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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Guests of the festival “Moscow – on the wave. Fish week” will see performances and concerts

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The festival program includes: “Moscow is on the wave. Fish week”, which is carried out within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”, a special place is occupied by performances on stage. The festival grounds feature theatrical productions and bright musical numbers. Guests can expect more than 350 hours of performances.

    On Shkolnaya Street, where the large-scale fish market of the festival “Moscow – on the Wave. Fish Week” is located, you can see performances by musical groups and soloists, as well as fun, exciting and educational performances on a marine theme.

    Thus, on June 6 at 15:00 the theater “Dami” will show the play “Stories of Sailors”, and at 16:00 the clowns of the group will present the funny and touching “Sailor Show”. On the same day at 19:00 the group Black Cupro will play original compositions filled with the energy of warmth and love.

    Here you can also watch the performances of the street theater LUMidea. The artists will show a family performance-journey non-stop. The audience will meet sea creatures and fairy-tale creatures. The performance consists of original plastic numbers, a procession and dance interaction.

    On June 7 at 15:00, singer and composer Andrey Grizli will perform. At 16:00, actors from the Happy People theater will show the play “The World of Dark Waters” about the inhabitants of the world’s oceans, mermaids, pirates and sea monsters.

    On June 8 at 2:00 PM, the Parabasis group will perform an interactive performance called Buyan Island, in which the artists and the audience will explore the most mysterious place in Russian folklore. At 3:00 PM, guests will hear hits from the Moscow group Goroda.

    The Invitation trio will perform in Serebryakov Passage on June 5 at 6:00 pm.

    On June 6 at 15:00 on Svyatoozerskaya Street, Sergey Pakhomov’s blues band will perform a musical show. Each viewer will become its participant. Guests will enjoy world hits in different styles – blues, jazz, rock and roll, funk, rock, country. In addition, Sergey Pakhomov will perform his own compositions.

    On June 5 at 15:00 on Gorodetskaya Street, the Moscow jazz band “Good Old Dixieland” will perform hits from the early 20th century. Here, on June 6 at 15:00, guests will see a performance by the Boom BrassBand. The cover band consists of six musicians and promotes live performances on brass instruments.

    On Volgogradsky Prospekt on June 7 at 14:00 the trio “Back to the Future” will take the stage, consisting of artists of different ages. The musicians perform live in many styles. The same singers can be heard in the Golyanovo district on June 8 at 18:00.

    On June 6 at 15:00 on Teply Stan Street, the Skazka iz Karmana Theatre will show a performance for children called Vasilisa the Beautiful. The same magical story can be seen on June 6 at 18:00 on Admirala Rudneva Street and on June 7 at 14:00 in the Kurkino district.

    On June 8 at 2:00 PM on Orekhovy Boulevard they will be showing “The Snail and the Whale” — a musical performance by the independent theater project Panama, based on the fairy tale of the same name by Julia Donaldson. The same production can be seen on June 7 at 2:00 PM in the park near the Nekrasovka metro station.

    Details about the festival can be found on the page “Moscow Seasons”.

    The gastronomic festival “Moscow – on the wave. Fish week”, organized as part of the “Moscow seasons” cycle with the support of the Moscow Government, began in the capital on May 30. Leading fishing and fish processing companies from all over the country brought the freshest delicacies to Moscow, and guests can enjoy entertainment, master classes and sports events.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A new college will be built near Volokolamsk Highway in South Tushino

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Changes have been made to the land use and development rules for the construction of a college in Yuzhnoye Tushino. It will appear in Pokhodny Proezd (property 6) not far from the stations of the second Moscow Central Diameter (MCD) and the metro. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The college is planned to be built on a land plot of three hectares. The maximum area of the building will be 50 thousand square meters. The educational facility is planned to be built within the framework of the Targeted Investment Program. The educational institution will complement the social infrastructure of the North-West District,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    Land use and development regulations govern how land can be used and what can be built on it. They determine what activities are permitted in certain locations and what requirements must be met when designing and constructing buildings.

    “The college building will be located next to Volokolamskoe Highway. Its convenient location will provide easy access to the facility for both students and teachers. The college can be reached on foot from the Trikotazhnaya and Tushinskaya MCD stations, as well as from the Tushinskaya metro station. This will help avoid traffic jams and save travel time,” she added.

    Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow.

    Earlier Sergei Sobyanin told, that in Moscow by 2032 it is planned to renovate about 700 school buildings.

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on Trump Revoking Lifesaving EMTALA Guidance

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration rescinding CMS guidance from July 2022 reaffirming that the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA), signed into law in 1986, requires providers offer necessary stabilizing care for patients suffering emergency medical conditions, which might include abortion care in certain situations. While this move doesn’t change federal law and the requirements on hospitals to provide life-saving care, it adds further confusion for hospitals already navigating a thicket of state abortion laws and could jeopardize lifesaving care for patients.

    “The Trump administration doesn’t want you to know it, but they just quietly erased guidance that informed hospitals of their obligation to provide lifesaving care for pregnant women facing health care emergencies, like severe hemorrhage or sepsis—circumstances where the only option to save a woman’s life may be emergency abortion care.

    “Once again, the Trump administration is sending a clear message that they do not care about women’s lives, and they don’t care how many pregnant women they force into health care crises so long as they can continue to advance their extreme anti-abortion agenda.

    “Make no mistake: EMTALA is still the law, and Trump rescinding this guidance does not change the fact that pregnant women who need emergency abortion care to save their life or health are still legally entitled to this care.”

    Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade almost three years ago, nearly two dozen US states led by Republicans have passed, banned, or severely restricted access to abortion. These strict laws have created confusion around the treatment doctors can provide even when a pregnant patient’s life is in danger, as physicians fear that they may lose their medical license, be sued, or even charged with a felony if they perform life-saving emergency care. Despite the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act’s (EMTALA) requirements that Medicare-participating hospitals treat and stabilize pregnant patients in need of emergency medical care, women are being turned away from emergency rooms following the Dobbs decision.

    In September, Senator Murray introduced a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every patient has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care, regardless of where they live. In March 2024, Senator Murray led 258 Members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States—two consolidated cases concerning EMTALA—arguing that the congressional intent, text, and history of EMTALA make clear that covered hospitals must provide abortion care when it is the necessary stabilizing treatment for a patient’s emergency medical condition.

    Senator Murray is a longtime leader in the fight to protect and expand access to reproductive health care and abortion rights, and she has led Congressional efforts to fight back after the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Murray has introduced more than a dozen pieces of legislation to protect reproductive rights from further attacks, protect providers, and help ensure women get the care they need; Murray has led efforts to push for passage of these bills on the floor multiple times. Last January, on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Murray led her colleagues in hosting a “State of Abortion Rights” briefing with women who have suffered firsthand from Republican abortion bans, and last June, she chaired a HELP Committee hearing titled “The Assault on Women’s Freedoms: How Abortion Bans Have Created a Health Care Nightmare Across America.” Recently, Murray helped lead efforts to force Republicans on the record on votes to protect access to contraception and access to IVF (twice), and she led her colleagues in raising the alarm about the threat a second Trump administration poses to reproductive rights and abortion access in every state, as outlined in Project 2025.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Extreme weather events have slowed economic growth, adding to the case for another rate cut

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney

    Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, growing by just 0.2% as government spending slowed and extreme weather events dampened demand. That followed an increase of 0.6% in the previous quarter.

    The national accounts report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed annual growth steady at 1.3%, below market forecasts for an improvement to 1.5%.

    The result is also weaker than the Reserve Bank of Australia’s forecasts.

    The ABS said: “Extreme weather events further dampened domestic demand and reduced exports”, with the impact particularly evident in mining, tourism and shipping.

    This report on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will be a key consideration for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting on July 7–8, helping shape its decision on whether to cut rates again. In May, the central bank cut the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.85%.

    On balance, the softer than expected pace of growth makes another rate cut in July a bit more likely.

    Private demand drives growth as public spending slumps

    Household spending slowed to 0.4% in the quarter from 0.7%. Essential spending led the way, with a sharp 10.2% rise in electricity costs due to a warmer-than-usual summer and reduced electricity bill rebates. Food spending also increased as Queenslanders stocked up ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

    Investment also contributed to growth, though its composition shifted. Private investment rose 0.7%, driven by a rebound in house building and strong non-dwelling construction, particularly in mining and electricity projects. But business investment in equipment and machinery slumped.

    Public investment fell 2.0%, ending a run of positive growth since September 2024. This decline, which detracted 0.1 percentage points from GDP, reflected the completion or delay of energy, rail and road projects.

    “Public spending recorded the largest detraction from growth since the September quarter 2017”, the ABS said.

    Disappointing trade performance

    Exports unexpectedly became the main drag on growth in the March quarter, marking a sharp turnaround from December 2024.

    Total exports fell 0.8%, led by a drop in services – particularly travel – due to weaker foreign student arrivals and lower spending. Goods exports also declined as bad weather disrupted coal and natural gas shipments, and demand from key markets like China and Japan softened.

    The growth outlook is soft

    Given the weaker-than-expected growth in the March quarter, Australia’s economic outlook remains soft.

    A disappointing sign in the report was another fall in GDP per head of population, known as GDP per capita. This measure declined by 0.2%, after just one quarterly rise and seven previous quarters of a “per capita recession”, when population growth outpaces economic growth.

    The household saving rate continue to rise in the March quarter, back to pre-COVID levels at 5.2%. This is because income grew faster than spending, and households remain cautious amid economic uncertainty. Additional government support also boosted savings.

    The economic slowdown reflects weak household spending and a notable pullback in public sector investment. With domestic demand under strain, short-term growth prospects appear limited as the economy continues to adjust to past interest rate hikes and the early effects of the recent cuts.

    The Reserve Bank began cutting official rates in February – its first move after 13 consecutive hikes between May 2022 and November 2023 – but the impact has yet to flow through. The next GDP figures, due on September 3, will offer a clearer picture of how the February and May rate cuts are shaping the recovery.

    Trade tensions add uncertainty

    Global conditions have become more unsettled, with rising trade tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances putting pressure on international trade. Renewed tariff threats – particularly from the US – are disrupting global supply chains. For export-reliant Australia, this increases the risk of weaker trade volumes and greater exposure to external shocks.

    At the same time, China’s post-pandemic recovery is losing momentum, dragged down by weak consumer demand and a struggling property sector.

    Given Australia’s close trade ties with China, any sustained slowdown there poses a clear threat to export earnings and broader economic growth. Together, these global headwinds are adding to the uncertainty surrounding Australia’s economic outlook.

    A balancing act on rates

    With demand soft and the economy losing momentum, the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates again at its July meeting to help boost growth. Key sectors like household spending, public services and mining have been under pressure. A further rate cut could support confidence and encourage more spending.

    However, the monthly inflation report for April adds uncertainty. While headline inflation held steady at 2.4% over the year to April, underlying measures ticked higher.
    The monthly rate excluding volatile items such as fuel and fresh food rose to 2.8%, up from 2.6%. That suggests price pressures are becoming more widespread.

    These mixed signals leave the RBA facing a delicate balancing act. Upcoming data, particularly the employment report on June 19 and the May monthly inflation indicator on June 25, will be critical in determining whether inflation is easing enough to justify another cut or showing signs of persistence that call for caution.

    The Conversation

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

    – ref. Extreme weather events have slowed economic growth, adding to the case for another rate cut – https://theconversation.com/extreme-weather-events-have-slowed-economic-growth-adding-to-the-case-for-another-rate-cut-257962

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  • MIL-OSI China: Sabalenka, Swiatek to battle in semis as Alcaraz dominates Paul

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

    Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot during the men’s singles quarter final match between Tommy Paul of the United States and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

    World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and reigning champion Iga Swiatek will meet in the women’s singles semifinals at the French Open after both won their respective quarterfinals in straight sets on Tuesday.

    Sabalenka took revenge against China’s Zheng Qinwen, as Zheng had beaten the three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka for the first time at last month’s Italian Open.

    Although eighth seed Zheng broke first, Sabalenka, 27, came back to win a tie-break in the first set. The top seed maintained her momentum in the second set to seal the victory 7-6 (3), 6-3.

    “That was a true battle, and honestly I have no idea how I was able to break her back and get back in the first set. I was just trying to fight and put as many balls as I could back in. I didn’t start well but I am really glad that I found my rhythm and won this match,” Sabalenka said after the game.

    She added, “I have to say that last tournament [the Italian Open] I was pretty exhausted, and honestly at the end of the match I was actually glad that I had lost that match, because I needed a little break before Roland Garros. Today, I was just more fresh, and I was ready to battle.”

    2024 Olympic champion Zheng failed to extend her winning streak at Roland Garros, who felt disappointed after the loss, “I didn’t handle the pressure very well – that’s the only thing I didn’t do well today.”

    “I actually felt I could have won this match, but maybe I was too nervous and couldn’t bring out my best,” Zheng said. “When I face tournaments I really want to win, I need to stay more stable mentally, follow my game plan, and not focus too much on the result.”

    Fifth seed Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5 to sail into the semifinals, and said the upcoming match against Sabalenka would be a challenge, “[Sabalenka] really has a game for every surface, so I just need to focus on myself, do the work, be brave in my shots and just go for it.”

    Swiatek added, “I’m going to prepare tactically tomorrow for sure. [Sabalenka] has been having a great season, so I’m not going to lie, it is going to be a tough match. But I’m happy for the challenge.”

    The men’s singles quarterfinals saw second seed Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. The Spaniard will now face Lorenzo Musetti, who defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.

    The second-seeded Italian pair of Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani eased past Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova 6-2, 6-3 to reach the women’s doubles semifinals, while Evan King and Christian Harrison upset the men’s doubles second-seeded pair Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.

    In the mixed doubles, Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski shocked the top-seeded duo of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Mate Pavic in the quarterfinals 6-3, 6-4.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Beijing upgrades inbound travel services as visitors surge in January-April

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

    Beijing unveiled a comprehensive action plan to upgrade its inbound tourism services on Tuesday at the Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference, as the city reported a 57.1 percent year-on-year surge in overseas visitors to 1.46 million from January to April.

    The plan outlines 22 measures across four areas — products, promotion, services and support — aiming to enhance the city’s appeal. Key product initiatives include boosting the “Beijing Central Axis” brand and diversifying offerings such as world heritage tours, hutong explorations and cycling experiences along the axis.

    Service improvements focus on expanding and optimizing international flight networks, streamlining entry processes with dedicated zones for “temporary entry permits” for one-stop issuance, and enabling more foreign bank cards for tap-and-go subway access to elevate convenience.

    “Beijing’s inbound tourism is surging, marked by rising visitor numbers and higher spending,” said Sima Hong, deputy mayor of Beijing, adding that the city is eager to collaborate with global partners to ignite the “Beijing Travel” wave, offering tourists more open, convenient and captivating experiences.

    At the conference, 10 new themed routes were introduced under the “Beijing’s New Discoveries” banner, including culinary quests, intangible heritage experiences and night cruises, to cater to diverse tourist preferences.

    Preceding the event, more than 270 travel agents from more than 40 countries and regions participated in a 48-hour tour from June 1 to 2 to evaluate traditional and emerging attractions, like watching dragon boat racing at Yanqi Lake and visiting Pop Land, the first IP theme park of China’s trendy toy maker Pop Mart.

    Tourism is ultimately about sharing cultures, said Paul Cohen, founder of International Experiences Ltd., noting that exporting Beijing’s culture to new streams of visitors and introducing local citizens to cultures from around the world is a win-win proposition.

    The conference, co-hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, featured policy announcements, trade talks, and exhibitions to foster global tourism partnerships. 

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ3: Leveraging technology to promote tourism

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    LCQ3: Leveraging technology to promote tourism 
    Question:
     
        There are views pointing out that Hong Kong’s efforts to digitalise tourism services have failed to keep pace with development. It is learnt that the Mainland, Macao, Korea and Singapore have all leveraged technology to promote their tourism industries. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
     
    (1) given that the Government earlier on announced the deployment of augmented reality (AR) technology for the City in Time tourism project in the Kowloon City District, what further plans the Government has in place to apply AR and virtual reality (VR) technologies to tourist attractions, particularly sites commemorating the War of Resistance and historical attractions, and set out in a table the attractions where these technologies have been introduced and the number of users to date;
     
    (2) whether it will draw on the experiences of cities in Asia and the Mainland and make better use of the information available on the Hong Kong Tourism Board website to launch an all-in-one mobile travel application providing services such as travel guides, attraction recommendations, real-time traffic information, and discounts on accommodation and dining, while also analysing visitors’ behavioural patterns; if so, which government department or organisation will be responsible for designing, updating and maintaining the application, and of the implementation timetable; and
     
    (3) as it is learnt that the Immigration Department (ImmD) currently does not collect data on travellers’ arrival and departure patterns, their length of stay in Hong Kong, the provinces from which Mainland visitors came and the types of endorsement they held, etc, whether the Government will consider enhancing ImmD’s systems to obtain more traveller information for analytical purposes?
     
    Reply:

    President,
     
         With the advancement of information technology, smart tourism has become a new trend for visitors to plan their itineraries and to enhance visitors’ experience. “The Chief Executive’s 2023 Policy Address” proposed the establishment of an inter-departmental Working Group on Smart Tourism (the Working Group) to formulate and implement measures to promote smart tourism. The Working Group has completed the formulation of relevant strategies and measures, with details covering two strategic directions and 19 specific short, medium and long-term measures incorporated into the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0 promulgated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau in December 2024.
     
         In consultation with the Security Bureau, our reply to the question raised by the Hon Ma Fung-kwok is as follows:
     
    (1) The Government has kept promoting the use of technology by tourist attractions to enhance facilities and transmission of information with a view to providing visitors with a more diverse and enriching experience. Currently, many major attractions in Hong Kong have already adopted technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), interactive experiences and QR codes to facilitate visitors and enrich their experience. For example, Hong Kong Ocean Park has launched a new giant panda-themed attraction “Panda Wonders: An Illuminated Journey”, where giant pandas make appearances as cartoon characters through 3D projection technology and visitors may interact and take photos with AR giant pandas; the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort makes use of AR technology to blend physical scenes with digital storytelling experiences to enhance visitors’ interaction with Disney characters and immersive participation; the two museums in the West Kowloon Cultural District also incorporate AR and VR technologies into cultural and artistic activities, for instance, M+ interactive media room offers innovative VR and digital artworks, which are well received by visitors. Many exhibitions flexibly utilise elements such as VR, projection and interactive devices, such as the “FLASH! The Palace Museum – A Pop-Up Digital Experience” held at Tai Kwun in January 2025 which made use of these elements to vividly recreate the essence of the Palace Museum’s cultural treasures.
     
    Besides, the “City in Time” project taken forward by the Tourism Commission and many museums under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, including the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH) and the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence (MWRCD), have adopted the AR or VR technologies. Further details are as follows:
     
    The “City in Time” project makes use of AR and creative media art through mobile application to bring back to life the history of individual landmarks. Phase I of the project was completed in 2021 at 28 locations around Central, Jordan, the Peak, Sham Shui Po, Tsim Sha Tsui and Yau Ma Tei. Phase II of the project has been launched in stages from 2024 onwards and the project has now been extended to Lei Yue Mun and Tai Hang. Preparations are underway for expanding the project to Kowloon City in 2025. As at April 2025, the cumulative number of page views on the project website exceeded 152 000, while the cumulative number of downloads of the project’s mobile application exceeded 31 000.
     
    The HKMH is hosting “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: The Great Unity – Civilisation of the Qin and Han Dynasties in Shaanxi Province” exhibition, which features an interactive zone with AR exhibits to enhance visitors’ understanding of the history and cultures of the Qin and Han dynasties. The HKMH recorded over 940 000 visitors in 2024-25.
     
    The permanent and thematic exhibitions currently presented at the MWRCD give an account of the history of Japan’s aggression against China and Hong Kong’s participation in the War of Resistance, as well as the missions and contributions of guerrillas after the fall of Hong Kong. The MWRCD complements the exhibitions with interactive installations, videos and oral history from veterans, and employs technologies such as VR in events from time to time, allowing visitors to engage with history through various media. The MWRCD recorded over 160 000 visitors in 2024-25.
     
    (2) The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has been striving to advance Hong Kong to be a smart tourism destination. In terms of information dissemination, the Discover Hong Kong platform of the HKTB currently adopts a web application (Web App). In fact, Web Apps have developed into a new trend in recent years. Compared to mobile applications (Mobile App), which require downloading, updating, and occupy storage space, Web Apps are more convenient to users as visitors can simply access them through the web browser of their mobile phones. In addition, the HKTB constantly enhances and enriches the content of the Discover Hong Kong, providing visitors with comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date travel information. For example, riding on the recent Tuen Ng Festival long weekend of the Mainland, the HKTB featured dedicated pages on the Discover Hong Kong, consolidating useful travel information such as citywide events, exclusive offers, transportation updates and operating hours of attractions to attract and help visitors travel to Hong Kong.
     
    The HKTB is currently developing a “Live Travel Map” and kick-starting the preliminary development of “Smart Itinerary Planner” on the Discover Hong Kong, to assist visitors in obtaining real-time travel information in different parts of Hong Kong and provide them with personalised itinerary suggestions.
     
    (3) The Immigration Department (ImmD) controls all entries into and exits from Hong Kong, examining passengers arriving and departing by land, sea and air. The visitor statistics collected and maintained by the ImmD during daily immigration control operations are also provided to relevant Government departments and organisations in support of their statistical and research work. For instance, the visitor statistics that the ImmD currently provides to the HKTB on a regular basis include: foreign visitor statistics by nationality, mode of entry/exit, gender, age, and length of stay, arrival statistics of Mainland visitors by type of endorsement/travel document and mode of entry/exit etc. In addition, during specific festive periods, the ImmD also provides, at the HKTB’s request, relevant information on departing visitors’ age, gender, nationality and arrival time on a daily basis.
     
    The ImmD does not maintain statistics on provinces that Mainland visitors were from as mentioned in the question.
     
         Thank you, President.
    Issued at HKT 13:27

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Devonport man charged with trafficking

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Devonport man charged with trafficking

    Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 3:15 pm.

    A man has been charged with major trafficking and police have seized significant quantities of ice and cannabis as part of an ongoing operation in the North West.
    The 43 year old Devonport man was charged yesterday after members from Western Drugs and Firearms Unit and Task Force Scelus, with the support of specialist police resources, executed a search warrant at a Devonport address.
    During the search police located and seized 25 grams of ice, 350 grams of cannabis, ammunition, and a chainsaw believed to have been stolen.
    The Devonport man was charged in relation to yesterday’s search as well as trafficking alleged to have occurred between December 2024 and June 2025.
    As part of the targeted operation, police have now seized a total of 65 grams of ice, and 1 kilogram of cannabis.
    The man has been charged with two counts of trafficking in controlled substance, possessing a controlled drug, dealing with proceeds of crime, possessing ammunition when not the holder of a firearms licence and unlawful possession of property.
    He was remanded in custody to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court this afternoon.
    Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, closed

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Mossburn Five Rivers Road, near Diack Road, is currently closed following a bus crash earlier this afternoon.

    The bus was carrying 17 passengers, including the driver, when it crashed about 3.45pm. Some passengers have sustained minor to moderate injuries.

    The road will remain closed while recovery crews work to move the bus.

    Motorists are advised to take alternate routes, such as the Resolution Drive on-ramp, and expect delays.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kristin Diemer, Associate Professor of Sociology, The University of Melbourne

    In our national discussions on domestic and family violence, much of the focus is rightly on the women experiencing the violence and how best to help them.

    But another vital, less acknowledged part of the puzzle is the impact on children.

    Children and young people exposed to, or witnessing domestic violence between their parents or primary caregivers is widely recognised as a form of child abuse.

    They can be placed in otherwise unthinkable scenarios. These include being forced to spy on a parent, defending a parent, intervening to stop the violence, or being used as a hostage.

    After the event, young people can be the ones assisting with injuries, calling for emergency services and witnessing police intervention. Sometimes, they’re forced to leave the home and seek refuge.

    As we seek to end violence in a generation under the national plan, focusing on children will be key.

    The extent of the problem

    Evidence shows children living with domestic violence have greater rates of learning difficulties, poor health and wellbeing and may exhibit challenging behaviours.

    The Australian Personal Safety Survey (2021–2022) identified one in eight adults (13%) witnessed violence between their parents or caregivers before the age of 15.

    People were twice as likely to have witnessed violence towards their mother than their father.

    There is also emerging evidence children and young people exposed to domestic violence are more likely to be victims of multiple forms of maltreatment.

    The Australian Child Maltreatment Study invited people aged 16 and older to participate. Four out of ten young people (aged 16–24) who responded to the survey and experienced childhood abuse, also reported more than one type of abuse.

    What does this mean for them as adults?

    Australians who witness violence against their mother as a young person are 2.5 times more likely to become victims of intimate partner domestic violence from the age of 15, compared to people who are not exposed to domestic violence during childhood.

    We don’t know why they are at greater risk, but one theory is that children who grow up in a domestic violence household may minimise or normalise the behaviour.

    The Australian National Community Attitudes Survey on Violence Against Women shows a quarter of Australians (23%) minimise domestic violence, believing it’s is an overreaction to day to day stress.

    We don’t know how many people in Australia who witness domestic violence as a child become perpetrators of intimate partner abuse as adults.

    Howeve, global studies have found witnessing parental violence as a young person is the highest risk factor associated with likelihood of perpetrating violence in adult relationships (28%). This is closely followed by permissive attitudes on violence against women (24%).

    New data released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies further reveals men who grow up with positive father figure role models expressing affection are 48% less likely to become perpetrators of family violence in adulthood.

    Do childhood victims become adult victims?

    While there is a real increased risk of adult domestic violence among children who witness parental domestic violence, it is not the majority.

    One in three (34%) Australian women who witness parental domestic violence against their mother become victims of adult domestic violence themselves. It’s one in seven (14%) men.

    As researchers, we are usually identifying a problem, rather than examining positive outcomes. This means less attention has been paid to understanding resilience and what protects young people.

    Our research team has conducted two projects in which we spoke with young people about their experience of living with fathers who abused their mothers.

    While we focused on amplifying their voices and asking what they wanted to say to their fathers, it was common for them to mention they were fearful of forming their own intimate partner relationships.

    They had heard of cycles of intergenerational violence and did not want to become like their fathers.

    Can we break the cycle?

    An evaluation of a pilot project working directly with children and young people in the western suburbs of Melbourne found children living with domestic violence experienced present fear, overwhelming worry about their future, and an inability to form positive friendships.

    Receiving one-on-one, intensive support helped them with improved confidence, decreased fear and overall increased happiness.

    Both of these example studies with children and young people are small. Conducting research with children and young people involves greater attention to risk, ethics and safety, and often requires a greater amount of time for the whole process. Many projects are not sufficiently funded to include the voices of young people.

    The available research shows the concerning long-term impact of childhood exposure to domestic violence, but it also shows hope.

    It is a minority of children in these circumstances who become victims in adulthood, and we estimate also a minority who go on to perpetrate violence.

    Reparative work with children does show their lives can be greatly improved. The participation of young people in research and the recent Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety conference also shows they can clearly articulate an understanding of their experiences, what has worked for them, and importantly, what is not effective.

    We have good evidence for what can work to prevent and end family violence if there is sufficient long-term investment.

    But children’s needs have been under investigated. We would benefit from better understanding of what can help young people exposed to domestic violence and the positive impact of early intervention.

    The National Sexual Assault, Family and Domestic Violence Counselling Line – 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

    Kristin Diemer holds a joint appointment at the University of Melbourne and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS). She is a member of the Advisory Panels for the Australian Personal Safety Survey, and the National Community Attitudes Survey on violence against women.

    – ref. Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them – https://theconversation.com/young-people-who-witness-domestic-violence-are-more-likely-to-be-victims-of-it-heres-how-we-can-help-them-257463

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  • Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife.

    While scientists have long experimented with biodegradable plastics, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo say their new material breaks down much more quickly and leaves no residual trace.

    At a lab in Wako city near Tokyo, the team demonstrated a small piece of plastic vanishing in a container of salt water after it was stirred up for about an hour.

    While the team has not yet detailed any plans for commercialisation, project lead Takuzo Aida said their research has attracted significant interest, including from those in the packaging sector.

    Scientists worldwide are racing to develop innovative solutions to the growing plastic waste crisis, an effort championed by awareness campaigns such as World Environment Day taking place on June 5.

    Plastic pollution is set to triple by 2040, the UN Environment Programme has predicted, adding 23-37 million metric tons of waste into the world’s oceans each year.

    “Children cannot choose the planet they will live on. It is our duty as scientists to ensure that we leave them with best possible environment,” Aida said.

    Aida said the new material is as strong as petroleum-based plastics but breaks down into its original components when exposed to salt. Those components can then be further processed by naturally occurring bacteria, thereby avoiding generating microplastics that can harm aquatic life and enter the food chain.

    As salt is also present in soil, a piece about five centimetres (two inches) in size disintegrates on land after over 200 hours, he added.

    The material can be used like regular plastic when coated, and the team are focusing their current research on the best coating methods, Aida said. The plastic is non-toxic, non-flammable, and does not emit carbon dioxide, he added.

    (Reuters) 

  • MIL-OSI Russia: What services and services of the mos.ru portal help to take care of children

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The mos.ru portal has become an indispensable assistant for all Moscow parents. Online on the portal, you can view medical examination reports of children in electronic medical records, check grades and school schedules, enroll children in sports sections and art schools, apply for support measures for families with children, and much more. These features are also available in the app “Gosuslugi Moskvy”.

    “With a computer or smartphone at hand, parents can always be aware of what time their child came to school and what grade they got in class, decide how to spend a day off with their child, choose a sports section for them and get help from the city. The city provides some services for families with children proactively: for example, in this smart format, large families can renew their parking permit, and parents of first-graders can apply for a Muscovite card,” the press service of the capital’s

    Department of Information Technology.

    Take care of the health of the little ones and not only

    Thanks to digitalization, parents can always be aware of their children’s health – see doctors’ appointments, test results, vaccination information, and much more. All this is in the electronic medical record child. To start using the service, you must first register for access to it on the mos.ru portal. If the parent’s personal account with a full account contains confirmed data on minor children or wards, then access to their medical records will be provided automatically.

    Last year, a new function was launched in the electronic medical record for parents of newborns – the ability to conduct 24-hour video surveillance of their children in the intensive care and pathology departments of Moscow children’s hospitals, maternity hospitals and perinatal centers.

    In addition, in 2024, the electronic medical record will now have the ability to view the history of orders for subsidized meals in the “My Milk Kitchen” section.

    Parents of children under three years of age can apply for free meals atmilk kitchen. This will require permanent registration in the capital and a Moscow compulsory medical insurance policy. It is important that the child is registered with a city children’s clinic. In addition, the parent must first visit the local doctor once and receive permission to independently place orders online. This frees city residents from additional visits to a medical organization. Support measures can also be received by children from large families under the age of seven, children with chronic diseases under the age of 15, and children with disabilities.

    If there are three or more children in the family

    Families in the capital raising three or more children can submit an electronic application to obtain or extend the status of large familiesmos.ru portal. Any parent living with their children has the right to apply for this government service, provided that the family is registered at their place of residence in Moscow.

    All those who have received the status of a large family will automatically have access to a digital certificate confirming this status in their personal account on the mos.ru portal. This is an electronic document that contains a unique QR code with information about all members of the large family and the validity period of benefits. It can be downloaded to a smartphone as a PDF file or used using the QR code in the city mobile application “My id”A digital ID is equivalent to a paper ID.

    In addition, Moscow families with many children are entitled to various benefits and compensations. You can also submit an online application for them on the mos.ru portal. For example, parents can apply for monthly compensation for each child due to growth cost of living or submit an electronic application for a one-time cash compensation for the birth of three or more children at the same timemore children.

    Large families who own a car can apply for a special parking permitmos.ru portal. It gives the right to 24-hour free parking in all paid city parking zones of Moscow, except for spaces for buses, trucks and cars of people with disabilities. Only one such permit can be obtained per family. Its extension for large families occurs in a proactive (preemptive) format – there is no need submit an application. If the information about the large family has not changed, then two months before the expiration of the permit, a notification with a reminder about the extension is sent to the user’s personal account on mos.ru and to his e-mail. The person only needs to agree to the provision of this state service before the expiration of his parking permit or refuse to receive it.

    Children from large families have the right to receive discounted meals at school. To do this, parents must apply for free daily complex breakfasts and lunches atmos.ru portal. Families with many children are also entitled to annual compensation for a set children’s clothing for the period of study and monthly compensation for payment of housing and communal services andphone.

    You can find out about what other city support measures, payments and subsidies are available to large families in Moscow in the instructions atMos.ruThere is also information about the procedure for registering all benefits and lists of documents required for this.

    Enroll your child in kindergarten or school

    Parents of children under seven years of age can enroll their child in kindergarten atmos.ru portalTo submit an electronic application, you will also need to provide information from the child’s birth certificate and documents confirming his/her registration and certifying the identity of the parent.

    From April 1 to September 5 of this year, parents can register their children for a program on the mos.ru portal.first class. When submitting an electronic application, they have the right to indicate no more than three schools, one of which must be at the child’s place of residence. Pupils of pre-school groups are enrolled in the first grades of the same educational institutions upon a personal application from their parents addressed to the principal; in this case, an electronic application for first grade is not required. Parents or legal representatives who have an account on the mos.ru portal can enrol a future first-grader in school online. The decision to enrol the child in school will be sent to the applicant’s personal account on this portal, and a notification will be sent to his e-mail.

    An electronic school diary helps parents in the capital to always be aware of their children’s academic progress.mos.ru portal. You can use it to check homework and class schedules, create a notification about your child’s absence from class, order online certificates of school attendance, and much more. The service is also available at school.mos.ru or in the app “MESH Diary”.

    Organize useful and exciting leisure time

    The super service “Enrollment in clubs, sections and art schools” will help parents choose interesting extracurricular activities for their child.mos.ru portal. You can find a suitable activity using filters by type of activity, level of preparation and district where classes are held. Enrollment of children in sections and clubs of additional education is also available in the electronic diary “MESH” or application “MESH Diary”. And on portal and in the mobile application “Moscow Sport” 14 services are available, allowing parents to stay informed about the services of sports institutions, register a child for sports testing, select a convenient site for sports activities, choose a children’s trainer according to individual criteria, learn about the most exciting sports events in the city.

    The service will help you plan cultural leisure for your child or the whole family “Mosbilet” on the mos.ru portal. Here you can find interesting events and buy tickets for them without markups. Filters will help you choose suitable performances, concerts, master classes, lectures or exhibitions for adults and children. The service also has sections with free events and programs available on the Pushkin Card.

    A great reference point in literature for children and young people is the mos.ru service “Moscow Libraries”. With it, it is easy to find interesting books online, learn about events in reading rooms and track terms of use of the publication. In addition, it regularly recommends thematic selections for reading. For example, the service recently published Summer Vacation Book Picks, compiled based on recommendations Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

    You can learn about how the mos.ru portal turned from a news feed with a book of reviews into a resource where today more than 450 electronic services are presented from a popular science film “Moscow in Digital”.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Preserving the Beautiful: How to Get into a Cultural Heritage Volunteer School

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    A new recruitment for the cultural heritage volunteer school has opened in Moscow. The training in the “Restoration” direction will be divided into two courses: for beginner assistants and for experienced volunteers who successfully completed the training program last year.

    Beginning volunteers will learn the basics of restoration skills and try their hand at their first practical classes. The school first opened last year. And those who completed the training then are now helping with the restoration of Moscow’s ancient monuments. In the new season, they are offered to take a more advanced program and hone their skills and abilities.

    “We once again invite those who wish to gain specialized knowledge and skills in restoration craftsmanship and try their hand at real projects to preserve Moscow architectural monuments. In total, 40 lectures and 40 hours of practical classes at various city sites are planned,” noted the head of the Moscow Department of Cultural Heritage

    Alexey Emelyanov.

    Citizens over 18 years of age can join the program. You must submit an application on the resource center website “Mosvolonter”. The training will be available to Muscovites who have some experience in the field of cultural heritage preservation. To participate in the competitive selection, they must correctly fill out the information in the registration form and write a motivation letter on the topic “Why should I become a participant in the cultural heritage volunteer school.” The volume of written work should not exceed a thousand characters. The organizers will contact all candidates before the start of the training.

    Participants who successfully pass the selection will be added to the chat, where the organizers will post information about the planned lectures and practical classes, which will begin on June 18 and will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 18:00 to 20:00.

    “The School of Cultural Heritage Volunteers offers unique opportunities to get involved in the painstaking and exciting profession of a restorer. Last year, 30 Muscovites graduated from the program. Participants in the volunteer corps with a specialized specialization will become assistants to professionals who regularly carry out restoration work in the city,” said

    Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the capital’s Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy.

    Beginning volunteers will learn about the peculiarities of conservation and restoration of monumental sculptures made of two main materials – natural stone and metal. During lectures, artist-restorers will talk about the profession and legal nuances of heritage conservation. Practical classes will be devoted to the basic principles of diagnostics of the state of preservation, general methodological approaches to the implementation of conservation work.

    After the lecture course, volunteers, under the supervision of professional restorers, will be able to consolidate the knowledge they have acquired on cultural heritage sites, monumental and decorative art pieces, historical tombstones and memorial objects.

    Graduates of the cultural heritage school last year will begin training in restoration workshops. They will learn about the specifics of working with archaeological objects and help specialists in their preservation. In addition, they will work with a stone historical tombstone and metal gratings discovered during archaeological excavations in the capital. Registration for graduates is additionally open on the website of the Mosvolonter resource center in the section “Events”.

    Classes for beginning volunteers will be held at the main office of the Mosvolonter resource center at the address: Leningradsky Prospekt, Building 5, Building 1. They will be taught by active art restorers and specialists from the State Research Institute of Restoration.

    The volunteer’s personal e-book will display the training experience under the program. In addition, volunteers will receive branded gifts.

    The school was created by the capital Department of Cultural Heritage, resource center “Mosvolonter” and the Federal State Research Institution “State Research Institute for Restoration”.

    Organizing volunteer activities and engaging in city events are in line with the objectives of the national project “Youth and Children” and the federal project “We are together”.

    You can find out more about volunteering on the resource center website “Mosvolonter”, as well as on the social network page “VKontakte” and in telegram channel.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On June 5 and 6, traffic will be temporarily restricted on some city streets.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In connection with the events on June 5 and 6, traffic will be temporarily closed to vehicles on several streets in the Central, Western and North-Eastern administrative districts.

    From 11:00 PM on June 5 to 11:00 AM on June 6, traffic will be restricted on the section of Durova Street from Mira Avenue to Olympic Avenue. On June 6, from 12:01 AM to 11:00 AM, traffic will be closed on Shchepkina, Meshchanskaya, Gilyarovsky, Bolshaya Tatarskaya Streets, as well as in Kapelsky, Vypolzovo, Stary Tolmachevsky, Maly Tatarsky, Klimentovsky and Ozerkovsky Lanes. In addition, parking will be prohibited on these sections from 12:01 AM on June 5 until the end of the event.

    June 6

    From 00:01 to 12:00 on June 6, traffic will be restricted on Minskaya Street from Mosfilmovskaya Street to the Park Pobedy stop. In addition, exits from General Dorokhov Avenue to Minskaya Street in both directions and exits to intercepting parking lot No. 9181 will be closed.

    From 04:00 to 11:00 on June 6, it will be impossible to drive on the section of Khachaturyana Street from house 16 on Altufevskoe Shosse to house 12, building 2 on Khachaturyana Street, as well as on the section of Kargopolskaya Street from Khachaturyana Street to house 4 on Kargopolskaya Street. From 05:00 to 08:00, the section of Khachaturyana Street from house 12, building 2 to Otradnaya Street will be closed to traffic.

    Drivers are advised to plan their route in advance, taking into account temporary traffic restrictions. Detailed information on the restrictions is available on the official website Traffic Management Center.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Capital enterprises increase furniture production

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the first quarter of 2025, the furniture production index increased by 7.3 percent compared to the same period last year, and shipments increased more than 2.6 times. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Investment and Industrial Policy Anatoly Garbuzov.

    The capital’s furniture industry enterprises produce a wide range of products – from office and designer to medical. Companies are developing new lines, increasing production areas and increasing supplies.

    “Over 140 Moscow furniture manufacturers are creating new products and satisfying the growing demand of consumers. Thus, the companies produced 7.3 percent more furniture than in the same period last year. Moreover, they shipped products to customers for almost 11.9 billion rubles, which is more than 2.6 times higher than the 2024 figure. In particular, about 2.8 thousand units of metal household furniture, over nine thousand units of metal office furniture, as well as more than 12 thousand pieces of seating furniture, mainly with a metal frame, were produced,” noted Anatoly Garbuzov.

    For example, the furniture company Felix has completed the construction of a production building in Moscow. According to forecasts, production will increase by 50 percent, and more than 130 jobs will be created. The construction of the new building next to the existing production and warehouse complex was carried out as part of the implementation of a large-scale investment project (MaIP) with the support of the Moscow Government.

    Sergei Sobyanin told how Moscow helps the capital’s business develop

    According to the company’s CEO Andrey Mikhailov, the company was actively assisted at all stages – from project approval to completion of the work. The implementation of targeted prospective support for manufacturers in Moscow in the MaIP format is relevant and timely. Preferential financing conditions allow for the expansion of production, an increase in the number of modern high-tech jobs, and an increase in tax deductions.

    Another capital company, Meditsinoff, with its own production, design bureau and logistics service, produces medical, laboratory and cabinet furniture. The company continues to expand the range of medical equipment that meets modern standards.

    So, recently this manufacturer announced the launch of serial production of two models of mechanical electric beds. The first is a reliable stationary model – a four-section bed in various modifications. The second model is a full-fledged resuscitation bed with advanced functions. The product It is comfortable and safe for patients and is intended for resuscitation departments and intensive care units. As noted by the general director of the enterprise Alexander Beloglazov, the launch of serial production will be an important stage in the development of the company.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than a thousand training programs will be presented at the festival in the Professions of the Future center

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On June 7, the Professions of the Future center will host a festival of short training programs. Representatives of leading educational platforms and universities will demonstrate more than a thousand in-demand courses to visitors. Interactive trainings and master classes will be held for festival participants. The organizers promise that both adults and children will find it interesting: they will be able to take career guidance tests and immerse themselves in the world of in-demand professions in the first specialized 5D cinema in Russia.

    “The upcoming festival is a great opportunity to choose a short training program, master a new profession over the summer and find employment in your specialty in the fall. The Professions of the Future Center will gather leading educational providers on its site to present over a thousand courses from various industries. The whole family can participate: a children’s workshop with a play city will be open for the youngest visitors. In addition, guests will be able to personally communicate with experts, take part in master classes, try out different professions using VR technologies and enroll in courses they like. The center’s career mentors will help you choose the right option among short training programs in specialties that demonstrate high income growth dynamics and are in demand on the labor market,” said

    Alexandra Alexandrova, First Deputy Head of the Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow.

    The festival of short training programs will take place at the Professions of the Future center on Shchepkina Street (38, building 1) from 11:00 to 15:00. Participation is free, but a pre-registration.

    Popular educational platforms Yandex Praktikum, Netology, Skillbox, Synergy, as well as universities, including the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow Automobile and Road State Technical University, Russian New University and others will present their best courses.

    Guests will be able to choose training programs in working specialties, as well as in such professions as IT recruiter, SEO and SMM specialist, data analyst, chef, graphic designer, filmmaker, and many others. Career mentors will help determine the appropriate direction, and you can sign up for training right during the event.

    The center will feature thematic zones “Design and Technology”, “Health and Nutrition”, “Innovation and Production”, and “Creativity and Psychology”. Participants will hear presentations from leading HR experts.

    Festival guests will be able to take part in a business game and attend master classes on the basics of SMM, sketching, interior collage, art therapy and fashion illustration, as well as go on an immersive journey through the world of in-demand professions in a 5D cinema.

    Children will be offered to undergo career guidance testing, receive an individual consultation with an analysis of the results, test a career guidance neurotracker and try out a specialty using virtual reality technologies.

    As Sergei Sobyanin noted in development strategies for the social protection system of Moscow until 2030, the city offers every Muscovite and residents of other regions to develop their human resources potential and successfully integrate into the largest labor market of our country. To this end, the capital is creating a modern educational infrastructure for adults and children across a wide range of training programs, and such work will continue.

    The Moscow City Employment Service is the largest state personnel operator that helps residents of the capital find work. Its structure includes employment offices, many of which are located in the My Documents government service centers. The flagship centers are open at the following addresses: Kuusinen Street, Building 2, Building 1, and Shabolovka Street, Building 48. The specialized My Career employment center is located on Sergiya Radonezhskogo Street (Building 1, Building 1).

    At the Professions of the Future center (38 Shchepkina Street, Building 1), you can master one of 75 in-demand specialties in various sectors of the economy in a maximum of three and a half months. Career mentors will help you find a job after completing your training. The center’s partners include more than three thousand employers. In addition, a comprehensive career guidance program is being implemented here for ninth-grade students.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: About three thousand species of animals live in the green areas of the capital

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    About three thousand species of animals, including those listed in the Red Book of Moscow, live in the natural areas of the capital. In the Severnoye Tushino Park, you can regularly observe weasels, hedgehogs, field mice and muskrats, less often – martens and unique inhabitants for the metropolis – hares. These animals are also found in the natural and historical parks Izmailovo, Kuzminki-Lyublino and Moskvoretsky, and foxes are often found in Tushino Park, Fili Park and the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.

    Among the birds in the Moskvoretsky Natural and Historical Park, you can often see the tufted duck, great crested grebe, and coot – these birds are rare nesting species and are listed in the Red Book of Moscow. In the Tsaritsyno and Tushinsky Parks, you can see the largest woodpecker in the capital’s natural areas – the black woodpecker.

    The Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve is distinguished by its diversity of feathered inhabitants. The territory is home to pigeons, sparrows, ducks, tits familiar to city dwellers, as well as birds listed in the Red Book: owls, tits, goshawks and other species.

    How to behave correctly with animals

    For those who like not only to watch animals, but also to interact with them, special machines are installed in the parks where you can buy food for the furry and feathered inhabitants. When meeting animals, you should be careful: you must not forget that their behavior is impossible to predict.

    You must not approach a wild animal too closely. You must remain calm, do not make any sudden movements, do not frighten it, or make loud noises. You should not pick up young animals, because there is an adult animal nearby. This also applies to birds: grown chicks learn to fly in the summer, they do it gradually, and in the process of learning they may end up on the grass. If the fledglings are not sick, injured, or in danger, you should not pick them up. Their parents take care of them, they feed and protect the chicks.

    It is also worth remembering the rules of conduct when walking in the park with a dog. The pet must be kept on a leash. Some species of birds nest on the ground – a dog without a leash can scare the birds and destroy their nests.

    The staff is engaged in monitoring and protecting the animal world. Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection of the City of MoscowIf a wild animal is injured or needs help, you must report it to the Moscow Government’s unified information service by phone: 7 495 777-77-77.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Syria Condemns Israeli Shelling

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

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

    DAMASCUS, June 4 (Xinhua) — The Syrian interim government’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned Israel for shelling the southern province of Daraa, calling it a flagrant violation of sovereignty, and called on the international community to stop the “growing aggression.”

    In a statement distributed by state media, the Syrian authorities formed after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government said they could not yet confirm the information about the missile being launched from Syrian territory towards the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. At the same time, they stressed that “many forces may seek to destabilize the region in their own interests.”

    “Our top priority in the south remains expanding state authority and ending the illegal circulation of weapons outside official structures,” the statement said.

    The Foreign Ministry also called on the international community to “take responsibility for ending Israel’s regular attacks” and support efforts to strengthen stability.

    Earlier on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said two rockets were fired from Syrian territory at Israeli settlements in the southern Golan Heights. Air raid sirens were sounded in Ramat Magshimim and Haspine. The rockets landed in open areas, causing no casualties. “In response, IDF artillery struck the sources of fire in southern Syria,” the military said.

    Israeli media noted that shelling from the Syrian side occurred for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.

    “We hold the Syrian leader directly responsible for any threat and shelling of Israel, and a full response will follow,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

    Israel captured the Syrian Golan Heights in the 1967 war and later annexed it, a move not recognized by most countries. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 2069 Vehicle-Tank & Loading-Rack Meters

    Source: US Government research organizations

    Class Description

    At the end of this course, participants will be able to conduct an official inspection and test of vehicle-tank and loading-rack meters using the NIST Examination Procedure Outlines for these devices and the current edition of NIST Handbook 44. Students will participate in presentations regarding meter design, operation, and installation and will learn how to calculate and apply corrections to test results to account for the effects of temperature on metered product and proving equipment. This class includes a combination of classroom lecture, participant-centered exercises, and practical application of the material in a field exercise. This course requires that students participate in a webinar prior to the class on temperature corrections for large-meter testing. Students are also required to complete a self-study course on NIST Handbook 44 prior to attending the class and will be required to complete a one-hour pre-work assignment due on the first day of class. This course includes a written “pre-examination” and a written final examination. In order to be able to independently apply the material taught in this class and attain proficiency with the material, students must supplement this course with ongoing, practical experience under the close supervision of more experienced officials or service personnel until full competence is demonstrated. 

    After the completion of this course, using your references and notes, you will be able to:

    • DESCRIBE the requirements specified in NIST Handbook 44 for VTMs and LRMs;
    • DESCRIBE the components of an inspection of VTMs and LRMs;
    • DESCRIBE the major functional components of typical VTMs and LRMs;
    • DESCRIBE the operation of a positive-displacement metering system;
    • LIST three types of tolerances used when testing VTMs and LRMs.
    • APPLY the correct applicable tolerance to a VTM and an LRM under test;
    • DESCRIBE how to select the proper size test draft for a VTM and an LRM test;
    • NAME three items that will increase your safety when testing a VTM and an LRM;
    • LIST five items of basic equipment used when testing VTMs and LRMs;
    • DESCRIBE the proper procedures for setting up, reading, and draining provers;
    • LIST and DESCRIBE the minimum tests and examination procedures to be performed when testing VTMs and LRMs and describe the purpose of each type of test;
    • EXPLAIN and APPLY corrections to account for changes in temperature during testing of VTMs and LRMs;
    • IDENTIFY three key reasons why report forms are important;
    • LIST the three “categories of devices” relative to sealing and describe the corresponding required methods for sealing each category;
    • LIST the two basic types of metrological parameters that must be sealed; and
    • DESCRIBE the tasks that must be completed following the inspection and testing of VTMs and LRMs.

    State weights and measures officials. Industry by invitation only.

    Participants must have completed the NIST Handbook-44 Self Study course found at: NIST Handbook 44 (2009 ed) Self-Study Course and participated in the pre-class webinar on June 4, 2025, and completed a prework assignment due on the first day of class.  

    Successful completion of the class requires a passing grade on the final examination as well as attendance and participation in all classroom lectures and practical exercises.

    NIST does not assess a registration fee for this training. The host is not assessing a registration fee. Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meal expenses. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for arranging transportation to and from the classroom.

    Participants MUST bring a calculator with at least basic, 4-function capability. Cell phone calculators are not recommended. Participants may also bring laptops; however, laptops are not required for the class.

    Participants will be provided with a course manual and a copy of the current NIST Handbook 44.

    Tina Butcher, Scott Simmons, and John McGuire.

     Email: tina.butcher [at] nist.gov (tina[dot]butcher[at]nist[dot]gov)
    Email: jeffrey.simmons [at] nist.gov (jeffrey[dot]simmons[at]nist[dot]gov) 
    Email: john.t.mcguire [at] nist.gov (john[dot]t[dot]mcguire[at]nist[dot]gov)

    Tina Butcher
    Scott Simmons
    John McGuire

    Prior to the start of the class, participants must also complete the NIST Handbook-44 Self Study course found at: NIST Handbook 44 (2009 ed) Self-Study Course.

    This class requires attendance in an instructor-led webinar prior to class. This mandatory webinar will be held June 4, 2025, via Adobe Connect Pro. Confirmed participants will be sent login instructions closer to the webinar date. Students are also required to complete a pre-work assignment, which will be distributed and reviewed during the webinar; this pre-work assignment is due on the first day of class and is expected to take 1.5 hours to complete.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yasmine Probst, Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong

    fotodrobik/Shutterstock

    Around one in ten Australians say they follow a gluten-free diet.

    This means eliminating common foods – such as bread, pasta and noodles – that contain gluten, a protein found mainly in wheat, barley and rye.

    Not everyone who follows a gluten-free diet has an underlying condition. But if you experience nausea, bloating or stomach pain after eating gluten, it could be the sign of a gluten intolerance, or coeliac disease.

    While gluten intolerance and coeliac disease share many similar symptoms, one can cause intestinal damage and malnutrition. So, what’s the difference?

    What is coeliac disease?

    Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease. This means the body mistakenly starts attacking healthy cells and tissue – in this case, in the small intestine – causing inflammation.

    It affects around one in 70 Australians, but only 20% of this group are diagnosed.

    If you have coeliac disease, eating foods that contain gluten can damage your villi, structures in the small intestine that help the body absorb nutrients.

    Following a meal containing gluten, you may experience digestive problems including diarrhoea, bloating, nausea, gas and abdominal pain.

    Coeliac disease can lead to long-term damage in the small intenstine.
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    Gluten can also cause non-digestive symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, dermatitis herpetiformis (an itchy, blistery skin rash), joint pain and fatigue.

    In the long term, untreated coeliac disease can lead to malnutrition because the damaged villi can’t absorb nutrients from food. It can also reduce bone mineral density and has been linked to neurological disorders such as epilepsy and dementia.

    How is coeliac disease diagnosed?

    For an accurate diagnosis, you must not have eliminated gluten from your diet yet. This is so its effect on your digestive system can be measured.

    A diagnosis involves blood tests followed by biopsies of the small intestine using an endoscope (an instrument with a light that can look inside the body).

    Blood tests look for antigens – markers of a reaction to gluten – while the biopsy inspects any damage to the villi in the intestine.

    In some cases, a capsule endoscopy, where a pill-sized camera is swallowed, is used to look at the intestine and observe for damage.

    What about gluten intolerance?

    People with gluten intolerance experience similar symptoms to coeliac disease. The difference is, after consuming gluten, there is no autoimmune response or intestinal damage.

    Gluten intolerance is sometimes known as non-coeliac gluten sensitivity.

    An estimated 1% of Australians live with a gluten intolerance, but only 12 in every 100 of this group are diagnosed by a doctor.

    Doctors will rule out coeliac disease and wheat allergies as a first step for a person with symptoms related to eating gluten.

    Once these have been ruled out, a gluten-free diet trial, supervised by an accredited practising dietitian, might be recommended to see if symptoms improve.

    A formal diagnosis of gluten intolerance can only be confirmed using a highly complex dietary trial that compares the effect of gluten and a placebo over at least eight weeks.

    This form of scientific study is very labour-intensive and not very common.

    So instead many people just choose to eliminate gluten, without a diagnosis.

    Extreme sensitivity to gluten

    Coeliac disease is more severe than gluten intolerance and sensitivity can vary among those diagnosed.

    Even traces of gluten can trigger symptoms. This means a strict, lifelong, gluten-free diet essential.

    It also means people with coeliac disease have to be careful about cross-contamination. For example, using the same knife, chopping board or toaster to cut or toast gluten-free bread and regular bread can transfer gluten particles and cause a reaction.

    According to the latest studies, consuming just 50mg of gluten per day is enough to cause intestinal damage for people with coeliac disease.

    For context, a slice of whole-wheat bread contains about 4,800mg of gluten, meaning 50mg is around 1/100th of a slice of bread.

    A small amount of gluten won’t affect someone with gluten intolerance in the same way. They may have temporary symptoms, but won’t experience intestinal damage.

    However, the symptoms and their severity can vary from person to person, depending on their individual sensitivity.



    Read more:
    What’s the difference between a food allergy and an intolerance?

    Should I cut out gluten, just in case?

    You might be wondering if there is a downside to avoiding gluten, if you don’t have coeliac disease or an intolerance.

    There can be.

    Grain foods that contain gluten are rich in essential nutrients such as fibre, folate, iron and B-group vitamins.

    Avoiding gluten when you don’t need to can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

    Gluten-free products can also be more expensive and are sometimes higher in sugar, salt and fat to help compensate for texture and taste.

    Before making any changes to your diet, it is best to speak with an accredited practising dietitian to make sure you’re not missing out on important nutrients.

    So, what if you have symptoms?

    Common signs of a gluten intolerance or coeliac disease include bloating, diarrhoea or constipation, and stomach pain. Both conditions can trigger non-gastrointestinal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and joint pain.

    If these symptoms sound familiar, it’s best to speak to a health-care professional who may test you for coeliac disease and/or a wheat allergy before eliminating gluten from your diet.

    Remember, self-diagnosing and removing gluten without proper guidance might do you more harm than good.

    If your symptoms concern you, speak to your GP, a gastroenterologist or a qualified dietitian. Dietitians Australia has a list of accredited practising dietitians.

    Yasmine Probst receives funding from Multiple Sclerosis Australia.

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

    – ref. Gluten intolerance and coeliac disease can both cause nausea, bloating and pain. What’s the difference? – https://theconversation.com/gluten-intolerance-and-coeliac-disease-can-both-cause-nausea-bloating-and-pain-whats-the-difference-253235

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  • MIL-OSI: North America high-net-worth individual population surges, while Europe and Middle East shrink

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press contact:
    Fahd Pasha
    Tel.: +1 647 860 3777
    E-mail: Fahd.Pasha@capgemini.com

    North America high-net-worth individual population surges, while Europe and Middle East shrink

    • U.S. led the world in growth in its millionaire population, adding 562,000 to reach 7.9 million
    • Ultra-high net worth individual population rises by 6.2% worldwide
    • High-net-worth individuals now allocate 15% of their portfolios to alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies

    Paris, June 4, 2025 – The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2025, published today, reveals the global high-net-worth individuals1(HNWIs) population rose by 2.6% in 2024. Now in its 29thedition, the report finds this increase was driven by the growth in the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), which grew by 6.2%, as strong stock markets and AI optimism boosted portfolio returns. The data indicates that alternative investments2, such as private equity and cryptocurrencies, are now an established presence in HNWI holdings, representing 15% of their portfolios.

    Bullish stock market performance in the U.S. fuels wealth increase
    A favorable interest rate environment and strong U.S. equity market returns helped boost wealth creation in 2024. North America saw the biggest gains, with the HNWI population rising by 7.3%. In contrast, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East saw declines in their HNWI populations, as macroeconomic challenges weighed.

    At the end of 2024, according to Capgemini’s research: 

    • Europe’s HNWI population declined 2.1% due to economic stagnation in major countries, with United Kingdom, France and Germany losing 14,000, 21,000 and 41,000 millionaires, respectively. In contrast, Europe’s UHNWI population rose 3.5%, reflecting increased wealth concentration.
    • Asia-Pacific’s HNWI population increased 2.7%, with notable variability across the region.
    • Latin America’s HNWI population declined 8.5%, due to currency depreciation and fiscal instability. Brazil (-13.3%) and Mexico (-13.5%) witnessed the biggest population declines.
    • The Middle East’s HNWI population declined 2.1%, driven by lower oil prices.

    Within the largest individual markets, the U.S. was the clear leader, adding 562,000 millionaires as the country’s HNWI population grew by 7.6% to 7.9 million. India and Japan were standouts in the Asia-Pacific region, with both countries registering 5.6% growth, adding 20,000 and 210,000 millionaires, respectively. In contrast, growth in China was negative, with HNWI population declining by 1.0%.

    Next-gen HNWIs seek wealth management firms that align with investment priorities
    Wealth management firms are actively preparing for a new era of wealth transfer in which 83.5 trillion USD3 will change hands over the next two decades, creating the next generation of HNWIs4. According to the report, this handover will unfold in three phases: 30% of HNWIs will receive an inheritance by the end of 2030, 63% will inherit wealth by the end of 2035, and 84% by 2040.

    “The great wealth transfer will be a defining moment for the industry. Despite global wealth on the rise, 81% of inheritors plan to switch firms within one to two years of inheritance. Potentially losing these unsatisfied clients is going to create significant risk for the global wealth management sector,” said Kartik Ramakrishnan, CEO of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit and Group Executive Board Member. “The next-generation of high-net-worth individuals arrive with vastly different expectations to their parents. This necessitates an urgent shift away from traditional strategies to effectively cater to their evolving needs on this wealth journey. Firms must also prepare to equip advisors with the digital capabilities, potentially augmented with agentic or generative AI, to mitigate the risk of losing both clients and key employees.”

    As of January 2025, HNWI investors parked 15% of their portfolios in alternative investments, including private equity and cryptocurrencies. They are willing to take more risks to expand their wealth – allocating capital to higher growth asset classes and niche product offerings, notably by 61% of millennial and Gen Z HNWIs.

    To attract next-gen HNWIs, wealth management firms must rethink
    The report highlights that wealth management firms need to refresh and revamp their services and offerings to resonate with the next-gen HNWI customer base. Including:

    • Private equity and cryptocurrencies: 88% of advisors observe a greater interest in alternative assets amongst this group of investors over baby boomers
    • New offshore booking centers: 50% of advisors indicate their lack of capabilities in emerging wealth hubs – Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE and Saudi Arabia – will drive these clients to alternate firms, as they seek diversification, better returns and a favorable regulatory environment
    • Tailored services: concierge services such as luxury travel, medical care, and safeguarding against cyber threats, rank as the top non-financial value-added service most sought after
    • Digital interactions: advisors rank a digital platform providing a holistic client view and actionable insights as the most important capability to effectively serve next-gen HNWIs, followed by intelligent automation of operational tasks like meeting summaries and emails

    Insufficient support from wealth management firms makes advisors a flight risk
    According to the report, one-in-three advisors express dissatisfaction with their firms’ lack of digital capabilities, negatively impacting their productivity, and creating a technological divide. In addition, 62% of next-gen HNWIs say they would follow their advisor if they moved to a different firm. Altogether, this directly impacts retention, as advisors struggle to engage these digital-native clients.

    Beyond digital resources, the industry is on the cusp of a talent shortage amid an unprecedented transfer of wealth to Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z inheritors. In the next 12 months, one in four advisors plan to be on the move, with a majority transitioning to a competitor firm and a few starting their own ventures. Additionally, 20% of advisors say they will retire by 2035, with 48% planning to retire by 2040.

    As the great wealth transfer unfolds, the wealth management industry will need to reimagine product offerings through tailored investment options for next-gen HNWIs. Firms must empower and engage advisors with an intuitive digital experience across all channels to secure their loyalty, the report concludes.

    Read the full report: Sailing through the Great Wealth Transfer

    Report Methodology
    The World Wealth Report 2025 market-sizing model covers 71 countries, accounting for more than 98% of global gross national income and 99% of world stock market capitalization. The Capgemini 2025 Global HNW Insights Survey questioned 6,472 HNWIs including 5,473 Next-gen HNWIs across four regions: Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific and Middle East. The 2025 Wealth Management Executive Survey includes 141 responses across 10 markets, with representation from pure WM firms, universal banks, independent broker/dealer firms, and family offices. The 2025 Relationship Manager Survey, executed by Phronesis Partners, includes 1,306 responses across twelve markets.

    About Capgemini
    Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

    Get The Future You Want | www.capgemini.com

    About the Capgemini Research Institute
    The Capgemini Research Institute is Capgemini’s in-house think-tank on all things digital. The Institute publishes research on the impact of digital technologies on large traditional businesses. The team draws on the worldwide network of Capgemini experts and works closely with academic and technology partners. The Institute has dedicated research centers in India, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was ranked #1 in the world for the quality of its research by independent analysts for six consecutive times – an industry first.
    Visit us at www.capgemini.com/researchinstitute

    1 HNWIs are high-net-worth individuals with investable assets of USD1 million or more, excluding their primary residence, collectibles, consumables, and consumer durables. HNWIs are segmented into three categories based on wealth bands: Ultra-HNWIs (USD30 million or more), Mid-Tier Millionaires (USD5-30M) and Millionaires Next Door (USD1-5M).
    2 Alternative investments include commodities, currencies, private equity, hedge funds, structured products, and digital assets
    3 UBS, “Global Wealth Report 2024”
    4 Gen X (aged 44 to 59 years as of 2025), millennial (aged 28-43 years as of 2025), and Gen Z (12 to 27 years as of 2025) inheritors are referenced as “next-gen HNWIs” to signify the generational shift in HNWI wealth

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: CCTV focus in Bellerive investigation

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    CCTV focus in Bellerive investigation

    Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 12:26 pm.

    Detectives reviewing CCTV footage from the Bellerive area have identified two people they believe could assist with the ongoing investigation into the death of a 45-year-old man.
    The body of Luke Jon Telega was found in an industrial-sized garbage bin on Monday morning, at the rear of a business premises in Percy Street.
    Police would like to speak with the woman pictured standing at a shopfront, (Photo 1) who was on Percy Street, Bellerive, around 7:50pm on Sunday, June 1.
    Police believe the member of the public may have spoken with someone in Percy Street at the time and may be able to assist with inquiries. The woman was driving what is believed to be a light-coloured Toyota Prado.
    Police would also like to speak with the woman pictured at the front of a car, (Photo 2) who was in Percy Street about 8:05pm on Sunday and who may be able to assist detectives. The woman was driving a red SUV at the time.
    Further, police would like to speak with anyone who was in the area of Percy Street, Scott Street and Cambridge Road on the evening of Sunday through to 8am on Monday, and may have seen either someone on foot, or riding a bicycle, in these areas.
    Anyone with information is asked to contact police of 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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  • MIL-OSI: DMG Blockchain Solutions Announces Preliminary May Operational Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, today announces its preliminary operational results for May 2025:

    • Bitcoin mined: 31 BTC (vs 30 BTC in Apr 2025)
    • Hashrate: 1.89 EH/s (vs 1.93 EH/s in Apr 2025)
    • Bitcoin balance: 350 BTC (vs 351 BTC in Apr 2025)

    During May 2025, DMG’s realized hashrate was 1.89 EH/s, approximately flat compared to April’s reported 1.93 EH/s. The Company reached its 2.1 EH/s hashrate target in early May, supported by the deployment of additional Bitmain S21+ Hydro miners. Throughout May, DMG reduced the hashrate of a portion of its fleet—particularly its Bitmain T21 miners—in response to rising ambient temperatures. The Company also continued to experience hydro infrastructure challenges, although its hydro-cooled miners continued to perform well.

    DMG’s bitcoin balance of 350 BTC at the end of May was similar to the prior month end. The Company sold bitcoin during the month to fund operating expenses and further reduce its loan balance with Sygnum Bank, in line with prior guidance.

    DMG’s CEO, Sheldon Bennett, commented, “In May, we mined 31 bitcoin on a hashrate of 1.89 EH/s, even as we incurred seasonal headwinds and infrastructure-related challenges. Our bitcoin balance remained stable as we continued to allocate proceeds toward paying operational costs and reducing debt. While we strive to remain competitive in Bitcoin mining to ensure sustained cash generation, we continue to be encouraged by our progress to secure colocation and off-take agreements for artificial intelligence infrastructure as well as new clients for our Systemic Trust digital asset custody subsidiary.”

    About DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc.

    DMG is a publicly traded and vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company that manages, operates and develops end-to-end digital solutions to monetize the digital asset and artificial intelligence compute ecosystems. Systemic Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of DMG, is an integral component of DMG’s carbon-neutral Bitcoin ecosystem, which enables financial institutions to move Bitcoin in a sustainable and regulatory-compliant manner.

    For additional information about DMG Blockchain Solutions and its initiatives, please visit www.dmgblockchain.com. Follow @dmgblockchain on X, LinkedIn and Facebook, and subscribe to the DMG YouTube channel to stay updated with the latest developments and insights.

    For further information, please contact:

    On behalf of the Board of Directors,

    Sheldon Bennett, CEO & Director
    Tel: +1 (778) 300-5406
    Email: investors@dmgblockchain.com
    Web: www.dmgblockchain.com

    For Investor Relations:
    investors@dmgblockchain.com

    For Media Inquiries:
    Chantelle Borrelli
    Head of Communications
    chantelle@dmgblockchain.com

    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    This news release contains forward-looking information or statements based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements regarding DMG’s strategies and plans, executing on DMG’s broader strategy to shift its data center capacity towards AI, securing high-value AI off-take and colocation agreements, securing new clients for the Systemic Trust digital asset custody subsidiary, the opportunity and plans to monetize bitcoin transactions and provide additional products and services to customers and users, the continued investment in Bitcoin network software infrastructure and applications, the expected allocation of capital, developing and executing on the Company’s products and services, increasing self-mining, increasing hashrate, efforts to improve the operation of its mining fleet, the potential trimming of self-mining due to higher ambient temperature environment, the launch of products and services, events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company’s technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information.

    Future changes in the Bitcoin network-wide mining difficulty rate or Bitcoin hashrate may materially affect the future performance of DMG’s production of bitcoin, and future operating results could also be materially affected by the price of bitcoin and an increase in hashrate mining difficulty.

    Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. 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 the Company, including but not limited to, market and other conditions, volatility in the trading price of the common shares of the Company, business, economic and capital market conditions; the ability to manage operating expenses, which may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition; the ability to remain competitive as other better financed competitors develop and release competitive products; regulatory uncertainties; access to equipment; market conditions and the demand and pricing for products; the demand and pricing of bitcoin; the demand and pricing of AI data centers and usage; security threats, including a loss/theft of DMG’s bitcoin; DMG’s relationships with its customers, distributors and business partners; the inability to add more power to DMG’s facilities; DMG’s ability to successfully define, design and release new products in a timely manner that meet customers’ needs; the ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; competition in the industry; the impact of technology changes on the products and industry; failure to develop new and innovative products; the ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third-party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; the impact of intellectual property litigation that could materially and adversely affect the business; the ability to manage working capital; and the dependence on key personnel. DMG may not actually achieve its plans, projections, or expectations. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, the ability to successfully develop software, that there will be no regulation or law that will prevent the Company from operating its business, anticipated costs, the ability to secure sufficient capital to complete its business plans, the ability to achieve goals and the price of bitcoin. Given these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The securities of DMG are considered highly speculative due to the nature of DMG’s business. For further information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, refer to the Company’s filings on www.sedarplus.ca. In addition, DMG’s past financial performance may not be a reliable indicator of future performance.

    Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, equipment failures, lack of supply of equipment, power and infrastructure, failure to obtain any permits required to operate the business, the impact of technology changes on the industry, the impact of viruses and diseases on the Company’s ability to operate, secure equipment, and hire personnel, competition, security threats including stolen bitcoin from DMG or its customers, consumer sentiment towards DMG’s products, services and blockchain and AI technology generally, failure to develop new and innovative products, litigation, adverse weather or climate events, increase in operating costs, increase in equipment and labor costs, equipment failures, decrease in the price of Bitcoin, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Additionally, the Company undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of or statements made by third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig McNulty, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, Queensland University of Technology

    Roman Kosolapov/Shutterstock

    Most of us have heard of esports but many don’t realise the fast-growing world of competitive video gaming features tournaments, university scholarships and billions of dollars in revenue.

    As we approach the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, it’s time for Australia to develop esports talent pathways and invest in infrastructure.

    Doing so would create social benefits and economic opportunities, creating jobs in game development, content creation, events and tourism.

    The athletes

    For those unaware, esports refers to the organised, competitive playing of video games. All esports are video games but not all video games are esports.

    Esports players compete in competitions ranging from online ranked play (where you get an Elo rating, like chess) to live, in-person tournaments.

    Popular games include League of Legends, Dota 2 and Counter-Strike.

    Professional players compete in leagues and tournaments, online or in packed stadiums.

    Like most pro athletes, these players often train with their teams daily, and many also train by themselves informally. During training, they are honing reflexes, refining tactics and analysing opponents.

    Some competitions offer prize pools worth millions and global audiences can rival major traditional sports broadcasts.

    Like traditional sports, esports athletes are scouted young, attend development academies and receive university scholarships.

    An Olympic horizon?

    Esports has been around in some form since the 1970s but it’s exploded into the mainstream in the past decade.

    Unlike traditional sports, which depend on TV deals and fixed broadcast schedules, esports live online. Events are streamed on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, letting fans tune in from anywhere in the world.

    Much of the global momentum comes from Asia. South Korea is often credited with legitimising esports through the Starcraft boom of the early 2000s.

    Today, China, Japan and other nations have government-backed esports strategies, dedicated arenas and thriving pro circuits.

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s announcement of the 2027 Esports Games marks a significant step.

    While not part of the main Olympics, this event is a signal esports is valued for its skill, global reach and cultural impact.

    With Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, this may be Australia’s moment to step up by building talent development pathways and investing in major infrastructure: purpose-built training centres, venues for live competition and streaming and systems to support players from grassroots to elite levels.

    What’s happening in Australia?

    Australia is home to a growing esports community, with thousands of young Australians competing in national and international tournaments.

    Esports have become a central part of youth culture, from local high school leagues to university tournaments.

    Australia has already shown it can host major international esports events. Over the past decade, we’ve hosted qualifiers for titles such as Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and League of Legends.

    Flagship events such as Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), one of the most prestigious esports tournaments globally, continue to highlight Australia’s potential: in 2019, IEM Sydney drew thousands of fans and international teams, filling stadiums and putting Australia on the global esports map.

    More recently, IEM Melbourne in April this year brought Counter-Strike 2 back to local fans.

    If the right infrastructure is developed here, Australia could become a regular destination for international esports tournaments.

    On the education front, universities such as Queensland University of Technology, Swinburne and Southern Cross are leading the way with esports degrees, scholarships and research centres.

    These programs don’t just train players, they prepare students for careers in broadcasting, game development, coaching and performance science.

    Despite limited national support, some states and councils are experimenting with community programs, while broadcasters such as ESL Australia continue to grow local events and coverage.

    Challenges and opportunities

    Australia’s esports industry boasts immense potential, but it still faces significant challenges.

    The biggest hurdle is a lack of national investment and infrastructure.

    Unlike traditional sports, esports have no central body coordinating funding, training or pathways from amateur to professional. While other countries are investing in esports stadiums and elite teams, Australia has largely left the sector to develop on its own.

    Another issue is cultural: esports still struggle for full acceptance from sporting bodies, schools and sections of government.

    Without a coordinated effort to integrate esports into national sporting strategy, Australia risks being left behind.

    Yet the opportunities are clear.

    The IOC’s 2027 Esports Games could be a turning point. Ahead of Brisbane 2032, Australia is uniquely positioned to lead a national commitment to esports infrastructure and player development.

    Brisbane’s organisers could also advocate for esports’ inclusion in the 2032 Olympics, which could position Australia as a leading contender in this emerging field.

    There’s also a chance to combine esports with Australia’s world-class research in sports science and mental health: Australia is leading the way in developing health-focused research and initiatives that address player wellbeing from grassroots to professional levels.

    With the right support, Australia could shift from spectator to serious player.

    Craig is employed as a Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). QUT is mentioned within the article in relation to their QUT Esports program.

    Dylan Poulus works for Movember as a Senior Research Fellow in esports and video games and at Southern Cross University as a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. Movember and Southern Cross University are mentioned in the articles in relation to their work in esports. Dylan has received grant funding from the Australian Institute of Sport to investigate esports high-performance.

    – ref. Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, it’s time for Australia to get serious about esports – https://theconversation.com/ahead-of-the-brisbane-olympics-its-time-for-australia-to-get-serious-about-esports-256788

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  • MIL-Evening Report: How physicists used antimatter, supercomputers and giant magnets to solve a 20-year-old mystery

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Finn Stokes, Ramsay Fellow in Physics, University of Adelaide

    Cindy Arnold, Fermilab

    Physicists are always searching for new theories to improve our understanding of the universe and resolve big unanswered questions.

    But there’s a problem. How do you search for undiscovered forces or particles when you don’t know what they look like?

    Take dark matter. We see signs of this mysterious cosmic phenomenon throughout the universe, but what could it possibly be made of? Whatever it is, we’re going to need new physics to understand what’s going on.

    Thanks to a new experimental result published today, and the new theoretical calculations that accompany it, we may now have an idea what this new physics should look like – and maybe even some clues about dark matter.

    Meet the muon

    For 20 years, one of the most promising signs of new physics has been
    a tiny inconsistency in the magnetism of a particle called the muon. The muon is a lot like an electron but is much heavier.

    Muons are produced when cosmic rays – high-energy particles from space – hit Earth’s atmosphere. Roughly 50 of these muons pass through your body every second.

    Muons travel through solid objects much better than x-rays, so they are useful for finding out what is inside large structures. For example, they have been used to look for hidden chambers in Egyptian and Mexican pyramids; to study magma chambers inside volcanoes to predict volcanic eruptions; and to safely see inside the Fukushima nuclear reactor after it melted down.

    A tiny crack in physics?

    In 2006, researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory in the United States measured the strength of the muon’s magnetism incredibly precisely.

    Their measurement was accurate to roughly six parts in ten billion. This is equivalent to measuring the mass of a loaded freight train to ten grams. This was compared to a similarly impressive theoretical calculation.

    When researchers compared the two numbers, they found a tiny but significant difference, indicating a mismatch between theory and experiment. Had they finally found the new physics they’d been looking for?

    A better experiment

    To find a definitive answer, the international scientific community started a 20-year program to increase the precision of both results.

    The huge electromagnet from the original experiment was loaded onto a barge and shipped down the east coast of the US and then up the Mississippi River to Chicago. There, it was installed at Fermilab for a completely overhauled experiment.

    The giant ring of magnets used to study the muon’s magnetism was shipped from New York to Chicago in 2013.
    Reidar Hahn/ Fermilab

    Just this morning, researchers announced they had finished that experiment. Their final result for the strength of the muon’s magnetism is 4.4 times more precise, at one-and-a-half parts in ten billion.

    And better calculations

    To keep up, theorists had to make sweeping improvements too. They formed the Muon g-2 Theory Initiative, an international collaboration of more than 100 scientists, dedicated to making an accurate theoretical prediction.

    They computed the contributions to the muon’s magnetism from more than 10,000 factors. They even included a particle called the Higgs boson, which was only discovered in 2012.

    But there was one last sticking point: the strong nuclear force, one of the universe’s four fundamental forces. In particular, computing the largest contribution to the result from the strong nuclear force was no easy feat.

    Antimatter vs supercomputers

    It was not possible to compute this contribution in the same way as the others, so we needed a different approach.

    In 2020, the Theory Initiative turned to collisions between electrons and their antimatter counterparts: positrons. Measurements of these electron–positron collisions provided the missing values we needed.

    Put together with all the other parts, this gave a result that strongly disagreed with the latest experimental measurement. The disagreement was almost strong enough to announce the discovery of new physics.

    Simulations carried out with the Hawk supercomputer at the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart resolved the discrepancy between calculations and experiment.
    Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images

    At the same time, I was exploring a different approach. Along with my colleagues in the Budapest-Marseille-Wuppertal collaboration, we performed a supercomputer simulation of this strong contribution.

    Our result eliminated the tension between theory and experiment. However, now we had a new tension: between our simulation and the electron–positron results which had withstood 20 years of scrutiny. How could those 20-year-old results be wrong?

    Hints of new physics disappear

    Since then, two other groups have produced full simulations that agree with ours, and many more have validated parts of our result. We have also produced a new, overhauled simulation that almost doubles our precision (released as a preprint, which has not yet been peer-reviewed or published in a scientific journal).

    To ensure these new simulations weren’t affected by any preconceptions, they were performed “blind”. The simulation data was multiplied by an unknown number before being analysed, so we didn’t know what a “good” or “bad” result would be.

    We then held a nerve-wracking and exciting meeting. The blinding factor was revealed, and we found out the results of years of work all at once. After all this, our latest result agrees even better with the experimental measurement of the muon’s magnetism.

    But others emerge

    The Muon g-2 Theory Initiative has moved to using the simulation results instead of the electron-positron data in its official prediction, and the hint of new physics seems to be gone.

    Except … why does the electron–positron data disagree? Physicists around the globe have studied this question extensively, and one exciting suggestion is a hypothetical particle called a “dark photon”.

    Not only could the dark photon explain the difference between the latest muon results and the electron–positron experiments, but (if it exists) it could also explain how dark matter relates to ordinary matter.

    Finn Stokes receives in-kind funding from the National Computational Infrastructure through the National Computational Merit Allocation Scheme. They are supported by a Ramsay Fellowship from the University of Adelaide.

    – ref. How physicists used antimatter, supercomputers and giant magnets to solve a 20-year-old mystery – https://theconversation.com/how-physicists-used-antimatter-supercomputers-and-giant-magnets-to-solve-a-20-year-old-mystery-257891

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Importance of training and access to AED’s highlighted

    Source:

    A CFA volunteer has had the chance to say thank you to fellow volunteers and paramedics that helped save his life.

    John Moyes, a volunteer with Yarragon CFA, suffered a cardiac arrest while responding to a grass and scrub fire on Tuesday 4 March 2025 in Yarragon.

    Shortly after arriving at the scene, John collapsed.

    Crews from Trafalgar were on scene battling the blaze and Commander Greg Fisher said he immediately snapped into action.

    “We had to fight the fire, but we also needed to help John,” he said.

    “Thankfully, our members are first aid trained, and we were able to quickly begin doing what we needed to do.”

    Immediately following contact with Triple Zero (000), Trafalgar members, Sally Neenan, Colin Proctor, and Danny Mynard, got to work on John, starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and attaching an automated external defibrillator (AED) from one of the trucks.

    “It was all a bit of a blur,” Danny said.

    “But my training kicked in and I just did what I had to do to help save John.”

    Sally said John collapsed behind her and having just refreshed her CPR just months before, she was able to rely on her knowledge to help save John.

    “It was daunting but it really drives home the importance of having your first aid and CPR training even if you’re just a member of the community, this could have happened anywhere,” she said.

    Colin said having an AED was a huge help to their CPR efforts.

    “We were really glad to have the defibrillator right there on the truck,” he said.

    The trio continued CPR, delivering three shocks with the AED prior to the arrival of Ambulance Victoria paramedics. At the time of handover, John remained pulseless and unconscious.

    Paramedics took over care, intubated John and placed him into an induced coma. He was transported in a critical condition to the Victorian Heart Hospital for specialist care.

    John said he was “forever indebted” to those that intervened early and saved his life.

    “They are the reason I am here,” John said.

    “Because they knew what to do, I have another chance.”

    Greg said the incident was a good reminder about the importance of early intervention, having AEDs on trucks, and completing first aid training with CFA.

    “We offer basic first aid and CPR training to all CFA members and this really showed us why this training is so important,” Greg said.

    “Our members do more than just fight fires; they are there to help their communities in so many different situations.

    “All CFA primary firefighting appliances are also fitted with AED’s which is an amazing resource.”

    Ambulance Victoria Gippsland Clinical Support Officer Dion Meade said John’s recovery was testament to the quick actions of those around him.

    “It’s fantastic to see John alive and doing so well, which is all because of his peers who immediately started the chain of survival by implementing Call, Push, Shock,” he said.

    “We know the significant impact of early intervention, with a patient’s chance of survival almost doubling when they receive CPR and a shock from an AED before paramedics arrive.

    “The Victorian Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Registry 2023-24 showed Victoria has Australia’s best cardiac survival rate and the third best in the world, which is because of people, like Sally, Colin and Danny, stepping in when they see someone in cardiac arrest.

    “Anyone can save a life by remembering to Call Triple Zero 000, give CPR by pushing hard and fast on the middle of the chest, and use an AED if available.”

    Additional resources:

    To find a list of registered AED’s in Victoria, visit registermyaed.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

    Call, Push, Shock resources are available in multiple languages on the Ambulance Victoria website: ambulance.vic.gov.au/translated-resources/

    Learn more in the 2023/24 Victorian Ambulance Cardiac Arrest Registry (VACAR) Annual Report.

    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Statement on Trump Admin Decision to Strip Harvey Milk’s Name From Naval Vessel

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)

    Padilla Statement on Trump Admin Decision to Strip Harvey Milk’s Name From Naval Vessel

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. A Navy veteran and human rights leader, Milk became California’s first openly gay man to serve in elected office when he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, where he served until his assassination in 1978.

    “Harvey Milk’s legacy will not be erased by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s petty culture wars and attempts to undermine the tremendous contributions and service of the LGBTQ+ community to our country. The USNS Harvey Milk pays tribute to a Navy veteran, a trailblazing gay rights activist, and a dedicated California public servant who paid the ultimate price in the fight for equality in San Francisco and across the nation.

    “Pride Month is a time for celebrating and honoring the LGBTQ+ community. Attempting to rename the USNS Harvey Milk only deepens the divides Trump has forged across our country. I call on Secretary Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan to reconsider and keep Harvey Milk’s legacy enshrined in our armed forces.”

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  • South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung vows economic revival, judgment on martial law

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    South Korea’s new liberal President Lee Jae-myung began his term on Wednesday, vowing to raise the country from the turmoil of a martial law crisis and revive an economy reeling from slowing growth and the threat of global protectionism.

    Lee’s decisive victory in Tuesday’s snap election stands to usher in a sea change in Asia’s fourth-largest economy, after backlash against a botched attempt at military rule brought down Yoon Suk Yeol just three years into his troubled presidency.

    He faces what could be the most daunting set of challenges for a South Korean leader in nearly three decades, ranging from healing a country deeply scarred by the martial law attempt to tackling unpredictable protectionist moves by the United States, a major trading partner and a security ally.

    With 100% of the ballots counted, Lee won 49.42% of the nearly 35 million votes cast while conservative rival Kim Moon-soo took 41.15% in the polls that brought the highest turnout for a presidential election since 1997, according to National Election Commission data.

    The 61-year-old former human rights lawyer called Tuesday’s election “judgment day” against Yoon’s martial law and his People Power Party’s failure to stop the ill-fated move.

    “The first mission is to decisively overcome insurrection and to ensure there will never be another military coup with guns and swords turned against the people,” Lee said in a victory speech outside parliament.

    “We can overcome this temporary difficulty with the combined strength of our people, who have great capabilities,” he said.

    Lee was officially confirmed as president by the National Election Commission on Wednesday and immediately assumed the powers of the presidency and commander in chief.

    An abbreviated inauguration is planned at parliament at 11 a.m. (0200 GMT), an Interior Ministry official said.

    Lee has said he would address urgent economic challenges facing the country on the first day in office with a focus on the cost-of-living concerns affecting middle and low-income families and the struggles of small business owners.

    He also faces a deadline set by the White House on negotiating import duties that Washington has blamed for a large trade imbalance between the countries.

    ‘DEAL WITH TRUMP’

    The government under a caretaker acting president had made little progress in trying to assuage crushing tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that would hit some of the country’s major industries, including autos and steel.

    “President Lee will find himself with little to no time to spare before tackling the most important task of his early presidency: reaching a deal with Trump,” the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies said in an analysis.

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Lee on his election win and said the countries “share an ironclad commitment to the Alliance grounded in our Mutual Defense Treaty, shared values, and deep economic ties.”

    He also said that the countries were “modernising the Alliance to meet the demands of today’s strategic environment and address new economic challenges.”

    The White House said the election of Lee was “free and fair” but the United States remained concerned and opposed to Chinese interference and influence in democracies around the world, according to a White House official.

    Lee has expressed more conciliatory plans for ties with China and North Korea, in particular singling out the importance of China as a major trading partner while indicating reluctance to take a firm stance on security tensions in the Taiwan strait.

    Still, Lee has pledged to continue Yoon’s engagement with Japan and said the alliance with the United States is the backbone of South Korea’s global diplomacy.

    The martial law decree and the six months of ensuing turmoil, which saw three different acting presidents and multiple criminal insurrection trials for Yoon and several top officials, marked a stunning political self-destruction for the former leader and a drag on an economy already slowing growth.

    (Reuters)

  • Musk calls Trump’s tax-cut and spending bill ‘a disgusting abomination’

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Billionaire Elon Musk plunged on Tuesday into the congressional debate over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that will increase the federal deficit.

    Several fiscally conservative Republicans in the U.S. Senate supported the views Musk expressed in social media posts, which could complicate the bill’s path to passage in that chamber.

    “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Tesla and SpaceX CEO Musk wrote in a post on his social media platform X. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.”

    He added: “Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong. You know it.”

    Musk’s comments hit a nerve. Republican deficit hawks have expressed concerns about the cost of the bill, which would extend the 2017 tax cuts that were Trump’s main legislative accomplishment, while boosting spending on the military and border security.

    The House of Representatives passed it by one vote last month, after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the measure would add $3.8 trillion to the federal government’s $36.2 trillion in debt.

    The Senate, also controlled by Trump’s Republicans, aims to pass the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the next month, though senators are expected to revise the House version.

    Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees tax policy, are due to meet with Trump at the White House on Wednesday afternoon to discuss making the bill’s business-related tax breaks permanent, according to Senator Steve Daines, a panel member. Analysts have warned that such a move would greatly increase the measure’s cost.

    Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he disagreed with Musk’s assessment about the cost of the bill and stood by the goal of passage by July 4.

    “We have a job to do – the American people elected us to do. We have an agenda that everybody campaigned on, most notably the president of the United States, and we’re going to deliver on that agenda,” the South Dakota lawmaker told reporters.

    Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson also dismissed Musk’s complaints, telling reporters, “my friend Elon is terribly wrong.”

    TEST OF INFLUENCE

    Musk’s loud opposition to a bill that Trump has urged Republicans to pass presents a test of his political influence a week after leaving his formal role in the administration as a special government employee with the Department of Government Efficiency came to an end. As DOGE chief, he upended several federal agencies but ultimately failed to deliver the massive savings he had sought.

    The richest person in the world, Musk had spent nearly $300 million to back Trump’s presidential campaign and other Republicans in last year’s elections. But he has said he would cut his political spending substantially while returning to his role as Tesla TSLA.O CEO.

    The White House dismissed Tuesday’s attack, just as Trump dismissed earlier Musk complaints about the legislation.

    “Look, the president already knows where Elon Musk stood on this bill,” spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said at a White House briefing. “It doesn’t change the president’s opinion. This is one big, beautiful bill, and he’s sticking to it.”

    REPUBLICAN DISAGREEMENTS

    Senate Republicans were divided about the bill even before Musk’s missives. Deficit hawks are pushing for deeper spending cuts than the $1.6 trillion over a decade in the House version, while another coalition of rural-state Republicans are pushing to protect the Medicaid healthcare program for low-income Americans.

    One of the hawks, Senator Mike Lee, called on party members to use the Trump bill and future spending measures to reduce the deficit.

    “We must commit now to doing so, as this is what voters justifiably expect – and indeed deserve – from the GOP Congress,” the Utah Republican said on X while reposting Musk’s message.

    Republicans have a 53-47 seat majority in the Senate and can afford to lose support from no more than three members, if they expect to pass the legislation with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance by a July 4 deadline.

    Another hardliner, Senator Ron Johnson, predicted that lawmakers would not be able to meet the deadline and secure an adequate number of cuts.

    Lee and Johnson are among at least four Senate hardliners demanding that the bill be changed to restrict the growth of the debt and deficit.

    The faction of party lawmakers determined to limit spending cuts to project Medicaid beneficiaries and business investments in green energy initiatives is of similar size.

    “I certainly have an interest in making sure people with disabilities are not harmed. But also, there’s the broad issue of how does it affect hospital reimbursements,” Senator Jerry Moran told reporters.

    “There’s a set of my colleagues who are pushing to do more. And so it turns on how do you get the votes to pass a bill,” the Kansas Republican said.

    Other Senate Republicans said lawmakers may have to look elsewhere to boost savings, including the possibility of leaving Trump’s much touted tax break proposals for tips, overtime pay and Social Security benefits for later legislation.

    “Those are all Democrat priorities. I’m not sure why we shouldn’t be doing that in a potential bipartisan bill to create headspace for this bill,” said Republican Senator Thom Tillis.

    (Reuters)

  • ‘I’ll sleep like a baby’: Emotional Kohli fulfils 17-year dream with IPL triumph

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Virat Kohli’s carefully crafted image of a snarling warrior melted away as the 36-year-old was reduced to an emotional wreck after Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 17-season wait for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title on Tuesday.

    Bengaluru were effectively assured of victory in the final against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad after Josh Hazlewood began the final over with two dot balls.

    As the broadcasters’ camera panned, it caught a teary-eyed Kohli covering his mouth with cupped hands in disbelief.

    As Bengaluru sealed a six-run victory, Kohli hunched over the turf and punched it in delight before being mobbed by teammates.

    “It’s been 18 long years,” an emotional Kohli, still with bloodshot eyes, told the broadcasters.

    “I’ve given this team my youth, my prime and my experience, and I’ve tried to win this every season…

    “To finally have this moment come true, it’s an unbelievable feeling. I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotions as soon as the last ball was bowled.”

    Kohli has been with Bengaluru since the inaugural edition of the league in 2008, including nine seasons as captain of a franchise that made the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost on all three occasions.

    The relief was palpable as he hugged former Bengaluru teammate AB de Villiers.

    “I’ve stayed loyal to this team no matter what,” Kohli said.

    “I’ve had moments when I thought otherwise, but I stuck to this team. I stood behind them and they stood behind me.

    “I always dreamt of winning it with them, and this is far more special than winning it with anyone else…

    “This is the team I’m going to play for till the last day in IPL.”

    Kohli has won multiple World Cups with India but the IPL had remained an unticked box, until Tuesday.

    “I’m someone that wants to win the big tournaments, the big moments, and this one was missing. Tonight, I’m going to sleep like a baby,” he said.

    “There is an end date to our career. By the time that I hang up my boots, I want to sit at home and say ‘I gave it everything I had’.”

    (Reuters)