determined that the project did not meet the scientific standards or safety expectations required for continued federal investment.

    Bird flu has infected 70 people, most of them farm workers, over the past year as it has spread aggressively among cattle herds and poultry flocks.

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned the use of vaccines and earlier this year drew censure from some in the U.S. Congress after he suggested in a television interview that poultry farmers should let the bird flu spread unchecked through their flocks to study chickens who did not contract it.

    Moderna said it plans to explore alternatives for late-stage development and manufacturing of the vaccine.

    The company has been banking on revenue from newer mRNA shots, including its bird flu vaccine and experimental COVID-flu combination vaccine, to make up for waning post-pandemic demand for its COVID vaccine.

    Moderna also said on Wednesday that it had received positive interim data from a mid-stage trial set up to test the safety and immunogenicity of its bird flu vaccine targeting the H5 avian influenza virus subtype.

    -REUTERS

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Sustainable scallop harvesting, safety and supply chain improvements

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Case study

    Sustainable scallop harvesting, safety and supply chain improvements

    Thanks to the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) a small scale coastal fishing business has been able to invest in safety upgrades, eco-friendly vessel maintenance and infrastructure to maintain catch quality and market value.

    Key Facts

    • Applicant name: Greenstraight Scallops Ltd

    • Location: Dartmouth, South West, England
    • Type of project: Improving safety, promoting sustainability, enhancing supply chain infrastructure.
    • Project value: £23,508
    • Grant value: £18,806
    • Date awarded: February 2024 – May 2024

    Project details

    Greenstraight Scallops Ltd is operated by James Kirkaldy, an expert free diver and environmentally conscious small-scale coastal fisherman. Harvesting scallops year-round within six miles of the coast from his 6.3m vessel Terry David, James supplies high-quality shellfish to local restaurants in Dartmouth.

    With support from the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), James secured funding for three projects to improve diver and vessel safety, invest in eco-friendly maintenance, and enhance the shoreside infrastructure needed to preserve product quality and expand market access.

    These investments include the purchase of a refrigerated vehicle, a new chest freezer, cool boxes, safety equipment, and the application of an eco-friendly copper coating to the vessel hull. They address critical safety needs and enable James to increase resilience in the business by expanding where and how he sells his catch.

    James, Owner, Greenstraight Scallops Ltd:

    Thanks to the FaSS I have been able to successfully deliver significant improvements which give me peace of mind – not just about safety at sea, but about the future of my business and the traceability and quality of my catch.

    Project outcomes

    • Improved safety and working conditions through upgraded PPE
    • Safer vessel operations via a rebuilt deck and engine box, non-slip paint, and a new lifting davit which improves ability to bring catch on board and also doubles as the means to do an emergency recovery of a diver in the water if required
    • Sustainable vessel maintenance with the application of an ocean-friendly copper coat and support for vessel lift-outs, pressure washing and storage
    • New cold chain infrastructure including a refrigerated vehicle, chest freezer, cool boxes and ice packs to maintain product freshness and extend market reach
    • Resilience in supply chain by enabling storage and supply of scallops out of season, helping to maintain consistent availability for premium markets
    • Business growth projected turnover increase of 5% through enhanced quality control and expanded sales channels
    • Sector benefits through demonstration of best practice in diver safety and environmentally responsible harvesting

    Learn more

    This case study demonstrates the legacy of the FaSS in supporting England’s catching, aquaculture and processing sectors, as well as enabling projects that are improving the marine environment. It also supports MMOs commitment to ensuring a prosperous, innovative and sustainable future for the fishing industry.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Small rise in serious yeast infections

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Small rise in serious yeast infections

    Bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023.

    Latest data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show that bloodstream infections caused by yeast rose by 4% in 2024, compared to 2023 (from 2,170 to 2,247 reports).

    In 2024 the rate of bloodstream infections due to yeast across England was 3.9 per 100,000 population, compared to 3.8 in 2023. 

    Bloodstream infections caused by yeast are typically acquired in a hospital setting from the patient’s own flora (yeasts found naturally on our skin or in our intestinal tracts). The prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in hospital settings can also play a role because they suppress the patients’ natural bacterial flora allowing yeasts to overgrow in the intestinal tract and potentially enter the bloodstream through the gut wall. Patients with weakened immune systems are also more vulnerable to fungal infections, particularly those being treated for cancers, and people whose treatment involves devices inside their body.

    The most common species of yeast causing infection was Candida albicans (C. albicans), followed by Nakaseomyces glabratus (previously known as Candida glabrata) and Candida parapsilosis (C. parapsilosis) respectively. Rates of bloodstream infection due to N. glabratus were highest in eldest age groups, while rates due to C. albicans and C. parapsilosis were highest in the youngest age groups.

    Data for 2024 also show rates are higher in more deprived populations of the country than the least deprived (5.0 and 3.2 per 100,000 population respectively). UKHSA is working with partners to understand the reasons for these differences.

    Overall, resistance to antifungal drugs has remained relatively stable and treatments remain largely effective. However, an increase in Candidozyma auris (previously known as Candida.auris), an emerging pathogen of global clinical concern which can develop resistance to many available treatments, highlights the importance of remaining vigilant to increasing rates of yeast infections.

    Data from UKHSA’s Health Protection Report show that 637 C. auris cases (including infections and colonisations) were reported across England between January 2013 and December 2024, of which 178 were reported in 2024. Previously rarely detected in England, C. auris has been emerging over the last decade, with a notable resurgence following the lifting of travel restrictions after the COVID-19 pandemic period.

    To support healthcare professionals with outbreaks of C. auris, UKHSA recently published revised guidance on managing outbreaks. To strengthen surveillance and help inform the public health response, C. auris is now a notifiable disease, meaning laboratories that test human samples in England will be required to report C. auris cases to UKHSA.

    Professor Andy Borman, Head of the Mycology Reference Laboratory, UKHSA, said:

    Our surveillance shows that serious fungal infections are having an increasing impact on public health. UKHSA is working with the NHS to explore the reasons behind the rise in serious yeast infections, but factors such as an increase in people who are immunocompromised and the number of people receiving complex surgeries may be playing a part.

    Thankfully, the antifungal drugs we use are still effective against these infections. However, this could change and these infections could become harder to treat in the future. The rise of drug-resistant C. auris in hospitals in England means we must remain vigilant and continue our work to enhance infection prevention and control efforts and to maintain patient safety.

    Unlike bacterial infections, fungal infections did not decline during the pandemic, likely due to pressures on NHS services and the fact that severe COVID infections predisposed hospitalised patients to several types of invasive fungal infections. The rate of bloodstream infections has continued to rise since 2020.

    Existing guidelines emphasise the importance of rapid fungal diagnostics to manage these types of infections, and the development of new tools to improve surveillance and patient outcomes.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 29 May 2025 Departmental update Initiative to mainstream behavioural insights concludes in four African pilot countries

    Source: World Health Organisation

    Transforming approaches to public health challenges in Africa, the project Mainstreaming Behavioural Insights into Public Health in the African Region has marked a milestone in integrating behavioural sciences into health systems. Spearheaded by the WHO Behavioural Insights (BI) Unit at headquarters, alongside the Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit at the WHO Regional Office for Africa and several country offices, this initiative has empowered four pilot countries – Burkina Faso, Namibia, Tanzania and Zambia – to adopt innovative strategies that bridge the gap between human behaviours and health outcomes.

    The adoption of behavioural insights into public health is key to understanding the factors that influence human decision-making and behaviours. These insights can, in turn, inform the design of targeted interventions, policies and strategies to overcome barriers to healthy behaviours.

    Project overview

    Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, the project ran from January 2023 to December 2024. It aimed to integrate behavioural science into health and enhance collaboration between the public health and academic institutions for the adoption behavioural evidence-informed policies and practices.

    Elena Altieri, Unit Head of the Behavioural Insights Unit at WHO HQ, highlighted the necessity of the project, noting:

    “Over the past decade, we’ve seen a growing interest in integrating behavioural sciences into public health among governments and institutions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant practical and technical challenges in adopting these approaches. We face limitations in capacity, funding and time, and there’s also a lack of confidence among policymakers about the impact, sustainability and replicability of behavioural interventions. This project was designed to tackle these issues by offering robust, evidence-based strategies to practitioners to test and develop people-centred policies and interventions.”

    Key achievements

    • Academic integration: Universities in Burkina Faso, Namibia and Zambia launched behavioural science for public health courses as part of health promotion courses, with Namibia initiating a postgraduate diploma. The University of Pretoria integrated behavioural science capacity building and evidence-generation into its terms of reference as a WHO Collaborating Centre.
    • Institutional capacity building: Ministries of health in all participating countries received support to pilot test behavioural approaches and considerations into selected initiatives, strategies and work plans.
    • Health information systems innovation: Zambia’s Ministry of Health piloted behavioural insights and data collection within its routine antenatal care data collection system.

    The project achieved mainstreaming outcomes called for in the Behavioural sciences for better health resolution adopted by WHA76 in May 2023. Documented outcomes include strengthened cross-country networks, established behavioural insights pathways in academic institutions and health systems, and creation of new behavioural insights-based initiatives in the region.

    Positive spillover effects

    Doris Kirigia, Team Lead for Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, reflected on the project:

    “The connections we’ve created between universities, ministries of health, WHO country offices, the Regional Office for Africa, and headquarters are already bearing fruit and will be highly beneficial moving forward. There’s growing interest in behavioural science in the region, and as an organization, we’ll focus on supporting other countries in establishing behavioural insights functions, providing technical support to initiate projects, and leveraging our pool of experts and trainers at the country level to sustain capacity-building efforts.”

    The project integrated behavioural insights into strategic plans, guidance, and new initiatives, including the Strengthening community protection and resilience: regional strategy for community engagement, 2023–2030. Several countries are using behavioural evidence to inform their risk communication and community engagement strategies in response to outbreaks. Countries like Mauritius have incorporated behavioural interventions into health promotion activities to reduce noncommunicable disease risk factors. Burkina Faso, Tanzania and Zambia use behavioural insights to promote people-centred sexual and reproductive health. New research projects include promoting healthy eating in Zambian schools, understanding the use of harmful skin lightening product in Gabon, and increasing uptake in parenting programmes in Tanzania.

    Reflections: strategies for success and pitfalls to avoid

    The project highlighted strategies for success and pitfalls to avoid when integrating behavioural sciences perspectives into public health.  

    • foster active collaboration between universities and ministries through the delivery of joint projects and training programmes to help discover synergies and facilitate the exchange of ideas;
    • encourage cross-country collaboration to support knowledge exchange and document lessons learned;
    • prioritize capacity building through diverse training approaches such as national and sub-national face to face trainings and online courses, to help mainstream behavioural sciences within universities and ministries of health;
    • showcase examples of practical applications of behavioural insights, including success stories, real-world case studies and pilot projects to demonstrate the potential benefits of the approach and to enhance visibility and credibility of behavioural insights champions; and
    • avoid overly ambitious timelines or overly complex pilots as rushing the process may compromise quality and lead to stakeholder disengagement and resistance.

    WHO calls on countries to deepen their understanding of integrating behavioural science into public health strategies. By replicating successful approaches and sharing experiences, we can leverage behavioural insights for better public health outcomes.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Malaysia

    Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Malaysia on May 28-
    29, 2025, where he met with senior military and government officials, underscoring Malaysia’s importance to the U.S. as a
    partner and the U.S. commitment to Malaysia and the region.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: “The African Development Bank has one of the most democratic processes in electing the President of The Bank.”

    Source: African Development Bank Group
    This year’s Annual Meetings have the extra dynamic of the election of a new President to take over the helm of the institution after ten years under Dr. Akinwumi Adesina. Can you walk us through the key electoral processes and steps until the new President takes office?

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Radical legal step towards ending impunity for Israel over killing Gaza journalists

    Pacific Media Watch

    Journalists have been targeted, detained and tortured by the Israeli military in Gaza — and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has now taken a new approach towards bringing justice these crimes.

    The Paris-based global media freedom NGO has submitted multiple formal requests to the International Criminal Court (ICC) asking that Palestinian journalists who are victims of Israeli war crimes in Gaza be allowed to participate as such in international judicial proceedings.

    If granted this status, these journalists would be able to present the ICC with the direct and personal harm they have suffered at the hands of Israeli forces, reports RSF.

    RSF has filed four complaints with the ICC concerning war crimes committed against journalists in Gaza and recently joined director Sepideh Farsi at the Cannes Film Festival to pay tribute to Fatma Hassoun, a photojournalist killed by the Israeli army after it was revealed she was featured in the documentary film Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.

    After filing the four complaints with the ICC concerning war crimes committed against journalists in Gaza since October 2023, RSF is resolutely continuing its efforts to bring the issue before international justice.

    The NGO has submitted several victim participation forms to the ICC so that Gazan journalists can participate in the legal process as recognised victims, not just as witnesses.

    Being officially recognised as victims is a first step toward justice, truth, and reparations — and it is an essential step toward protecting press freedom and journalistic integrity in conflict zones.

    Nearly 200 journalists killed
    Since October 2023, Israeli armed forces have killed nearly 200 journalists in Gaza — the Gaza Media Office says more than 215 journalists have been killed — at least 44 of whom were targeted because of their work, according to RSF data.

    Not only are foreign journalists barred from entering the blockaded Palestinian territory, but local reporters have watched their homes and newsrooms be destroyed by Israeli airstrikes and have been constantly displaced amid a devastating humanitarian crisis.

    “The right of victims to participate in the ICC investigation is a crucial mechanism that will finally allow for the recognition of the immense harm suffered by Palestinian journalists working in Gaza, who are the target of an unprecedented and systematic crackdown,” said Clémence Witt, a lawyer at the Paris and Barcelona Bars, and Jeanne Sulzer, a lawyer at the Paris Bar and member of the ICC’s list of counsel.

    Jonathan Dagher, head of the RSF Middle East desk, said: “It is time for justice for Gaza’s journalists to be served. The Israeli army’s ongoing crimes against them must end.

    “RSF will tirelessly continue demanding justice and reparations. This new process in the ICC investigation is an integral part of this combat, and allowing journalists to participate as victims is essential to moving forward.

    “They should be able to testify to the extreme violence targeting Gaza’s press. This is a new step toward holding the Israeli military and its leaders accountable for the crimes committed with impunity on Palestinian territory.”

    Pacific Media Watch collaborates with RSF.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Grattan on Friday: Trump, tariffs and the Middle East are looming challenges for Albanese

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

    Australia these days receives invitations to big-league international conferences. And so Anthony Albanese will be off soon to the G7 meeting in Alberta, Canada, on June 15-17.

    For the prime minister, what’s most important about this trip is not so much the conference itself, but his expected first meeting with US President Donald Trump, either on the sidelines of the G7 or in a visit to Washington while he’s in North America.

    Nothing is locked in. But it’s impossible to think such a meeting won’t take place. The Australian PM certainly needs to have his first face-to-face talks with the US president sooner rather than later.

    During the election, there was much argument over whether Albanese or Peter Dutton would be better at dealing with the difficult and unpredictable Trump, in particular, in trying to extract some concessions on his tariffs

    Australia has been hit by Trump’s 25% tariff on aluminium and steel, as well as by his general 10% tariff.

    The Trump tariff regime has been a chaotic story of decisions, pauses and changes of mind. In the latest drama, the United States Court of International Trade on Wednesday blocked Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs (as far as Australia goes, this relates to the 10% general tariff but not that on aluminium and steel). The court found the president had exceeded his powers. The administration immediately appealed the decision.

    We can’t know how this imbroglio will play out. But assuming Australia will still be confronting some tariffs, Albanese’s pitch for special treatment will be made around what we can do for the Americans with our large deposits of critical minerals and rare earths. These are vital for the production of a huge range of items, including for defence purposes.

    Australia’s ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, speaking at a conference in Detroit this week, pointed out that the two countries already had a draft accord on these minerals.

    “What we need to work out […] is how do we collaborate both on the mining, the extraction, the transportation and the processing and the stockpiling to make our economies resilient, including what you’ll need for future battery manufacture,” Rudd said.

    When Albanese does get together with Trump, he will have the advantage of meeting him as the big winner of the recent election. Trump said of him post-election, “He’s been very, very nice to me, very respectful to me”.

    But that’s no iron-clad guarantee of success. With the US president, there are always multiple “known unknowns”.

    For Albanese, success on the tariff front would be important, but not, of course, as important politically as it would have been pre-election.

    A range of other issues will also be on the agenda when the two meet: including progress on AUKUS.

    The president would no doubt be pleased the government is in the process of booting the Chinese lessee out of the Port of Darwin (with American investment firm Cerberus expressing an interest in taking over, although the government’s preference is for the port to be in Australian hands).

    Trump might not think, however, that the government’s commitment to defence spending, due to reach 2.3% of gross domestic product by 2033-34, is enough. The Americans would prefer a level of 3% of GDP.

    No doubt the Middle East would also be canvassed in such talks. While Middle East policy is not a frontline issue in the Australian-American relationship, the Albanese government struggles at home to strike the right stance.

    Since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, Australia has seen a deterioration in local social cohesion. Antisemitism spiked to a degree not anticipated; pro-Palestinian demonstrations became a regular and controversial feature. The government found itself under political fire from the Jewish community and pro-Palestinian critics alike.

    With the Israeli government disregarding international criticism, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza growing more dire, Albanese this week toughened his rhetoric.

    On Monday he said: “It is outrageous that there be a blockade of food and supplies to people who are in need in Gaza. We have made that very clear by signing up to international statements”. He described Israel’s actions as “completely unacceptable”.

    Within Labor, the pressure to go further has been mounting. It is on two fronts. Some want sanctions against Israel (beyond the existing sanctions in relation to settlers on the West Bank). There is also the issue of whether Australia should recognise a Palestinian state ahead of a two-state solution.

    Ed Husic, a Muslim, was relatively outspoken even while he was in cabinet. Since being dumped from the ministry, he is much freer to put forth his view.

    This week, he was calling for imposing sanctions if other nations were to do so. “I think we should be actively considering […] drawing up a list of targeted sanctions where we can join with others”.

    Significantly, former Labor Foreign Minister Gareth Evans was another advocate, saying sanctions “would send a powerful message”.



    Read more:
    Gareth Evans: the case for recognising Palestine

    But when the question of sanctions was put to Albanese, he was dismissive, raising the issue of substantive outcomes.

    At the Labor party’s grassroots level, there is strong pressure for a more pro-Palestinian approach.

    It is not unreasonable to think that would strike a sympathetic chord with both Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, but they are very cognisant of the politics – both international and local.

    Wong a year ago raised the possibility of recognising Palestine statehood as a step along a peace process, ahead of a two-state solution.

    Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations, James Larson, last week delivered an Australian statement to a preparatory meeting for a June conference in New York on “the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution”.

    Echoing Wong’s earlier position, he said: “A two-state solution – a Palestinian state alongside the state of Israel – is the only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence, and the only hope of a just and enduring peace, for Israelis and Palestinians alike.”

    “Like other partners, Australia no longer sees recognition of a Palestinian state as only occurring at the end of negotiations, but rather as a way of building momentum towards a two-state solution.”

    Evans, in an article for Pearls and Irritations this week, says the “strongest and most constructive contribution” Australia could make on the issue would be to announce at the conference “that we are immediately recognising Palestinian statehood: not just as the final outcome of a political settlement but as a way of kickstarting it”.

    The government is tight-lipped about what stand it will take for the June 17-20 conference, saying it doesn’t have details yet and is unable to say who will attend for Australia. It says it is not being framed as a conference where countries are expected to make pledges.

    Nevertheless, many within Labor will be watching closely whether the coming weeks will see any change in Australia’s Middle East policy. But that, in turn, would depend on whether others make any moves, because Australia wants to have company from like-minded countries.

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

    – ref. Grattan on Friday: Trump, tariffs and the Middle East are looming challenges for Albanese – https://theconversation.com/grattan-on-friday-trump-tariffs-and-the-middle-east-are-looming-challenges-for-albanese-257333

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Committee visits SaxaVord Spaceport 🚀 | Scottish Affairs Committee

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    The Scottish Affairs Committee visited @saxavordspaceportuk7912 to learn more about their mission to launch the first rocket into orbit from the UK – and the opportunities the spaceport is creating for the local community and the rest of Scotland.
    Find out more about the Committee’s inquiry into Scotland’s space launch sector by visiting www.parliament.uk/scotaffcom

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

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: £85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across the country

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    £85 million to support arts and cultural organisations across the country

    Local people’s access to arts venues across the country set to be protected with cash to support vital repairs and upgrades

    • Investment supports the Government’s Plan for Change by helping to boost local economies and increase opportunities to gain creative skills
    • Expressions Of Interest to open at the end of June

    Arts and cultural organisations will soon be able to apply for a share of £85 million from the government for vital repairs and upgrades, ensuring everyone has access to high quality institutions in the places they call home. 

    The new Creative Foundations Fund will help arts venues across England to address a range of issues, such as repairing building infrastructure, outdated or failing systems, inefficient energy systems and inaccessible spaces. It will ensure beloved local venues like theatres, performing arts venues, galleries, grassroots music venues and contemporary arts centres can continue to offer opportunities, boost skills and attract more visitors from across the country.

    Arts and cultural organisations across England are encouraged to apply for a share of up to £10 million each from the fund, which recognises the huge contribution they make towards boosting growth and breaking down barriers to opportunities for young people by helping them to learn vital creative skills. 

    This £85 million investment into arts and cultural organisations is part of the £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund announced by the Culture Secretary in February, which delivers on the government’s Plan for Change to support economic growth and increase opportunities for people across the country.

    Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: 

    Everyone, everywhere, deserves to enjoy arts and culture in the places they call home. This funding will be vital in ensuring that our much loved venues are fit for the future, so they can continue to boost growth and provide young people with the space to learn vital creative skills.

    Our Plan for Change is boosting opportunities everywhere and it will support these vital institutions to flourish.

    Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England said: 

    Our cultural buildings are home to thrilling performances and amazing exhibitions in towns and cities across England. This new investment helps to secure the future of those buildings at the heart of their communities, ensuring that artists, performers, curators and creators can continue to share their brilliant work with audiences for years to come.

    The fund will open for Expressions Of Interest on Monday 30 June 2025. Full guidance, including eligibility criteria and details of how to apply, can be found on Arts Council England’s website. 

    Notes to editors:

    •  In February, Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy announced more than £270 million in funding for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in a major boost for growth. 
    • Arts Council England will deliver this fund on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), including administering, awarding and monitoring the grants.Guidance has been published today by Arts Council England to provide further information for arts and cultural organisations considering making an application to these schemes. 
    • The online portal to register Expressions of Interest for the Creative Foundations Fund opens on Monday 30 June 2025. Full guidance, including eligibility criteria and details of how to apply can be found on Arts Council England’s website.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Wagamama to come to Preston’s Animate

    Source: City of Preston

    29 May 2025

    Preston City Council has announced Asian inspired Japanese restaurant, Wagamama is to open at its newly launched £45million Animate leisure scheme, which has been delivered by Maple Grove Developments. 

    Positioned between Taco Bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, Wagamama has taken a 4,125 sq ft unit on a 15-year lease. The fit out is due to commence imminently and will be open to customers early this summer.

    Open seven days a week, the new restaurant will create 55 new jobs and marks Wagamama’s 167th restaurant in the UK and Ireland and its 59th in the North. The deal means that just one final unit (10,270 sq ft) offering social space on the upper level is now available.

    Animate was officially opened in February by Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, with many of the tenants including Ask Italian, Argento Lounge, Taco Bell Hollywood Bowl and ARC Cinemas now trading.

    Sita Wood, head of brand activation (restaurants) at Wagamama said: 

    “We’re incredibly excited to be opening our doors in preston, to meet local demand. our team are hard at work training for our opening, and we can’t wait to welcome our locals to enjoy their fresh favourites on our benches.”

    Cllr Wise at Preston City Council said: 

    “Animate has proven to be an in-demand venue for leisure operators and Wagamama deciding to open a restaurant here is a significant vote of confidence in the destination. It will prove to be a popular restaurant, stimulating additional footfall in the Harris Quarter, catalysing further investment, and boosting our local economy, central to our Community Wealth Building model.”

    Speaking about the arrival of Wagamama John Brady, at Bradys, joint agents for the scheme with Smith Young, commented:

    “Securing Wagamama is a strong endorsement of Preston’s growing appeal as a vibrant retail and leisure destination. The brand brings with it a loyal following and a reputation for quality, which will not only further enhance the visitor experience but also support the wider regeneration of the area by driving increased footfall.”

    The flagship scheme is one of six major projects in Preston’s Harris Quarter Towns Fund Investment Programme, a £200m programme, including £20.9m of funding by the government to support several regeneration projects.

    About Maple Grove Developments

    Maple Grove Developments is part of the Eric Wright Group. Founded in 1923, the Eric Wright Group is a leading property and construction company that develops, builds and maintains the UK’s infrastructure.

    Wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, the Group is committed to delivering employment and regeneration opportunities in the communities in which it operates in. All company profits are either invested back into the Eric Wright Group or awarded to charities and projects, predominately throughout the North West, which support young persons’ wellbeing, elderly services, education and training, health or carers’ support. 

    The Eric Wright Charitable Trust owns and operates Water Park Lakeland Adventure Centre in Cumbria and is an employer partner and sponsor of the Eric Wright Learning Foundation at Preston’s College, which supports young people aged 14+ studying Level 1 – 3 vocational courses and Apprenticeships.

    Based at Bamber Bridge, near Preston, the Eric Wright Group comprises seven specialist divisions that regularly collaborate to deliver joined-up approaches with outstanding results and maintain strong relationships with private and public sector clients and partners. The Group’s seven divisions are Maple Grove Developments, Construction, Civil Engineering, Water, Health & Care, Facilities Management (FM) and Applethwaite Homes. 

    About Animate

    The construction and development phase will help to generate up to 200 full time equivalent construction jobs for the local workforce, and provide opportunities for apprenticeship, work placements, training and upskilling through Eric Wright Group’s corporate and social responsibility programme.   

    A dedicated Animate Community Benefit Framework has been agreed between Preston City Council and Maple Grove Developments, which will deliver 15 community benefits, in line with Preston’s Community Wealth Building programme, to assist the delivery of the project and to provide the maximum impact for Preston’s residents and businesses.  

    The Community Benefit Framework seeks to use local labour, provide training, employment, volunteering opportunities and placements within local colleges, to promote environmental sustainability, and to ensure that all workers are treated equally and fairly. 

    Animate will also provide more than 140 long term jobs when it opens to the public following the two year construction phase.  

    About Towns Fund – Town Deals

    • On 27 July 2019, the Prime Minister announced that the Towns Fund would support an initial 101 places across England to develop Town Deal proposals, to drive economic regeneration and deliver long-term economic and productivity growth. 
    • A Town Deal is an agreement in principle between Government, the Lead Council and the Town Deal Board. It will set out a vision and strategy for the town, and what each party agrees to do to achieve this vision.  
    • Each of the 101 towns selected to work towards a Town Deal also received accelerated funding last year for investment in capital projects that would have an immediate impact and help places “build back better” in the wake of Covid-19. See the 101 places being supported to develop Town Deals.
    • Preston’s City Investment Plan is a 15 year vision for Preston setting out Preston’s long-term objectives and strategy to transform the city, targeting resources and aligning public and private sector investments to respond to needs and capitalise on opportunities for positive change. For details visit Invest – Preston’s City Investment Plan.
    • Preston City Council actively applies and prioritises the principles of Community Wealth Building wherever applicable and appropriate. Community Wealth Building is an approach which aims to ensure the economic system builds wealth and prosperity for everyone. 
    • Lancashire County Council’s £800,000 Economic Recovery grant is from its £12.8m  Economic Recovery & Growth programme to fund projects across the 12 Lancashire districts to tackle some of the economic impacts of Covid-19 and support recovery and growth. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: From DJ box to civic chair: Cllr Ian Dore spins into the spotlight 29 May 2025 From DJ box to civic chair: Councillor Ian Dore spins into the spotlight

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    He’s no stranger to a spotlight — and now Councillor Ian Dore is spinning into the Chairman’s role, ready to represent the Isle of Wight with purpose, professionalism, and a touch of flair.

    Elected as the new Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Dore brings with him a background as varied as a festival line-up — from military service to music decks, and now to the ceremonial chain of office.

    Reflecting on the moment the votes were counted last Wednesday, he admitted the result came as something of a surprise.

    “My first words were, ‘I didn’t expect that,’” he said, still sounding slightly dazed. “There’s always a chance, but it was never a given. On the night, it went my way by two votes — and here we are. The boy from Binstead, now wearing the chain. It’s still sinking in.”

    The nomination came from Councillor Geoff Brodie, seconded by Cllr Karen Lucioni, with Councillor Jonathan Bacon also voicing his support. MP Richard Quigley added warm words, highlighting Councillor’s Dore’s dedication to public service, particularly his role as the council’s Armed Forces Champion.

    Councillor Vanessa Churchman was elected vice-chairman.

    In his opening remarks, Councillor Dore also took a moment to acknowledge the contribution of his predecessor, Councillor Karl Love.

    “Karl brought real energy to the role,” he said. “He served with enthusiasm and a commitment that left a mark on this chamber and the wider community. It’s only right to recognise that service as we look ahead to the year to come.”

    With a full chamber and a packed agenda, Councillor Dore wasted no time in setting the tone for his tenure as civic figurehead. 

    “I’ve always believed in duty, discipline, and service. This role is a continuation of that. It’s a privilege to represent the council and the Island, and I’ll do my utmost to ensure this chamber remains a place where all voices are respected and heard.”

    But who exactly is the man now holding the gavel?

    Councillor Dore’s journey is anything but ordinary. A former soldier who served in the Gulf War and Northern Ireland, he later swapped boots for beats, becoming a well-known DJ and radio presenter.

    From Isle of Wight Radio to Power FM and eventually Bath FM, he’s entertained thousands — and even launched a youth radio project, Youth Radio Rocks.

    Beyond the airwaves, he’s worked as an event manager and fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support and mental health charity Mind.

    He’s also currently the driving force behind the Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day — an event that blends his love of community, service, and a well-organised timetable.

    “I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my fellow councillors and the residents of Binstead and Fishbourne,” he said.

    “Without their trust in 2021, I wouldn’t have this opportunity. I take the responsibility seriously — and I’m stepping into it with humility, purpose, and, of course, my best boots forward.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: More than blue helmets: What you might not know about UN peacekeepers

    Source: United Nations – Peacekeeping

     

     

    Written by Lesley Myers, Digital Editor for UN Peacekeeping’s Strategic Communications Section. She specializes in political analysis, strategic planning and peacekeeping impact.

     

     

    They work in some of the world’s toughest environments to protect people and prevent conflict. But how much do you really know about UN “Blue Helmets”? As we celebrate the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, discover seven surprising facts about the people working for peace.

     

    1. UN Peacekeepers have won a Nobel Peace Prize.

    UN peacekeepers were awarded the prize in 1988 for peacekeepers’ role in promoting global peace and security. During the ceremony, the Nobel Committee honoured peacekeepers that have given their lives for peace: “They volunteered to the service, knowing that it could involve risk. It became their lot to pay the highest price a human being can pay.”

    2. UN Peacekeeping does not have its own army or police force.

    Instead, UN Member States voluntarily contribute their own troops and police officers to peacekeeping missions. To date, over 2 million peacekeepers have served from over 120 countries, making us a truly global force for peace. The top contributors of these personnel include Nepal, Rwanda, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan as of February 2025, as well as Security Council members like China and France. Countries like Côte d’Ivoire, Timor-Leste and Liberia — where peacekeeping missions used to be deployed — are now sending peacekeepers of their own to help others.

    3. Peacekeepers are not only soldiers.

    Peacekeepers include military, police and civilian staff taking on a wide range of roles to help us advance peace. Peacekeepers include a wide range of experts including in logistics, engineering, mediation, politics, civics, human rights, gender, strategic communications and rule of law. They provide advice and support on important issues from how build strong justice institutions to protecting civilians to holding free and fair elections. This cross-disciplinary mix is what lets us navigate the complex socioeconomic, political, environmental and security dynamics that drive conflict.

    4. Peacekeepers do more than patrol.

    We protect civilians, monitor ceasefires, support peace negotiations and help prevent relapses into civil war. We also assist in long-term peacebuilding by building trust between communities, strengthening national institutions, promoting justice, and supporting free and fair elections, laying the critical foundations that help peace take root. Our work is tailored to the conflict environments we work in so we can best meet the needs of the communities we serve.

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    5. Peacekeepers are cost-effective.

    Missions cost significantly less than comparable operations led by individual countries. Peacekeeping’s current budget represents less than 0.5% of global military spending but supports 11 peacekeeping operations in places like South Sudan, Cyprus, and south Lebanon. It delivers value for money, reducing violence, preventing the escalation of conflicts that can destabilize countries and regions, and advancing the global community’s peace and security goals at a fraction of the cost of what military activities cost worldwide.

    6. Peacekeepers serve impartially on behalf of UN Member States.

    UN peacekeeping missions are established, tasked, and ended by the UN Security Council. We serve on behalf of all UN Member States and remain impartial, giving us credibility that can be difficult to achieve when a Member State acts alone.

    7. Peacekeepers are effective at advancing peace.

    Peacekeeping remains one of the global community’s most effective tools for advancing peace. The majority of missions succeed, stabilizing societies, ending war, and saving millions of lives. We are proven to help stop violence before it starts, reduce its impact during conflict, and prevent its return once peace is restored. We increase the likelihood that peace agreements will last once established and have helped countries like Cambodia, El Salvador and Sierra Leone transition from conflict to peace. UN Member States play a critical role in these efforts: we are most successful when we are backed by their are backed by the political will of UN Member States.

    Today, an increasingly divided global community is facing the highest number of conflicts since the second world war, and peacekeeping itself is becoming an increasingly dangerous endeavour. Peacekeeping continues to evolve in the face of these growing challenges, but our commitment remains constant: each day, peacekeepers step up to give peace a fighting chance.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU Fact Sheets – The United Kingdom – 28-05-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    The relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) has evolved significantly since Brexit. Following the 2024 UK general election, the new government called for a ‘reset’ in relations with the EU, launching a renewed agenda of structured political cooperation across shared priorities. The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly plays a key role in fostering dialogue. A UK-EU summit is scheduled for May 2025 to further deepen cooperation and define concrete steps for the renewed agenda.

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