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  • MIL-OSI Security: West Jordan Man Accused of Trafficking Cocaine in the District of Utah

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury returned and indictment today charging a Utah man with drug crimes after federal agents allegedly seized over 4,800 grams of field-tested positive cocaine during an executed search warrant.

    Evar Mahmood Hashim, 25, of West Jordan, Utah, was charged by complaint on June 12, 2025.

    According to court documents, beginning in May 2025, the Davis County Metro Narcotics Strike Force initiated a criminal investigation into members of a drug trafficking organization that was believed to be distributing large quantities of narcotics in Utah. During the investigation, agents identified a vehicle believed to be used by the organization to traffic the suspected narcotics. On June 10, 2025, a search warrant was executed on the vehicle, which was located and secured in Juab County, Utah. At this time, Hashim was the driver of the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, agents seized approximately 4,836 grams of a white powder, which field-tested positive for cocaine. Hashim was taken into custody.

    Hashim is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. His initial appearance on the indictment is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in courtroom 8.4 before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

    Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case is being investigated jointly by the Davis County Metro Narcotics Strike Force and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

    Special Assistant United States Attorney Kelsy Young of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: West Jordan Man Accused of Trafficking Cocaine in the District of Utah

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury returned and indictment today charging a Utah man with drug crimes after federal agents allegedly seized over 4,800 grams of field-tested positive cocaine during an executed search warrant.

    Evar Mahmood Hashim, 25, of West Jordan, Utah, was charged by complaint on June 12, 2025.

    According to court documents, beginning in May 2025, the Davis County Metro Narcotics Strike Force initiated a criminal investigation into members of a drug trafficking organization that was believed to be distributing large quantities of narcotics in Utah. During the investigation, agents identified a vehicle believed to be used by the organization to traffic the suspected narcotics. On June 10, 2025, a search warrant was executed on the vehicle, which was located and secured in Juab County, Utah. At this time, Hashim was the driver of the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, agents seized approximately 4,836 grams of a white powder, which field-tested positive for cocaine. Hashim was taken into custody.

    Hashim is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. His initial appearance on the indictment is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in courtroom 8.4 before a U.S. Magistrate Judge at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

    Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah made the announcement.

    The case is being investigated jointly by the Davis County Metro Narcotics Strike Force and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

    Special Assistant United States Attorney Kelsy Young of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

    An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Lone American indicted in international drug trafficking investigation sentenced to five years in prison

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Local resident conspired with Mexican and Colombian nationals in drug distribution conspiracy

    Seattle – A U.S. citizen deeply enmeshed in an international drug smuggling conspiracy was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Just over a year ago, law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Seattle Police Department and IRS Criminal Investigation executed 24 search or arrest warrants taking four people into custody who were linked to the drug trafficking conspiracy. 56-year-old Curtis McDaniel was arrested at a Tukwila motel and has been in custody ever since. The drug conspirators arrested on June 5, 2024, have ties to suppliers in Mexico and Colombia.

    In sentencing McDaniel to five years in prison and four years of supervised release to follow his prison term, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin referenced the significant impact that McDaniel’s distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine have upon our community—specifically noting that methamphetamine and cocaine were the second and third most common substances involved in overdose deaths in King County in 2024.

    Lead defendant Ramon Duarte Garcia, 37, a citizen of Mexico who lived in Kent, Washington, was identified as a significant drug supplier when law enforcement stopped him driving back to the Pacific Northwest with 12 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle, along with a stolen firearm and $10,000 in drug trafficking proceeds. Duarte Garcia, was sentenced to ten years in prison in May 2025. Defendant Humberto Lopez Rodriguez, 30, a citizen of Mexico, formerly of Renton, Washington, is scheduled for sentencing on July 30, 2025.

    Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized 84,000 fentanyl pills, more than a kilogram of fentanyl powder, 32 kilograms of cocaine, 15 kilograms of methamphetamine nearly three kilograms of heroin, and $71,000 in drug proceeds. They recovered nine guns, including an AK-47.

    This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

    The investigation is being led by the DEA and Seattle Police Department. The IRS Criminal Investigation and OCDETF Auditor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office are conducting the financial investigation that is focused on the money launderers responsible for the transfer of significant sums of drug trafficking proceeds to sources of supply in Mexico and Colombia. Additional assistance was provided by Renton Police Department, Centralia Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), Washington State Patrol, Pierce County and Valley SWAT teams.

    The Colombian National Police (CNP) and Colombian Prosecutor’s Office (Fiscalia General) partnered with U.S. law enforcement on this investigation. The Justice Department’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section’s Office of the Judicial Attaché in Bogotá provided critical assistance.

    The cases from this investigation are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Joe Silvio and C. Andrew Colasurdo in the Western District of Washington.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Lone American indicted in international drug trafficking investigation sentenced to five years in prison

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Local resident conspired with Mexican and Colombian nationals in drug distribution conspiracy

    Seattle – A U.S. citizen deeply enmeshed in an international drug smuggling conspiracy was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to five years in prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller. Just over a year ago, law enforcement teams from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Seattle Police Department and IRS Criminal Investigation executed 24 search or arrest warrants taking four people into custody who were linked to the drug trafficking conspiracy. 56-year-old Curtis McDaniel was arrested at a Tukwila motel and has been in custody ever since. The drug conspirators arrested on June 5, 2024, have ties to suppliers in Mexico and Colombia.

    In sentencing McDaniel to five years in prison and four years of supervised release to follow his prison term, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin referenced the significant impact that McDaniel’s distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine have upon our community—specifically noting that methamphetamine and cocaine were the second and third most common substances involved in overdose deaths in King County in 2024.

    Lead defendant Ramon Duarte Garcia, 37, a citizen of Mexico who lived in Kent, Washington, was identified as a significant drug supplier when law enforcement stopped him driving back to the Pacific Northwest with 12 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle, along with a stolen firearm and $10,000 in drug trafficking proceeds. Duarte Garcia, was sentenced to ten years in prison in May 2025. Defendant Humberto Lopez Rodriguez, 30, a citizen of Mexico, formerly of Renton, Washington, is scheduled for sentencing on July 30, 2025.

    Over the course of the investigation, law enforcement seized 84,000 fentanyl pills, more than a kilogram of fentanyl powder, 32 kilograms of cocaine, 15 kilograms of methamphetamine nearly three kilograms of heroin, and $71,000 in drug proceeds. They recovered nine guns, including an AK-47.

    This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States by using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach that leverages the strengths of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies against criminal networks.

    The investigation is being led by the DEA and Seattle Police Department. The IRS Criminal Investigation and OCDETF Auditor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office are conducting the financial investigation that is focused on the money launderers responsible for the transfer of significant sums of drug trafficking proceeds to sources of supply in Mexico and Colombia. Additional assistance was provided by Renton Police Department, Centralia Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), Washington State Patrol, Pierce County and Valley SWAT teams.

    The Colombian National Police (CNP) and Colombian Prosecutor’s Office (Fiscalia General) partnered with U.S. law enforcement on this investigation. The Justice Department’s Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section’s Office of the Judicial Attaché in Bogotá provided critical assistance.

    The cases from this investigation are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Joe Silvio and C. Andrew Colasurdo in the Western District of Washington.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Development Asia: Bridging Transport and Health: Why Post-Crash Care is Critical for Road Safety Progress in Asia

    Source: Asia Development Bank

    For a post-crash response to be effective, it requires a systematically coordinated, well-integrated, and geographically organized approach. It demands a seamless delivery of inclusive and comprehensive care across the continuum—from the time of injury to transport to acute facilities, and to rehabilitation.

    Key approaches to improve trauma-care response are as follows:

    Prehospital care (provided at the scene of the crash):

    • Communication – An effective emergency response system relies on a single, universally-recognized, and easy-to-remember emergency number. Many low and middle-income countries face fragmented emergency services, often operating multiple systems with different contact numbers, which hampers timely response.
    • Emergency Transport – A well-organized system facilitates timely dispatch of appropriately equipped ambulances based on accurate information from the scene. A clear guideline on different types of transportation available depending on the severity and urgency of the case can minimize the risk of resource overuse. Many low and middle-income countries lack sufficient and properly equipped emergency transport services.
    • Triage – Efficient triage systems help assess the severity of injuries, prioritize treatment needs, and allocate medical resources accordingly. This process ensures that patients receive the right care at the right time for improved overall outcomes.
    • First aid management – In the absence of trained personnel, immediate care may be provided by bystanders or lay first-responders to stabilize victims quickly in remote or underserved areas. Therefore, community health literacy and basic first-aid training for the general public are essential.

    Hospital care:

    • Human Resources – An adequate number of staff who are well trained and equipped in the case of emergency crisis, and who receive appropriate administrative support can provide timely and effective care.
    • Infrastructure – Hospitals equipped with appropriate trauma facilities, medical equipment, and sufficient supplies can manage a wide range of injuries and conditions effectively.
    • Definitive care – Clear protocols that guide hospital admission, treatment, and discharge, or guidelines on stabilizing the patient and transferring to a higher-level facility for treatment can make post-care more effective.

    Posthospital care (care provided at follow-up, focused on recovery and restoring of functions):

    Rehabilitation should be integrated in the system. Rehabilitation care needs to be an integral part of the treatment plan to improve the long-term wellbeing and functionality of injured persons. It could include physical and occupational therapy but also extends to mental health services and other rehabilitation care that will improve functioning.

    Surveillance systems

    Such devices are essential tools for the health and transport sector alike, to monitor road traffic injuries, assess patient outcomes, and pinpoint high-risk groups or locations. These insights inform targeted enhancements in trauma care, guide effective resource allocation, and support coordinated responses among emergency services.

    Multiagency collaboration

    Multiagency involvement across the system can make response more effective. The transport sector may ensure the development and availability of emergency transport vehicles and accessible transport routes (roads, air transport), while the health sector may ensure the development and availability of health infrastructure, resources, emergency services, facilities, supplies, and human resources, among several others.

    MIL OSI Economics –

  • West Indies unleash Caribbean storm as Australia crumble in Barbados

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a performance reminiscent of West Indies’ fearsome bowling attacks of old, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore through Australia on Wednesday, toppling them for a meagre 180 on day one of the first test on a lively pitch at Kensington Oval.

    Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood saved Australia’s blushes, taking four wickets between them to send the West Indies in at stumps at 57 for four, trailing the tourists by 123 runs to leave the match delicately poised.

    With Seales claiming a magnificent five-wicket haul and Joseph unleashing thunderbolts that left Australia’s batsmen floundering, the visitors never recovered from a catastrophic start that saw them reeling at 22 for three.

    “This one was pretty special for me,” Seales said.

    “I have played against (Australia) once, and was injured. To play against them and get five on the first day was pretty special.

    “With the new ball, the plan was to bowl fuller. We knew the batters would come hard if we gave them width, and the plan was to bowl full and as much at the stumps as possible.

    “A little slower than what the Australians would have expected, and that made them play a lot more.

    “Shamar was special today … He has a love for Australia. He got through the top order and made it easy for us in the middle and at the end.”

    Australia, already vulnerable with Steve Smith sidelined by injury and Marnus Labuschagne axed, watched in dismay as their re-jigged top order wilted under relentless pressure from the Caribbean quicks.

    Joseph got the Bridgetown carnival started in the fourth over when he trapped teenage debutant Sam Konstas leg before wicket after a review.

    The 25-year-old then delivered a scorching delivery that all-rounder Cameron Green could only edge to Justin Greaves at second slip.

    Seales then joined the party, coaxing a thick top edge from Josh Inglis that sent him trudging back to the pavilion for five, completing Australia’s horror start.

    Veteran Usman Khawaja and Travis Head briefly stemmed the tide with an 89-run partnership, but Joseph struck again at the perfect moment, removing Khawaja for 47 – agonisingly short of his half-century – and extinguishing Australian hopes of a recovery.

    The middle order offered little resistance, with Beau Webster (11) and Alex Carey (8) falling cheaply before Greaves claimed the prize scalp of Head for 59, caught behind.

    Captain Pat Cummins (28) provided the only lower-order resistance before Seales returned to sweep through the tail, completing his five-wicket masterclass and leaving Australia to contemplate the wreckage of their innings.

    West Indies would have fancied their chances at that point, but Starc had other plans, snapping up the wickets of Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell in an action-packed opening spell.

    Cummins then had Keacy Carty caught behind on 20 before Hazlewood bowled nightwatchman Jomel Warrican out for a duck, as the Barbadian sun set on an exhilarating day of test cricket dominated by pace.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-Evening Report: As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirk Dodd, Lecturer in English and Writing, University of Sydney

    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the vulnerability of a Macbeth or Othello.

    Set in the turbulent early Roman Republic (490s BC) – about 450 years before Caesar’s death – the play follows the glorious rise of Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus, a terrifying war machine on the battlefield who could carve his way through enemy regiments.

    According to one site, the play has not been professionally staged outside the United Kingdom since 2000. This is only the second time Bell Shakespeare has performed Coriolanus, with their other production staged 29 years ago, in 1996.

    Directed by Peter Evans and starring Hazem Shammas, this Coriolanus delivers Shakespeare’s most consciously political play with an explosive energy that charts the hero’s psychological downfall.

    Published as a tragedy in the 1623 First Folio, Coriolanus can loosely be described as a history play. But it is more commonly recognised as one of Shakespeare’s Roman plays, alongside Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Titus Andronicus.

    War and exile

    Renamed “Coriolanus” after the town he most recently conquered (Corioli), occupied by the arch enemies of Rome (the Volsci), Coriolanus is a devoted son to his fiercely ambitious “tiger mum” Volumnia (Brigid Zengeni).

    Shakespeare was never shy about the feats of his warrior protagonists, describing Coriolanus’ ability as a war machine most memorably as:

    His sword, Death’s stamp,
    Where it did mark, it took; from face to foot
    He was a thing of blood, whose every motion
    Was timed with dying cries. Alone he entered
    The mortal gate o’ th’ city, which he painted
    With shunless destiny; aidless came off
    And with a sudden reinforcement struck
    Corioles like a planet.

    But Coriolanus, who was brought up to win every contest, is also an upper-class patrician, dismissively scornful of the common people’s plebeian rights in the burgeoning Roman Republic.

    Hazem Shammas as Coriolanus is a force to be reckoned with.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Coriolanus’s absolute refusal to flatter the plebeians – and so refusing their political influence – ignites a brutal conflict between populism and elitism that results in the people’s sway.

    Coriolanus is exiled from Rome, the very homeland he fought so valiantly to protect.

    Incensed, Coriolanus joins forces with Rome’s greatest enemy, the Volscian Aufidius (Anthony Taufa) and marches against Rome. This forces Coriolanus to confront his own loyalties to his formidable mother and to doting wife Virgilia (Suzannah McDonald), with tragic consequences.

    Wonderful performances

    Evans has loosely set this production in Europe in the mid-1990s, following the fall of the Berlin Wall, though this creates a vibe more than a direct correlation to events.

    Evans also designed the set, making dynamic use of a traverse stage that forces audiences to see each other across the divide. This enhances the sense of a sprawling populous while prompting reflections on our own political milieu. Audiences are told as they enter whether they will sit on the “plebeian” or “patrician” side: a fun ploy, but perhaps unnecessary.

    Stealing the show is a wonderful performance by Peter Carroll as Menenius, a sagely Roman senator who uses his charm and political tact to mediate between the patricians and the plebeians. Carroll brings great irony to the role, using eye-rolls and tutting even as he attends dutifully to the new political expectations of the tribunes.

    Peter Carroll as Menenius steals the show in a wonderful performance.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    The tribunes Sicinius (Matilda Ridgway) and Brutus (Marco Chiappi) are performed as shabbier left-wing agitators pitched against the conservative patricians in formal dark suits (costumes by Ella Butler). This makes familiar the political and class tensions, and the layers and dramatic dimensions explored by Shakespeare.

    Zengeni brings tremendous heart to Coriolanus’s mother, Volumnia. She is especially good at applying a tiger mother’s pressure of unrelenting standards. There is no doubt that the shining elitism of her son was roughly forged by her sharp expectations.

    Shammas as Coriolanus is a force to be reckoned with. His rigid athleticism perfectly suits the superman heroics of this Roman warrior. His unabashed gesticulations are a welcome contribution to the sense of the lines he delivers.

    The shabby dress of the tribunes pitches them against the conservative patricians in formal dark suits.
    Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare

    Following a scene that ends with one of Coriolanus’s unleashed tirades against the plebeians, Shammas’ performance is so dynamic, and his invective so rigorously conveyed, it seems to remain on stage after he exits.

    A timeless tale

    There is some reluctance to physically depict the pitched battle of Corioli, which falls a bit flat and misses an opportunity to heighten the dramatic stakes. But this production does very well to animate the complex political and familial drivers that compel Coriolanus toward his inevitable end.

    As President Trump drops f-bombs because his real bombs did not make people do his bidding, this rare Shakespeare play becomes timeless.

    There has always been need to explore the tragic consequences of leaders who subjectively refuse the offers of diplomacy. Bell Shakespeare’s choice of scheduling war plays this season offers countless ways to reflect on our own world, and the populations of real people connected to the decisions of those in power.

    Coriolanus is at the The Neilson Nutshell, Sydney, until July 19, then touring to Melbourne.

    Kirk Dodd 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. As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0 – https://theconversation.com/as-one-of-shakespeares-least-performed-plays-coriolanus-is-startlingly-relevant-under-trump-2-0-257548

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Two youths charged with property offences in Kingston and Blackmans Bay

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Two youths charged with property offences in Kingston and Blackmans Bay

    Thursday, 26 June 2025 – 3:40 pm.

    Two youths will be proceeded against in relation to a series of property offences allegedly committed at Kingston and Blackmans Bay between 20-23 June.  
    A 16-year-old youth was arrested, charged and will appear before the Youth Justice Court at a later date.  
    A 15-year-old will be proceeded against pursuant to Youth Justice provisions. 
    They have been charged with 2x burglary, 3x aggravated burglary, 4x stealing and 1x attempted motor vehicle stealing. 
    Police have recovered several items of allegedly stolen property.  
    “Police remind all residents to ensure their homes, external buildings and vehicles are always locked and secured,” said Senior Sergeant Peter Borish.  
    Anyone with information relating to suspicious activity in the Kingston and Blackmans Bay area between 20-23 June is asked to contact police on 131 333 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote Case No 1657.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – Sky News with Kieran Gilbert

    Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority

    KIERAN GILBERT: Let’s turn our attention to education. And the nation’s education ministers will hold their first gathering tomorrow since the Federal Election, that is. I want to go live to Adelaide. The Education Minister, Jason Clare, joins me.

    A big part of the lead-up to the election. I know that you and the Prime Minister were focusing on the deals done with the states on education funding arrangements, those Gonski reforms, as they’re known. But you’ve said you want it tied to reform, what sort of thing are you talking about on that?

    JASON CLARE, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION: Yeah, it’s important to make the point, this isn’t a blank cheque. The agreement that we’ve struck with every State and Territory over the course of the last 12 months represents the biggest extra investment by the Australian Government in our public schools ever. Something like an extra $16.5 dollars billion invested in our public schools over the next decade to finish the work that David Gonski started. But, I’ve been at pains to make the point that it’s not a blank cheque, that we want to tie this funding to real practical reforms, really to make sure that more kids finish high school. 

    Over the last decade, we’ve seen a drop in the number of kids finishing high school, particularly in public schools, from about 83 per cent down to 73 per cent, and we need to turn that around. And that requires reform not just at high school, but at primary school. One of the things we want to do is roll out a phonics check or a literacy check for kids in Year One, and that’s already underway, a lot of states are doing it this year, the others will roll it out from next year and that’s a 10 or a 15 minute check. It’s not a test, it’s not like NAPLAN, but it’s a tool for teachers to help, to make sure that they know where the children in their classroom are at and whether they need more support. And the next cab off the rank is a numeracy check, a similar sort of check, a tool for teachers to make sure that children are up to speed, where they need to be in Year One when it comes to numeracy adding up and counting. 

    Now, New South Wales have rolled out a pilot this year for about 169 schools of a check they’ve developed and they’ll roll that out across all public schools next year. We’re going to have a chat tomorrow about whether other states might be willing to pick that up as well next year.

    GILBERT: One of the other things I know that’s been out and I’m very interested, I think a lot of parents will be very keenly awaiting this bullying review. Give us an update on where that’s at. Will that be before the ministers tomorrow? Because, as you well know, this is something that everyone’s ultra sensitive about, particularly when you’re talking about social media these days and all the risks inherent with that.

    CLARE: I think that’s the big difference between what bullying was like when we were kids at school and what it’s like now. Bullying is cruel. It doesn’t just leave physical scars, it can leave invisible scars that can last a lifetime. And we’re not just talking now about push and shove in the playground or stealing someone else’s lunch money. At its most insidious, we’re talking about people using AI and deepfakes where they might take a photograph of a friend at school or someone at school, cut and paste their face and put it on the naked body of someone else and then splash that across the internet. And the impact of that can be extraordinarily harmful. We’ve seen recent examples of this applied to fellow students, but also to teachers and this review about what we do to tackle bullying in our schools needs to look at that as well as what happens actually in the school grounds. We’re never going to stamp it out entirely, but what this is about is making sure that where we can prevent it, we do. And what are the right responses for schools where there’s evidence of this sort of bullying happening.

    GILBERT: And on the issue of childcare centres, there have been reports recently about the mistreatment of children in care. I know that personal phones, for example, have been banned from childcare centres. What other reforms would you look at now off the back of this New South Wales response, led by New South Wales? But are you wanting to make it national and what other things you’re putting in place to ensure kids in childcare are receiving the protection they need as well?

    CLARE: Yeah, this is really serious. There’s more than a million families who’ve got their kids in childcare and early education at the moment. And the number one priority is to make sure that their children are safe. This is personal for me. I’m one of those parents who have my children in early education and care.

    In response to the arrest of that serial paedophile in Queensland a couple of years ago, we introduced some significant changes, including the banning of personal phones in childcare centres and beefing up, toughening up mandatory reporting, making that a requirement within 24 hours of where a serious event has occurred. But Four Corners had a report earlier this year which exposed some pretty terrifying and horrific examples of abuse in centres. In response to that, we announced that we’ll introduce legislation into the Federal Parliament that’s designed specifically to basically pull the money away from centres that aren’t up to quality standards or stop them from expanding, but also stop some of the bad actors that might be failing kids in childcare from then moving to another part of the care economy like the NDIS.

    And when that Four Corners report came out, two more things happened; the national regulator was asked to provide us with advice on what further steps we need to take. And NSW commissioned their own review by a former Deputy Ombudsman of NSW, Chris Wheeler. He delivered his report that was released today that sets out a number of things that we could do better, including more information for parents and beefing up penalties. And Chris Wheeler, as well as the national regulator, Gabrielle Sinclair, will brief ministers on their reports tomorrow so that we can build a roadmap for further steps and more reform to make sure that we keep our kids safe in early education and care.

    GILBERT: Yeah, indeed. And I know they’re a minority, but yeah, just ensure the dodgy operators do receive the appropriate penalties. Well, that’s good that that is a focus of that report. 

    I do want to conclude though, on tertiary education, there’s been a big focus on the salaries of Vice-Chancellors and suggestions that you might end up putting it in the hands of the remuneration tribunal as opposed to leave it up to university boards. What’s your thinking on that? Are you open to that?

    CLARE: This is one of the things I’ve asked an expert council on university governance to look at. They’re going to report to education ministers when we meet in October in a couple of months’ time. On its face, it makes sense to me when you think about it when it comes to politicians or judges or public servants, the remuneration tribunal plays a role in setting salaries there. So, it is the sort of thing that does make sense on its face. But we’ll wait to see what this expert panel recommends. We’ve asked them to look at that, as well as wage theft in our universities and ways to improve governance of our universities, full stop. You know, our universities do terrific work and this is all about setting them up..

    GILBERT: But it’s a way to ensure Vice-Chancellors pay doesn’t get out of hand.

    CLARE: I think that’s right. It’s about meeting community expectations. But it’s just one part of improving the governance of our universities and to be fair to the leaders of our universities I think they get that, and they’re leaning into this reform to make sure that we’re setting our universities up for the future.

    We’ve got data that we released yesterday that showed some good news that there are more Aussie students starting a degree at university this year than ever before when you take out those two COVID years, which are a bit of an anomaly. We think that we’re going to need more people in the years ahead to finish school and go to TAFE or go to university. So, more people going to university means universities are going to be even more important in the years ahead than they are today, and we’ve got to make sure that they’re fit for the future.

    GILBERT: Education Minister Jason Clare, thanks for making the time ahead of that important roundtable tomorrow with your colleagues. Appreciate it.

    CLARE: No worries. Thank you.
     

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  • MIL-OSI China: At least 38 killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza: sources

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

    Palestinians mourn a victim killed in an Israeli airstrike, at a hospital in Gaza City, on June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    At least 38 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday across the Gaza Strip by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, according to medical sources, as Israel’s military reported the deaths of seven soldiers in combat in the south of the enclave.

    Witnesses and local medics said Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd of Palestinians waiting near a U.S.-backed aid distribution point in the Netzarim corridor, in central Gaza. Al-Awda Hospital said it received 10 bodies, some unidentified, and treated 53 wounded from what it called a “direct targeting” of civilians waiting for food assistance.

    In a separate incident, one person was killed and six others wounded by Israeli gunfire in the Al-Shakoush area, north of Rafah in southern Gaza, medical sources said.

    Gaza’s civil defense said seven members of a single family, including women and children, were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a building at a gas station in al-Shuja’iyya, east of Gaza City. It reported further casualties in strikes on Deir al-Balah, the al-Nuseirat refugee camp, and Jabalia, with at least 15 dead and others missing.

    Another strike west of Gaza City, near the Ansar Government Complex, killed five people, including a woman and a child, and wounded several others, according to the civil defense.

    There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the reported incidents.

    Separately, the Israeli army said seven soldiers were killed on Tuesday when an armored vehicle was hit by an explosive device during combat in southern Gaza.

    Israel resumed its military campaign in the enclave on March 18. Since then, 5,759 Palestinians have been killed and 19,807 others wounded, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The overall death toll since the war began in October 2023 has risen to 56,077, with 131,848 others injured, they said. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Unique services and additional services: the flagship office of “My Documents” in the South-West Administrative District turns seven years old

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The second flagship office of “My Documents” in a residential area of the capital appeared next to the metro station “Teply Stan” in the South-West Administrative District seven years ago. Since its opening, more than 1.3 million citizen requests have been recorded.

    One of the most popular services was the registration of property rights — it was used 160 thousand times. In addition, the service of issuing a driver’s license on the day of application is popular with residents. Over seven years, it was ordered 75 thousand times. The office provided the service of issuing a social card more than 67 thousand times.

    In all flagship offices, city residents can receive unique government services that are not provided in district centers. Among them are vehicle registration, state registration of legal entities and individuals as individual entrepreneurs and peasant (farming) households, legalization of documents, as well as guardianship and trusteeship services.

    Thus, at the flagship office of the South-West Administrative District, young Muscovites can receive their first Russian passport at a special presentation ceremony, and newlyweds can register their marriage in a non-ceremonial setting.

    Additional services also do not go unnoticed by residents. For example, over eight thousand people used the “My Photo” service, having their ID photo taken by a professional photographer. More than 12 thousand city residents also contacted the “My Health” office.

    In addition, in the office you can choose a travel package in the service “My Travel” and see the exhibition dedicated to outstanding figures of culture, science and history of our country. Now the exhibition tells about the life and work of Konstantin Simonov and Alexander Tvardovsky. The flagship office of the South-West Administrative District is also one of 30 government service centers, where the exhibition stand “Moscow – with care for history” is located. This year the exhibition is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.

    Over 230,000 foreign passports have been issued to Muscovites through cryptobiocabs at government service centers in five years

    The flagship office of “My Documents” South-West Administrative District is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00 at the address: Novoyasenevsky Prospekt, Building 1, TRC “Spektr”, third floor.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Entrepreneurs help SVO fighters as part of the Summer in Moscow project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the shopping malls on the site of the large-scale city project “Summer in Moscow” on Tverskaya Square, you can buy unusual interior items – hand-made chests and caskets, vintage comics, jewelry and antique cutlery, and then treat yourself to delicious donuts.

    All participants, displaying their goods and treats on the shelves, have one thing in common: they help special military operation (SMO) fighters.

    Together with other vintage collectors, businessman Sergey is part of a volunteer group. For two years now, they have been helping the Valuysky Central District Hospital in the Belgorod Region, Kherson hospitals, doctors of the 810th Marine Brigade, the 25th Guards Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, the 3rd Motorized Rifle Division, and other units.

    The items collected by caring like-minded people included radios and monitors, medicines, medical products and bandages, as well as funds transferred to purchase everything necessary. The team’s ideological inspirer Marina directly contacts the fighters and doctors. She also deals with issues of storage and transportation of humanitarian parcels.

    In the shopping chalet No. 7, Sergey has put vintage and antique jewelry on the shelves, as well as tableware: teapots, samovars, forks, spoons, plates, dishes and much more, and has also put out foreign comics from the last century. However, he expects visitors not only to shop.

    “Anyone who wishes can, in addition to money, bring boots, socks, bed linen and underwear to our trading house for the soldiers who are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals. It is important that the items are new, in packaging and with price tags – this is necessary to comply with sanitary standards, which must be followed for the speedy recovery of servicemen. I will definitely pass on all this and give feedback,” the entrepreneur shared.

    Chests and sweets

    The owner of the chest workshop, Sergey, not only produces unusual furniture that will decorate any interior and give it a truly Russian flavor, but also regularly sends funds to the needs of military personnel.

    According to the businessman, the first time he and his comrades financially helped the fighters was at the beginning of last autumn. After that, they continued to transfer the necessary amounts to the official account of the charity fund.

    Maxim, a representative of the donut company that you can try right now at the Moscow Seasons site on Tverskaya Square, said that he and his colleagues began providing comprehensive assistance this year.

    The entrepreneurs launched their own production in the city of Zhukov (Kaluga Region). The local administration helped them cooperate with other business owners, and now together they are preparing huge loads for shipment to the front and to new regions of Russia.

    “For the last two orders, we bought wheels for KamAZ vehicles, and delivered repair parts, hinges and door handles to Mariupol. We buy humanitarian aid, each one their own part, so that we get a whole truck, and then we deliver everything to the fighters,” said Maxim.

    He added that the business expanded thanks to participation in city festivals — the team started by selling donuts in shopping chalets. Now the sweets can be found in grocery chains, but the entrepreneurs continue to delight guests of the Moscow Seasons venues with donuts.

    Many of the participants of Moscow festivals not only collect humanitarian aid from the first days of the SVO, but also independently deliver cargo to the front, and also help volunteer organizations. In addition, entrepreneurs give military personnel and residents of new regions products of their own manufacture (canned goods, warm clothes, toys, etc.).

    More information about the activities of the capital’s Department of Trade and Services is available in the official telegram channel.

    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. “Summer in Moscow” 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.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: What program was prepared at the Summer in Moscow venues on June 27–29

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital is hosting a large-scale project called “Summer in Moscow”. City residents and tourists are invited to join various master classes, see unusual performances and concerts, exciting circus shows, play chess, table tennis, bocce and many other games. This is only a small part of what you can do in the coming days. We tell you how to spend your leisure time interestingly on June 27, 28 and 29.

    Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship

    A large-scale championship in the game is taking place at the project sites “Rock, Paper, Scissors”Every day children and adults can compete on Tverskoy Boulevard.

    On June 27, the competition will be held on Admirala Rudneva Street (building 8), and on June 28, on Vvedenskogo Street (building 28). The venues will be open from 15:00 to 20:00. The final in the South-West Administrative District will be held on June 29 at 12:00 on Dmitry Donskogo Boulevard (building 11).

    Public talks, yoga, master classes and much more at the summer club “Moscow”

    There is a summer club on Tverskoy Boulevard “Moscow”, where residents and visitors of the capital of all ages can find something to do to their liking – from rock climbing and yoga to master classes and retro games.

    Beauty events will be dedicated to the theme of the graduation party. The space of two pop-up stores will be occupied by two Russian brands. Three beauty trucks will also be operating on the site. Gifts, discounts, raffles and product presentations have been prepared for guests.

    On June 27, from 19:00 to 20:00, a ceremony will be held in the rotunda. public talk, where beauty blogger Yulia Bay will talk about makeup trends and share tips on how to incorporate fashionable solutions into everyday looks. From 12:00 to 21:00, there will also be a presentation of products from brands occupying beauty trucks, as well as personal consultations with a technologist on hair condition.

    On June 28, a ceremony will be held in the rotunda public talk with perfumer Ivan Yakimov. He will share how to choose a natural scent according to your mood. In addition, a test bar of the capital brand’s products and a photo zone with a red carpet will be open all day.

    On June 29 from 19:00 to 20:00 there will be a public talk with a TV presenter and a make-up artist Rishey Krylova, which will tell about new shades of eyeshadow of one brand and show how to apply them. Guests will be able to test the products and ask questions. At 17:00 and 20:00 Moscow brands will hold final drawings. On the same day, consultants will hold presentations of brands.

    From floral still lifes to watercolor sketches: let’s go to an art studio

    On Passionate Boulevard Professionals will teach anyone over the age of six to paint sketches and floral still lifes using various artistic techniques.

    On June 27 from 3:00 pm to 7:45 pm and on June 28 from 1:00 pm to 7:45 pm, guests will paint a bouquet using dry pastel technique, a watercolor sketch, wild flowers with gouache using the alla prima technique, and an acrylic flower still life.

    “Literary Boulevard”, art pavilion “Raketa” and more

    Meeting, dedicated to children’s writer Nikolai Nosov, will be held on June 27 at the Literary Boulevard site. The organizers will talk about the author’s biography, his work in film and animation, and will also read the story “Cucumbers”, based on a true story. Parents will recall cartoons based on the writer’s works, and children will make bookmarks with characters from his books at a master class. The meetings take place on a specially equipped podium and last about an hour. The beginning is at 19:00, admission is free.

    In addition, on the same day, master classes will be held in the Raketa art pavilion of the Made in Moscow project on Rozhdestvenka Street. Guests will be able to collect puzzles and mosaics, and also with the help of the author’s coloring books provided by the Moscow brand, learn more aboutthe importance of family traditionsOn June 29, there will be a class on assembly here. Su-26 aircraft. Free admission.

    On June 27, the Green Market pavilion of the Made in Moscow project on Bolotnaya Square will host master class on design. From 18:00 to 19:00, guests will be able to learn the basics of modeling and create three-dimensional structures. Admission to both events is free.

    Circus divertissements

    City residents and tourists will enjoy exciting shows with the best circus artists of Russia. In the landscape park “Yuzhnoye Butovo” the artists of the Great Moscow Circus will show bright numbers, in Izmailovsky Park the show “Striped Flight” will take place, and in the cinema park “Moskino” the program “Algerian Lions” will take place.

    Performances at all three venues start at the same time: on June 27 at 19:00, and on June 28 and 29 at 14:00 and 18:00. Admission is paid and is not included in the ticket price to the Moskino Cinema Park. You can find out more about the events and buy tickets atofficial website.

    Update your wardrobe and see a mini-performance at the Leto department store

    The department store of Russian designers “Leto” will be open on Revolution Square. Everyone will be able not only to try on clothes they like and update their wardrobe, but also to listen to lectures, take part in master classes and even watch performances.

    So, on June 28 from 16:00 to 17:30 there will be a lecture where they will tell you how to invest in your reputation and name forincreasing media coverage. And on June 29 from 16:00 to 17:30 they will hold a lecture on the topic “The works of I. Shmelev. For the writer’s birthday”, and at 20:00 – a mini-performance.

    Festival of urban sports

    On the sites festival of urban sports In the open air you can play checkers, chess, table tennis, bocce and many other games.

    Everyone is welcome on June 28 and 29 from 11:00 to 21:00 in the parks of the Northern River Terminal, Sosenki, Pechatniki, 850th Anniversary of Moscow, Fili, near the Bolshoy Gorodskoy Pond, as well as in the Troparevo recreation area and the public space on Akademika Yangelya Street. Admission is free.

    Family Sports Games – From Arm Wrestling to Trampolines

    There will be events in different parts of the city family sports games. Free admission. On Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 to 15:00, visitors to the rotunda on General Karbyshev Boulevard (12) will enjoy fun starts, trampoline jumping, fitness exercises, a sports riddle contest, and attractions.

    In the Fili Children’s Park on Bolshaya Filevskaya Street (9), participants will be able to take part in tournaments and master classes in arm wrestling, strength testing, kettlebell lifting, and tug-of-war. The events will be held from 16:00 to 20:00.

    At the same time, an exciting sports relay race awaits guests at the Avangard stadium on Entuziastov Highway (33). Participants will have to go through an obstacle course of trampolines of varying difficulty, and cope with strength and endurance tasks.

    In the M.P. Sudakov Square on 40th Anniversary of October Avenue (40) from 16:00 to 20:00 there will be master classes and tournaments in board games. Here you can compete in table hockey, giant tavrels, and also join an open chess tournament.

    In addition, Muscovites and tourists will enjoy tournaments, competitions and fun relay races: throwing a projectile at a target, pillow fights and jumping in sacks. The events will take place at the site near the district center “Meeting Place “Baku”” on Usievich Street (house 12) from 16:00 to 20:00.

    On Sunday, June 29, you can play giant tic-tac-toe, Tetris, Rubik’s cube, and bowl in the rotunda on General Karbyshev Boulevard (12). Guests are welcome from 11:00 to 15:00.

    At the Avangard stadium, tournaments and master classes in arm wrestling, strength testing, kettlebell lifting and tug-of-war will be held from 16:00 to 20:00. And at the site near the regional center “Meeting Place “Baku”” at the same time, there will be fitness exercises, a sports quiz and fun starts, trampolines and attractions will be working.

    In the recreation area “Troparevo” from 16:00 to 20:00 everyone will be offered to play table hockey, giant tavrels and chess. On the site in the Academic Park on Dmitry Ulyanov Street (property 9a, building 1) you can go on a sports family route, play mini-golf, giant Jenga, jump on trampolines, and also take part in football and fitness relay races.

    Theatrical walking tour, noble games and karaoke with live music

    A theatrical walking tour will be held in the Trubetskoy estate park “Customs and Morals of Old Moscow”. Guests will take part in a discussion with Ivan Turgenev’s characters and see an interactive mini-performance based on Leo Tolstoy’s diaries. Admission is free. Participants are expected on June 28 from 11:00 to 22:30.

    In the museum-reserve “Kuzminki-Lyublino” a master class will take place “Noble accessories. Fans”. On June 28 from 12:00 to 14:00, everyone will be able to create an exquisite fan together with professionals. The class will be organized next to the stage.

    On this day, the Kuzminki-Lyublino Museum-Reserve will also host noble games: biryulki, croquet, badminton, serso, gorodki, and lapta. The events are planned from 12:00 to 19:00 with breaks. In addition, a retro studio will be open in the Kuzminki estate from 12:00 to 19:00, and a concert will be held at 18:30.

    In the summer cinema of the Mitino landscape park, everyone can join karaoke with live music. In a cozy atmosphere in the open air, everyone will perform their favorite songs together with professional musicians on June 28 from 19:00 to 20:30.

    Films, concerts, exhibitions and performances in Zaryadye Park

    As part of the project “Cinema Summer in Zaryadye” For Youth Day, viewers will see two films separated by 20 years. June 28 — Oksana Bychkova’s romantic melodrama “Piter FM” (2006). This is a story about how a random coincidence can change the fate of two people at a crossroads in life. June 29 — Karen Shakhnazarov’s social drama “Courier” (1986) about growing up and making choices. Free admission.

    In addition, the IV festival will be held in Zaryadye Park on June 28 and 29 “New Classics”. This year it is dedicated to the musician, avant-garde composer, innovator Alexander Mosolov. Guests will enjoy concerts on the large and experimental stages. An interactive exhibition “Music of Machines” will be organized, where curators have collected modern musical instruments. Everyone will be able to create an improvisational composition. The main premiere event of the festival will be the plastic performance “Yul”. Admission to all festival venues is free, registration is required for the performance.

    From decorating a movie plate to a musical quest: the program of the Moskino cinema park

    For young guests cinema park “Moskino” On June 28 and 29 from 12:00 to 19:00, the educational center will host master classes on decorating a movie plate, a movie clapperboard, and a felt hat. The class is fee-based. In addition, children will be able to paint a felt headdress, making an unusual decoration for it using colored markers, paints, and colored paper. Participation in the master class is fee-based.

    From 11:00 to 19:00, guests are invited to take part in the exciting quest “In the Rhythm of the Cinema Park”. Everyone will be able to immerse themselves in the musical culture of jazz, rock and roll, blues and swing, learn about these popular musical genres and their history, become part of one of the dance teams and perform on stage. The best teams will compete in a dance battle in front of the audience. Participation is included in the ticket price to the cinema park.

    Jazz musicians will perform in the Gonzaga Theatre setting. On June 28 at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM and on June 29 at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM, the Kors band cover band will perform on stage, and from 6:00 PM to 6:40 PM, a concert by jazz vocalist Eteri Beriashvili will take place. On the central square from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, the Las Aventuras drum group will professionally play on iron tanks. These events can be attended with an entrance ticket to the cinema park.

    Festival “Youth Day”

    Youth Day will be celebrated in Moscow on June 28 and 29. At the festival’s flagship venue — Bolotnaya Square — young musical groups and popular artists will perform. Experts will conduct career consultations and help to decide on a future profession. In addition, everyone will be offered to create magnets and join artistic plein airs.

    Also, as part of the Youth Day festival, two sites dedicated to patriotism, as well as volunteering and charity, will operate in the Muzeon Arts Park.

    Thus, on the rollerdrome on Bolotnaya Square on June 28 from 12:10 to 16:10 there will be a show called “Memory Diary”. The ice theater team led by Petr Chernyshev and Tatyana Navka will perform. And from 19:00 to 23:00 the groups “Gradusy” and “Komnata Kultury” will take to the stage, as well as DJs Groove and Nejtrino.

    On June 28 and 29, from 12:00 to 19:00, the Kreativ site will host master classes on creating magnets, and from 12:30 to 14:30, there will be a plein air, where participants will paint urban landscapes under the guidance of experienced artists. In addition, on June 28, guests will be treated to master classes on generative design, decorating sunglasses, DJing, customizing T-shirts, and many other activities.

    Visitors to the Career site will be able to take part in an interactive game where they need to guess encrypted professions. The sessions will be held on June 28 from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 15:45 to 19:00. On the same day, from 12:00 to 13:30 and from 15:45 to 19:00, everyone is offered career consultations from experts of the Moscow Government Career Development Center.

    On June 29 at 1:45 p.m. the lecture “How to leave your job and create an environmentally friendly startup” will begin, and at 2:45 p.m. the lecture “How to get an internship at a top company without leaving home” will begin.

    On both days, June 28 and 29, you can play mini-golf, take part in cyber hockey and football tournaments in the Sport hub, and also try to create music using voice commands or text requests to the neural network on the Neural Network platform.

    The full program of the Youth Day festival can be found on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.

    Tournament “Heroes of the Chessboard. Moscow”

    On June 29 from 12:00 to 16:00 the next competitions of the tournament “Heroes of the Chessboard. Moscow” will take place. To participate you need registration.

    An open series of blitz chess tournaments is taking place at40 sites all over the city.

    Noble promenade, retro studio and master class in Izmailovsky Park

    From 12:00 to 19:00 Muscovites and tourists are invited to take part noble promenade through the picturesque Izmailovsky Park in the company of the hospitable hosts of the estate. Participants will discuss literature and listen to romances with a guitar. The hosts of the estate will also tell about the rules of etiquette and teach fashionable secular dances of the 19th century. Guests are expected on the alley of the Big Circle (house 7).

    In addition, from 12:00 to 19:00, Izmailovsky Park will be open retro studio. Here you can feel like a 19th century nobleman in a luxurious historical costume. And from 12:00 to 14:00 you can take part in a master class “Noble accessories. Brooches”.

    Performance “Ershov. Beyond the mountains, beyond the forests”

    In the amphitheater in the Polytech Museum Park as part of the festival “Theatre Boulevard” On June 29 at 14:00 there will be a performance “Ershov. Beyond the Mountains, Beyond the Forests”. The musical and dramatic performance by director Yuri Pechenezhsky is inspired by the poetry of Pyotr Ershov and his fairy tale “The Little Humpbacked Horse”. The story of a boy who believed in fairy tales since childhood and one day decided to make up his own will be told together with the artists by the musicians of the folklore ensemble “Komon”. Admission is free. Spectators aged 18 and over are invited.

    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 programs are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. “Summer in Moscow” is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: German export outlook worsens amid US tariff concerns – ifo

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

    BERLIN, June 26 (Xinhua) — German manufacturers’ export expectations worsened in June as U.S. tariff policies continued to weigh on sentiment in key industries, a poll by the ifo Institute showed on Wednesday.

    The ifo export expectations index fell to -3.9 points in June from -3.0 in the previous month, signaling a general decline in confidence in Germany’s export-oriented economy.

    The clothing sector showed the most gloomy outlook, while sentiment among food and beverage producers, automakers and metal producers also deteriorated significantly.

    Germany’s auto sector, a cornerstone of its industrial base, faces persistently low export expectations and remains particularly vulnerable to trade tensions. The U.S. has already imposed a 25 percent tariff on cars and auto parts imported from the European Union.

    “The tariff threat from the US is still being discussed. An agreement between the EU and the US has not yet been reached,” said ifo’s head of surveys, Klaus Wohlrabe. “This uncertainty reduces exporters’ expectations.”

    According to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office, German exports fell by 1.7 percent month-on-month in April, while shipments to the United States, Germany’s largest export market, fell sharply by 10.5 percent. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON ISRAEL STRIKE ON IRAN

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL)

    At approximately 3:00 a.m. local time, 7:00 p.m. in Illinois, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a preemptive military strike targeting Iran’s nuclear program and key personnel. Israel has struck more than 300 targets, including nuclear sites, air defenses, and IRGC headquarters This may mark the beginning of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Though we do not yet know the full implications for the United States, our partners, or the global economy, one thing must be clear: America stands with Israel.

    Iran’s long record of malign behavior—its threats to wipe Israel off the map, its support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis—makes clear why Israel assessed that it could not wait. A nuclear-armed Iran would pose an unacceptable threat not only to Israel but to the entire world.

    Israel destroyed Iraq’s nuclear reactor in 1981, and Syria’s in 2007. Later events proved the wisdom of Israel’s actions and benefited the region and the world. I am confident, with Iran on the brink of weaponization, the world will again be grateful that Israel acted to prevent catastrophe.

    Just last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency released a comprehensive report documenting Iran’s extensive violations of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Rather than correct course, Iran doubled down, announcing it would accelerate enrichment and stonewall international inspectors. On Wednesday, the IAEA formally censured Iran. Tehran responded with more threats.

    In moments like this, American leadership matters. The US stood with Israel in 2023 when it was attacked by Hamas and Hezbollah, and then again in 2024 when Iran launched hundreds of drones, cruise and ballistic missiles. We must do so again today—with resolve, with clarity, and with the unity that defines our most serious moments.

    I believe in the strength of the U.S. – Israel alliance. I am grateful for the sacrifice and bravery of the men and women of the United States armed forces and pray for their success and safety. I am immensely proud that every enlisted sailor in our Navy begins their service at Naval Station Great Lakes in my district, where they learn what to do on days like this. I know they are fully prepared precisely for this moment.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Oil shocks in the 1970s drove rapid changes in transport. It could happen again if Middle East tensions continue

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hussein Dia, Professor of Future Urban Mobility, Swinburne University of Technology

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    As the world watches the US–Iran situation with concern, the ripple effect from these events are reaching global oil supply chains – and exposing their fragility.

    If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz as it is considering, it would restrict the global oil trade and trigger energy chaos.

    Petrol in some Australian cities could hit A$2.50 a litre according to some economists. As global instability worsens, other experts warn price spikes are increasingly likely.

    What would happen next? There is a precedent: the oil shocks of the 1970s, when oil prices quadrupled. The shock drove rapid change, from more efficient cars to sudden interest in alternative energy sources. This time, motorists would likely switch to electric vehicles.

    If this crisis continues or if another one flares up, it could mark a turning point in Australia’s long dependence on foreign oil.

    What would an oil shock mean?

    Australia currently imports 80% of its liquid fuels, the highest level on record. If the flow of oil stopped, we would have about 50 days worth in storage before we ran out.

    Our cars, buses, trucks and planes run overwhelmingly on petrol and diesel. Almost three-quarters (74%) of these liquid fuels are used in transport, with road transport accounting for more than half (54%) of all liquid fuels. Australia is highly exposed to global supply shocks.

    The best available option to reduce dependence on oil imports is to electrify transport.

    How does Australia compare on EVs?

    EV uptake in Australia continues to lag behind global leaders. In 2024, EVs accounted for 9.65% of new car sales in Australia, up from 8.45% in 2023.

    In the first quarter of 2025, EVs were 6.3% of new car sales, a decline from 7.4% in the final quarter of 2024.

    Norway remains the global leader, with battery-electric passenger cars making up 88.9% of sales in 2024. The United Kingdom also saw significant growth – EVs hit almost 20% of new car registrations in 2024.

    In China, EVs made up 40.9% of new car sales in 2024. The 12.87 million cars sold represent three-quarters of total EV sales worldwide.

    One reason for Australia’s sluggishness is a lack of reliable public chargers. While charging infrastructure is expanding, large parts of regional Australia still lack reliable access to EV charging.

    Until recently, Australia’s fuel efficiency standards were among the weakest in the OECD. Earlier this year, the government’s new standards came into force. These are expected to boost EV uptake.

    Could global tensions trigger faster action?

    If history is any guide, oil shocks lead to long-term change.

    The 1970s oil shocks triggered waves of energy reform.

    When global oil prices quadrupled in 1973–74, many nations were forced to reconsider where they got their energy. A few years later, the 1979 Iranian Revolution caused another major supply disruption, sending oil prices soaring and pushing much of the world into recession.

    Huge increases in oil prices drove people to look for alternatives during the 1970s oil shocks.
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    These shocks drove the formation of the International Energy Agency in 1974, spurred alternative energy investment and led to advances in fuel-efficiency standards.

    Much more recently, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed the European Union to face up to its reliance on Russian gas and find alternatives by importing gas from different countries and accelerating the clean energy shift.

    Clearly, energy shocks can be catalysts for long-term structural change in how we produce and consume energy.

    The new crisis could do the same, but only if policy catches up.

    If fuel prices shot up and stayed there, consumer behaviour would begin to shift. People would drive less and seek alternate forms of transport. Over time, more would look for better ways to get around.

    But without stronger support such as incentives, infrastructure and fuel security planning, shifting consumer preferences could be too slow to matter.

    A clean-energy future is more secure

    Cutting oil dependency through electrification isn’t just good for the climate. It’s also a hedge against future price shocks and supply disruptions.

    Transport is now Australia’s third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Now that emissions are falling in the electricity sector, transport will be the highest emitting sector emissions source as soon as 2030.

    Building a cleaner transport system also means building a more resilient one. Charging EVs on locally produced renewable power cuts our exposure to global oil markets. So do biofuels, better public transport and smarter urban planning.

    Improving domestic energy resilience isn’t just about climate targets. It’s about economic stability and national security. Clean local energy sources reduce vulnerability to events beyond our control.

    What can we learn from China?

    China offers a compelling case study. The nation of 1.4 billion faces real oil security challenges. In response, Beijing has spent the past decade building a domestic clean energy ecosystem to reduce oil dependency and cut emissions.

    This is now bearing fruit. Last year, China’s oil imports had the first sustained fall in nearly two decades. Crude oil imports fell 1.5%, while oil refinery activity also fell due to lower demand.

    China’s rapid uptake of EVs has clear energy security benefits.
    pim pic/Shutterstock

    China’s green energy transition was driven by coordinated policy, industrial investment and public support for clean transport.

    China’s rapid shift to EVs and clean energy shows how long-term planning and targeted investment can pay off on climate and energy security.

    What we do next matters

    The rolling crises of 2025 present Australian policymakers a rare alignment of interests. What’s good for the climate, for consumers and for national security may now be the same thing.

    Real change will require more than sustained high petrol prices. It demands political will, targeted investment and a long-term vision for clean, resilient transport.

    Doing nothing has a real cost – not just in what we pay at the service station, but in how vulnerable we remain to events a long way away.

    Hussein Dia receives funding from the Australian Research Council, the iMOVE Australia Cooperative Research Centre, Transport for New South Wales, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, and Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

    – ref. Oil shocks in the 1970s drove rapid changes in transport. It could happen again if Middle East tensions continue – https://theconversation.com/oil-shocks-in-the-1970s-drove-rapid-changes-in-transport-it-could-happen-again-if-middle-east-tensions-continue-259670

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  • MIL-OSI China: Iran ratifies plan to halt cooperation with IAEA

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

    The Iranian parliament on Wednesday approved the general outlines and details of a plan to suspend the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

    The bill was approved at an open session of the parliament in the Iranian capital Tehran, with 221 votes in favor and one abstention, reported the ICANA news agency affiliated with Iran’s legislative body.

    According to the report, the plan requires the Iranian administration to suspend its cooperation with the IAEA, the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

    The plan stipulates that, given the violation of Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity by Israel and the United States through attacking the country’s peaceful nuclear facilities and jeopardizing its interests, the Iranian government is duty-bound to immediately suspend any kind of cooperation with the IAEA based on the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement until a number of preconditions are met.

    It lists the conditions as ensuring respect for Iran’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the security of the country’s nuclear centers and scientists within the framework of the UN Charter and the complete recognition of Iran’s inherent rights under the NPT, especially the enrichment of uranium on Iranian soil.

    Elaborating on the plan, Seyed Mohammad Nabavian, an Iranian lawmaker, said it was not focused on Iran’s withdrawal from the NPT, as the country was committed to the treaty and had announced that its nuclear activities were all peaceful, ICANA reported.

    On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on different areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing several senior commanders, nuclear scientists and many civilians. Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, inflicting casualties and heavy damage.

    On Saturday, the U.S. Air Force bombed three Iranian nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. In retaliation, Iran on Monday struck the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles.

    Following Iran’s attack, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel would begin around 0400 GMT Tuesday. Both sides later confirmed the start of the ceasefire. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s new consumption patterns drive domestic demand upgrade

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

    Pet owners are splurging on smart litter boxes, blind boxes are flying off shelves overseas after going viral in China, and new tea drinks are becoming the go-to choice for young people.

    With continuously optimized retail efficiency and the rising spending power of young consumers, China’s consumption sector has witnessed a notable shift toward new channels and product categories.

    At the 2025 Haihe International Consumption Forum in north China’s Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday, heated discussions on such topics as ways to ignite new engines for domestic demand came under the spotlight.

    Participants noted that new consumption — characterized by behaviors and methods driven by new technologies — has become an important force in meeting people’s needs. This has unleashed consumption potential and boosted economic development, thereby activating new growth drivers for China’s economy.

    Artificial intelligence is reshaping the consumption landscape on both supply and demand sides. Thierry Delmarcelle, chief strategy and innovation officer of Deloitte Asia Pacific, said at the event that AI can boost consumption and accelerate China’s transition toward becoming a consumption-driven economy.

    For example, the penetration rate of Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) — an important AI application scenario — in passenger vehicles is expected to reach 20 percent by the end of this year.

    In March, China unveiled an action plan to boost consumption, prioritizing it as a key economic task for 2025. The plan proposed an “AI Plus” initiative to promote the integration of AI and spending.

    The automotive industry is undergoing a sweeping intelligent transformation. Changan Automobile has announced it will halt its development of non-intelligent new products. BYD has equipped more than 20 new energy vehicle models with intelligent driving systems. And Li Auto’s intelligent driving systems logged a total mileage of about 3 billion kilometers in 2024.

    This consumption upgrade wave driven by new spending patterns is not only evident in high-value, durable goods like automobiles, but also in subtle changes in everyday consumption scenarios.

    Roger Hu, managing director and partner of Boston Consulting Group, noted during the forum that China’s shopping habits are breaking into clear layers, with consumption scenarios for similar products becoming increasingly diversified.

    “For example, a consumer drinks eight cups of water a day. Among these, there is water for staying alert, water for relaxing, and water for socializing to bridge distances,” Hu said, adding that given China’s massive consumer base, meeting the demand for “each cup of water” represents an opportunity in market segmentation for consumption.

    Wang Pu, co-founder of drink brand Chi Forest, said that significant consumer attention to Chinese brands and growing demand for healthy consumption have motivated companies to upgrade their technologies and products.

    Chi Forest launched a new product in 2023 that uses traditional Chinese medicine ingredients to meet consumer demand for both taste and health benefits. “Sales of this product exceeded 100 million yuan (about 14 million U.S. dollars) within four months of its launch, making it one of our fastest-growing new products,” Wang said.

    New consumption patterns such as those related to the green economy, the culture and tourism economy, and the debut economy have gradually become new engines driving spending, with supportive policies accelerating across regions.

    Wang Yagang, deputy director general of the Tianjin municipal bureau of commerce, said that Tianjin is accelerating its cultivation of landmark debut economy clusters. Since last year, the city has hosted over 400 related events, and it will soon introduce policies to support the debut economy.

    Zhu Keli, founding dean of the China Institute of New Economy, noted that from the consumption perspective, the debut economy effectively transforms consumer curiosity into purchasing power.

    “As new business forms and models like the debut economy continue to grow, the role of new economic drivers will become increasingly prominent, serving as indispensable sources of momentum to promote the high-quality development of China’s economy,” Zhu said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Time-tested treasures fuel China’s cultural economy boom

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

    Visitors take photos of the Sun and Immortal Birds gold ornament at the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, July 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Kang Jinqian)

    Museum guide Han Xue paused on the elevated walkway and beckoned her tour group forward as a vast archaeological pit came into view below. Down there, rows of ancient ivory neatly aligned in the same direction as if arranged by a forgotten ritual.

    “Here we stand witness to a world preserved for three millennia,” Han said, as gasps rippled through the crowd. Beneath their feet lay the remnants of a mysterious kingdom that once anchored early civilization along China’s upper Yangtze River.

    At the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Han’s storytelling brings to life vanished worlds of ritual ceremonies, terraced rice fields, and exquisitely crafted jade. This was once the heart of the ancient Shu Kingdom, which had its heyday around 3,000 years ago.

    “Summer holidays haven’t started, yet we welcome streams of visitors daily, all drawn by this civilization’s magnetic pull,” Han said, adding that the museum remains packed until well past 6 p.m..

    With eight years of experience as a tour guide, Han has witnessed a noticeable shift. “Young heritage enthusiasts are growing in number. Lots of elementary school kids visit the museum, and they listen with genuine fascination,” she explained.

    The museum has logged over 760,000 visits this year. Beyond the exhibition halls, the museum’s souvenir shops buzz with energy. “People buy souvenirs not just for the novelty,” Han said, “but out of a deep sense of connection and pride in the civilization these artifacts represent.”

    That day, the fridge magnet replica of the museum’s iconic Sun and Immortal Bird Gold Ornament sold out.

    “This piece gleams with such brilliance, and its symbolism struck me. It captures humanity’s eternal pursuit of light,” said Li Xinting, a first-time visitor from Shanxi Province. “We should keep the heritage alive.”

    Jinsha’s popularity is growing in tandem with the Sanxingdui Ruins, its “sister site” in the ancient Shu civilization lore, which has gained global recognition for its mysterious yet magnificent bronzes, such as the Sacred Tree and enigmatic masks. Sanxingdui’s new museum building attracted nearly 10 million visitors last year, with cultural merchandise sales reaching 196 million yuan (about 27 million U.S. dollars), nearly 60 percent of its ticket revenue.

    Industry observers attribute the museum craze to a deliberate effort to harness rich cultural heritage as a way to open up new avenues for consumer spending.

    “True cultural innovation must resonate with contemporary values,” said Ren Ge, director of the Chengdu Museum. “When creations reflect people’s aspirations, they embrace them passionately.”

    Enthusiasm for ancient culture is also boosting the garment and dining industries. At Chengdu’s revitalized industrial complex, “Eastern Suburb Memory,” a restaurant aims to redefine the dining experience.

    Ancient melodies fill the air as diners, many dressed in Hanfu robes, are transported back to the dynastic era. Staff, adorned in period costumes, serve dishes inspired by different historical contexts.

    “Here, food keeps history alive, the restaurant is an immersive theater, and dining becomes a journey through time,” said Yang Zi, founder of the restaurant. His fusion of culture and cuisine creates experiential social hubs that elevate dining through storytelling.

    Searches for such immersive dining experiences surged nearly 275 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from Chinese e-commerce platform Meituan.

    Yang added that reservations, released online two weeks in advance, sell out quickly. During the summer holiday season, demand has surged from locals, culture enthusiasts, and a growing number of international visitors.

    When explaining the reason why consumers are willing to spend over 500 yuan per person for a “cultural” meal, Yang told Xinhua that the concept of ritual, or “li,” courses through China’s culinary DNA.

    “There’s a deep-seated appreciation for ceremony, poetry, music and cultural heritage that resonates with people. We’re opening a door, sparking curiosity, and hoping every guest leaves appreciating the beauty of Chinese culture,” Yang said.

    This desire for cultural engagement is widespread. A survey by the China Tourism Academy found that nearly 80 percent of tourists actively seek out cultural experiences during their travels.

    The fusion of heritage and contemporary economic life also extends to craft revival. At the Qiong Kiln National Archaeological Site Park in Chengdu, visitors are captivated by ceramics inspired by classic Qiong Kiln shapes and glazes, yet reimagined with modern aesthetics.

    The appeal is strong. During a single livestream event in May, innovative pieces such as the begonia-flower-shaped lidded bowl and begonia-flower-shaped wine set generated online sales of 2 million yuan overnight, while also boosting offline sales by 500,000 sets.

    “We are committed to building bridges that deepen public cultural understanding and ignite creative sparks through the profound wisdom and beauty of ancient civilizations. This is our sacred duty to history and human heritage,” Ren said. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Serious crash: SH22, Karaka

    Source: New Zealand Police

    One person is in a critical condition and two others are trapped in vehicle following a two car crash on Karaka Road (State Highway 22) around 2.25pm.

    Road closures are in place on SH22 and motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. 

    Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also.

    The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene.

    Police advise motorists to expect delays in the area this afternoon.

    ENDS.

    Nicole Bremner/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murray Statement on Mike Lee’s Revised Plan to Sell off Public Lands—with Hundreds of Thousands of Acres of BLM Land in WA State At Risk

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    ICYMI: Murray Slams Secretary Burgum’s Plans to Fire National Park Staff, Sell Off Public Lands, & Slash Funding for Tribes

    Senator Murray is an outspoken opponent of Republicans’ partisan reconciliation bill; has repeatedly spoken out in opposition to the Republican plan to sell off public land in the legislation

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the revised plan released by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) to sell off public lands in Washington state and other Western states as part of Republicans’ partisan reconciliation bill, which they are pushing through Congress with only Republican votes. The updated text from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which Senator Lee chairs, would mandate the sale of between one-quarter and one-half of the 245 million acres currently owned by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Specifically, the provision mandates the sale of BLM land within 5 miles of a “population center,” which is otherwise undefined.

    Senator Lee’s first plan to sell off public lands was struck down by the Senate Parliamentarian earlier this week after Democrats challenged it as a violation of Senate rules. The Parliamentarian is expected to rule on the revised plan in the coming days.

    “Americans should know that the threat to our public lands is not over, as Senate Republicans are still trying to sell off public land as part of their Big Ugly Reconciliation Bill. Republicans’ revised plan would still put up to 450,000 acres of public land in Washington state on the auction block. Communities in Central and Eastern Washington will be most affected by this heist.

    “Now is the time for everyone who enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation on BLM land to call their Republican members of Congress and demand that they oppose this giveaway of the precious public lands that belong to all of us.”

    “Selling off our public lands to fund tax cuts for billionaires is an unconscionable betrayal of future generations and our cherished outdoor spaces. Public lands belong in public hands.”

    Senator Murray is staunch opponent of Republicans’ reconciliation bill—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and has held many recent events raising the alarm on the devastating cuts the legislation will make to Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), among other harmful provisions. Senator Murray has also repeatedly spoken out against Republican efforts to sell off public lands as part of the legislation.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Asset Recovery Unit seizes vehicles and cash in Gisborne

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Police have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following a number of search warrants in Gisborne.

    Earlier this week, Gisborne Police with the assistance of Hasting’s Police Asset Recovery Unit, executed three search warrants in the area for property believed to be obtained through illicit funds, connected to the methamphetamine supply chain in the region.

    During the search, Police located around $81,000 in cash, a Holden ClubSport, a Ford Ranger, and multiple Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles.

    Central Asset Recovery Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Fischer says by targeting illicit benefits obtained by drug offending, denies offenders the success of their offending and removes their ability to expand their offending.

    Gisborne Police will continue to hold people to account for supplying drugs as we see first-hand the harm it causes to our community.

    Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter says this operation will have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain.

    “Our partnership with the Asset Recovery Unit is proving very beneficial for the community and we will continue to work with them to target organised crime in Gisborne.”

    Police urge anyone who may have information about illicit drugs or unlawful offending to please contact us.

    Information can be reported through 105 online or via phone, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Serious assault – Dundee Beach

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Police are calling for information in relation to a serious assault that occurred at Dundee Beach around 11:00pm on Friday 20 June 2025.

    It is alleged that there had been a minor motor vehicle crash involving a car and buggy on Lepanto Street, Dundee Beach. Following the crash the driver of the car is alleged to have been assaulted by a group of people, and sustained injuries to his face requiring him to be flown via CareFlight helicopter to Royal Darwin Hospital.

    Police would like to speak with the occupants of the buggy and urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2500063173. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online via http://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: FACT SHEET: Trump’s Rescission Package Would Devastate Local Public Radio, TV Stations Across America

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray

    Rescissions package that Senate Republicans are debating—and House Republicans passed—would rescind every dollar of federal support for 1500+ local public radio and TV stations nationwide 

    Sweeping cuts would hit rural stations hardest, force layoffs nationwide, and even jeopardize lifesaving emergency alerts people count on 

    Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a hearing on President Trump’s $9.4 billion rescissions request with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a new fact sheet detailing how the request to zero out $1.1 billion in funding Congress has already appropriated on a bipartisan basis for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) would hurt communities nationwide who count on the programming offered by the over 1500+ public radio and TV stations the funding supports.

    1500+ STATIONS ACROSS AMERICA SET TO LOSE CRITICAL SUPPORT IF PACKAGE PASSES 

     [Full map and CPB data available here] 

    The rescissions package requested by President Trump that the House of Representatives passed in full earlier this month would rescind two years of advance funding Congress has provided for CPB to support public media in fiscal years 2026 and 2027—ripping away support that over 1500 public radio and TV stations all over the country rely on to keep broadcasts on air and deliver impartial news and critical updates that people count on every day.  

    For 50+ years, Congress has provided advance appropriations for CPB to help insulate stations’ programming decisions from politics—and to provide them with the certainty they need to keep the lights on. 

    ALL 50 STATES TO LOSE OUT SIGNIFICANTLY 

    Every state in the country is set to lose critical funding for local public radio and TV stations if the CPB funding is rescinded.  

    FUNDING ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK 

    State  Funding 
    Alabama  $5,408,997  
    Alaska  $12,023,34  
    Arizona  $7,424,661  
    Arkansas  $3,187,528  
    California  $57,105,735 
    Colorado  $7,655,017  
    Connecticut  $3,017,018  
    Delaware  $133,048  
    District of Columbia  $18,275,757 
    Florida  $24,944,99  
    Georgia  $6,558,857  
    Hawaii  $4,292,969  
    Idaho  $3,341,916  
    Illinois  $12,818,816 
    Indiana  $9,388,508  
    Iowa  $4,723,772  
    Kansas  $3,989,434  
    Kentucky  $6,627,021  
    Louisiana  $6,530,752  
    Maine  $2,895,498  
    Maryland  $6,357,641  
    Massachusetts  $22,549,33  
    Michigan  $11,818,761  
    Minnesota  $17,228,752 
    Mississippi  $2,824,520  
    Missouri  $8,677,805  
    Montana  $2,837,807  
    Nebraska  $6,297,290  
    Nevada  $3,881,471  
    New Hampshire  $1,795,240  
    New Jersey  $2,282,024  
    New Mexico  $5,841,697  
    New York  $42,556,210  
    North Carolina  $8,236,216  
    North Dakota  $2,564,579  
    Ohio  $13,341,101  
    Oklahoma  $3,485,600  
    Oregon  $7,468,534  
    Pennsylvania  $14,492,945  
    Rhode Island  $1,082,244  
    South Carolina  $3,488,714  
    South Dakota  $3,038,524  
    Tennessee  $7,365,199  
    Texas  $17,719,507  
    Utah  $7,103,835  
    Vermont  $2,043,510  
    Virginia  $99,465,449  
    Washington  $10,106,644  
    West Virginia  $1,790,242  
    Wisconsin  $8,498,812  
    Wyoming  $1,870,865 

    The totals above detail the funding each state received in fiscal year 2024—the latest full year of data available. [CPB DATA] 

    LIFESAVING EMERGENCY ALERTS IN SERIOUS JEOPARDY 

    When disasters and other threats strike, public radio and TV stations nationwide not only provide critical updates to those affected who may be cut off from other communications channels, they also play an instrumental role in delivering emergency alerts. 

    Since 2013, public TV stations have helped the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system deliver emergency alerts to people’s cell phones via the stations’ own transmitters when cell companies’ connections fail. In 2024, over 11,000 alerts were issued by federal, state, and local authorities via the PBS WARN system. 

    Similarly, the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS), which is managed by NPR, helps send presidential emergency alerts to local public radio stations nationwide—allowing critical communications to reach people, even when the internet or cellular connections fail.  

    Here are just a few recent examples of how CPB-funded stations and systems have helped disaster survivors: 

    • When wildfires ravaged southern California earlier this year, public media stations provided real-time updates and information to over 18 million people—and issued 100+ geo-targeted Wireless Emergency Alerts, like fire weather warnings, evacuation warnings and orders, and curfew notices. 
    • When Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, one local public radio station provided essential real-time updates and news as internet and cell services were down. 
    • When severe floods swept across central and eastern Kentucky this year—causing people to lose power and internet connections—local public radio let people know the latest weather reports, evacuation orders, where to take shelter, and how to apply for aid. 

    Zeroing out all CPB funding will seriously jeopardize stations’ ability to continue serving critical, lifesaving alerts and cut resources specifically provided to maintain and strengthen these emergency alert systems. 

    RURAL COMMUNITIES HIT HARDEST 

    Nearly half of all CPB grantees serve rural communities—and these rural stations are disproportionately reliant on CPB funding to keep their broadcast on air. Federal funding supports an average of 17% of rural stations’ revenue versus 9% for non-rural stations.  

    In total, 120 rural stations rely on federal funding for at least 25% of their revenue—and over 30 stations count on it for at least half. Some stations in the most remote parts of the country depend on federal support for even more of their revenue and could be forced to immediately shut down operations if CPB is defunded. 

    If this support is ripped away, stations will be forced to cut back on programming, lay off staff, and even take their broadcasts off the air.  

    “Should the Senate go along with the House and claw back this funding,

    we’re going to see probably a third of our public radio stations go dark.” 

    — Ed Ulman, CEO of Alaska Public Media 

    “We are in a rural area, so a lot of areas don’t have cellphone service.  

    A lot of people do rely on the radio to get much of their information.”  

    — Station Manager at KGVA 88.1 in Montana 

    EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR KIDS DEFUNDED 

    Rescinding all CPB funding would rip away federal investments in all manner of educational programming for kids. CPB grants support local programming across the country to educate young Americans about civics, provide educational tools and programming, and much more. Rescinding the funding would also cut off all federal support for PBS LearningMedia, a free digital learning website accessed by more than 1.4 million users each month, which supports teachers and helps students learn and understand new and complex concepts. 

    AMERICANS OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT THIS FUNDING 

    A recent survey from the Pew Research Center found that by a two-to-one margin, the American people overwhelmingly favor continuing federal funding for NPR and PBS, which receive support via CPB grants.  

    CUTTING THIS SUPPORT WILL DO NOTHING TO TACKLE OUR NATIONAL DEBT 

    Eliminating support for these stations will do next to nothing to address our annual deficit or growing national debt. The $1.1 billion Congress has already provided for two years of funding for public media represents less than 0.16% of all federal spending in fiscal year 2025 alone.  

    If President Trump and congressional Republicans want to tackle the deficit and our national debt, they can start by not passing their so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which will add $4 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Jewel thieves busted after offloading loot

    Source: New Zealand Police

    A pair of alleged burglars discovered there is no distance Police won’t cover when it comes to holding people accountable for their crimes.

    Auckland Central Police have been investigating a burglary at a High Street jewellery store on 30 May.

    “Enquiries carried out by our staff revealed the alleged offenders used a rented vehicle to leave the scene,” Auckland City Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend says.

    “Further enquires carried out identified two individuals who reside in Ōpōtiki as being allegedly involved in the burglary.”

    With the offender’s identified, the Auckland Central Tactical Crime Unit were able to establish the property had been taken into pawn shops in Rotorua.

    “In total they have pawned 17 items of the stolen jewellery at a second-hand dealer, which we have been able to recover,” Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says.

    “It’s another great result in Auckland Central in holding retail crime to account.

    “We are sending a clear message that this type of brazen offending will not be tolerated.

    A man and woman were arrested in Ōpōtiki this week and are before the Whakatāne District Court.

    A 30-year-old female will appear on 1 July charged with receiving stolen property and being in a stolen vehicle.

    A 27-year-old male was remanded in custody to appear on 17 July, charged with the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and two counts of burglary.

    ENDS

    Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police
     

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  • MIL-OSI China: Germany’s export outlook worsens amid US tariff concerns: ifo

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

    Export expectations among German manufacturers deteriorated in June as U.S. tariff policies continued to weigh on sentiment across key industries, a survey by the ifo Institute showed on Wednesday.

    The ifo Export Expectations index fell to -3.9 points in June from -3.0 in the previous month, signaling an overall decline in confidence within Germany’s export-driven economy.

    The apparel sector reported the bleakest outlook, while sentiment also weakened significantly among food and beverage producers, automakers, and metal product manufacturers.

    Germany’s automotive sector, a cornerstone of its industrial base, has faced persistently weak export expectations and remains especially exposed to trade tensions. The United States has already imposed a 25-percent tariff on cars and car parts imported from the European Union (EU).

    “The tariff threats from the U.S. are still on the table. An agreement between the EU and the U.S. has yet to be reached,” said Klaus Wohlrabe, head of surveys at ifo. “This uncertainty is lowering exporters’ expectations.”

    Latest data from the Federal Statistical Office showed that German exports dropped by 1.7 percent month-on-month in April, while shipments to the United States, Germany’s largest export market, fell sharply by 10.5 percent. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Auckland stun Boca, Chelsea progress at Club World Cup

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

    Benfica secured top spot in Group C at the FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich on Tuesday, as Chelsea advanced from Group D and Auckland City stunned Boca Juniors with a 1-1 draw. Flamengo, already assured of a place in the last 16, drew 1-1 with Los Angeles FC in Orlando.

    In Charlotte, an early goal from Norway international forward Andreas Schjelderup inflicted Bayern’s first blemish of the tournament.

    Liam Delap (R) of Chelsea vies with Yassine Meriah of Esperance De Tunisie during the Group D football match between England’s Chelsea and Tunisia’ Esperance de Tunisie at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in Philadelphia, the United States, on June 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

    Schjelderup timed his run to perfection to sweep home a first-time effort from 12 yards after compatriot Fredrik Aursnes crossed from the right wing.

    Bayern enjoyed almost three quarters of the total possession but rarely threatened against a disciplined and compact Benfica defense.

    The result left the Lisbon-based club a point ahead of the Bundesliga champions, who also advanced to the tournament’s next stage.

    “I think this was a very fair and important win, historic really,” Benfica manager Bruno Lage said. “We were as straightforward and assertive as we should be and I think we were very effective in delivering our strategy.”

    Benfica will meet Chelsea in Charlotte on Saturday while Bayern Munich faces Flamengo in Miami the next day.

    In Nashville, Christian Gray struck a second-half equalizer as Auckland City clinched its first point of the tournament against Boca Juniors.

    The Argentine outfit went ahead when Lautaro Di Lollo’s header from a corner hit the left post before ricochetting in off goalkeeper Nathan Garrow.

    But Gray equalized by latching onto a Jerson Lagos corner with a low header beyond Agustin Marchesin.

    Garrow repeatedly denied Boca with a series of sharp saves as the semi-professional team from New Zealand bowed out on an encouraging note.

    Boca finished third in Group C, joining fourth-placed Auckland City in exiting the competition.

    “I’m from a small town, a long way from here and a lot different to this environment. So it is somewhat of a dream,” Gray said after the match, explaining that he would go back to his job as a school teacher upon returning to New Zealand.

    “We’ve had some tough results, but I’m just happy for the team and the boys. I think we deserve it,” the 28 year-old added.

    In Philadelphia, Chelsea secured its passage to the knockout phase with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia’s Esperance in Group D.

    Tosin Adarabioyo opened the scoring with a looping header into the far corner after Enzo Fernandez’s floating free-kick.

    Argentina international midfielder Fernandez was again the provider as his lofted pass released Liam Delap, who shook off two defenders before calmly slotting a low finish past goalkeeper Bechir Ben Said.

    The Premier League side made it 3-0 in second-half stoppage time when Tyrique George’s long-range shot slipped through Ben Said’s gloves and rolled into the back of the net.

    The result meant Chelsea finished second in Group D with six points, three ahead of the eliminated Esperance.

    In Wednesday’s other fixture, a late Wallace Yan strike earned Flamengo a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC in Orlando.

    Denis Bouanga broke the deadlock against the run of play when he ran onto Timothy Tillman’s long free-kick before nutmegging goalkeeper Agustin Rossi with a composed finish.

    Wallace leveled two minutes later for the Brazilian club as he bulldozed his way into the box after Jorginho’s pass and lashed low past Hugo Lloris.

    Despite the result, Flamengo topped Group D with seven points while Los Angeles – which entered the match without hope of progressing – finished last, six points further back.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Iran accuses US over ‘torpedoed diplomacy’ – passes bill to halt UN nuclear watchdog cooperation

    BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied Bethlehem

    Kia ora koutou,

    I’m a Kiwi journo in occupied Bethlehem, here’s a brief summary of today’s events across the Palestinian and Israeli territories from on the ground.

    At least 79 killed and 391 injured by Israeli forces in Gaza over the last 24 hours, including 33 killed and 267 injured while seeking aid at the US-Israel “humanitarian” centres.

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    Three killed and 7 injured by settler pogrom on the town of Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah; setting fire to houses and cars, and protected by soldiers. Israeli forces shot and killed 15-year-old Rayan Houshia west of Jenin as they retreated from resistance fighters, after using a civilian home as military barracks; also invading several towns across the West Bank, firing teargas into al-Fawar refugee camp south of Hebron, sound-bombs near the Jenin Grand Mosque in the north, and arresting several Palestinians.

    Al Quds/Jerusalem’s old city faced low visitor numbers even after restrictions were lifted by the Israeli occupation. Jerusalem Governate reported 623 homes and facilities demolished by Israel since October 2023.

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    Palestinian political prisoner Amar Yasser Al-Amour was released after 2.5 years without charge or trial in Israeli prisons. Thousands remain detained illegally in this way. Another freed prisoner Fares Bassam Hanani mourned his mother who passed away while he was imprisoned. Mohammad al-Ghushi, also freed, was taken to hospital to have his kidney removed due to torture and medical neglect he faced in Israeli prisons.

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    The unexpected ceasefire between Israel, America, and Iran appears to be holding for now. Iranian officials say the US “torpedoed diplomacy” and have passed a bill to halt cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA.

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

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Dogged determination gets results

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Man’s best friend, a trusty dog owner and some speedy Police work potentially prevented car thefts in an East Auckland suburb early this morning.

    A Greenlane resident who was woken by his dog barking around 3.45am investigated immediately.

    “His trusty pooch had alerted him to two people outside his home apparently scoping out parked cars with a torch,” Inspector Jim Wilson, Auckland City East Area Commander, says.

    But by the time Police arrived the pair were on the move and fled despite being signalled to stop.

    “Police monitored the vehicle from a distance until The Police Helicopter arrived overhead to monitor the situation.”

    The car was successfully spiked but kept going onto nearby Great South Road, and Police observed it driving on the wrong side of the road.

    Inspector Wilson says a dog unit was deployed when the driver finally abandoned the vehicle at Garland Road and took off on foot. 

    “He was apprehended nearby and received minor police dog bites and was given medical treatment,” Inspector Wilson says.

    “A passenger remained in the vehicle and was arrested without incident.”

    The 38-year-old driver is appearing in the Auckland District Court, charged with failing to stop, driving in a dangerous manner, possessing cannabis and possessing

    an offensive weapon.

    “Fortunately, it appears no vehicles in the street were successfully broken into and it goes to show the importance of vigilance,” Inspector Wilson says.

    “After a busy night it’s left two smart dogs catching up on some much-needed sleep.”

    Police remind the public to report suspicious activity as soon as possible by calling 111.

    ENDS

    Nicole Bremner/NZ Police 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Fugitive’s Accomplice Killed as U.S. Marshals, Puerto Rico Police Arrest Most Wanted in Mayaguez

    Source: US Marshals Service

    Hato Rey, PR – One person was killed as the U.S. Marshals Violent Offenders Task Force and Puerto Rico Police early Monday arrested in Mayaguez a man wanted for attempted murder and other charges on a warrant that carried a bail of $1.2 million.

    Jose M. Rodriguez-Torres, aka “La J,” 26, the subject of the arrest and one of Puerto Rico’s 10 Most Wanted fugitives, was wanted on a state warrant for attempted murder, possession, transportation and use of firearms without a license, and tampering with an electronic monitoring device.

    Rodríguez-Torres had removed his electronic monitoring bracelet during his trial for the 2021 attempted murder of the chief executive of the company Flan-es-Cedó. He had been convicted in absentia for a June 27, 2021, massacre on PR-3345 in the Lavadero neighborhood of Hormigueros, where two brothers were killed, and was sentenced to 229 years in prison for that case. In addition, he had an active federal warrant issued in 2023 for drug trafficking and firearms charges.

    While law enforcement officers were executing the arrest warrant, they identified Rodríguez-Torres, along with two other individuals in a car. When the fugitive spotted the agents, he attempted to flee, driving against traffic until crashing into an official vehicle.

    According to preliminary reports, one of the rear passengers brandished a black firearm, prompting agents to return fire. The individual was identified as José A. Chevrés Ramos, 29, a resident of Cabo Rojo with a prior criminal record for robbery. He was fatally shot by agents during the pursuit. Chevrés Ramos also had pending warrants for his arrest.

    The FBI and the Puerto Rico Special Investigations Bureau assisted in the investigation but did not assume jurisdiction. The Criminal Investigation Corps of the Puerto Rico Police Department is handling the investigation, and the state prosecutor’s office has formally filed charges with the court. The judge found cause for all the charges filed against Rodríguez-Torres and Eliezer Graniela-Barreto (also a passenger in the vehicle), including attempted murder of federal agents and pointing a firearm at law enforcement.

    A bail bond of $4,200,000 was set but not posted, and both individuals were subsequently booked into state prison.

    Three firearms were seized from the vehicle and will be analyzed by the Forensic Sciences Institute’s ballistics laboratory. Two of the three weapons had been modified to fire automatically.

    “Our communities can trust that our Deputy U.S. Marshals, together with our partners from the Puerto Rico Police Department, will not relent in their efforts to remove violent offenders from our streets and bring them to justice,” said Wilmer Ocasio-Ibarra, U.S. Marshal for the District of Puerto Rico. “Enforcing the law and ensuring public safety is dangerous work, and unfortunately, incidents like these are sometimes the result. We always urge fugitives to surrender, accept responsibility, and face the consequences of their actions. However, we will not stop. We will continue to search for them and fulfill our mission as agents of law and order.”

    The U.S. Marshals Service encourages the community to continue to collaborate with our deputies on tips that help find the whereabouts of a fugitive by contacting our local office at (787) 766-6540, calling the U.S. Marshals Service Communication Center at 1 (800) 336-0102, or submitting tips using the USMS Tips App.

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