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Category: Transport

  • PM Modi to visit Buenos Aires, marking first bilateral trip by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 4 and 5 will mark the first bilateral trip by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in nearly six decades.

    PM Modi has been to Argentina before, having attended the G20 Summit there in 2018. This upcoming visit, however, is his first bilateral trip, underlining both countries’ commitment to deepen their strategic ties.

    The visit will begin with the Prime Minister paying homage at the statue of General José de San Martín, Argentina’s revered freedom fighter and national hero. He will be accorded a ceremonial welcome and will hold delegation-level talks with President Javier Milei. The discussions will be followed by a lunch hosted by the Argentine President in honour of the Prime Minister.

    India and Argentina share a strategic partnership since 2019 and celebrated 75 years of diplomatic ties last year. This visit comes at a pivotal moment for Argentina, which is undertaking significant economic reforms that echo India’s own transformative economic journey. Both leaders are expected to hold extensive talks on expanding economic and trade ties.

    Key areas on the agenda include India’s advancements in defence manufacturing, the space sector, information technology, and digital public infrastructure (DPI). India is also looking to share its expertise in telemedicine and digital healthcare solutions, which could help Argentina improve access to medical services and ensure cost-effective healthcare delivery.

    Argentina’s vast natural resources present further opportunities for cooperation. The country holds the world’s second-largest shale gas reserves and the fourth-largest shale oil reserves, alongside substantial conventional oil and gas deposits—making it a potentially important energy partner for India. Argentina’s significant reserves of critical minerals such as lithium, copper, and other rare earth elements are vital for India’s clean energy transition and industrial growth. India’s public sector enterprise, KABIL, has already secured concessions in Argentina since 2024, and further discussions are expected during the visit.

    The bilateral talks are likely to pave the way for enhanced cooperation in trade and investment, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, defence and security, infrastructure, mining and mineral resources, agriculture and food security, green energy, ICT, digital innovation, disaster management, science and technology, education, and people-to-people ties.

    Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit is expected to lay the foundation for stronger strategic engagement and open new avenues of collaboration between India and Argentina in the years ahead.

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: The impact of US trade policy on jobs and inflation in Canada

    Source: Bank of Canada

    To summarize, Canada’s dependence on the US market underscores the importance of a new Canada-US trade deal that rolls back tariffs. The resilience of the economy and the labour market will also depend on the ability of businesses to expand to new markets within Canada and overseas, as well as on Canadian investment in infrastructure to get our goods to new markets.

    Inflation is . . . complicated

    At the Bank, we are focused on where inflation is going—the underlying trend. That’s why it is so important to understand the forces at work on inflation—which ones are temporary and which ones may last. That’s easier said than done—and right now, it’s complicated.

    Once again, I’ll start with where we were before tariffs. Headline inflation was back down to the 2% target last summer. Core inflation, which strips out volatile components like energy, was still a bit higher than headline. But by the end of 2024, there were no signs of broad-based price pressures, and inflation expectations had largely returned to normal. Monetary policy had worked to restore low inflation.

    But then US tariffs arrived. Assessing the inflationary impact of tariffs has been a moving target because the United States has repeatedly changed the size and scope of tariffs. The prospect of a new Canada-US trade deal offers hope that tariffs will be removed. But until we have a deal, inflation will be affected by both US tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. So let’s consider what each of these could mean for inflation.

    I’ll start with US tariffs. As we’ve seen, tariffs have lowered our exports and weighed on employment. That puts downward pressure on inflation in Canada. However, the increase in US tariffs raises prices in the United States, and that can spill over into Canada when we import those higher-priced US goods, putting upward pressure on inflation here.

    Then there are the Canadian counter-tariffs. These also make US imports more expensive and put upward pressure on inflation.

    The net effect of tariffs on inflation is difficult to gauge. It’s not as easy as saying a 10% tariff will increase the price of a product by 10%.

    The pass-through of higher costs from tariffs will depend importantly on demand and on inflation expectations. If the economy slows and employment continues to weaken, the drop in demand will make it harder for businesses to raise prices to reflect the full cost of tariffs. On the other hand, tariffs give companies something to blame for higher prices. That may make it easier for them to pass on the cost of tariffs. And higher inflation expectations could also make it easier because people won’t be surprised to see higher prices.

    History offers some guidance on the impact tariffs could have on inflation. During the 2018 tariff conflict with the United States, the retaliatory tariff on final goods was 10% and remained in place for just under a year. During that conflict, the pass-through from price increases to consumer goods was high but incomplete. If the current tariffs and counter-tariffs remain in place, past experience suggests pass-through of about 75% of the costs of tariffs over roughly a year and a half.

    So what tariff effects are we seeing in inflation so far? It’s still too early to see the direct effects of counter-tariffs in the inflation data, but we may be seeing some indirect effects related to trade disruption. Many businesses report they are already facing higher costs related to finding alternative suppliers and developing new markets.

    Inflation is also being affected by other factors. In particular, the elimination of the consumer carbon tax knocked 0.6 percentage points off inflation, mostly due to lower gasoline prices, and pulled headline inflation down to 1.7% in April. This tax effect will remain in the year-over-year change in the consumer price index for the next 11 months before falling away.

    Excluding taxes, inflation was 2.3% in April, slightly stronger than the Bank had expected and up from 2.1% in March. The Bank’s preferred measures of core inflation, as well as other measures of underlying inflation, moved up in April. There is some unusual volatility in inflation, but these measures suggest underlying inflation could be firmer than we thought. Higher core inflation can be partly attributed to higher goods prices, including food, and may be starting to reflect new costs related to US tariffs.

    The Bank will be watching measures of underlying inflation closely to gauge how inflationary pressures are evolving.

    The role of monetary policy

    At the Bank, we’re keeping a close eye on the job market and inflation. Further weakening in the job market will put more downward pressure on inflation. But if tariffs were to continue, they’ll add costs. As I have said before, we can’t let a tariff problem become an inflation problem.

    Two weeks ago, the Bank’s Governing Council maintained the policy interest rate at 2.75%. This was our second hold after seven straight cuts. This included the cuts in January and March in the face of US tariff threats and increased uncertainty.

    Yesterday, we published the summary of Governing Council’s deliberations leading to the June 4 interest rate decision. As reported, three factors particularly weighed on our decision. Uncertainty was still high. The Canadian economy was softer, but not sharply weaker. And there has been some additional firmness in recent inflation data.

    We also noted that the weaker the economy and the more downward pressure on inflation, the more there would be a need to lower the policy interest rate further. However, if the recent firmness in underlying inflation were to persist, it would be more difficult to cut the policy rate. Overall, my colleagues on Governing Council and I agreed there could be a need for a further reduction in the policy interest rate if the effects of US tariffs and uncertainty continued to spread through the economy and cost pressures on inflation were contained.

    The recent progress toward a new trade deal is encouraging, and we are following developments closely. We are all invested in the future of the trade relationship between Canada and the United States.

    Conclusion

    It’s time to wrap up.

    I came to St. John’s to talk about the global trade war and its impact on Canada’s economy.

    Canadian exports have fallen sharply owing to US tariffs. This is slowing the economy and weakening the labour market. That will put additional downward pressure on inflation. But if tariffs are not removed, we expect they will be passed through to higher consumer prices. These economic impacts underline the importance of a new trade deal with the United States.

    They also underscore the need to learn from this experience. Newfoundland and Labrador’s success in diversifying its markets and products shows us the way. The United States will always be our single biggest trading partner, but we can improve our resilience and grow our prosperity by expanding both our internal trade and overseas markets for our products.

    At the Bank of Canada, our focus is on supporting economic activity and jobs, while ensuring inflation remains well controlled. We will maintain price stability over time for Canadians.

    Thank you.

    I would like to thank Fares Bounajm, Erik Ens and Olena Senyuta for their help in preparing this speech.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Artificial Intelligence sparks growth for innovative companies

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Government of Canada investments support jobs, productivity and product development
     
    July 4, 2025 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

    To ensure Canada remains a global leader in innovation, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in businesses, organizations, entrepreneurs and leaders that are accelerating AI adoption and spurring economic growth.

    Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced $2,506,250 to support artificial intelligence-related (AI) projects at three Halifax businesses.

    They include:

    •  Liveable Cities, a division of LED Roadway Lighting Ltd., is receiving $2 million (repayable) over two years to develop an AI-powered streetlight controller and camera. The system will reduce energy use by up to 30 percent and provide real-time data to improve public safety. The project will create skilled jobs, support international growth, and position the company as a leader in smart city technology.
    • Oberland Agriscience Inc., is receiving $250,000 (repayable) to install AI-driven software and equipment that will boost production, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. The technology will enhance product quality, support new product development, and optimize formulations —reducing environmental impact and easing pressure on supply chains.
    • Kindred AI Inc. is receiving $206,250 (repayable) and $50,000 (non-repayable) to advance its real-time emotional intelligence software. The funding will support product development, engineering, and commercialization, creating high-quality jobs. The company’s tools help users track and grow emotional intelligence and can be embedded into other products. Kindred will expand key features, target new markets—including education and healthcare—and launch a marketing strategy to reach more clients and industries.

    The Government of Canada is making strategic investments to support AI adoption to foster real solutions, improve lives, reshape industries and reimagine what is possible.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    July 5, 2025

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

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Adelina Borozdina became the best graduate at the Humanitarian Institute.

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

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

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Graduation of Master’s students in urban planning: from Yakutia to Afghanistan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Master’s students-graduates

    The composition of graduates of the Department of Urban Development, who presented their master’s theses for defense on June 10, turned out to be surprisingly broad in geographical terms. On this day, 15 master’s students defended their theses, including several foreigners – Akbarmirzo Soliev and Aliye Ganieva (Uzbekistan), Akhmad Oryakhel (Afghanistan), Gantuya Batbold (Mongolia), as well as representatives of various regions of Russia: for example, Kazbek Tkhvostov – from North Ossetia, Timir Solovyov – from Yakutia, Leyla Dadaeva – from St. Petersburg, and Anzhelika Gasparyan – a native of Kuzbass.

    All of them prepared diploma projects on topics that were interesting and relevant for their countries and regions. The exception was Akbarmirzo Soliev, who took on the landscape and urban development modernization of the Green Belt of Glory memorial complex – a system of monuments to the defenders of Leningrad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Akbarmirzo chose this topic at the suggestion of his academic supervisor, Associate Professor Svetlana Levoshko, and defended his project with excellent marks.

    Gantuya Batbold defended her thesis on the topic of “Urban development of transboundary territories of Siberia and Mongolia”. According to her bachelor’s degree in her native Mongolia, Gantuya is an environmental engineer, so she had to master a lot of new disciplines in her master’s program. Afghan Ahmad Oryakhel himself formulated the topic of the thesis “Urban development of the territories of the Khashmatkhan transport corridor in Kabul”. In addition to its relevant and deeply developed content, the work is distinguished by a high level of architectural graphics. The academic supervisor of both master’s students is Associate Professor Pavel Skryabin. According to the master’s students, the most difficult thing was to master the Russian language.

    “I am returning to my native Darkhan, the second largest city in Mongolia, known as an important industrial and educational center. I want to establish myself as a professional in the Darkhan municipality. It seems to me to be a key institution of urban governance, directly influencing the life and well-being of every citizen. My work will focus on issues of urban development and improvement of the urban environment. I will try to actively participate in the development and implementation of projects aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens, modernizing infrastructure and creating comfortable public spaces, contributing to the harmonious development of Darkhan, helping to transform it into an even more attractive and functional urban center for all its residents,” said Gantuya Batbold.

    Ahmad Oryakhel also plans to return to his homeland and pursue a career in the Kabul Municipality in his area of expertise. “I intend to work in the Urban Development Department, where architects participate in planning new districts, rebuilding urban infrastructure, and developing design solutions aimed at improving the urban environment. I believe that my knowledge and skills can be especially useful in the process of rebuilding and developing the city. The municipality is interested in young professionals with international education, and I hope to contribute to the implementation of projects related to sustainable development and modern architecture in Kabul,” Ahmad shared.

    Kazbek Tkhvostov, who completed his master’s degree with honors, received the highest mark for his work “Formation of a system of multifunctional public spaces in small towns and rural settlements of the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania”. His supervisor is Associate Professor Marina Kook. In addition, the state examination committee recommended Kazbek’s work for participation in the XXXIV Review-competition of diploma works of the Interregional Public Organization for the Promotion of Architectural Education (MOOSAO) and for implementation. Graduates of the Department of Urban Planning of 2024, his classmates and fellow countrymen Artur Ramonov and Zara Khadartseva came to support the master’s student at his defense. For now, Kazbek plans to stay in St. Petersburg, but does not rule out professional activity in North Ossetia.

    It is gratifying that the Department of Urban Planning trains highly professional specialists who work all over the world.

    Presentation by Kazbek Tkhostov

    Presentation by Ahmad Oryakhel

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Information on the total number of voting rights and shares of 74Software share capital as of June 30, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release

    Information on the total number of voting rights and shares of 74Software share capital as of June 30, 2025

    Paris, July 4, 2025 – In accordance with Articles L.233-8 II and R.225-73 I of the French Commercial Code (Code de Commerce) and Article 223-16 of the General Regulations of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (RGAMF), 74Software hereby informs its shareholders that, as of June 30, 2025:

    • Total number of shares is 29,746,194.
    • Total number of theoretical voting rights is 41,294,444.

    It is calculated according to the total number of shares with voting rights, including those whose voting rights have been suspended, and is used to declare threshold crossing by shareholders in accordance with Article 223-11 of the RGAMF.

    • Number of exercisable voting rights is 40,813,815.

    Disclaimer

    This document is a translation into English of an original French press release. It is not a binding document. In the event of a conflict in interpretation, reference should be made to the French version, which is the authentic text.

    About 74Software

    74Software is an enterprise software group founded through the combination of Axway and SBS – independently operated leaders with unique experience and capabilities to deliver mission-critical software for a data driven world. A pioneer in enterprise integration solutions for 25 years, Axway supports major brands and government agencies around the globe with its core line of MFT, B2B, API, and Financial Accounting Hub products. SBS empowers banks and financial institutions to reimagine tomorrow’s digital experiences with a composable cloud-based architecture that enables deposits, lending, compliance, payments, consumer, and asset finance services and operations to be deployed worldwide. 74Software serves more than 11,000 companies, including over 1,500 financial service customers. To learn more, visit 74Software.com

    Contacts – Investor Relations:

    Arthur Carli – +33 (0)1 47 17 24 65 – acarli@74software.com

    Chloé Chouard – +33 (0)1 47 17 21 78 – cchouard@74software.com

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    July 5, 2025

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

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    What Is Aivora Trade and How Does It Work?

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

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

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

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

    Security First: How Aivora Trade Protects Its Users

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Why Choose Aivora Trade? Australia and Canada Consumer Report Released Here

    Performance Insights: What Users Are Reporting About Their Results

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

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

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

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

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

    How to Get Started with Aivora Trade Safely in 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ESG stands for “environmental, social and governance”.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    July 5, 2025

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

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ESG stands for “environmental, social and governance”.

    MIL OSI Economics –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Floating offshore photovoltaic project in Qingdao, China’s Shandong

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

    Floating offshore photovoltaic project in Qingdao, China’s Shandong

    Updated: July 4, 2025 21:02 Xinhua
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows workers inspecting at the site of an floating offshore photovoltaic (PV) project of Sinopec Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. The project was connected to the grid for electricity generation recently. Located in the Xihai’an (West Coast) New Area of the east China’s coastal city, the project innovatively adopts a floating structure, with the photovoltaic panels rising and falling close to the water surface with the tide, and uses seawater to efficiently dissipate heat to improve power generation efficiency. With an installed capacity of 7.5 megawatts, it is expected to generate nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 8,300 tons. Since it was put into use on July 1, the project has generated a total of 123,100 kilowatt-hours of electricity. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows a floating offshore photovoltaic (PV) project of Sinopec Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. in a full-seawater environment in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows a floating offshore photovoltaic (PV) project of Sinopec Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. in a full-seawater environment in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua]
    An aerial drone photo taken on July 4, 2025 shows workers inspecting at the site of the floating offshore photovoltaic (PV) project of Sinopec Qingdao Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Latest death and injury figures in Greyhound racing shows need for UK-wide ban

    Source: Scottish Greens

    04 Jul 2025 Nature Sport

    Last year alone 346 dogs died in the racing industry, and a further 3,809 were injured

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    The latest deaths and injury figures released by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) shows the need for a UK-wide ban on greyhound racing, say the Scottish Greens.

    Last year, 346 dogs died in the racing industry and there were 3,809 injuries. GBGB only started recording the deaths and injuries in the greyhound racing industry in 2017.

    The average lifespan of a greyhound is 10-14 years. Greyhounds forced to race typically retire between 3-5 years old. In the past seven years since their records began, there have been 3,957 dogs killed and 35,168 injuries, meaning many of these dogs died well before their time for the sake of a so-called ‘sport’.

    Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell introduced the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill this year to make greyhound racing illegal in Scotland.

    In Wales, plans have also been scheduled to end greyhound racing for good. Mark says this should be a starting point, with the rest of the UK learning from our nations.

    Mark said:

    “I am proud that my Bill is moving through Parliament at the moment to protect greyhounds and make racing illegal in Scotland. I want to see a UK-wide ban as soon as possible to end the needless suffering of these gentle creatures.

    “These beautiful dogs deserve a better life than dying young or being left in severe pain for the sake of so-called entertainment. They are forced to run round a track at 40mph speeds, colliding with each other, resulting in broken legs, necks, and too frequently, deaths.

    “My own dog Bert is a greyhound. When I rescued him, he was around two years old and had been discarded with a broken leg that had never been properly treated. He was frightened, anxious and dealing with an unhealed break at such a young age. He’s now 12 years old and a completely different dog who has brought such love into our family, but he should never have been put through trauma caused by racing to begin with.

    “One dead or injured greyhound, caused by racing, is one too many, and this industry has thousands on its hands. If you have ever met a greyhound, you will know how loving and trusting they are. You will see their individual personalities shine through. How could anyone possibly think it is acceptable to subject them to such pain and injury in this day in age?

    “The figures across the UK are harrowing, but unfortunately not surprising. So long as greyhound racing is legal, these numbers will continue to grow. I hope that both Scotland can lead by example and the rest of the UK can catch up with us, by ending the sport for good to put paws before profits.”

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: SAIL project making Sunderland City Centre safer as anti-social behaviour falls significantly

    Source: City of Sunderland

    As this week’s UK Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week with its theme of ‘Making Communities Safer’ draws to a close, Sunderland City Council is highlighting the success of a key project that’s helping to do just that in the city centre.

    The Sunderland Altogether Improving Lives (SAIL) project was launched by Northumbria Police, the Violence Reduction unit and Sunderland City Council in 2022. SAIL continues to make a real difference in the city centre by reducing anti-social behaviour and making the community safer. The project brings together a wide range of partner agencies under one roof to deliver a coordinated, long-term approach to tackling issues that matter to residents, businesses and visitors.

    Latest figures show that between June 2024 and May 2025, the city centre has seen major reductions in key issues:

    • All ASB is down 32%
    • Youth ASB down 20%
    • Alcohol Related ASB down 28%

    Other types of crime have also seen notable reductions during the same period, including a 22% drop in theft and handling, a 23% decrease in vehicle crime, and a 13% fall in serious youth violence.

    SAIL works with many partners including Sunderland City Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement, Housing and Environmental Service together with officers from Northumbria Police, Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit and British Transport Police. By working together with these key partners and other organisations such as NHS, Gentoo, Wear Recovery Sunderland, Youth Drug and Alcohol Project (YDAP) and Sunderland BID (Business Improvement District)., SAIL has been able to make a real difference to Sunderland city centre.  

    Councillor Kelly Chequer, Sunderland City Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Safer Communities, said: “These numbers show the incredibly positive impact the SAIL project has had on our city centre.”

    “By working with young people to deter them from committing anti-social behaviour, and reducing overall crime in the city centre, this partnership is helping create a cleaner, safer and more vibrant place.”

    The SAIL project further develops the working relationships between Sunderland City Council, Northumbria Police, the Violence Reduction Unit, Sunderland BID and other key partners to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Sunderland.

    Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth said: “These are fantastic results, and a powerful example of what can be achieved when we come together with a shared commitment to tackling the issues that matter most to our communities.

    “I’m really pleased to see the difference the SAIL project is making in Sunderland City Centre. By tackling anti-social behaviour, and reducing crime, this partnership is helping create a safer, and more welcoming place for everyone who lives, works and visits the city.

    “The strength of the SAIL project comes from having a range of partners based in the city centre, working together to respond to issues in a proactive way. It’s not just about enforcement, it’s about building trust, supporting young people, preventing crime from happening, and making sure residents and businesses feel heard and supported.

    “This is exactly the kind of approach we need to build safer, stronger communities for everyone.”

    Chief Inspector of Communities, Gemma Calvert, from Northumbria Police said: “It’s great to see the continued impact the SAIL partnership has in the local community – it’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our neighbourhood officers and partner agencies.

    “As a Force, we have a real focus on tackling anti-social behaviour in Sunderland and these latest figures show clearly the progress that we’re making together.

    “And while these results are welcoming ones, we know that our work is far from over.

    “We’ll continue to work alongside each other to have a positive presence in the community, including educating and building trust with young people – doing all we can to divert them from getting involved in crime and anti-social behaviour.”

    SAIL works closely with the businesses in the city centre and Sunderland Business Improvement District (BID).

    Chief Executive of Sunderland BID, Sharon Appleby said: “SAIL is a brilliant project and since its launch has shown excellent results.  It is so important that businesses in the city centre see the issues of ASB and general crime being taken seriously by everyone and it builds confidence in the trading environment.  This is such a key initiative given the transformation journey the city centre is on as we try and attract new businesses to locate here.”

    The SAIL project builds on the success of the award-winning SARA project in Southwick and HALO project in Hetton which were set up to work with local communities and help build a sense of ownership and pride in the area at the same time as tackling a range of issues including anti-social and criminal behaviour, environmental crime, unemployment and poor mental health.

    Residents are encouraged to work together with projects like SAIL and continue reporting ASB. You can report ASB easily online at: Anti-social behaviour – Sunderland City Council. Together we can make Sunderland a safe place for everyone.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: Central African Republic: Activists Arrested at Memorial Event

    Source: APO


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    Central African Republic authorities arrested activists holding a memorial event for students who died in a high school explosion, Human Rights Watch said today.

    On June 27, 2025, civil society activists organized a vigil in memory of the students who died in the explosion on June 25 at Barthelemy Boganda High School in Bangui, the capital, where they were taking year-end exams. The death toll was reported in the media to be 29, with at least 250 others injured. The authorities arrested seven people at the memorial event, including three of the organizers, although all have since been released.

    “Students should not fear death or injury when they are attending school and have a right to full public accountability,” said Lewis Mudge, Central Africa director at Human Rights Watch. “The government should follow through on its obligation to conduct transparent and effective investigations and not target those calling for accountability.”

    The government issued a statement on July 1 saying that 20 students died and 65 others were hospitalized. The government has promised an investigation into the cause of the explosion.

    The explosion at the school, which occurred when power was being restored to an electrical transformer on the premises, caused a stampede of 5,000 students who were taking exams, according to witnesses and media reports. One student told Human Rights Watch that it took a long time for ambulances to arrive, and that bystanders had to transport the injured to hospitals by motorcycle taxis.

    “My daughter had jumped out of a second story window,” the father of a 21-year-old victim, who was not at the scene, told Human Rights Watch. “Her friends and classmates waited for over an hour for an ambulance and decided to take her on a motorcycle, but she died on the way to the hospital. This was her baccalaureate exam, and she was excited for her future. We buried her yesterday and we are still in shock.”

    Journalists who covered the incident told Human Rights Watch that the number of dead is 29 and that the number of injured, including those seriously injured, is also higher than the official number. The government should carry out an effective, transparent, and public investigation into both the cause and the extent of the damage immediately, Human Rights Watch said.

    The president announced three days of national mourning, which took place from June 27 to 29. Civil society activists from an umbrella group, the Civil Society Working Group (Groupe de Travail de la Société Civile, GTSC), organized a vigil on June 27 to commemorate the victims, call for safer schools, and demand an investigation.

    One of the activists told Human Rights Watch the organizers tried to hold the memorial ceremony at the school but were denied access by the Education Ministry because investigations were underway. Understanding this reason, they selected a different location, but the security minister said the vigil was not authorized, citing a 2022 ban on protests in public spaces.

    The organizers along with the students and their families started to hold the vigil anyway, but police broke it up and arrested seven people including the three organizers, Gervais Lakosso, Fernand Mandéndjapou, and Paul Crescent Beninga, the activists said.

    Photos showing police beating vigil participants, seen by Human Rights Watch, circulated on social media. Human Rights Watch was also sent photos from one of the vigil organizers showing wounds from when he was thrown in a police truck.

    “We were trying to light candles and put down flowers in memory of those we lost,” Beninga said. “Where is the security risk in that? We were trying to mourn our young people that were studying for their future and the police came, beat, and arrested us and took us away.”

    During their interrogation, three civil society activists were informally accused by the police of “association with criminals” and of having ties to the Republican Bloc for the Defense of the Constitution (Bloc Républicain pour la Défense de la Constitution, BRDC), a coalition of opposition parties. People close to the government often disparage the coalition and accuse it of supporting armed groups.

    “We were treated like criminals and traitors,” Mandéndjapou said.

    The Internal Security Ministry posted its rejection of the activists’ request to hold the memorial event on its Facebook page, along with photos of the three activists in handcuffs. The post says that the “detained,” while free, will “be subject to close police surveillance.”

    Authorities took Lakosso and Mandéndjapou to a cell at the National Security Unit and Beninga to a cell at the Central Office for the Repression of Banditry (Office Central de Répression du Banditisme, OCRB), a police unit in Bangui notorious for abuses, where they spent the night. Sending an activist detained for organizing a memorial for dead students to a facility run by a unit known for torture, executions, and shooting suspects on sight can only be designed to intimidate and send a threatening message to activists.

    The three activists, as well as the four others arrested with them, were released after President Faustin-Archange Touadéra intervened, according to the activists and the ministry’s Facebook page.

    Since 2022, Central African authorities have cracked down on civil society, media, and opposition political parties. The police have prevented opposition political protests and government officials have made unfounded accusations that civil society activists are collaborating with armed groups.

    Repression increased ahead of local and national elections in 2023, and a referendum in 2023 led to a new constitution that removed term limits and allows Touadéra to run for a third term, which had not been permitted under the 2016 constitution.

    “When tragedies like this occur, civil society should be able to commemorate, call for accountability, and support people in their grief,” Mudge said. “The government’s crackdown on this memorial event shows how much it relies on repression and assumes the worst from civil society.”

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Human Rights Watch (HRW).

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    July 5, 2025

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

    Source: APO


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

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

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

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

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

    A community diagnosis at the heart of change

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

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

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

    Taking collective action

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

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

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

    A healthier, safer community in the long-term

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: The Gambia: As malaria season begins, a life-saving infusion of medicine

    Source: APO


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    On a hot and humid Thursday afternoon, the courtyard of The Gambia’s Central Medical Store swarms with people. Despite the oppressive heat, dozens of people gather under a large tent.

    From time to time, clouds appear before dissipating, while the small puddles left by a light rainfall the day before remind everyone of the onset of the rainy season, a period known to bring a surge in malaria cases.

    Against this backdrop, the Gambian Red Cross Society (GRCS) officially handed over a vital consignment of anti-malarial medications to the Ministry of Health in support of the upcoming Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign.

    This life-saving donation is part of the “Accelerating Malaria Elimination in The Gambia” project, funded by the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). 

    “This delivery comes at the right time,” said Lamine Dampha, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Health during the handover ceremony. “The rainy season, commonly referred to as ‘malaria season’, has just begun. These medications will allow us to protect tens of thousands of people, especially children under five, who continue to bear the highest burden of malaria, across the country”.

    Speaking at the handover ceremony, Charles Businge, the IFRC’s regional director for Africa emphasized that these medications come at a crucial time when global funding for malaria is declining.

    In this context, Ibou Fye Njie, secretary general of the GRCS, says these medicines take on even greater significance. 

    “Delivery of these medicines marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to achieve a malaria-free Gambia, while emphasizing that the project will finance the operational costs for the implementation of four SMC cycles during the 2025 malaria season in Kombo North District,” he said.

    Supporting a nationwide mosquito nets distribution campaign

    Valued at over USD 108,000 (excluding transport costs estimated at USD 35,000), the medications handover follows a large-scale mosquito net distribution campaign, conducted in partnership with the Senegalese authorities as part of a coordinated cross-border malaria control effort. 

    More than 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets were distributed free of charge to households across The Gambia.

    Supporting this nationwide effort, 280 Red Cross volunteers were mobilized across all regions to raise awareness about malaria prevention. They went door-to-door educating families about the proper use of mosquito nets, provided information on where to collect them, and assisted Ministry of Health staff with registering beneficiaries.

    “I’m very grateful to have received a mosquito net,” said a mother of three from the Central River Region. “This year, I know my children and I will be protected from malaria.”

    Malaria: a major public health threat

    Malaria is one of the top ten causes of death in The Gambia, with the entire population of the country at risk of the disease. It also remains a leading cause of childhood mortality and morbidity in The Gambia, where under-five mortality rate remains high at 56 per 1,000 live births. 

    Despite significant progress in recent years, global malaria funding is insufficient to sustain essential services for a growing population and addressing biological and non-biological threats. 

    Speaking on behalf of His Excellency Liu Jin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Gambia, Mr. Zhan Tong, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, reaffirmed China’s commitment:

    “We are confident that, with the strong support of the Chinese government and the international community, we will see tangible progress very soon,” he said.

    The “Accelerating Malaria Elimination in The Gambia” project, launched in September 2024, will run through September 2026, with a total budget of USD 1,978,879.

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

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    July 5, 2025

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

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

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

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

    The Israeli military had no immediate comment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    ‘MAKE THE DEAL’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    -Reuters

    July 5, 2025

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

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Work to stop road to Romsey from flooding starts soon

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

    Upgrades to Stockbridge Road in Timsbury will help prevent it flooding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Background

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Water potential, climate adaptation and student mobility: HSE projects at the forum of strong ideas

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Photo: Igor Rodin / Roscongress Foundation

    The forum “Strong Ideas for a New Time” has concluded in Moscow. HSE researchers presented their projects in various fields. One of them, “Water Potential of Russia,” was among the top 10 and was presented by the head of the Scientific and educational laboratory of climate change economics HSE University Igor Makarov at a plenary session with the participation of President Vladimir Putin.

    The forum “Strong Ideas for a New Time” was organized by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) and the Roscongress Foundation, co-organized by VEB.RF. This year, the forum received more than 35 thousand initiatives, including from employees of the Higher School of Economics. The authors of the best ideas, Russian President Vladimir Putin, ASI head Svetlana Chupsheva and VEB.RF chairman, chairman of the ASI expert council Igor Shuvalov took part in the plenary session on July 3 at the Russia National Center.

    At the plenary session, Igor Makarov, Head of the Scientific and Educational Laboratory of Climate Change Economics at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, spoke about his idea, which will allow Russia to become a water superpower.

    More than one billion people in the world live in areas that suffer from water shortages, and by the middle of the 21st century this will be two-thirds of the population, Igor Makarov noted in his speech. “Russia has 20% of the world’s reserves of this strategic asset and has every opportunity to become a water superpower of the 21st century,” he believes. But for this, according to the scientist, a comprehensive strategy for using competitive advantages associated with the availability of fresh water and its rational use is needed. The strategy may consist of four points. First, the development of a mechanism for assessing the real cost of water and the introduction of an assessment of the “water footprint” of products.

    “We must know how much water we spend on the production of a particular product,” says Igor Makarov. Secondly, creating incentives for rational water use, introducing water consumption standards. Thirdly, developing new developments and technologies in the field of water conservation and water purification. “Technologies are already appearing that not only use water without harming its quality, but even improve it: they return water to the reservoir cleaner than it was when it was taken,” explains Igor Makarov. The fourth point of the strategy could be the creation of mechanisms for joint investment in water management by the state, enterprises and citizens. “Such an approach could become the basis for water to become a new investment-attractive segment of the economy,” says Igor Makarov.

    Vladimir Putin supported the HSE project, noting that although, according to international experts, Russia is one of the countries that has more water than it consumes, it is necessary to approach its use rationally. According to the president, when implementing the programs that will arise on the basis of the proposals made by the scientist, it is necessary to take into account the balance of water consumption.

    “Because if we use this resource for industrial development, this is what we are talking about, then we must proceed from the fact that 50% of the total volume of water consumption goes specifically to industry. If we take these 50% as 100, 75% is energy. We just have to keep this in mind. For agriculture, let’s say, in my opinion, only 2%,” Vladimir Putin noted. He also emphasized that “we must be very careful when making any large-scale decisions.”

    “We have huge amounts of fresh water, and the coastal zone creates unique opportunities for development… Together with the agency and the expert council, we will try to formulate this topic so that it sounds like an economy around water. There is currently a great demand for such questions – these are completely new aspects that have not been considered before, especially in terms of supporting and developing family businesses, which is certainly important and in demand,” said Igor Shuvalov.

    Another HSE project, the creation of the National Climate Adaptation System, was included in the top 100 of the forum. The authors of the idea are employees Faculty of Geography and Geoinformation Technologies HSE University: Dean of the Faculty, Director Center for Digital Technologies for Natural and Climate Projects Nikolay Kurichev, who presented the idea at the forum, and Tatyana Aniskina, director Geodata Center.

    Geographers from the National Research University Higher School of Economics propose creating an integrated national system for managing adaptation to climate change based on microdata. It is possible to launch such a system on the basis of the multi-level digital platform “Natural and Climate Risks and Adaptation to Climate Change”. HSE.Glavnoe will tell more about this project in one of its next publications.

    The top 300 included the initiative of students of the GosVyshka platform, “A comprehensive program of academic and project-based student mobility for regional development.” “Today, it is sometimes easier for a student to go on an exchange to another country than to a Russian region,” says Maria Matveeva, head of the project “GosVyshka”, who presented the idea at the forum. “In Russia, there are formats for short-term student trips, such as expeditions and student tourism. But to get a full-fledged transformative experience, a student must stay in another region for at least 4-6 months, and, unfortunately, at the moment this is quite difficult.”

    In order to form a unified educational space in Russia, the authors of the idea proposed a program with four tracks: academic (a student from an average regional university goes to a highly selective university to gain knowledge), scientific (theoretical research due to the specifics of the host region, for example, studying volcanoes in Kamchatka), social (in combination with the service learning program, work on NPO projects), and managerial (work on the tasks of executive authorities and senior officials of the regions in the format of workshops based at the State Higher School of Economics).

    “We thank ASI for supporting our project and hope for further assistance in its implementation. In addition, we are looking for regional partners to receive project assignments for students within the framework of mobility programs,” said Maria Matveeva.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Eduard Tiktinsky became an Honorary Professor of SPbPU

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On July 4, a solemn ceremony of awarding the diploma and mantle of the Honorary Professor of SPbPU to the founder, president and chairman of the board of directors of the RBI Group Eduard Tiktinsky took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The assignment of this title is the highest form of recognition of merits in educational and scientific activities. The event took place during the honoring of the best graduates of the Polytechnic.

    The honorary title was awarded to Eduard Tiktinsky, a graduate of the Economics Department of the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute, by the decision of the Academic Council of SPbPU on December 2, 2024.

    Eduard Saulevich founded the RBI Group at the age of 21. Having graduated from the Polytechnic, the higher courses in economics and privatization of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and having gained experience in real estate, Eduard Tiktinsky created and headed a development company, which today is one of the largest holdings in St. Petersburg in the residential and commercial construction market. During this time, the company has implemented more than 80 projects, with a total area of more than two million square meters.

    Today, Eduard Tiktinsky is an Honorary Builder of Russia, holder of the Order of Merit in Construction, member of the Board of Trustees of the World Club of Petersburgers, initiator and ideological inspirer of the social project for talented youth “School of Leaders of the Future”. In addition, Eduard Saulevich is a multiple leader of professional and business ratings, recognized at various times by expert communities as “Person of the Year”, “Expert of the Year” in the field of business, innovation, education, as well as one of the most effective managers who made the greatest personal contribution to the development of the industry over the past decade.

    Eduard Saulevich is, first and foremost, a polytechnician, an engineer and economist, who has proven with his success story how business provides opportunities for self-realization, and personal motivation, efficiency and talent help to achieve goals. For several years now, the university has been hosting meetings with polytechnicians, where Eduard Saulevich shares his experience, helps students believe in themselves and encourages them to “know their craft”, because success is the result of work, accepted risks and conviction in the correctness of the chosen path, – noted the scientific secretary of the university Dmitry Karpov, reading out the presentation.

    So, Eduard Tiktinsky became a guest discussion club “You have the floor!”, answered questions from polytechnicians.

    In conclusion, Dmitry Anatolyevich cited Eduard Saulevich’s “rules of success”, voiced by him in one of his interviews.

    I want to thank you for the great honor of speaking at an important event – the awarding of golden graduates. Remembering my studies, I want to note that after creating my company, I did not come to the Polytechnic very often. But nevertheless, it gave me the opportunity to accept the challenge both in work and in studies, without any discounts and adjustments to pass all exams on time, clearly and with normal grades. The activity that I conduct, meeting with students and entrepreneurs, gives a lot not only to people, as I hope, but also to me, – said Eduard Tiktinsky in his response.

    Eduard Saulevich visited the SPbPU History Museum, where he learned interesting facts about the history of the university and saw key exhibits. The honorary professor climbed the spiral staircase to the Polytech Tower, where he was able to enjoy the view of the university and the city from a height of more than 40 meters.

    The tower is one of the symbols of the Polytechnic University, this year it turns 120 years old. It is interesting that it is now used as a youth cluster for startups and development. Of course, it is very symbolic when a historical building is given a new life. I believe this is a very important task for the city. It is good when such projects “throw” a kind of bridge between history and modernity. The Polytechnic University Tower, as I see it, fully embodies the functions and meanings that a cultural heritage site can carry, – noted Eduard Tiktinsky.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine Conducted Another Exchange of Prisoners of War — Russian Defense Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    Moscow, July 4 /Xinhua/ — Russia and Ukraine on Friday held another round of prisoner of war exchanges as part of the agreements reached in Istanbul, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

    “On July 4, in accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, another group of Russian servicemen was returned from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime. In exchange, a group of prisoners of war of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was transferred,” the ministry said in a statement.

    It is noted that Russian military personnel are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance.

    “All Russian military personnel will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation in medical institutions of the Russian Ministry of Defense,” the Russian Ministry of Defense stated.

    Let us recall that Russian-Ukrainian agreements on the exchange of prisoners of war were reached in Istanbul on June 2. Two categories of prisoners are subject to the “all for all” exchange: the wounded and seriously ill, as well as persons under 25 years of age. –0–

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    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China announces final decision on anti-dumping probe into EU brandy imports

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday announced the final decision on an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the European Union (EU). The ministry will impose anti-dumping measures on brandy imports for five years starting from Saturday, July 5.

    According to the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, the investigation revealed that there is dumping in the import of brandy produced in the EU, which is why the Chinese industry of this alcoholic beverage is at risk of significant damage. At the same time, there is a cause-and-effect relationship between dumping and the threat of real damage.

    According to the agency, the final decision determined the dumping margin in the range from 27.7 percent to 34.9 percent.

    China’s Ministry of Commerce said it had accepted price commitments submitted by relevant industry associations and EU enterprises and would not impose anti-dumping duties on imports that meet the terms of those commitments.

    This decision was taken following a lengthy investigation that began in January 2024. A preliminary assessment was published in August 2024 and temporary anti-dumping measures were introduced in October of the same year.

    The department also reported that the anti-dumping investigation was carried out in relation to EU-produced brandy, packaged in containers with a capacity of less than 200 liters, which was imported into China between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. -0-

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    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: United Nations – Appointment of Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (04.07.25)

    Source: Republic of France in English
    The Republic of France has issued the following statement:

    France welcomes the appointment of Mr Carlos Ruiz Massieu as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). It wishes him success and assures him of its full support as he carries out his mission.

    Given the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, it is essential to take action and follow up the recommendations in the Secretary-General’s report for strengthening the United Nations’ role in Haiti. Re-establishing security in the country is vital for creating conditions that are conducive to the holding of elections in order to respond to the legitimate expectations of the Haitian people.

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    July 5, 2025

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

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 5, 2025

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

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 5, 2025

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

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Africa: World Health Organization (WHO) and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) standby partners strengthen cholera response in South Sudan

    Source: APO


    .

    Amidst the ongoing cholera outbreak in South Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed gratitude for the critical support provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and WHO’s Standby Partners (SBPs). Their timely and coordinated assistance has significantly enhanced WHO’s capacity to support the government of South Sudan’s efforts to contain the outbreak.

    South Sudan declared a cholera outbreak in October 2024, since then, the Ministry of Health with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, has mounted a comprehensive response, designating the outbreak as a highest-priority emergency. This designation has enabled deployment of rapid response teams, prepositioning medical supplies and coordination efforts across all levels to protect communities and safe lives. This is the longest cholera outbreak in the country’s history since independence in September 2011.

    With funding from the UK FCDO, five technical experts were deployed between January and February 2025 through WHO’s Standby Partners, – CANADEM, RedR Australia and UK-Med for six months. This multidisciplinary surge team brought together expertise across key response pillars: case management, epidemiology, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health logistics, and coordination. This coordinated deployment formed a dedicated surge team, enabling WHO to support the government of South Sudan respond swiftly and comprehensively across all key pillars of the cholera response.

    The deployment of these five technical experts played a pivotal role in strengthening the response. Each position was strategically selected to enhance the speed, reach, and effectiveness of WHO’s operations. This integrated, multi-disciplinary deployment model serves as a best-practice example of how surge capacity can be optimized to deliver high-impact results during public health emergencies.

    Together, this team bolstered WHO’s operational capacity, accelerated outbreak containment, and supported broader emergency health systems in South Sudan. Their unified presence and complementary expertise underscore the strategic value of well-coordinated international surge deployments in complex public health emergencies. All efforts were carried out in close coordination with national counterparts and in direct support of the Government of South Sudan’s leadership in managing the outbreak.

    “This team, supported by FCDO, came at a very critical time and has provided a significant boost to our response efforts to contain the cholera outbreak,” said Dr Humphrey Karamagi, WHO Representative for South Sudan, “WHO South Sudan expresses its sincere gratitude to the UK FCDO and our Standby Partners for making this level of response possible. Their extraordinary commitment has directly contributed to saving lives and strengthening resilience in some of the country’s most vulnerable communities.”

    • Mr. Mukasa Kabiri, Cholera Response Coordination Officer, led the successful rollout of oral cholera vaccination (OCV) campaigns, ensuring timely and targeted vaccination coverage where in high- risk areas.

    • Dr. Brendan Patrick Dineen, Epidemiologist, supported the strengthening of real-time surveillance and outbreak mapping, enabling evidence-based decision making in the Upper Nile State and other hard-to-reach areas.

    • Dr. Fuad Said Abdulrahman, Case Management Specialist, provided clinical guidance and training for frontline health workers, improving treatment outcomes and response readiness in affected facilities.

    • Mr. Tai Ring Teh, WASH Officer, supported water quality assessments and hygiene practices at cholera treatment centers in affected communities.

    • Mr. Navjuvon Mazabshoev, Health Logistics Officer, supported logistics operations including the establishing a new treatment center in Tharqueng and improved supply chain management at Juba Teaching Hospital

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

    MIL OSI Africa –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 03 07 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 MARLOWE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 03 JULY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 NO

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 50p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,020,635 3.8468    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 3,020,635 3.8468    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    50p ORDINARY SALE 34,250 438.9022p
    50p ORDINARY SALE 5,646 439.282p
    50p ORDINARY SALE 2,525 440p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 04 JULY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

    The MIL Network –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Form 8.3 – [MARLOWE PLC – 03 07 2025] – (CGWL)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FORM 8.3

    PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY
    A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE
    Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

    1.        KEY INFORMATION

    (a)   Full name of discloser: CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)
    (b)   Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):
            The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.    		 N/A
    (c)   Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
            Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree    		 MARLOWE PLC
    (d)   If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: N/A
    (e)   Date position held/dealing undertaken:
            For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure    		 03 JULY 2025
    (f)   In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
            If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”    		 NO

    2.        POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

    (a)      Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any)

    Class of relevant security: 50p ORDINARY
      Interests Short positions
    Number % Number %
    (1)   Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,020,635 3.8468    
    (2)   Cash-settled derivatives:        
    (3)   Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell:        
    TOTAL: 3,020,635 3.8468    

    All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

    Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

    (b)      Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options)

    Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists:  
    Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages:  

    3.        DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

    Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

    The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

    (a)        Purchases and sales

    Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
    50p ORDINARY SALE 34,250 438.9022p
    50p ORDINARY SALE 5,646 439.282p
    50p ORDINARY SALE 2,525 440p

    (b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. CFD    		 Nature of dealing
    e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position    		 Number of reference securities Price per unit
    NONE        

    (c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

    (i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

    Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type
    e.g. American, European etc.    		 Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
    NONE              

    (ii)        Exercise

    Class of relevant security Product description
    e.g. call option    		 Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit

    (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

    Class of relevant security Nature of dealing
    e.g. subscription, conversion    		 Details Price per unit (if applicable)
    NONE      

    4.        OTHER INFORMATION

    (a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

    Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
    Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

    Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
    (i)   the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
    (ii)   the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:
    If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

    NONE

    (c)        Attachments

    Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO
    Date of disclosure: 04 JULY 2025
    Contact name: MARK ELLIOTT
    Telephone number: 01253 376539

    Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

    The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

    The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

    The MIL Network –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: USDC and DRML Miner Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch Next-Gen Cloud Mining and Stabilize the Crypto Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This partnership isn’t just clever — it’s critical for anyone who wants safer, smarter exposure to crypto mining.

    Why USDC and DRML Miner Are the Perfect Match

    On one hand, USDC delivers unmatched payment stability. Pegged to the US dollar, it cuts out the chaos of unpredictable crypto markets. On the other hand, DRML Miner runs some of the most sophisticated cloud mining systems on the planet. By pooling these strengths, they’re giving miners a brand-new model that directly solves the industry’s biggest problems.

    Together, they provide:

    • Reliable earnings: Payouts in USDC shield your income from Bitcoin or Ethereum crashes.
    • Top-tier mining power: DRML’s global network ensures nonstop, high-speed operations.
    • No hardware hassle: You don’t need to buy expensive rigs or worry about upkeep.

    Ending Revenue Rollercoasters with Stable USDC Payouts

    Nothing scares miners more than volatility. One day, your mined Bitcoin is worth thousands; the next, it’s down 40%. This alliance changes that. All mining rewards are issued in USDC, locking in value at every payout.

    No more checking charts at midnight or panicking over sudden drops. Your earnings are secure, predictable, and easy to reinvest or withdraw.

    How DRML Miner Makes Cloud Mining Effortless

    While USDC secures your profits, DRML Miner drives production with state-of-the-art facilities. Their operations span multiple continents, using advanced ASIC and GPU hardware. AI systems optimize workloads in real time, squeezing out maximum efficiency with minimum power waste.

    This means:

    • Consistent high hash rates that keep your mining output strong.
    • Lower energy costs, improving long-term profitability.
    • 24/7 monitoring dashboards so you always know your earnings and system health.

    Tackling the Biggest Market Challenges

    This partnership is uniquely positioned to address the issues that keep people out of mining:

    1. Crushing Volatility:
      USDC payments anchor your earnings to the dollar. No more gut-wrenching surprises from overnight crypto dips.
    2. Heavy Upfront Costs:
      Forget spending thousands on hardware. Cloud mining with DRML means you start earning immediately with minimal investment.
    3. Technical Complexity:
      No setups. No maintenance. No overheating problems. The platform handles it all, so you focus purely on returns.
    4. Growing Regulatory Scrutiny:
      With clear, stable payouts in USDC, compliance becomes simpler, audit trails are cleaner, and businesses can easily integrate these earnings.

    Driving Global Crypto Confidence

    This isn’t just about making life easier for miners. It’s also about building trust in the broader crypto space. When mining becomes safer and more transparent, more people participate. More participation fuels adoption. And greater adoption cements crypto’s future.

    By offering a risk-managed, easy-to-use entry point, USDC and DRML Miner are effectively lowering the drawbridge for anyone — whether a solo investor or a small business looking to diversify income streams.

    What’s Ahead for This Strategic Collaboration

    The partnership is just getting started. In the coming months, they plan to launch:

    • AI-driven smart mining switches: Automatically shifting resources to the most profitable coins.
    • Personalized payout options: Letting miners choose weekly or monthly settlements.
    • Support for more stablecoins: Broadening the safety net beyond USDC.

    Such enhancements keep the system adaptive, ensuring miners always stay one step ahead of market shifts.

    Transforming Mining Into a Smarter Investment

    This USDC-DRML initiative is about rewriting the rules. It creates a mining ecosystem that’s safer, more transparent, and remarkably user-friendly. It solves the industry’s long-standing challenges with innovative tech and a secure financial backbone.

    No other model currently blends stablecoin payouts with high-efficiency, hands-off mining at this scale. It’s a compelling blueprint for the future.

    Final Takeaway: Mining Without the Stress

    If you’re weary of crypto’s relentless ups and downs, this alliance is your chance to mine with real confidence. By combining stable USDC payouts with DRML’s cutting-edge cloud mining technology, your earnings are shielded, your operations stay streamlined, and your overall risk is drastically reduced.

    This is more than just another mining option — it’s a smarter, future-focused way to secure consistent profits without the usual daily market stress. Whether you’re an individual investor or a growing business looking to diversify, this collaboration is one of the most compelling opportunities you’ll find in today’s crypto space.

    Ready to explore this safer approach to mining? Visit https://drmlminer.com and see how you can start earning with greater security and peace of mind.

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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    The MIL Network –

    July 5, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: One year of Keir shows only the SNP will stand up for Scotland

    Source: Scottish National Party

    When Keir Starmer stood up shortly after taking office and told us things were going to get worse, even he could not have envisaged the extent to which broken promises, infighting, bad decisions and shambolic u-turns would define his first 12 months as Prime Minister.

    Barely a household in the country has not been left disappointed or downright angry by the actions of a Labour government which – time and time again – has found itself on the wrong side of the argument, defending the frankly indefensible.

    I am well aware, from the office I hold, that governments must be driven by consistent values and clear direction – both of which appear to be completely lacking at Westminster.

    When I became First Minister, I set clear missions around eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, improving public services and tackling the climate emergency.

    SNP-run Scotland is the only part of the UK where child poverty is expected to fall, and soon we will take another step forward by abolishing Labour’s two-child cap.

    We are introducing more measures to help with the cost of living, such as scrapping peak rail fares permanently.

    And when it comes to the NHS, I am putting in place lasting solutions around the country which will deliver sustained long-term improvements.

    Incidentally, I have managed to do all this – and much more besides – without the enormous parliamentary majority that Keir Starmer enjoys.

    I intend to build on this progress over the next year, and as we approach the 2026 election, the SNP will set out ambitious plans to move Scotland into the next decade.

    The dividing lines for that election are already becoming clear.

    People wanting to know what a Labour government would be like in Scotland need look no further than the shambles of the last twelve months at Westminster.

    Anas Sarwar has defended Keir Starmer every mis-step of the way, and there is little doubt that a Scottish Labour government would be equally determined to balance the books on the backs of the poor, the disabled and older people.

    Labour could have avoided the fiscal nightmare currently tearing them apart if Keir Starmer had the courage to do what the SNP have done, and ask higher earners to pay more tax. This is therefore a strange moment for Mr Sarwar to begin arguing for precisely the opposite – but that is what he has begun doing.

    Much like every Conservative leader who makes similar demands, Mr Sarwar will have to explain what he would cut in Scotland to pay for his tax cuts for the rich. NHS funding? Free university tuition? The Scottish Child Payment?

    The Prime Minister’s many mistakes in his first twelve months add up to a much bigger problem – he has taken the hope people felt last year and has extinguished it.

    Hope must be the defining feature of next year’s election, and hope is what I intend that the SNP offer – a vision of an independent Scotland free from Westminster chaos.

    The last year has demonstrated Labour cannot be trusted with government in Scotland – but it has also shown that no matter who we vote into Downing Street, Westminster will simply never work for Scotland.

    This article was first published in the Scotsman on the 4th of July 2025.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 5, 2025
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