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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: USA for IOM Appoints New CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Humanitarian Innovation

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Geneva/Washington, D.C., 17 June 2025 – USA for IOM, the U.S. nonprofit partner of the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM), today announced the appointment of Joanna Wasmuth as its new Chief Executive Officer. Wasmuth is a visionary leader with extensive expertise in international development and economic empowerment, and a strong track record of building high-impact partnerships to support displaced communities worldwide.

    At a time when record levels of displacement are straining global resources, Wasmuth will lead USA for IOM into a new chapter of cross-sector collaboration. Under her leadership, the organization will enhance partnerships that support IOM programming to save lives and advance durable solutions to displacement.

    “Joanna brings a blend of courage and creativity to her leadership, and her strategic vision and relentless drive for innovation have set new standards,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope. “We look forward to seeing USA for IOM flourish under her stewardship, as we build groundbreaking partnerships and unlock new opportunities that broaden support for our work around the world.”

    From supporting survivors of trafficking to helping conflict-affected families rebuild their homes, USA for IOM connects private donors, corporations, and foundations with life-changing projects led by IOM’s global teams. These collaborations are transformative investments, blending private sector innovation with humanitarian expertise to expand possibilities for vulnerable people around the world.

    “I am honored to lead USA for IOM at this critical time and to work alongside our board, partners, donors, innovators, and communities to build solutions that empower people on the move,” Wasmuth said. “We look forward to growing our partnerships with the private sector to create scalable, sustainable solutions that shape brighter futures for displaced families worldwide.”

    Wasmuth has more than 25 years of experience in international development and nonprofit leadership at organizations such as World Vision and Vision Fund International. She has championed partnerships and funding innovations that have strengthened vulnerable populations and developed critical solutions to combat human trafficking.

    “On behalf of the Board, we are thrilled to welcome Joanna,” said Anne Richard, USA for IOM Board member, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, and NGO leader. “She has experience building support for worthwhile causes, and we are happy she will be putting her considerable talents and enthusiastic energy to use in support of USA for IOM.”

    For more than 30 years, USA for IOM has mobilized funding for a wide range of IOM’s more than 170 country missions – helping conflict-affected communities in Ukraine, protecting extremely vulnerable migrants in Africa and South America, and assisting victims of human trafficking around the world.

    About USA for IOM

    USA for IOM is the nonprofit partner in the U.S. of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). USA for IOM raises awareness and mobilizes support for humanitarian assistance and development initiatives to improve the lives of displaced people around the world. Join us in creating lasting solutions that empower displaced communities and generate sustainable impact.

    Learn more at usaforiom.org; to request a meeting with Joanna Wasmuth to discuss partnerships, please email: collaborate@usaforiom.org.

    For more information, please contact IOM Media Centre.

    MIL OSI United Nations News

  • MIL-OSI: ZA Miner Launches Free Cloud Mining Platform for Bitcoin and Dogecoin Enthusiasts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Image by ZA Miner

    MIDDLESEX, United Kingdom, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZA Miner, a UK-based cloud mining provider operated by FCA-regulated ZA Fundings Ltd, has officially launched its new free cloud mining platform. The initiative offers global users the ability to mine Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Litecoin (LTC) without the need for mining hardware, technical expertise, or initial investment.

    The launch aims to make cryptocurrency mining more accessible to the general public by removing the cost and complexity typically associated with the process. With just an email registration, users receive a $100 mining contract at no cost. This entry-level option enables participants to explore crypto mining and monitor performance in real time through a secure dashboard interface.

    ZA Miner’s infrastructure is supported by strategically located data centers in regions such as Iceland and Kazakhstan, where access to renewable energy and high-speed connectivity ensures energy efficiency and stable operations. These sites allow ZA Miner to offer a sustainable and cost-effective mining experience while maintaining a low carbon footprint.

    In addition to the free starter contract, ZA Miner provides flexible upgrade options for users who wish to increase their mining capacity. Paid contracts are designed to accommodate a range of earning expectations and risk preferences, and payouts are processed daily to users’ cold wallets with no manual withdrawal required.

    Key features of the platform include:

    • $100 Free Contract: New users receive a no-cost mining package upon registration
    • No Hardware Required: Access cloud mining services without physical equipment
    • Daily Payouts: Automated earnings distributed to secure cold wallets
    • No Electricity Costs: All power requirements are covered by the hosted infrastructure
    • UK-Regulated: Operated under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) oversight
    • Security Protections: SSL encryption, cold wallet storage, and DDoS mitigation
    • Referral Program: Earn commission by inviting new users to the platform

    A spokesperson for ZA Miner commented: “Our platform is structured to provide a practical entry point into the mining ecosystem. By removing technical and financial barriers, we hope to encourage broader participation in digital asset infrastructure.”

    ZA Miner currently serves users in over 100 countries. All onboarding steps, including registration and contract activation, are completed online.

    About ZA Miner
    ZA Miner is a regulated cloud mining platform headquartered in Middlesex, United Kingdom. Operated by ZA Fundings Ltd, the company delivers structured, secure, and environmentally responsible access to automated crypto earnings through cloud infrastructure.

    Media Contact
    SHEIKH, Anisah Fatema
    ZA FUNDINGS LTD
    info@zaminer.com
    https://www.zaminer.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e482faf5-ed29-4726-bf3a-bd7e7fdc262a

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  • U.S. Hints at Direct Talks with Iran as Israel Intensifies Airstrikes

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he wanted a “real end” to the nuclear problem with Iran and indicated he may send senior American officials to meet with the Islamic Republic as the Israel-Iran air war raged for a fifth straight day.

    He made the comments during his midnight departure from Canada, where he attended the Group of Seven nations summit on Monday, according to comments posted by a CBS News reporter on social media platform X.

    Trump predicted that Israel would not be easing its attacks on Iran. “You’re going to find out over the next two days. You’re going to find out. Nobody’s slowed up so far,” the CBS journalist quoted Trump as saying on Air Force One.

    He said “I may”, on the prospect of sending U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance to meet with Iran.

    Trump is looking for a “complete give up” by Iran, according to a pool report by Politico.

    Washington has said Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran, even as the military confrontation unfolds.

    World leaders meeting at the Group of Seven summit called for a de-escalation of the worst-ever conflict between the regional foes, saying Iran was a source of instability and must never have a nuclear weapon while affirming Israel’s right to defend itself.

    Trump, who left the summit early due to the Middle East situation, said his departure had “nothing to do with” working on a deal between Israel and Iran after French President Emmanuel Macron said the U.S. had initiated a ceasefire proposal.

    “Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform late on Monday.

    Israel launched its air war with a surprise attack that has killed nearly the entire top echelon of Iran’s military commanders and its leading nuclear scientists. It says it now has control of Iranian airspace and intends to escalate the campaign in the coming days.

    Trump has consistently said the Israeli assault could end quickly if Iran agreed to U.S. demands that it accept strict curbs on its nuclear programme.

    “Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump said on Monday.

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that a “more powerful” new wave of missiles was recently launched towards Israel, the state news agency reported. A senior Iranian army commander said a new wave of drones would hit Israel.

    Three people were killed and four injured in Iran’s central city of Kashan in an Israeli attack, Iran’s Nournews reported on Tuesday.

    EXPLOSIONS, AIR DEFENCE FIRE

    Iranian media also reported explosions and heavy air defence fire in Tehran early on Tuesday, with smoke rising in the city’s east after an explosion of suspected Israeli projectiles. Air defences were activated also in Natanz, home to key nuclear installations 320 km (200 miles) away, the Asriran news website reported.

    Doctors and nurses have been recalled from leave to carry out their duties, Iranian media reported.

    Khorramabad city MP Reza Sepahvand told the Iranian labour news agency that most incidents happening in Iran are due to “infiltrators” rather than direct action from Israel, adding that 21 people were killed in the western province of Lorestan.

    World oil markets are on high alert for any developments in the conflict that could hit global supply.

    A shipping incident near the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates early on Tuesday morning was not security related but a result of ships colliding. The UAE coast guard said it had evacuated 24 people from oil tanker ADALYNN following a collision between two ships in the Gulf of Oman, near Hormuz. About a fifth of the world’s total oil consumption passes through the waterway.

    Naval sources have told Reuters that electronic interference with commercial ship navigation systems has surged in recent days around the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf, which is having an impact on vessels sailing through the region.

    Israel’s military said on Tuesday that it killed Iran’s wartime chief of staff. Israel also said it carried out extensive strikes on Iranian military targets including weapons storage sites and missile launchers.

    Iranian officials have reported 224 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel said 24 civilians had been killed. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said nearly 3,000 Israelis had been evacuated due to damage from Iranian strikes.

    Sources told Reuters that Tehran had asked Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to urge Trump to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to an immediate ceasefire. In return, Iran would show flexibility in nuclear negotiations, according to two Iranian and three regional sources.

    CHINESE URGED TO LEAVE ISRAEL

    “If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X. “Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue.”

    Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and has pointed to its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including enrichment, as a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

    Israel, which is not a party to the NPT, is the only country in the Middle East widely believed to have nuclear weapons. Israel does not deny or confirm that.

    With security concerns growing and Israeli airspace closed because of the war, the Chinese embassy in Israel urged its citizens to leave the country via land border crossings as soon as possible.

    The conflict escalated on Monday with Israel attacking Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities.

    Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told the BBC that the Natanz plant sustained extensive damage, likely destroying 15,000 centrifuges, while Iran’s Fordow plant remained largely intact.

    (Reuters) 

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Making pensions work for Britain – Pensions Investment Review

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government Non-Ministerial Departments

    News story

    Making pensions work for Britain – Pensions Investment Review

    We worked closely with HM Treasury as it undertook the Pensions Investment Review, focussed on improving returns for Defined Contribution savers.

    Credit Shutterstock

    GAD’s expertise and insight has supported the government’s work in carrying out the Pensions Investment Review and consultation process.

    The Pensions Investment Review: Final Report and consultation responses was published on 29 May 2025.

    It focused on improving returns for Defined Contribution savers and unlocking investment potential within the LGPS in England and Wales.

    These reforms ensure better outcomes for savers and support the sustainability of the LGPS, as set out in the Pension Schemes Bill which was published on 5 June 2025.

    The report is published together with the responses to the 2 consultations:

    GAD’s support

    GAD provided advice and expertise during the preparation of the Pensions Investment Review report, and provided support through GAD actuary Scott Madden, who was on secondment to HM Treasury throughout the process.

    Working closely with policy colleagues, Scott provided strategic input and policy development, contributing public and private sector pensions expertise. As part of the Whitehall team, he played a pivotal role in extensive engagement with industry and cross-government policy stakeholders and supported a broad range of government functions – from the early stages of drafting legislation to preparing communications for ministerial announcements such as the Chancellor’s Mansion House address.

    Complex, fast-paced and high-profile

    Siobhan Amutharasan, Senior Policy Adviser, from HM Treasury commented: “The pensions investment review has been a complex, fast-paced and high-profile programme of work – timely, expert and insightful actuarial advice has been critical to its delivery.

    “GAD support, particularly through a secondee actuary in the team, has meant every stage of policy development benefitted from a range of perspectives, including those with experience of public and private sector pensions investment.

    “From technical drafting to strategic planning, to stakeholder engagement – support from GAD has brought specialist knowledge, challenge and creativity in support of our policy aims.”

    GAD Actuary Eva Grace was part of the project team and commented: “It has been a privilege to work with government policy officials, combining our pensions investment experience with their policy knowledge.

    “Officials would challenge us to understand how developments can lead to improved outcomes. Some of those challenges have been difficult, but that’s exactly where government can help create solutions. We’re pleased to now be talking with stakeholders and looking at how the impact of new policy can be measured.”

    AI technology as support

    As part of work to support the government policy team with the consultation process, GAD made use of AI technology as a supportive tool to supplement the detailed manual review and analysis of consultation responses carried out by officials. This allowed key themes in the approximately 500 responses received to be identified, aiding understanding and supporting the development of insight into the data.

    Updates to this page

    Published 17 June 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI: xSuite Introduces New Feature for E-Invoice Delivery from SAP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The cloud-based e-invoicing platform xSuite eDNA now supports both the receipt and transmission of e-invoices directly from SAP

    Ahrensburg/Germany, June 17, 2025 – In many countries around the world—including Germany, Poland, and France in Europe—electronic invoicing will become mandatory within the next one to five years. To support SAP users in this transition, xSuite Group is now offering an extension to its xSuite eDNA (electronic Document Network Adapter) product. This extension enables the creation and dispatch of outbound invoices from SAP SD in XML formats compliant with EN 16931. The cloud-based e-invoicing platform supports a wide range of e-invoicing formats and serves as a central hub between SAP and the global world of electronic invoicing. It is compatible with both SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC.

    Since June 2024, xSuite eDNA has supported the receipt of various e-invoicing formats via the Peppol network, transferring invoice data directly into the customer’s SAP system to enable fast and efficient processing of inbound e-invoices.

    Now, xSuite eDNA also enables the creation and delivery of e-invoices from SAP. To achieve this, an xSuite add-on (transport) is installed in the SAP SD module. This add-on leverages SAP’s message control functionality. As soon as an invoice is created in SAP, the relevant data is captured via message control and sent to the cloud-based xSuite eDNA platform. The platform performs various validation steps in accordance with EN 16931—such as checking data integrity, mandatory fields, data types, and business rules. Format conversion and all subsequent processing take place entirely in the cloud. Any updates or enhancements (e.g., new e-invoice formats or versions) are implemented centrally in the cloud and are immediately available to all customers. This significantly reduces maintenance efforts on the customer side and ensures high flexibility.

    xSuite eDNA offers two transmission options: via email in formats such as BIS Billing, ZUGFeRD, and XRechnung (with more formats planned), and via the Peppol network. The portfolio of supported countries and portals is being continuously expanded with a strategic focus. Currently available networks and formats include:

    • Peppol (various countries and formats)
    • SdI – Sistema di Interscambio / Fattura PA (Italy)
    • ANAF – Agenția Națională de Administrare Fiscală / RO e-Factura (Romania)
    • NAV – Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal (Hungary)
    • Others available upon request

    Sven Holtmann, Product Manager at xSuite, presents the new solution for sending e-invoices from SAP SD in a release webinar:

    Release Webinar
    Date: August 14, 2025
    Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
    Link: https://bit.ly/xSuite-eDNA-Outbound
    Participation is free of charge for both customers and interested parties.

    About xSuite Group

    xSuite is a software manufacturer of applications for document-based processes and provides standardized, digital solutions worldwide that enable simple, secure, and fast work. We focus mainly on the automation of important work processes in conjunction with end-to-end document management. Our core competence lies in accounts payable (AP) automation in SAP (including
    e-invoicing), for leading companies worldwide, as well as for public clients. This is supplemented by applications for purchasing and order processes as well as archiving – all delivered from a single source, including both software components and services. xSuite solutions operate in the cloud or in hybrid scenarios. We take pride in the high-quality solutions we offer, as evidenced by the regular certifications we receive for our SAP solutions and deployment environments.” With over 300,000 users benefitting from our solutions, xSuite processes more than 80 million documents per year in over 60 countries.

    Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Ahrensburg, Germany, xSuite has around 300 staff across nine locations worldwide – in Europe, Asia, and the United States. Our company has an established information security management system that is certified in accordance with ISO 27001:2022.

    Contact:
    Barbara Wirtz
    xSuite Group GmbH
    Marketing & PR
    Tel. +49 (0)4102/88 38 36
    barbara.wirtz@xsuite.com
    www.xsuite.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Prospera Energy Announces Operations Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera”, “PEI” or the “Corporation”)

    Prospera Energy remains committed to providing stakeholders with transparent, timely, and data-driven updates on operational performance and field developments. This monthly report delivers key insights into the company’s production trends, optimization initiatives, and strategic advancements. All production figures represent the Company’s gross sales, reported in accordance with NI 51-101 and applicable industry standards.

    Prospera continues to demonstrate strong operational performance, averaging gross production of 880 boe/d (94% oil) from June 1st to June 15th. This sustained growth follows successful spring break-up maintenance, Cuthbert water tank repairs, and extensive well optimizations completed in late May after lease roads dried up and became accessible. This marks the sixth consecutive operations update reporting production growth. Notably, these figures exclude production from the recently acquired White Tundra Petroleum assets, which is pending acceptance by the TSXV. A comprehensive well-by-well analysis and waterflood optimization review have yielded valuable insights, which are being actively implemented throughout the summer. Concurrently, Prospera’s service rig is diligently addressing the company’s inventory of over 150 workover and reactivation wells across its heavy oil properties, further enhancing operational efficiency.

    Western Canadian Select (WCS) differentials continue to remain at record-low levels, recently trading at less than $9/bbl under US Benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Given Prospera’s predominantly heavy oil production base, these favorable pricing conditions are contributing to enhanced revenue and cash flow. This improved netback supports the Corporation’s strategy to reallocate capital efficiently into high-impact projects, as it finalizes plans for its Q3 and Q4 service rig programs.

    Cuthbert
    Production at the Cuthbert pool has been stable, averaging 350 boe/d (100% oil) from June 1st to June 15th, driven by ongoing well speed-ups and waterflood optimization efforts along with completion of infrastructure upgrades. Two disposal wells underwent injector cleanouts using solvent-based chemicals, yielding promising initial results that enhance out-of-zone water disposal and improve waterflood pattern efficiency and injection volumes. Additionally, an overhaul of the third injection pump has been completed, positioning it for immediate service. A high-impact remediation project on the 16-28 HZ well is underway, including the installation of a downhole bridge plug to isolate a section of the well previously drilled into coal and water, further optimizing operational performance.

    Hearts Hill
    Production at the Hearts Hill pool continues to trend upward, averaging 245 boe/d (89% oil), with oil cuts steadily improving due to effective load fluid recovery, well speed-ups, and ongoing waterflood optimization efforts. The Corporation is conducting a line-by-line review of all pipelines in the area to validate injection volumes, ensure pipeline integrity, and prepare for further field reactivations. Additionally, Prospera is advancing technical studies on conformance gel injections to mitigate water channeling, while exploring uphole potential in zones, including the proven Sparky sand and the prospective Waseca and Rex sands.

    Luseland
    The Corporation continues to report strong production growth at the Luseland pool, averaging production of 179 boe/d (100% oil), bolstered by successful post-spring break-up workovers and reactivations. Notably, the 01-17 well is consistently producing at 15 bbls/d, while the 03-09 well continues to climb, now producing 17 bbls/d with further upside potential through ongoing optimization efforts. The 04-33 well, carefully managed through a significant sand influx, underscores the company’s operational expertise as it is now producing 22 bbls/d. These achievements reinforce Prospera’s strategic focus on reactivating legacy wells with substantial original oil in place (OOIP). By bringing these wells back online, the company is successfully transforming assets previously classified as No Reserves Associated (NRA), with only Asset Retirement Obligations (ARO), into actively producing wells with meaningful Proved Developed Producing (PDP) reserves and associated cash flow.

    Cash Flow and Key Wells Report
    Prospera is pleased to publish its inaugural cash flow and key wells report on the website which will be a monthly report released at the same time as our monthly operational update. Critical information including monthly revenue, operating costs, and field operating cash flows will be reported along with capital expenditures. Additionally, production updates including detailed information and graphs will be shared on numerous key wells as the company enhances its transparency and further proves out its workover and reactivation model.

    Annual General Meeting
    Prospera Energy Inc. invites shareholders to attend its upcoming Annual General Meeting on June 19th at 11:00 AM MST, held at the Calgary Petroleum Club (Trophy Room), 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0L5. Management will provide an overview of recent operational progress and future initiatives. All stakeholders are encouraged to participate.

    Loan Amendment Update
    The Corporation announces a further amendment to its $11,000,000 promissory note, originally dated June 7, 2024, in collaboration with its principal lender. Following previous increases, an additional $1,200,000 has been added, bringing the total principal amount to $16,700,000. The note retains its original terms, including a 12% interest rate and a two-year maturity, with no other changes. This amendment remains subject to acceptance by the TSXV.

    Shares for Debt
    As previously announced on March 25th, 2025, the Corporation settled $72,765.48 in outstanding interest expense owed to debenture holders through the issuance of 1,455,309 common shares at a price of $0.05 per share. The securities are subject to a four month hold period from the date of closing. The transaction was approved by the TSX Venture Exchange.

    About Prospera
    Prospera Energy Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian energy company specializing in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Prospera is dedicated to optimizing recovery from legacy fields using environmentally safe and efficient reservoir development methods and production practices. The company’s core properties are strategically located in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including Cuthbert, Luseland, Hearts Hills, and Brooks. Prospera Energy Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PEI and the U.S. OTC Market under GXRFF.

    Prospera reports gross production at the first point of sale, excluding gas used in operations and volumes from partners in arrears, even if cash proceeds are received. Gross production represents Prospera’s working interest before royalties, while net production reflects its working interest after royalty deductions. These definitions align with ASC 51-324 to ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.

    For Further Information:

    Shawn Mehler, PR
    Email: investors@prosperaenergy.com

    Chris Ludtke, CFO
    Email: cludtke@prosperaenergy.com

    Shubham Garg, Chairman of the Board
    Email: sgarg@prosperaenergy.com

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations of the Corporation and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as “will,” “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “expects” and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding future plans and objectives of the Corporation, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

    Although Prospera believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because Prospera can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the oil and gas industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures; the uncertainty of reserve estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures.

    The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Prospera. As a result, Prospera cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialize, and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and Prospera does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by Canadian securities law.

    Neither TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Escalating insecurity forces MSF to close Ulang hospital in South Sudan

    Source: Médecins Sans Frontières –

    • After two violence incidents earlier this year, MSF has been forced to close our hospital in Ulang county, South Sudan, and end our support to 13 community-based health facilities.
    • This has left 150,000 people with less access to healthcare, in an area where MSF’s maternal services are a lifeline.
    • All parties to conflict in South Sudan must adhere to international humanitarian law, cease such indiscriminate attacks, and ensure the protection of medical facilities, health workers, and patients.

    People in remote areas of Upper Nile state in South Sudan are suffering from a lack of access to healthcare, since attacks on medical boats and armed looting in medical facilities since the beginning of the year have forced Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to close our hospital and end our support to 13 community-based healthcare facilities in Ulang county. The closure of MSF’s hospital has left an area of more than 200km from the Ethiopian border to Malakal town without any functional specialised healthcare facility. MSF calls on all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law, cease such indiscriminate attacks, and ensure the protection of medical facilities, health workers, and patients.

    Since February 2025, South Sudan has experienced its worst spike in violence since the 2018 peace deal. Fighting between government forces and armed youth militias has escalated across multiple states, including Upper Nile, Jonglei, Unity, and Central Equatoria. This has led to mass displacement, widespread civilian casualties, and a total collapse of already fragile public services.

    Despite these closures, MSF remains dedicated to supporting the healthcare needs of displaced and vulnerable people in Ulang and Nasir counties. We have a mobile emergency team assessing needs who are prepared to provide short-term healthcare services wherever security conditions and access allow. MSF continues to provide healthcare services in our other projects in Upper Nile state, including in Malakal and Renk counties.

    An escalating trend of violence against healthcare

    In January 2025, MSF faced an attack by unidentified gunmen near Nasir, shooting at our boats as they returned from delivering medical supplies to Nasir County hospital. This attack forced us to suspend all outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang counties, which included medical referrals by boat along the Sobat River that allowed women to deliver their babies safely.

    Nyamer Kuok holds her newborn baby, Kech Bol, at the maternity ward of the MSF hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile state, South Sudan, October 2024.
    Nasir Ghafoor/MSF

    In April 2025, armed individuals forced their way into the hospital in Ulang where they threatened staff and patients and looted the hospital so extensively that MSF no longer had the necessary resources to continue operations safely and effectively.

    “They took everything: medical equipment, laptops, patients’ beds and mattresses from the wards, and approximately nine months’ worth of medical supplies, including two planeloads of surgical kits and drugs delivered just the week before. Whatever they could not carry, they destroyed,” says Zakaria Mwatia, MSF head of mission for South Sudan.

    Within a month, another MSF hospital was bombed in Old Fangak, a town in the neighbouring Jonglei state, leaving the facility completely non-functional. This is part of a worrying rise in attacks on healthcare facilities in South Sudan.

    Local communities depended on MSF for prenatal care

    “During my third pregnancy, I decided to come to the hospital well in advance before my delivery. I lost my two first children because I did not make it to the hospital on time,” says Nyapual Jok, a young mother from the outskirts of Ulang county.

    Nyapual had been transported to the hospital by one of MSF’s boat ambulances, since she lives in a remote village far away from Ulang hospital. Ulang, a vast flood-prone area, is characterised by spotted remote villages which often suffer severe mobility restrictions during the rainy seasons. MSF ran boat transportation services to ensure access to healthcare to mothers like Nyapual.

    “It’s very hard to access healthcare here. If we had a hospital closer during my previous deliveries, maybe my children would be alive today,” adds Nyapual.

    Nyapual shared her story in November 2024, only two months before the attack on the same boats which helped her deliver her baby safely.

    Facility closures create gaps that are difficult to fill

    The attacks’ effect of stopping medical referrals by boat has had fatal consequences for the people living in remote areas in the region. People in Ulang and Nasir counties had to wait for days, sometimes even weeks, to get a boat to take them to Ulang hospital. In desperate situations, they would walk for days through a muddy landscape – a land that is nearly impossible to cross on foot during rainy season. 

    “She was in labour when she suffered birth complications – she had to get to a hospital as soon as possible,” says Veronica Nyakuoth, an MSF midwife at the Ulang hospital, about a patient she attended to in the maternity ward. “Normally, MSF mobile teams would have been able to pick her up by boat, but since that service was cut off, instead she had to wait two days for a private boat to take her. When she finally made it to Ulang hospital, it was too late: the team could not find a heartbeat from the twins she was carrying in her womb.”

    150,000 people cut off from care

    With the closure of the hospital and the withdrawal of support to the decentralised facilities including transportation of patients, more than 150,000 people will now face even more difficulties accessing healthcare in Ulang county and more might face the tragic fate that Veronica’s patient had to suffer. Over 800 patients with chronic illnesses such as HIV, tuberculosis, and others have lost access to treatment due to the closure of MSF services in the area.

    Nyapual Jok, a young mother from the outskirts of Ulang county We need a hospital nearby that can help mothers and children. Without it, many will suffer and lose their lives.

    Nyapual Jok has her consultation with Veronica Nyakuoth, MSF midwife supervisor, at the MSF hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile state, South Sudan, October 2024.

    “We need a hospital nearby that can help mothers and children. Without it, many will suffer and lose their lives,” says Nyapual.

    MSF in Ulang

    Since 2018, MSF had been providing vital health services in Ulang including trauma, maternal and paediatric care. The teams also supported 13 facilities to offer essential healthcare services. Over the past seven years, MSF teams carried out more than 139,730 outpatient consultations, admitted 19,350 patients, treated 32,966 cases of malaria, and assisted 2,685 deliveries, among other essential services. During this time, MSF also provided support to Nasir County hospital and responded to multiple emergencies and disease outbreaks.

    Nyapual’s story, along with those of many others, serves as a stark reminder that healthcare is a fundamental right and should never be a target. The consequences of attacks to healthcare are more than the damage to a building; it’s the loss of hope, safety, and the chance for a healthier future. 

    MIL OSI NGO

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Audience with the Bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference

    Source: The Holy See

    This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI).
    The following is the address delivered by the Pope to those present during the meeting:

    Address of the Holy Father
    Dear brothers and sisters,
    I am truly very pleased to meet you. This Hall, which is between the Basilica and the Square, is filled with the emotions that accompanied recent events. Indeed, the Pope must cross it in order to look out from the central Loggia. Beloved Pope Francis did so for his last Easter Urbi et Orbi Message, which was his extreme, intense appeal for peace for all peoples. And I too, on the evening of the election, wanted to echo the announcement of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you!” (cf. Lk 24:3; Jn 20:19).
    I thank you for your prayer and for that of your communities: I am in great need of them! I am grateful, in particular, to Cardinal Zuppi, also for the words he addressed to me. I greet the three Vice Presidents, the Secretary General, and every one of you. The history of the Church in Italy shows the particular bond that unites you to the Pope and that – according to the Statutes of the Italian Episcopal Conference – “qualifies in a special way the communion of the Conference with the Roman Pontiff” (Art. 4 § 2). Following the example of my predecessors, I too am aware of the relevance of this “common and particular” relationship, as it was defined by Saint Paul VI, speaking at the first General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference (cf. Address, 23 June 1966).
    In exercising my ministry together with you, dear brothers, I would like to be inspired by the principles of collegiality, which were elaborated by Vatican Council II; in particular, the Decree Christus Dominus, which emphasizes that the Lord Jesus constituted the Apostles in the manner of a college or stable class, of which he placed Peter, chosen from among them (cf. n. 19). It is in this way that you are called to live out your ministry: collegiality among yourselves and collegiality with the successor of Peter.
    This principle of communion is also reflected in a healthy cooperation with the civil authorities. The Italian Episcopal Conference is indeed a space for discussion and the synthesis of the bishops’ thought regarding issues most relevant for the common good. Where necessary, it guides and coordinates the relations between the individual bishops and the regional episcopal Conferences with such authorities at the local level.
    Pope Benedict XVI, in 2006, described the Church in Italy as “a lively reality … which conserves a capillary presence in the midst of people of every age and level” and where “Christian traditions often continue to be rooted and to produce fruit” (Address to participants in the Fourth National Ecclesial Convention, 19 October 2006). Nevertheless, the Christian Community in this country has been facing new challenges for some time, linked to secularism, a certain disaffection with the faith, and the demographic crisis. In this context, Pope Francis observed, “It takes boldness to avoid getting used to situations that are so deeply rooted as to seem normal or insurmountable. Prophecy”, he says, “does not exact wrenches but courageous choices, proper for a true ecclesial community: they lead us to allow ourselves to be ‘troubled’ by events and persons and to enter into human situations, animated by the healing spirit of the Beatitudes” (Address at the opening of the 70th General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference, 22 May 2017).
    By virtue of the special bond between the Pope and the Italian bishops, I would like to indicate some pastoral concerns that the Lord places in our path and which require reflection, concrete action and evangelical witness.
    First of all, there is a need for renewed zeal in the proclamation and transmission of faith. It is a question of placing Jesus Christ at the centre and, following the path indicated by Evangelii gaudium, helping people to live out a personal relationship with Him, to discover the joy of the Gospel. In a time of great fragmentation, it is necessary to return to the foundation of our faith, to the kerygma. This is the first major commitment that motivates all the others: to bring Christ “into the veins” of humanity (cf. Apostolic Constitution Humanae salutis, 3), renewing and sharing the apostolic mission: “What we have seen and heard, we proclaim now to you” (1 Jn 1:3). And it is a question of discerning the ways in which the Good News can be made to reach everyone, with pastoral actions capable of intercepting those who are most distant, and with tools suitable for the renewal of catechesis and the languages of proclamation.
    The relationship with Christ calls on us to develop a pastoral focus on the theme of peace. Indeed, the Lord sends us into the world to bring his same gift: “Peace be with you!”, and to become its creators in everyday life. I am thinking of parishes, neighbourhoods, areas within the country, the urban and existential peripheries. There, where human and social relationships become difficult and conflict takes shape, perhaps subtly, a Church capable of reconciliation must make herself visible. The apostle Paul urges us, “If possible, on your part, live at peace with all” (Rm 12:18); it is an invitation that entrusts a tangible portion of responsibility to every person. I hope, then, that every diocese may promote pathways of education in non-violence, mediation initiatives in local conflicts, and welcoming projects that transform fear of the other into an opportunity for encounter. May every community become a “house of peace”, where one learns how to defuse hostility through dialogue, where justice is practiced and forgiveness is cherished. Peace is not a spiritual utopia: it is a humble path, made up of daily gestures that interweave patience and courage, listening and action, and which demands today, more than ever, our vigilant and generative presence.
    Then there are the challenges that call into question respect for the dignity of the human person. Artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, data economy and social media are profoundly transforming our perception and our experience of life. In this scenario, human dignity risks becoming diminished or forgotten, substituted by functions, automatism, simulations. But the person is not a system of algorithms: he or she is a creature, relationship, mystery. Allow me, then, to express a wish: that the journey of the Churches in Italy may include, in real symbiosis with the centrality of Jesus, the anthropological vision as an essential tool of pastoral discernment. Without lively reflection on the human being – in its corporeality, its vulnerability, its thirst for the infinite and capacity for bonding – ethics is reduced to a code and faith risks becoming disembodied.
    I particularly recommend cultivating a culture of dialogue. It is good for all ecclesial realities – parishes, associations and movements – to be spaces of intergenerational listening, of comparison with different worlds, of caring about words and relationships. Because only where there is listening can communion be born, and only where there is communion does truth become credible. I encourage you to continue on this path!
    The proclamation of the Gospel, peace, human dignity, dialogue: these are the coordinates through which you can be a Church that incarnates the Gospel and is a sign of the Kingdom of God.
    In conclusion, I would like to leave you with some exhortations for the near future. In the first place: go forward in unity, thinking especially of the synodal path. The Lord, Saint Augustine writes that the Lord, in order to keep his body well-composed and in peace, exhorts the Church, through the Apostle Paul: The eye cannot say to the hand, I do not need you, nor again the head to the feet, I do not need you. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? Stay united and do not defend yourselves against the provocations of the Spirit. Synodality becomes a mindset, in the heart, in decision-making processes and in ways of acting.
    Secondly, look to tomorrow with serenity, and do not be afraid to make courageous choices! No-one can prevent you from being close to the people, sharing life, walking with the last, serving the poor. No-one can prevent you from proclaiming the Gospel, and it is the Gospel that we are invited to bring, because it is this that everyone, ourselves first, need in order to live well and to be happy.
    Take care that the lay faithful, nourished with the Word of God and formed in the social doctrine of the Church, are agents of evangelization in the workplace, in schools, in hospitals, in social and cultural environments, in the economy, and in politics.
    Dear friends, let us walk together, with joy in our heart and song on our lips. God is greater than our mediocrity: let us allow ourselves to be drawn to Him! Let us trust in his providence. I entrust you all to the protection of Mary Most Holy: Our Lady of Loreto, of Pompeii and of the countless shrines to be found throughout Italy. And I accompany you with my blessing. Thank you.

    MIL OSI Europe News

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Audience with the Bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference

    Source: The Holy See

    This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI).
    The following is the address delivered by the Pope to those present during the meeting:

    Address of the Holy Father
    Dear brothers and sisters,
    I am truly very pleased to meet you. This Hall, which is between the Basilica and the Square, is filled with the emotions that accompanied recent events. Indeed, the Pope must cross it in order to look out from the central Loggia. Beloved Pope Francis did so for his last Easter Urbi et Orbi Message, which was his extreme, intense appeal for peace for all peoples. And I too, on the evening of the election, wanted to echo the announcement of the Risen Lord: “Peace be with you!” (cf. Lk 24:3; Jn 20:19).
    I thank you for your prayer and for that of your communities: I am in great need of them! I am grateful, in particular, to Cardinal Zuppi, also for the words he addressed to me. I greet the three Vice Presidents, the Secretary General, and every one of you. The history of the Church in Italy shows the particular bond that unites you to the Pope and that – according to the Statutes of the Italian Episcopal Conference – “qualifies in a special way the communion of the Conference with the Roman Pontiff” (Art. 4 § 2). Following the example of my predecessors, I too am aware of the relevance of this “common and particular” relationship, as it was defined by Saint Paul VI, speaking at the first General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference (cf. Address, 23 June 1966).
    In exercising my ministry together with you, dear brothers, I would like to be inspired by the principles of collegiality, which were elaborated by Vatican Council II; in particular, the Decree Christus Dominus, which emphasizes that the Lord Jesus constituted the Apostles in the manner of a college or stable class, of which he placed Peter, chosen from among them (cf. n. 19). It is in this way that you are called to live out your ministry: collegiality among yourselves and collegiality with the successor of Peter.
    This principle of communion is also reflected in a healthy cooperation with the civil authorities. The Italian Episcopal Conference is indeed a space for discussion and the synthesis of the bishops’ thought regarding issues most relevant for the common good. Where necessary, it guides and coordinates the relations between the individual bishops and the regional episcopal Conferences with such authorities at the local level.
    Pope Benedict XVI, in 2006, described the Church in Italy as “a lively reality … which conserves a capillary presence in the midst of people of every age and level” and where “Christian traditions often continue to be rooted and to produce fruit” (Address to participants in the Fourth National Ecclesial Convention, 19 October 2006). Nevertheless, the Christian Community in this country has been facing new challenges for some time, linked to secularism, a certain disaffection with the faith, and the demographic crisis. In this context, Pope Francis observed, “It takes boldness to avoid getting used to situations that are so deeply rooted as to seem normal or insurmountable. Prophecy”, he says, “does not exact wrenches but courageous choices, proper for a true ecclesial community: they lead us to allow ourselves to be ‘troubled’ by events and persons and to enter into human situations, animated by the healing spirit of the Beatitudes” (Address at the opening of the 70th General Assembly of the Italian Episcopal Conference, 22 May 2017).
    By virtue of the special bond between the Pope and the Italian bishops, I would like to indicate some pastoral concerns that the Lord places in our path and which require reflection, concrete action and evangelical witness.
    First of all, there is a need for renewed zeal in the proclamation and transmission of faith. It is a question of placing Jesus Christ at the centre and, following the path indicated by Evangelii gaudium, helping people to live out a personal relationship with Him, to discover the joy of the Gospel. In a time of great fragmentation, it is necessary to return to the foundation of our faith, to the kerygma. This is the first major commitment that motivates all the others: to bring Christ “into the veins” of humanity (cf. Apostolic Constitution Humanae salutis, 3), renewing and sharing the apostolic mission: “What we have seen and heard, we proclaim now to you” (1 Jn 1:3). And it is a question of discerning the ways in which the Good News can be made to reach everyone, with pastoral actions capable of intercepting those who are most distant, and with tools suitable for the renewal of catechesis and the languages of proclamation.
    The relationship with Christ calls on us to develop a pastoral focus on the theme of peace. Indeed, the Lord sends us into the world to bring his same gift: “Peace be with you!”, and to become its creators in everyday life. I am thinking of parishes, neighbourhoods, areas within the country, the urban and existential peripheries. There, where human and social relationships become difficult and conflict takes shape, perhaps subtly, a Church capable of reconciliation must make herself visible. The apostle Paul urges us, “If possible, on your part, live at peace with all” (Rm 12:18); it is an invitation that entrusts a tangible portion of responsibility to every person. I hope, then, that every diocese may promote pathways of education in non-violence, mediation initiatives in local conflicts, and welcoming projects that transform fear of the other into an opportunity for encounter. May every community become a “house of peace”, where one learns how to defuse hostility through dialogue, where justice is practiced and forgiveness is cherished. Peace is not a spiritual utopia: it is a humble path, made up of daily gestures that interweave patience and courage, listening and action, and which demands today, more than ever, our vigilant and generative presence.
    Then there are the challenges that call into question respect for the dignity of the human person. Artificial intelligence, biotechnologies, data economy and social media are profoundly transforming our perception and our experience of life. In this scenario, human dignity risks becoming diminished or forgotten, substituted by functions, automatism, simulations. But the person is not a system of algorithms: he or she is a creature, relationship, mystery. Allow me, then, to express a wish: that the journey of the Churches in Italy may include, in real symbiosis with the centrality of Jesus, the anthropological vision as an essential tool of pastoral discernment. Without lively reflection on the human being – in its corporeality, its vulnerability, its thirst for the infinite and capacity for bonding – ethics is reduced to a code and faith risks becoming disembodied.
    I particularly recommend cultivating a culture of dialogue. It is good for all ecclesial realities – parishes, associations and movements – to be spaces of intergenerational listening, of comparison with different worlds, of caring about words and relationships. Because only where there is listening can communion be born, and only where there is communion does truth become credible. I encourage you to continue on this path!
    The proclamation of the Gospel, peace, human dignity, dialogue: these are the coordinates through which you can be a Church that incarnates the Gospel and is a sign of the Kingdom of God.
    In conclusion, I would like to leave you with some exhortations for the near future. In the first place: go forward in unity, thinking especially of the synodal path. The Lord, Saint Augustine writes that the Lord, in order to keep his body well-composed and in peace, exhorts the Church, through the Apostle Paul: The eye cannot say to the hand, I do not need you, nor again the head to the feet, I do not need you. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? Stay united and do not defend yourselves against the provocations of the Spirit. Synodality becomes a mindset, in the heart, in decision-making processes and in ways of acting.
    Secondly, look to tomorrow with serenity, and do not be afraid to make courageous choices! No-one can prevent you from being close to the people, sharing life, walking with the last, serving the poor. No-one can prevent you from proclaiming the Gospel, and it is the Gospel that we are invited to bring, because it is this that everyone, ourselves first, need in order to live well and to be happy.
    Take care that the lay faithful, nourished with the Word of God and formed in the social doctrine of the Church, are agents of evangelization in the workplace, in schools, in hospitals, in social and cultural environments, in the economy, and in politics.
    Dear friends, let us walk together, with joy in our heart and song on our lips. God is greater than our mediocrity: let us allow ourselves to be drawn to Him! Let us trust in his providence. I entrust you all to the protection of Mary Most Holy: Our Lady of Loreto, of Pompeii and of the countless shrines to be found throughout Italy. And I accompany you with my blessing. Thank you.

    MIL OSI Europe News

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Rise in school leavers in positive destinations.

    Source: Scottish Government

    Growing numbers in Higher and Further Education in 2023-24.

    The number of young people in work, training or further study nine months after they left school has increased.

    The proportion of school leavers in a positive destination was 93.1% in 2023-24, up from 92.8%, according to the annual Summary Statistics for Follow-up Leaver Destinations. This is now at a similar level to the pre-pandemic peak of 93.3% in 2017-18.

    The increase over the latest year has been driven by increases in school leavers reaching Higher education (from 37.1% to 38.1%) and Further education (from 21.2% to 21.9%).

    Over the longer term, the proportion in positive destinations is up from 85.9% in 2009-10.

    Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said:

    “These figures show the proportion of Scotland’s young people achieving positive destinations is almost back to pre-pandemic levels and at a near record high.

    “The increase among those in Higher and Further Education is hugely encouraging and testament to the hard work of those young people and the extraordinary support provided by Scotland’s teachers, lecturers and other support staff.

    “The gap in positive destinations between young people from our most and least deprived communities has more than halved since 2009-10, but this latest data shows we still have more to do. We also know this cohort of young people faced significant disruption to their education during the pandemic.

    “A range of support, including from careers advisers and the Developing the Young Workforce network, is available for young people considering their options after school. I am determined to ensure young people can access the right help they need to enable them into a positive destination and this Government will continue to invest in opportunities for young people across Scotland.”

     Background

    Summary statistics for follow-up leaver destinations, no. 7: 2025 edition – gov.scot

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Building positive relationships in schools

    Source: Scottish Government

    Guidance on behaviour and consequences published.

    New guidance setting out a range of approaches for schools to consider when responding to behaviour has been published.

    Developed with input from headteachers, teaching unions, local government and educational psychologists, the guidance promotes building positive relationships and behaviour across the whole school community. It focuses on improving outcomes by reinforcing positive behaviour and working to reduce the likelihood of negative behaviour occurring in future.

    Various approaches are available to schools, ranging from classroom management approaches, to support strategies and the use of exclusion as a last resort.

    The guidance has been developed in collaboration with the Scottish Advisory Group on Relationships and Behaviour in Schools (SAGRABIS), which is jointly chaired with COSLA, to reflect that it is local government who have the responsibility for delivering education in Scotland.

    During a visit to St Brendan’s Primary School in Motherwell, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth met with teachers and parents to understand the importance of building positive relationships within schools.

    Ms Gilruth said:

    The majority of children and young people behave well in school, but where someone needs support with their behaviour, it is important that schools can respond in ways that are appropriate, supportive and respond to the needs of each individual child. Evidence clearly shows young people need structure and boundaries to support their development and having predictable consequences helps them to feel safe.

    “Responding to behaviour in our schools requires all members of the school community – staff, children and young people and parents and carers – to work together to identify the values that underpin school life, how this translates into expectations of behaviour, and to support appropriate responses. We want to create a strong partnership between home and school to help create a consistent, supportive environment where children feel safe, respected, and are better able to learn and thrive. 

    “This guidance takes account of the concerns about behaviour I have heard from teachers, support staff and teaching unions, and will be an important tool in ensuring that they are properly supported in our schools.”

    Maura Oates, headteacher at St Brendan’s Primary school said:

    “Here in St. Brendan’s Primary we consistently work hard to ensure the care and wellbeing needs of children and their families are met with warmth, care and consideration. We feel that this results in a calm, relaxed and nurturing environment where children are respectful, supportive and kind to each other.”

    “Our values are evident across the school as we are committed to ensuring very high standards for all children. We consulted all children, parents and staff when creating our vision, values and aims. Our aims reflect Gospel values and the UNCRC. These shared values are evident across the school and are developed across the curriculum. We have a very good understanding of the socio-economic context of the school and its place within the community.”

    Background

    This is the latest commitment to be delivered through the joint Relationships and Behaviour in schools action plan with COSLA.

    Guidance is clear that exclusion should only be used as a last resort, where proportionate and there is no appropriate alternative.

    Guidance on risk assessments will support schools to consider how they manage the risk of harm occurring, or a pattern of behaviour that causes, or is likely to cause, harm to self or others.

    Guidance on fostering positive, inclusive and safe school environments.

    Risk assessment guidance for violent, aggressive and dangerous behaviour.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in Moscow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    According to weather forecasters, thunderstorms with rain are expected in some places in the capital in the coming hours and until the end of the day. During thunderstorms, the wind will increase, its gusts can reach 15 meters per second.

    Residents are asked to be careful on the streets, not to be near billboards and shaky structures, not to take shelter under trees and not to park cars near them.

    In an emergency, you must call the emergency services at the single number: 112 or the single helpline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the city of Moscow: 7 495 637-31-01.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • Israeli tank shelling kills 51 people awaiting aid trucks in Gaza, ministry says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Israeli tank shellfire killed at least 51 Palestinians on Tuesday as they awaited aid trucks in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the territory’s health ministry said, adding that dozens of others were wounded.

    Medics said residents said Israeli tanks fired shells at crowds of desperate Palestinians awaiting aid trucks along the main eastern road in Khan Younis. They said at least 51 people were killed and 200 wounded, with at least 20 of them in critical condition.

    There was no immediate comment by the Israeli military on the incident.

    Witnesses said Israeli tanks fired at least two shells at thousands of people awaiting aid trucks. Nasser Hospital wards were crowded with casualties, and medical staff had to place some on the ground and in corridors due to the lack of space.

    The incident was the latest in nearly daily mass deaths of Palestinians who were seeking aid in past weeks, including near sites operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

    Local health officials said at least 23 people were killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday as they approached a GHF aid distribution site in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

    The GHF stated in a press release late on Monday that it had distributed more than three million meals at its four distribution sites without incident.

    There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military about Monday’s reports of shootings. In previous incidents, it has occasionally acknowledged troops opening fire near aid sites, while blaming militants for provoking the violence.

    Israel has put responsibility for distributing much of the aid it allows into Gaza into the hands of the GHF, which operates sites in areas guarded by Israeli troops.

    The United Nations has rejected the plan, saying GHF distribution is inadequate, dangerous and violates humanitarian impartiality principles.

    The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023, when Palestinian Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli allies.

    U.S. ally Israel’s subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry, while internally displacing nearly Gaza’s entire population and causing a hunger crisis.

    The assault has also triggered accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations.

    EYE ON IRAN

    The escalation is taking place as Palestinians in the Gaza Strip watch the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, which began with Israel launching major strikes on Friday.

    Residents of the Gaza Strip have circulated images of wrecked buildings and charred vehicles hit by Iranian missiles in Israeli cities, and some were hopeful the wider conflict could eventually bring peace to their ruined homeland.

    “We live these scenes and pain daily. We are very happy that we saw the day when we saw rubble in Tel Aviv, and they are trying to get out from under the rubble and the houses that were destroyed on top of their residents,” said Gaza man Saad Saad.

    Others said Iran’s response was greater than many, including Israel, had expected.

    “We saw how Iran, despite (showing) a lot of patience on the harm of the Israeli occupation and its frequent attacks and the assassinations carried out on Iranian soil, … it lost patience and the time has come for Iran to teach the Israeli occupation state a lesson,” said another Gaza man, Taysseir Mohaissan.

    With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, fears have grown of a regional war dragging in outside powers.

    Despite efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to restore a ceasefire in Gaza, neither Israel nor Hamas has shown willingness to back down on core demands, with each side blaming the other for the failure to reach a deal.

    Hamas leaders have repeatedly thanked Iran for its military and financial support to the group in its fight against Israel, including during the current war.

    (Reuters)

  • Israeli tank shelling kills 51 people awaiting aid trucks in Gaza, ministry says

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Israeli tank shellfire killed at least 51 Palestinians on Tuesday as they awaited aid trucks in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, the territory’s health ministry said, adding that dozens of others were wounded.

    Medics said residents said Israeli tanks fired shells at crowds of desperate Palestinians awaiting aid trucks along the main eastern road in Khan Younis. They said at least 51 people were killed and 200 wounded, with at least 20 of them in critical condition.

    There was no immediate comment by the Israeli military on the incident.

    Witnesses said Israeli tanks fired at least two shells at thousands of people awaiting aid trucks. Nasser Hospital wards were crowded with casualties, and medical staff had to place some on the ground and in corridors due to the lack of space.

    The incident was the latest in nearly daily mass deaths of Palestinians who were seeking aid in past weeks, including near sites operated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

    Local health officials said at least 23 people were killed by Israeli gunfire on Monday as they approached a GHF aid distribution site in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

    The GHF stated in a press release late on Monday that it had distributed more than three million meals at its four distribution sites without incident.

    There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military about Monday’s reports of shootings. In previous incidents, it has occasionally acknowledged troops opening fire near aid sites, while blaming militants for provoking the violence.

    Israel has put responsibility for distributing much of the aid it allows into Gaza into the hands of the GHF, which operates sites in areas guarded by Israeli troops.

    The United Nations has rejected the plan, saying GHF distribution is inadequate, dangerous and violates humanitarian impartiality principles.

    The latest bloodshed in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict was triggered in October 2023, when Palestinian Hamas militants attacked Israel, killing 1,200 and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli allies.

    U.S. ally Israel’s subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s health ministry, while internally displacing nearly Gaza’s entire population and causing a hunger crisis.

    The assault has also triggered accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice and of war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Israel denies the accusations.

    EYE ON IRAN

    The escalation is taking place as Palestinians in the Gaza Strip watch the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, which began with Israel launching major strikes on Friday.

    Residents of the Gaza Strip have circulated images of wrecked buildings and charred vehicles hit by Iranian missiles in Israeli cities, and some were hopeful the wider conflict could eventually bring peace to their ruined homeland.

    “We live these scenes and pain daily. We are very happy that we saw the day when we saw rubble in Tel Aviv, and they are trying to get out from under the rubble and the houses that were destroyed on top of their residents,” said Gaza man Saad Saad.

    Others said Iran’s response was greater than many, including Israel, had expected.

    “We saw how Iran, despite (showing) a lot of patience on the harm of the Israeli occupation and its frequent attacks and the assassinations carried out on Iranian soil, … it lost patience and the time has come for Iran to teach the Israeli occupation state a lesson,” said another Gaza man, Taysseir Mohaissan.

    With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, fears have grown of a regional war dragging in outside powers.

    Despite efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to restore a ceasefire in Gaza, neither Israel nor Hamas has shown willingness to back down on core demands, with each side blaming the other for the failure to reach a deal.

    Hamas leaders have repeatedly thanked Iran for its military and financial support to the group in its fight against Israel, including during the current war.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: What has been prepared for children at the Summer in Moscow sites from June 18 to 22

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Fairy tale quizzes, drawing workshops, retro games, the Rock, Paper, Scissors championship and much more — as part of the Summer in Moscow for Children project, a rich program has been prepared for young Muscovites and their parents. What to do at city venues from June 18 to 22 — in our article.

    Retro games and drawing workshops

    The capital’s venues are hosting a large-scale championship “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. Every day, children and adults can compete on Tverskoy Boulevard, as well as in the southwest of the capital. On June 18, the competition will be held on Nagornaya Street (building 29, building 4), on June 19, participants are expected in Vorontsovsky Park (building 3), and on June 20 – on Feodosiyskaya Street (building 7, building 6). The venues will be open from 15:00 to 20:00.

    In addition to the championship in the popular children’s game, realistic races will also take place on Tverskoy Boulevard. Participants will be able to immerse themselves in the world of motorsports, sitting in racing seats and pressing the pedals. Children from 150 to 210 centimeters tall are invited.

    A large retro games area has been prepared for visitors. There you can play on iconic consoles from different years. Pickleball, gorodki, petanque, croquet, ping-pong and even a large climbing wall await guests. Professionals will help you understand the rules and observe safety precautions.

    Fans of creativity will enjoy Chistoprudny Boulevard. There, in the fresh air, everyone will be taught how to create landscapes, sketches, and still lifes in various artistic techniques. On June 18, guests will be given a master class called “Art Beach”, on June 19, a master class called “Summer on the Chile”, and on June 20, an “Art Challenge”.

    The duration of one lesson is 45 minutes. Master classes will be held every hour from 12:00 to 20:00.

    Painting lessons will also be organized on Sretensky Boulevard. On June 18, there will be a master class called “The Scarlet Flower”, on June 19 — “City Streets”, and on June 20 — “Blooming Field”. Classes will be held every hour from 12:00 to 20:00.

    Guests will also be able to create unique works of art at the Art Studio on Strastnoy Boulevard. Children over six years old are invited to participate. On June 18, there will be master classes in watercolor painting called Fruit Lemonade and Starry Night. On June 19, children will be able to draw Moscow landmarks and summer clouds with wax crayons. The classes on June 20 will once again be devoted to watercolor painting. Guests will be introduced to this technique at the master classes Flower Stained Glass and Fruit Slices. The classes will be held from 12:00 to 19:00.

    In addition, from 12:00 to 20:00 on Strastnoy Boulevard, young visitors will be able to enjoy a busy board with coloring pages, an art house with stickers, and a basketball court.

    DIY Bracelet and Party with DJ

    An active program has also been prepared in the Green Market of the Made in Moscow project on Bolotnaya Square (Repinsky Square). On June 19 at 14:15 on the main stage there will be a meeting with TRIZ pedagogy expert Evgeniya Gin. She will tell children and their parents how to develop thinking and be creative.

    At 18:00, the Green Market will host a master class on making children’s bracelets. Participants will be told how to create a design, determine the size of the future product, and tie reliable knots.

    At 20:00, the film “Fedya. People’s Footballer” will be shown at the “Youth Point” festival on Bolotnaya Square. Participation in the event is free, but a registration.

    And every Wednesday at 8:00 pm on Bolotnaya Square there are youth parties with a DJ.

    Circus divertissements and musical performances

    All summer long, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, there will be circus entertainment for the whole family. Aerial gymnasts, equilibrists, jugglers, clowns and four-legged artists will perform for guests in the Moskino Cinema Park and Izmailovsky Park. Also on June 20, the third tent will open in the Yuzhnoye Butovo Landscape Park. Spectators will be able to see acrobatic numbers, clown skits and exciting stunts with the participation of artists from the famous Bolshoi Moscow Circus on Vernadsky Avenue.

    On Fridays, performances are held from 19:00 to 20:30, and on Saturdays and Sundays – from 14:00 to 15:30 and from 18:00 to 19:30. You can find out more and buy tickets on the official website project.

    The Zaryadye Hall has also prepared a children’s program for the weekend. On June 22, as part of the III Summer Music Festival, the symphonic fairy tale with sand animation “The Wizard of the Emerald City” will return to its stage. On the same day, June 22, People’s Artist of Russia Yulia Rutberg, together with the State Academic Big Symphony Orchestra named after P.I. Tchaikovsky under the direction of Denis Lotoev, will present the program “Artist and War”. The program includes wartime memories from diaries and memoirs, excerpts from articles related to the difficult years of Russian history, as well as music by great composers of the 20th century.

    And at the festival “Theater Boulevard” Young residents and guests of the capital will be able to see several productions. On June 17, a musical performance will be shown on Chistoprudny Boulevard “Curious Baby Elephant” about children asking questions and adults who are too lazy to answer them. Starts at 16:00.

    On the same day, at the Clown House on Tsvetnoy Boulevard at 8:00 p.m. you can watch a production “Mechanicus”This is an interactive performance with pantomime and poetic clowning.

    On June 18, in the amphitheater of the Polytech Museum Park, artists from the Moscow Illusion Theater will perform a modern show “Teleport”. Guests can expect tricks with disappearances, transformations and flights. The beginning is at 19:00. And on June 19 at 18:00 there will be a performance “My grandfather was a cherry”It is based on a touching, funny and at the same time sad story about family, devotion and loneliness.

    On June 20 at 16:00 on Chistoprudny Boulevard the production will be presented “Kashtanka”The play will tell about the adventures of a young dog who lost his not very good owner in a big city.

    On June 21, a performance will be shown in the amphitheater of the Polytech Museum Park “Family Bakery”. Starts at 17:00.

    Evening readings

    Citizens are also invited to the project’s events. “Book in the City”.

    On June 21 at 12:00, Pushkin Square will host a quiz on the sea tales “The Little Mermaid,” “Sinbad the Sailor,” and “Sadko,” as well as a master class “The Sea” on creating appliques for children aged six to nine.

    On June 22 at 4:00 p.m. there will be a presentation of the book “Letters from Lidochka M.” dedicated to children of wartime.

    And at 18:00 in the park there will be evening readings with Anton Shagin. The author will also present his book “Neblyandiya. Poems for Children”.

    Introduction to the world of cinema

    On June 21 and 22, the Moskino Cinema Park invites you to go on a walk. On the family excursion “Cinema Expedition”, young guests and their parents will learn how films are shot in different genres, walk through Moscow in the 1940s, see post-war Berlin and a fragment of the Reichstag steps. Participants will also look into the props and costume center “Firebird” and examine rare items that have appeared in the frame more than once. The excursion will be of interest to children over 10 years old and adults who want to learn new facts about the creation of cinema.

    The excursions will take place at 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. You can choose a convenient time and pay for participation atwebsite cinema park.

    Entertaining origami master classes have also been prepared for guests. On the central square of the cinema park on weekends at 12:00 and 15:35, young visitors will make paper poppies and carnations, at 13:10 and 16:45 – cranes, and at 14:20 and 17:55 – a three-dimensional composition “Eternal Flame”. You can take part in the master class atentrance ticket to the cinema park.

    The Gorky Film Studio also invites young Muscovites and their parents on a tour. Guests are expected on June 18 at 15:00 on Sergei Eisenstein Street (8, building 1). Participants will learn about the history of the film studio and how films that have become part of the golden fund of Russian cinema were created. Guests will be told interesting facts about the lives and work of outstanding directors and actors, and will be shown costumes and props from the films Guest from the Future (1984), The Kingdom of Crooked Mirrors (1963), Frost (1964), Seventeen Moments of Spring (1973), Officers (1971) and others.

    The excursion will be interesting for children over six years old. You can buy a ticket atwebsite.

    Program in museums and parks

    Interesting programs have been prepared for young Muscovites and their parents in the capital’s museums and parks.

    On June 20 from 15:00 to 16:00 in the forest libraries in the Vorontsovo estate, the 50th Anniversary of October Park and the Khodynka Field Park a children’s quiz will be held. Participants will recall forgotten literary facts about the life and work of writers and learn new ones.

    The Inspiration Festival will be held at the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve on June 21. Guests will enjoy a musical program, performances by orchestras and jazz bands, master classes in art therapy in the open air, functional training, yoga and stretching. Admission is free. The landmark is the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Long awaited judicial review begins in Gogrial East, with support from United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)


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    Women and men in chains approach an improvised justice bench next to the main prison in Lietnhom, the county headquarters of Gogrial East, Warrap. Exhaustion is writ large on their faces. These prisoners have waited a long time for their time in court. Many of them don’t even know why they have been detained.

    “I really don’t know my offense. I don’t know my crime. I was taken from the court side, placed in a container and suddenly I ended up in prison,” one of them shares.

    Another case involves a young woman who found herself imprisoned on charges of adultery—a charge often misused against women—after a tragic incident involving her stepfather and deceased daughter.

    These anecdotes are a stark reminder that in South Sudan, access to justice cannot be taken for granted.

    In Lietnhom, with no resident judge for some five years, customary courts, typically limited to civil disputes, have been handling criminal cases beyond their jurisdiction. This resulted in unjust imprisonment, inadequate judicial procedures, and significant distress for inmates, particularly women and young girls.

    However, this week, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), through its Rule of Law section brought much-needed hope to communities living here by facilitating a two-week case review in collaboration with a judge, public prosecutor and defender sent by the Kuajok High Court to facilitate appropriate court hearings.

    “This judicial vacuum must be addressed immediately,” Judge George Michael explained, while beginning to review cases that had gone unheard for months or even years.

    On the first day, a woman detained for refusing a forced marriage burst into tears as her release was announced. “Today I finally feel my opinion matters,” she said. Her relief was palpable.

    Another compelling moment was when the judge addressed the court while reviewing the case of a teenage girl jailed for choosing a different religion. “We fought for our independence from Sudan to uphold our freedom of beliefs and rights. How can we imprison our own children for exercising these same freedoms?” he questioned.

    Within two days, substantial progress was made. “We found that many people were imprisoned without proper documentation or sufficient evidence,” noted Deng Kuol, the prison director.

    Out of 77 cases reviewed, 41 individuals were immediately freed, significantly reducing prison overcrowding and arbitrary detention. Only nine inmates remained for further legal proceedings.

    “Seeing wrongfully incarcerated people walk free with happiness is one of the most rewarding parts of our work,” smiles Lena Ellen Becker, a Justice Advisor with the UN Peacekeeping mission.

    “Don’t be surprised if overcrowding returns in weeks because of the absence of the permanent prosecutors or judges,” cautions Mr Kuol, however.

    While these initial sessions reveal deeper systemic issues, such as wrongful imprisonment, arbitrary arrests, and procedural negligence, the beginning of a comprehensive effort toward justice reform in Gogrial East is praiseworthy.

    Moving forward, detailed reviews and additional judicial support will continue.

    “Our roles need clarity, procedures must improve, and we must protect the vulnerable, especially women and girls,” stated Ayen Deng, a traditional leader working with the customary court.

    Despite these early victories, challenges remain.

    The woman released from prison faced immediate pressure from her family. They refused to return the cattle received as dowry and insisted she must either marry the man she had originally refused or face imprisonment again. “This shows us that some issues go beyond our courts,” explained a UNMISS officer. “Cultural practices and social pressures require a collective change in mindsets and strong government interventions to ensure true justice and freedom for all.”

    As Judge Michael poignantly reminded the gathering, “Justice delayed is justice denied,” pointing out the urgent need for continued commitment to human rights, fairness, and societal transformation across this young nation.

    While this UNMISS facilitated case review may only be a temporary solution at this point, its success sets the stage for future replications and long-term investments at the state level. Achieving lasting justice in Lietnhom and beyond will ultimately depend on sustained and collective efforts at every level.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A creative evening will be held at the Southern River Terminal as part of the “Art in the Metro” project

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On June 20, the Southern River Terminal will host an open cultural event of the Art in the Metro project. From 16:00 to 18:30, guests will be treated to refreshments and a rich program.

    One of the central events will be the creation of a collective painting. The sketch will be prepared by the project artists, and everyone will be able to contribute to the work. The musical part of the event will be presented by the artists of the project “Music in the Metro”.

    Pre-registration is required to participate. You can register at link.

    “As part of the Art in the Metro project, we hold off-site creative events. Such meetings bring together artists, passengers and everyone who appreciates art. We continue to develop the capital’s transport as a cultural venue on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin,” said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    The Art in the Metro project was organized by the Moscow Metro in the summer of 2024. Within its framework, regular river electric vessels, metro stations, electric depots and other transport sites are transformed into open spaces for creative expression of artists. This gave passengers the opportunity to enjoy art in everyday life, as well as get acquainted with its directions.

    The project is being implemented Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of Moscow and the capital’s metro with the support of the Moscow Exhibition Halls association.

    The selection of new participants for the Art in the Metro project has been completed“Art in the Metro”: the project’s artists worked in a tram depot for the first time

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China issues blue alert for heavy rains, yellow warning for heat

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

    BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — China’s National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Tuesday issued a blue alert for heavy rain and a yellow alert for heat waves in some parts of the country.

    According to the NMC, heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of Guangdong, Sichuan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 08:00 Tuesday to 08:00 Wednesday, while short-term heavy rainfall with an hourly rainfall of 70 mm or more, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, will occur in some places in these regions.

    The NMC called on local authorities to carry out the necessary measures in preparation for the natural disaster and to check drainage systems in cities, agricultural lands and fish ponds.

    In addition, according to the NMC, on Tuesday afternoon in some areas of northern China, in areas along the Yellow River, Huaihe River, Hanjiang River and Yangtze River, in some areas in the northwest and southwest of the country, as well as in the western part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the Turpan Basin and in the basin in the southern part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the air temperature will reach 35-39 degrees Celsius.

    According to the forecast, in some places in Hebei, Henan provinces and the Turpan Basin, the maximum temperature may exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

    The NMC recommended avoiding outdoor activities and taking precautions to protect vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children.

    Let us recall that China has a four-tier weather warning system, with the highest level of danger indicated by red, followed in descending order by orange, yellow and blue. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel says Iranian military chief killed in Tehran strike

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    JERUSALEM, June 17 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Tuesday that Ali Shadmani, Iran’s chief of military staff and one of the Islamic Republic’s highest-ranking military officers, was killed in an overnight airstrike on a command center in Tehran.

    The strike was carried out by Israeli aircraft after receiving “precise intelligence” and a “sudden opportunity,” the IDF said in a statement.

    A. Shadmani, a senior military commander and closest to Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, commanded the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian army.

    He was appointed commander of Iran’s armed forces at the start of the ongoing five-day war after his predecessor, Alaa Ali Rashid, was killed in an Israeli strike that started the current fighting.

    The killing of A. Shadmani “continued a series of assassinations of Iran’s top military command and disrupted the chain of command,” the IDF said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: 17 June 2025 WHO response to challenging cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Source: World Health Organisation

    On 5 May 2025, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a cholera outbreak, following laboratory confirmation of cases in multiple provinces of the country.

    A team of WHO experts visits the Cholera Treatment Unit in Buhimba, located in the Goma Health Zone. The visit reflects WHO’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the cholera response in conflict-affected regions of North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    From 1 January to 8 June 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 29 392 suspected cholera cases and 620 deaths. The mortality rate of 2% was an indication of gaps in reaching cholera patients with early and adequate treatment. The provinces of Tanganyika, Haut-Katanga, Sud-Kivu, Maniema, and Tshopo are among the most affected. Severe flooding in eastern provinces and high population mobility along the Congo River are accelerating the spread of the disease, while ongoing humanitarian crises and other outbreaks, such as mpox and measles, are straining national health capacities.

    In response to the cholera outbreak, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with support from WHO and other partners, activated the Incident Management System to lead and coordinate the national response. The primary objective of the response is to interrupt transmission and reduce cholera deaths. Rapid response teams have been deployed to affected areas to support local health authorities with case detection and investigation, clinical management, water and sanitation activities, and laboratory diagnosis.

    The WHO team delivers treatment kits to the Buhimba Cholera Treatment Unit in Goma Health Zone, supporting the ongoing response to the cholera outbreak. Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    To support the national outbreak response, WHO is mobilizing resources for the most affected. This includes the deployment of emergency inter-agency kits to treat over 10 000 people, supplemented by eight cholera kits for the treatment of an additional 800 patients in North Kivu province. WHO also deployed cholera supplies in Kinshasa, Haut Katanga, Tanganyika, South Kivu, Kongo central, Tshopo and Maniema Provinces. These efforts are further strengthened by targeted interventions, including the provision of emergency beds to health facilities in Kinshasa (Pakadjuma) and Kongo Central, as well as the provision of free medical care in Muanda.

    Ms Joyce Kabugho, manager of the Buhimba Cholera Treatment Unit, joins the WHO team during a visit to the CTU in Goma Health Zone to assess ongoing response efforts.  Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    In North Kivu, WHO has delivered treatment kits to Buhimba Cholera Treatment Unit (CTU) in the Goma Health Zone and Mugunga CTU in the Karisimbi Health Zone. Field teams, including risk communication and community engagement specialists, have conducted assessments to evaluate and strengthen the capacity of cholera facilities to provide timely and effective patient care.

    A mother tends to her child receiving care for cholera at the Mugunga Cholera Treatment Unit in Karisimbi Health Zone. WHO extends its gratitude to UNCERF for the vital support in the fight against cholera in North Kivu. Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    “Despite the observed decrease in cases in some areas, the cholera situation in North Kivu remains deeply concerning here. Response efforts are severely hindered by ongoing insecurity, which restricts access to the most vulnerable populations”, said Ms Joyce Kabugho, manager of the Buhimba CTU in North Kivu.

    Elvis Mulamba from WHO’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement team raises awareness among female vendors in the Shasha area, in Kirotshe health zone, promoting hygiene and handwashing practices as part of the cholera outbreak response. Credit: WHO

    Ntakakubwine Eugénie, 52, mother of 10, is more than a Community Outreach Worker. For 10 years, she has been a trusted figure, a reference point, and a guardian of public health in the Mabanga area, in the Goma Health Zone. She works at the Community Oral Rehydration Point at the Alleluia Buhimba Health Center. Every day, her home becomes a relief centre.

    WHO is also strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare by deploying 7275 community health workers (CHWs) across 13 provinces, including Kinshasa, for an initial period of three months. These CHWs play a critical role in community engagement by raising awareness about cholera prevention, distributing oral rehydration salts (ORS), and facilitating timely access to treatment for affected individuals.

    A young girl prepares to collect water from Lake Kivu – an essential daily task that carries hidden danger. In North Kivu, where conflict continues to displace communities, unsafe water sources like this remain a major driver of cholera transmission. WHO warns that without access to clean water, the most vulnerable continue to face life-threatening risks. Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    Across North Kivu and other affected zones, deteriorating WASH conditions – exacerbated by recent armed clashes and population displacement – are increasing the risk of cholera spread.

    WHO’s Risk Communication and Community Engagement team raises awareness in the Shasha area, in Kirotshe health zone, promoting hygiene and handwashing practices as part of the cholera outbreak response. Credit: WHO/ Elvis Mulamba

    The country is also set to begin a reactive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 11 health zones across four provinces: Haut-Katanga, Tanganyika, Maniema, and Tshopo. Nearly 3 million vaccine doses have been received from the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision, with the campaign launch date to be announced soon.

    Dr Léopold Ouédraogo, WHO’s Multi-Crisis Response Incident Manager in North Kivu, leads a team visit to the second Cholera Treatment Unit in Mugunga, located in the Karisimbi Health Zone of Goma. The visit underscores WHO’s commitment to strengthening cholera response in conflict-affected areas. Mugunga, Karisimbi Health Zone, Goma, DRC. Credit: WHO/Daniel Paluku

    “WHO continues to work closely with the Ministry of Health and partners to contain the outbreak, strengthen surveillance, and ensure access to life-saving care. However, sustained international support is essential to prevent further loss of life and build long-term resilience”, says Dr Boureima Hama Sambo, WHO Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  

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  • MIL-Evening Report: As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues

    Israeli media report that Iranian missile strikes on Haifa oil refinery yesterday killed 3 people and closed down the installation.

    The Israeli death toll has risen to 24, with 400 injured and more than 2700 people displaced.

    Israeli authorities report 370 missiles fired by Iran in total, 30 reaching their targets. Iranian military report they have carried out 550 drone operations.

    224 killed in Iran
    Two hundred and twenty four people have been killed by Israeli attacks on Iran, with 1277 hospitalised.

    The state radio and television building was targeted by Israeli strikes twice — while broadcasting live — with the broadcast back online within 5 minutes despite the attack.

    In response, Iran has issued a warning to evacuate the central offices of Israeli television channels 12 and 14.

    An Israeli attack on a Red Crescent ambulance in Tehran resulted in the deaths of two relief workers.

    Israel’s Finance Minister Belazel Smotrich, who is accused of being a war criminal and the target of sanctions by five countries including New Zealand, claims they have hit 800 targets in Iran, with aircraft flying freely in the nation’s airspace.

    In the West Bank, the tension continues, with business continuing at a subdued level, everyone waiting to see how the situation will unfold.

    Israel’s illegal siege continues, cutting off cities and villages from one another, while blocking ambulances and urgent medical access in several locations today.

    Israeli and Iranian strikes are expected to continue, and potentially escalate, over the coming days.

    Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues.

    Cole Martin is an independent New Zealand photojournalist based in the Middle East and a contributor to Asia Pacific Report.

    Iranian missiles raining down on Tel Aviv as seen from the occupied West Bank. Image: CM screenshot APR

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal

    British aerospace manufacturers to benefit from UK-US trade deal as further details announced

    • UK aerospace sector to see tariffs removed completely as further progress is made on the UK-US trade deal
    • Benefits of deal to be felt by UK auto sector also, who will be able to export to the US by the end of the month under the newly lowered 10% tariff quota 
    • It will save hundreds of millions annually for plane and car makers with lowered tariffs and protect tens of thousands of jobs across both sectors , delivering on our Plan for Change

    For the first time, the US has committed to reducing tariffs on UK aerospace goods such as engines and similar aircraft parts from the general 10% tariff being applied to all other countries, which is expected to come into force by the end of the month.

    This deal is a huge win for the UK’s world-class aerospace sector currently facing additional 10% tariffs, helping make companies such as Rolls Royce more competitive and allowing them to continue to be at the cutting edge of innovation. 

    British car manufacturers can also breathe a sigh of relief as they will be able to export to the US at a 10% tariff rate as part of the recently agreed landmark UK-US trade deal by the end of the month.  

    The UK is the only country to have secured this agreement with the US which reduces car export tariffs from 27.5%, saves car manufacturers hundreds of millions a year, and protects tens of thousands of jobs, delivering on our Plan for Change.

    Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds said: 

    We agreed this deal with the US to ensure jobs and livelihoods in some of our most vital sectors were protected, and since then we have been focused on delivering those benefits to businesses. 

    Bringing trade deals into force can take several months, yet we are delivering on the first set of agreements in a matter of weeks. And we won’t stop there. 

    As part of our Plan for Change, this government is doing all it can to reduce the pressures on businesses by lowering costs, speeding up delivery times and helping them to navigate in a time of global uncertainty.  

    Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Mike Hawes said:

    This is great news for the UK automotive industry, helping the sector avoid the severest level of tariffs and enabling many manufacturers to resume deliveries imminently.

    We wait to see the full details of the deal and how it will be administered but this will be a huge reassurance to those that work in the sector and bolster the confidence of our important US customers.

    The fact the UK has secured a deal, ahead of many competitors, and which makes automotive a priority, should be recognised as a significant achievement.

    Thanks to the UK-US deal, the UK is the only country to be exempt from the global tariff of 50% on steel and aluminium. As the Prime Minister and President Trump have again confirmed, we will continue to go further and make progress towards 0% tariffs on core steel products as agreed.  

    We have agreed reciprocal access to 13,000 metric tonnes beef for both US and British farmers – meaning the UK can export to the US too. We have been clear that any US imports will need to meet UK food safety standards, and that has not changed since we agreed this deal.

    Both countries remain focused on securing significantly preferential outcomes for the UK pharmaceutical sector and work will continue to protect industry from any further tariffs imposed as part of Section 232 investigations. 

    This deal is one of many international agreements this government has secured recently to boost our economy, including a trade deal with India which will add £4.8 billion to the UK economy and £2.2 billion in wages every year and a renewed EU deal which will add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040 on SPS and emissions measures alone. 

    Today’s announcement is the result of work happening at pace between both governments to lower the burden on UK businesses, especially the sectors most impacted by the tariffs. We will update Parliament on the implementation of quotas on US beef and ethanol, part of our commitment to the US under this deal.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation holds great potential

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation holds great potential

    Xinhua | June 17, 2025

    Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that cooperation between China and Kyrgyzstan holds great potential, urging the two countries to scale up trade and investment and expand cooperation in emerging sectors.

    Xi made the remarks in a meeting with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on the sidelines of the second China-Central Asia Summit in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

    Xi called on the two sides to advance high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and foster new drivers of growth in clean energy, green minerals and artificial intelligence.

    China is ready to join Kyrgyzstan to continue to firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, he added. 

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  • MIL-OSI: EngageLab Empowers Tea Beverage Brand Global Expansion with Customer Engagement Solution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EngageLab, a leading omni-channel customer engagement platform provider, is proud to announce its successful partnership with a prominent Chinese tea beverage brand, supporting the company’s global expansion through EngageLab’s high-delivery rate AppPush notification capabilities. This Chinese new tea beverage brand has recently achieved a significant breakthrough in overseas markets by presenting Eastern tea culture through a modern lens. Built on a foundation of premium original leaf tea, the brand has strategically expanded across global markets through carefully tailored localization strategies. The company has successfully established thousands of stores across more than 100 countries and regions, positioning itself as a leading Chinese brand in the fresh-made tea beverage sector throughout Southeast Asia, North America, and other key markets worldwide.

    With rapid business growth and global expansion, the brand encountered challenges in its overseas notification services, such as unstable channel quality and unreliable message delivery. These issues impacted user experience and the efficiency of global operations.

    To address these challenges, the brand partnered with EngageLab, adopting its AppPush solution to comprehensively optimize overseas messaging services and achieve three major improvements:

    • Superior Delivery Capabilities Supporting Global Expansion
      As the brand expanded to over 100 countries, especially in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, complex network environments posed challenges to efficient communication. EngageLab AppPush integrated international mainstream system channels such as FCM and APNS, along with major smartphone manufacturer push channels including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and self-built enhanced channels. This improved message delivery rates by approximately 40%, providing robust technical support for global operations.
    • Intelligent Cross-Regional Push Notifications Enabling Localized Operations
      Operating across diverse countries and regions, the brand faced varying user needs and operational strategies. EngageLab AppPush’s dynamic AppKey switching function brought tremendous convenience. When users switch countries within the app, the SDK can apply corresponding country/regional SDK configurations through simple API calls. This enables the brand to flexibly develop and implement independent push strategies, user behavior tracking, and marketing campaigns for different markets, without the need to develop and maintain multiple app versions, significantly reducing development and maintenance costs and enhancing regional market responsiveness.
    • Global Multi-Data Center Layout Ensuring Compliant Operations
      In a global environment where data sovereignty and privacy protection are highly valued, compliant handling of user data is crucial for international enterprises. EngageLab has deployed distributed data centers in multiple strategic locations worldwide (including Singapore, Virginia USA, Frankfurt Germany, Hong Kong China, etc.), providing robust localized data compliance solutions. The brand can intelligently select the most appropriate data storage and processing nodes based on users’ regions, strictly adhering to local privacy regulatory requirements.

    About EngageLab
    EngageLab is a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, unites technology and versatility to offer seamless customer interactions across every channel, including Email, AppPush, WebPush, OTP, SMS and WhatsApp Business. It empowers businesses to build lasting relationships and achieve higher conversions and retention. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, EngageLab supports businesses in over 220 countries and regions, delivering more than 1 million messages every second across various channels.

    For more information about EngageLab and its suite of solutions, visit www.engagelab.com.

    For Media Inquiries:
    Contact: marketing@engagelab.com
    Website: www.engagelab.com

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  • MIL-OSI: EngageLab Empowers Tea Beverage Brand Global Expansion with Customer Engagement Solution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EngageLab, a leading omni-channel customer engagement platform provider, is proud to announce its successful partnership with a prominent Chinese tea beverage brand, supporting the company’s global expansion through EngageLab’s high-delivery rate AppPush notification capabilities. This Chinese new tea beverage brand has recently achieved a significant breakthrough in overseas markets by presenting Eastern tea culture through a modern lens. Built on a foundation of premium original leaf tea, the brand has strategically expanded across global markets through carefully tailored localization strategies. The company has successfully established thousands of stores across more than 100 countries and regions, positioning itself as a leading Chinese brand in the fresh-made tea beverage sector throughout Southeast Asia, North America, and other key markets worldwide.

    With rapid business growth and global expansion, the brand encountered challenges in its overseas notification services, such as unstable channel quality and unreliable message delivery. These issues impacted user experience and the efficiency of global operations.

    To address these challenges, the brand partnered with EngageLab, adopting its AppPush solution to comprehensively optimize overseas messaging services and achieve three major improvements:

    • Superior Delivery Capabilities Supporting Global Expansion
      As the brand expanded to over 100 countries, especially in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, complex network environments posed challenges to efficient communication. EngageLab AppPush integrated international mainstream system channels such as FCM and APNS, along with major smartphone manufacturer push channels including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and self-built enhanced channels. This improved message delivery rates by approximately 40%, providing robust technical support for global operations.
    • Intelligent Cross-Regional Push Notifications Enabling Localized Operations
      Operating across diverse countries and regions, the brand faced varying user needs and operational strategies. EngageLab AppPush’s dynamic AppKey switching function brought tremendous convenience. When users switch countries within the app, the SDK can apply corresponding country/regional SDK configurations through simple API calls. This enables the brand to flexibly develop and implement independent push strategies, user behavior tracking, and marketing campaigns for different markets, without the need to develop and maintain multiple app versions, significantly reducing development and maintenance costs and enhancing regional market responsiveness.
    • Global Multi-Data Center Layout Ensuring Compliant Operations
      In a global environment where data sovereignty and privacy protection are highly valued, compliant handling of user data is crucial for international enterprises. EngageLab has deployed distributed data centers in multiple strategic locations worldwide (including Singapore, Virginia USA, Frankfurt Germany, Hong Kong China, etc.), providing robust localized data compliance solutions. The brand can intelligently select the most appropriate data storage and processing nodes based on users’ regions, strictly adhering to local privacy regulatory requirements.

    About EngageLab
    EngageLab is a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, unites technology and versatility to offer seamless customer interactions across every channel, including Email, AppPush, WebPush, OTP, SMS and WhatsApp Business. It empowers businesses to build lasting relationships and achieve higher conversions and retention. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, EngageLab supports businesses in over 220 countries and regions, delivering more than 1 million messages every second across various channels.

    For more information about EngageLab and its suite of solutions, visit www.engagelab.com.

    For Media Inquiries:
    Contact: marketing@engagelab.com
    Website: www.engagelab.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile’s EngageLab Empowers Tea Beverage Brand Global Expansion with Customer Engagement Solution

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, today announced that its subsidiary EngageLab, a leading omni-channel customer engagement platform provider, has partnered with a prominent Chinese tea beverage brand. The partnership will support the brand’s global expansion by leveraging EngageLab’s high-delivery rate AppPush notification capabilities. This Chinese new tea beverage brand has recently achieved a significant breakthrough in overseas markets by presenting Eastern tea culture through a modern lens. Built on a foundation of premium original leaf tea, the brand has strategically expanded across global markets through carefully tailored localization strategies. It has successfully established thousands of stores across more than 100 countries and regions, positioning itself as a leading Chinese brand in the fresh-made tea beverage sector throughout Southeast Asia, North America, and other key markets worldwide.

    With rapid business growth and global expansion, the brand encountered challenges in its overseas notification services, such as unstable channel quality and unreliable message delivery. These issues impacted user experience and the efficiency of global operations.

    To address these challenges, the brand partnered with EngageLab, adopting its AppPush solution to comprehensively optimize overseas messaging services and achieve three major improvements:

    • Superior Delivery Capabilities Supporting Global Expansion

    As the brand expanded to over 100 countries, especially in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, complex network environments posed challenges to efficient communication. EngageLab AppPush integrated international mainstream system channels such as FCM and APNS, along with major smartphone manufacturer push channels including Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO, vivo, and self-built enhanced channels. This improved message delivery rates by approximately 40%, providing robust technical support for global operations.

    • Intelligent Cross-Regional Push Notifications Enabling Localized Operations

    Operating across diverse countries and regions, the brand faced varying user needs and operational strategies. EngageLab AppPush’s dynamic AppKey switching function brought tremendous convenience. When users switch countries within the app, the SDK can apply corresponding country/regional SDK configurations through simple API calls. This enables the brand to flexibly develop and implement independent push strategies, user behavior tracking, and marketing campaigns for different markets, without the need to develop and maintain multiple app versions, significantly reducing development and maintenance costs and enhancing regional market responsiveness.

    • Global Multi-Data Center Layout Ensuring Compliant Operations

    In a global environment where data sovereignty and privacy protection are highly valued, compliant handling of user data is crucial for international enterprises. EngageLab has deployed distributed data centers in multiple strategic locations worldwide (including Singapore, Virginia USA, Frankfurt Germany, Hong Kong China, etc.), providing robust localized data compliance solutions. The brand can intelligently select the most appropriate data storage and processing nodes based on users’ regions, strictly adhering to local privacy regulatory requirements.

    About EngageLab
    EngageLab is a world-leading AI-powered omnichannel customer engagement solution provider, unites technology and versatility to offer seamless customer interactions across every channel, including Email, AppPush, WebPush, OTP, SMS and WhatsApp Business. It empowers businesses to build lasting relationships and achieve higher conversions and retention. With a strong focus on innovation and performance, EngageLab supports businesses in over 220 countries and regions, delivering more than 1 million messages every second across various channels.
    For more information about EngageLab and its suite of solutions, visit www.engagelab.com.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited
    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.
    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

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    For more information, please contact:
    Aurora Mobile Limited
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    Christensen
    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: 12 die in KZN accident

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Tuesday, June 17, 2025

    Twelve people have died, with 38 others sustaining injuries in a head-on collision between a bus and truck on the R34 Matatani road between Vryheid and Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal at around midnight. 

    “KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the scene, where they provided immediate medical attention to the victims. Of the injured, 10 patients sustained critical injuries, 22 suffered serious injuries, and six sustained minor injuries,” Arrive Alive said on Monday.

    A multi-service emergency response team worked to stabilise all patients before transporting them to nearby medical facilities for further treatment.

    Nine occupants were declared dead at the scene, having sustained fatal injuries before emergency services arrived. Three critically injured patients later died in the hospital, despite intensive efforts by paramedics and medical staff.

    The cause of the collision is under investigation. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Equatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan Sets Regional Benchmark for Greener Oil and Gas Practices


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    The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) proudly supports the recent visit of Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema to Equatorial Guinea’s Golden Swan industrial complex, marking a defining moment for Africa’s oil and gas sector. As the continent intensifies efforts to industrialize responsibly, Golden Swan – and Equatorial Guinea, under the leadership of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, whose commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship has been instrumental – is demonstrating that environmental protection and energy development can and must go hand in hand.

    During the visit, President Oligui Nguema and his delegation witnessed first-hand how Equatorial Guinea has achieved self-sufficiency in treating industrial and hazardous waste. Golden Swan’s advanced infrastructure includes industrial incinerators, a wastewater treatment plant, a medical waste processing unit and recycling systems for waste oil, plastics, batteries and metals. Presentations showcased the company’s household waste system, which reduces landfill use by up to 90% through sorting and recycling, and its production of critical industrial gases like medical oxygen and nitrogen.

    The Golden Swan model directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing Africa’s hydrocarbons sector: the management of hazardous and industrial waste generated by upstream and downstream operations. By achieving self-sufficiency in this area, Equatorial Guinea not only protects its ecosystems and communities, but also strengthens its position as a responsible, forward-looking energy producer. The AEC believes that facilities like Golden Swan can serve as blueprints for governments and companies aiming to build energy industries that are both profitable and sustainable.

    The visit also sets the stage for tangible collaboration between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, beyond high-level dialogue. Opportunities now exist for technical cooperation, joint ventures and knowledge sharing that could see similar waste management infrastructure developed across the region. The Chamber encourages both governments to formalize this cooperation and take decisive steps to turn this vision into reality.

    “This is a defining example of how African oil and gas producers can lead on environmental issues rather than follow,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Golden Swan shows what is possible when governments and industry come together with a clear purpose. It sets the bar higher, and it invites others on the continent to match or exceed that standard. This is good for our industry, good for our people, and good for Africa’s future.”

    Golden Swan’s success underscores a broader truth: Africa’s energy sector can drive industrialization while respecting the environment. As more nations follow this path, the continent will be better positioned to attract investment, create jobs and ensure long-term sustainability. The AEC welcomes this milestone and encourages all oil and gas stakeholders to build on Golden Swan’s example by innovating, collaborating and driving Africa’s growth while protecting its natural heritage.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The prospects for urban development were discussed at the A.A. Vysokovsky Forum at the National Research University Higher School of Economics

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The annual A.A. Vysokovsky Forum, organized by the Faculty of Urban and Regional Development, was held at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Should development projects be adjusted to the interests of residents, will New Moscow become a new point of attraction, and what will the opening of the A101 Group basic department give to HSE? All this was discussed by officials, business representatives, teachers and experts.

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    As the head of the Higher School of Urban Studies named after A.A. Vysokovsky, Ruslan Goncharov, noted at the beginning of the presentation of the basic department of the A101 Group, education in urban studies at the HSE can be obtained within the framework of a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, and additional professional education. Since the establishment of the school in 2011, more than 600 graduates have completed the educational programs, more than 80% of whom work in their specialty.

    “Very often, many educational platforms discuss the gap in competencies, the discrepancy between graduates and the demands of the labor market, and HSE is doing everything it can to overcome this gap. The faculty organizes workshops and summer schools with industry partners for its students, invites expert practitioners to teach, launches partner courses and educational projects with leading industry organizations. The opening of the Basic Department of the A101 company will help HSE prepare highly qualified personnel in the field of development. This will allow, among other things, “to conduct classes on current issues of integrated urban development, regularly organize expert and public events with industry representatives, and conduct interdisciplinary research in the field of integrated urban development in general and New Moscow in particular. As part of practical classes in the faculty’s educational programs, specific cases from the A101 Group portfolio will be analyzed,” noted Ruslan Goncharov.

    Ruslan Goncharov expects successful synergy with the new partner of the HSE. One of the areas of work of the new department will be the development of the Urban School program for schoolchildren. As the scientific director of the basic department “A101” Maxim Gurvich noted: “Immersing children in the urban agenda from school is the most correct decision.”

    “We are building a city where there are all the opportunities for people to communicate, spend time together, play sports or hobbies, and unite by interests. This creates the very high-quality environment that leads to the growth of social ties. A high-quality environment is created not only by the developer, but also by the people themselves, without them there will be no city. And our task is to help them spend more time with their neighbors, attend cultural and educational events, play sports together – and all this close to their home. This is why we are actively working with district communities. Doing sociology, we found out that a district becomes a real home when you do not just walk from the metro to your apartment, but when you do something together with those who live next to you. And the potential of these connections is huge,” said Dmitry Tsvetov.

    Mikhail Blinkin, the academic director of the Faculty of Urban and Regional Development at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, who was present at the event, asked whether residents of New Moscow would have to sit in traffic jams to get to work in Moscow. According to Dmitry Tsvetov, 30% of residents already work where they live. But the company has ambitious plans here too. “We want there to be more jobs than residents,” Dmitry Tsvetov sets his goal. In particular, the construction of business centers in New Moscow will contribute to this.

    The topic of local community development was continued by Elena Bulin-Sokolova, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Head of the Educational Bureau “A101 Lerniti”: “We build cities in which people want to live, including ourselves. A city is not only comfortable modern housing, it is also a social infrastructure – spaces and events in which you can get involved, finding something to your liking. And a city is also people,” Elena noted.

    “A101 Lernity” creates spaces for family centers and neighborhood clubs, open workshops and public lounges, street cinemas and sports grounds, initiating programs, projects and various events, involving residents themselves and local businesses in their organization, whether it is the revival of the culture of yard games or holding children’s maker summer programs; engineering hackathons for or career guidance internships for teenagers, pedagogical lectures or culinary parties, inter-district sports competitions or huge good-neighborly festivals for everyone – all this helps residents get to know the territory and each other, unites them around interesting things, contributes to the formation of communities.

    As Kirill Puzanov, associate professor at the Higher School of Urban Studies, noted: “A good city is a city that provides a minimum of necessary and a maximum of possible options for its use. Space should provide various options for use at different times and for different categories of citizens,” he is convinced.

    Historian and local historian Denis Romodin, in turn, said that tourism outside the city is currently developing at a rapid pace. In many cities in the Moscow region, new communities have emerged that actively conduct excursions for Muscovites, and they are conducted by young 20-year-olds. “And this is, in general, a very good idea, because it excites such local patriotism, explaining why my region is unique,” says Denis Romodin. At the same time, according to him, such processes are happening not only in historically interesting areas. Such communities interested in their city also exist in New Moscow – for example, in Troitsk.

    Dean of the Faculty of Urban and Regional Development at the National Research University Higher School of Economics Evgeny Mikhaylenko emphasized the importance of comprehensive improvement of urban infrastructure and creation of comfortable living conditions on the sidelines of the event. This contributes to both social and economic development of new districts, and also makes them more unique. “The rejection of uniform standards is the main task and guideline of modern urban policy aimed at diversity of the urban environment. This approach allows each district to acquire its own unique individuality, which makes it especially valuable and beloved by residents. Moreover, the uniqueness of new districts attracts the attention of not only local residents, but also neighboring territories, contributing to the formation of additional urban centers,” he explained.

    During the discussions within the forum, experts also spoke about what changes city residents can expect in terms of transport. Thus, according to Olga Morozova, Director of Strategic Projects of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City of Moscow, the first driverless tram has already successfully started operating in Moscow. It has already covered more than 5 thousand km without a single traffic violation. Last year, the next stage of this test began – the launch of an unmanned tram with passengers under the control of a test driver. Already in the fall of 2025, it is planned to launch a completely unmanned tram for regular trips along the route with passengers.

    Continuing the discussion about the transport of the future, Evgeny Mikhailenko shared a forecast for the emergence of new types of real estate and infrastructure related to modern means of mobility, for example, transport hubs for drones, which will contribute to the multifunctionality of urban spaces and the development of a “smart city” that adapts to the demands of the time.

    Another significant event of the Forum was the awarding of Professor of the Faculty of Urban and Regional Development of the National Research University Higher School of Economics Sergey Sivaev with the departmental award of the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities of the Russian Federation, the medal “For Impeccable Labor and Diligence” of the 3rd degree.

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

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – Canterbury’s top young chefs crowned in new competition at Ara

    Source: Ara Institute of Canterbury

    New culinary talent has been on show in Ōtautahi, with 36 young chefs vying for top honours in the inaugural Waitaha Canterbury Young Chef Championships at Ara Institute of Canterbury.
    The Waitaha Canterbury Young Chef of the Year went to Clover Lippe, a promising young chef from Te Pae | Christchurch Convention Centre. Young Pastry Chef of the Year went to Ellouise Day who is completing her Diploma in Cookery (Advanced Patisserie) at Ara while working as Senior Chef de Partie and Pastry Chef at OGB restaurant.
    Both won a standout prize pack, and a coveted spot alongside their employers on a high-profile city billboard.
    Lippe had trained hard to refine her two-course menu of Lumina lamb loin, fondant potato, celeriac puree and charred brussels sprouts with pickled carrot followed by a Barker’s blackcurrant semifreddo with white chocolate vanilla cremeaux, vanilla sable and crumb and blackcurrant coulis.
    Executive chef at Te Pae, Des Davis, who attended the prizegiving, said her efforts had paid off.
    “We’re thrilled for Clover but also so pleased to see a competition like this available for young chefs,” he said. “It offers a different kind of challenge from service and is an excellent way to extend their skills. A competition like this has been missing and we’re glad to see it.”
    The industry-supported event held in Ara’s commercial training kitchens on Monday 16 June featured three categories:
    • Young Chef of the Year, sponsored by Catering Hardware
    • Young Pastry Chef of the Year, sponsored by Silikomart
    • Trainee Chef of the Year, sponsored by Akaroa Salmon
    Competitors came from leading kitchens including Kokomo, The George, OGB, Earl Bistro, Sudima Airport Hotel, The Montreal Bar and Restaurant, Atawhai Café and Curators House. Each worked with premium sponsored ingredients while showcasing their individual style.
    Head judge, Alliance Meat brand ambassador Darren Wright, said the competition tested not only the flavour and presentation of each dish, but also the chefs’ kitchen practices and professionalism.
    Young Pastry Chef winner Ellouise Day said she was delighted to take the win. Her layered walnut and maple syrup layered dessert with spiced apple compote, chocolate and walnut crumb, apple cider gel and chocolate ganache impressed the judges for its flavour and finesse.
    In the Trainee Chef division, an impressive 20 emerging young chefs competed in two heats. Participants were from high schools including Kaiapoi, Riccarton, Haeata, Hurunui, Shirley Boys’, Papanui and Lincoln. Many are dual enrolled at Ara or studying with ServiceIQ.
    The trainees were tasked with creating a pan-seared Akaroa salmon fillet and a warm salad of prawns, potato, chorizo and spinach, complemented by smoked paprika mayonnaise, lemon dressing and herb garnish.
    Gabriel Flower, from Sudima Airport Hotel took out the category’s top prize. His executive chef, Ara alumnus Dean Ding, said the new competition will play a crucial role in nurturing new culinary talent. “It’s time for new growth in our industry, and this competition will encourage young chefs to find their own passion for cooking. That’s what it’s all about.”
    Ara Department of Hospitality and Service Industries tutor Mark Sycamore said the event was set to become a firm fixture on Christchurch’s culinary calendar.
    “The fact they’ve signed up shows these young chefs are serious about their futures and willing to put themselves on the line. As a chef, they’re the people you want on your team,” he said.
    He praised the support from sponsors, which included a chocolate masterclass from Nel Vicencio at Mind Your Temper, an Alliance-sponsored “meet the farmer” experience, and premium product offerings.
    “Everyone has gone home with world-class equipment from Silikomart and a haul of other goodies. The backing has been phenomenal.”
    While these young chefs are still savouring their taste of success, Ara is already looking ahead to welcoming new contenders keen to etch their own names on a culinary championship trophy next year.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News