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Save the Children – Two thirds of children in Western Europe exposed to extreme heatwaves in record-breaking first half of 2026

LiveNews Publisher — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:52:25 +0000

Source: Save the Children

Two thirds of children across Western Europe [1] were exposed to extreme heatwaves between 1 January and 14 July this year, according to new data from Save the Children as temperatures soar and record wildfires ravage parts of Europe. [2]

The child rights organisation said that the number of children impacted by extreme heatwaves during that six-and-a-half-month period was already three times the figure from the whole of 2025 – and more than any entire year since 2003.

Save the Children analysed satellite imagery of surface temperatures covering every part of the world. The aid agency defined an extreme heatwave as three consecutive days experiencing a temperature in the top 1% of all those recorded in that location in the previous 30 years.

The data is particularly stark given the majority of the time period in the analysis covers winter and spring in Western Europe, when temperatures are lower. This suggests that findings for the entire 12 months of 2026 will be even more severe, Save the Children said.

In Germany, the number of children exposed to extreme heat in the first six months of this year was larger than the past five years combined. [3]

In the UK, 10 million children – three quarters of the child population – have been exposed to extreme heat in the first six months of this year. This is more than the total for any single year in the past 30 years. [4]

Children already affected by inequality or discrimination – such as those living in poverty, refugees or children with disabilities or underlying health conditions – are at a unique disadvantage, Save the Children said.

Zainab, 16, a child campaigner with Save the Children UK, said:

“For many people, particularly those living with chronic illnesses, this heat is not simply uncomfortable, it is dangerous. For some, a heatwave means an ice cream, a day in the park or turning on a fan. For others, it’s dehydration, exhaustion, dizziness and pain. Medication can become harder to manage. Existing illnesses becoming more severe.

“I know that because I live it. I have lived with Type 1 diabetes for most of my life. When temperatures rise, managing my health becomes harder. My body does not get to experience extreme heat as a minor inconvenience. The climate crisis does not stay outside my window. It enters through my body. Climate change does not affect everyone equally, but when the temperature rises, inequality rises with it.”

Human-induced climate change is making extreme weather events like heatwaves, drought and wildfires more frequent and severe. Save the Children’s findings reveal that across the globe, extreme heatwaves now reach substantially more children than a generation ago. In the 1990s and 2000s, around one in 10 children worldwide [5] were exposed to an extreme heatwave each year. In the 2020s so far, that average has increased to one in seven children [6]. Two of the four worst years since 1990- the start of the period examined – were in the past three years.

A report by Save the Children and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel last year found that almost a third of the world’s children born in 2020 – about 38 million – would be spared a lifetime’s “unprecedented” exposure to extreme heat [7] if we can meet the 1.5 degrees C warming target by 2100.

The health risks of dangerous heat to young children are acute, due to their ongoing physical development and lower capacity for body temperature regulation. During heatwaves, children are at a high risk of electrolyte imbalance, fever, respiratory disease, and kidney disease. [8]

This kind of unprecedented heat is also disrupting children’s education. In June, schools in France and the UK were forced to close or alter timetables to protect children from dangerous heat as temperatures surged.

Matilde Angeltveit, Senior Advisor and Global Climate Advocacy Lead at Save the Children, said:

“Over the past few months, we have seen the climate crisis unleash unbearable heat on children and families across Europe. Heat like this damages children’s health, disrupts their sleep and schooling, and brings basic services to a standstill. We also fear that crops will fail and food prices surge due to the heat at a time when families are already struggling to cope.

“Children are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme heat, yet they have done the least to contribute to the climate crisis. We know by now that we urgently need to adapt to this situation – but children need us to put their lives, rights and needs front and centre.

“While we need this today, ultimately, in order to safeguard children’s futures, we need to see a rapid phase out of the use and subsidy of fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy in an equitable and fair way. We know that this is in our power, and if we do it in the shrinking time window available to us, children’s exposure to these dangers will be curbed dramatically.”

Save the Children is calling for the recognition of children’s unique vulnerabilities to climate change, the delivery of high-quality, affordable funding to lower-income countries, including financing to cut emissions, and the urgent phase out of the use and subsidy of fossil fuels.

As the world’s leading independent child rights organisation, Save the Children works in over 100 countries, tackling climate change across everything we do and putting children at the heart of climate action.

Notes:

More information available here on 28 July.

[1] Countries included in Western Europe in data set: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK

[2] Methodology available here – full data available on request

[3] Full data available on request

[4] Methodology available here – full data available on request

[4] an average of 200 to 230 million children

[5] 360 million children

[6] For the research in the Born into the Climate Crisis 2 report by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Save the Children, scientists have defined a heatwave as: when the daily Heat Wave Magnitude Index of that year exceeds the 99th percentile of pre-industrial Heat Wave Magnitude Index distribution for the specific climate model grid cell. The Heat Wave Magnitude Index measures how intense a heatwave is during a year. It looks at the hottest stretch of at least three days in a row when temperatures are much higher than what was normal before industrial times. The higher the number, the more extreme the heatwave.

[7] Born into the Climate Crisis, Save the Children and Vrije Universiteit Brussel

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

Save the Children NZ currently supports international programmes in Fiji, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Laos, Nepal, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. Areas of work include child protection, education and literacy, disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation, and alleviating child poverty.

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Advocacy – Israel buying Nauru embassy in Jerusalem – PSNA

LiveNews Publisher — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:16:45 +0000

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa – PSNA

25 July 2026

PSNA says the news this week of Nauru opening an embassy in Jerusalem is an alarming indication of Israel diplomatically consolidating its illegal occupation of Palestinian Territory and buying Pacific votes in the United Nations.

Israel and the government of Nauru have announced Nauru will open an embassy in Jerusalem, following an announcement in January that Samoa would locate its embassy there.

Papua New Guinea and Fiji have already established their embassies in Jerusalem, along with the US, Paraguay, Honduras, Guatemala and Kosovo.

All other countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, to avoid inferring approval of Israeli sovereignty claims over Jerusalem.

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa spokesperson Rinad Tamimi says Israel is unashamedly using Pacific countries to undermine the international consensus that Israel’s claims over all of Jerusalem are legally not valid.

“That nearly half of the countries with embassies in Jerusalem are from the Pacific clearly shows the effort and dollars Israel is putting into the region.”

“Tuvalu, with a population of 12,000, has only five diplomatic posts in the entire world, and suddenly its government finds a need to have another one in Jerusalem.”

“The other concerning aspect is the Pacific votes in the United Nations. In 2024 there was a landmark vote in the United Nations to instruct Israel that it had 12 months to get out of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.”

“New Zealand voted in favour, along with 123 other countries. But seven Pacific nations voted against upholding this statement of international law. That was half of the 14 countries who voted against,” Tamimi says.

“Obviously we are in favour of Pacific countries being independent and making their own choices. But PSNA is speaking out to support indigenous groups in those countries who see Israel as a highly aggressive modern colonial venture which should not be permitted by their governments to manipulate the Pacific for its interests against international law.”

“New Zealand’s government is critical when it believes other countries are increasing their interests in the Pacific. It’s time Wellington made the same statements about Israel.”

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Pacific Women’s Network Condemns Call to Revoke Dr Anna Naupa’s MSG Appointment

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:16:51 +0000

Source: Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women

24 July 2026

For immediate release

The Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW) has strongly condemned an “ultimatum” issued by the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs calling for the revocation of Dr Anna Naupa’s appointment as Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG).

Network Chair and Coordinator of the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, Shamima Ali, described the move as a clear misogynistic attack on women’s leadership.

“Dr Anna Naupa’s appointment is path-breaking for women and girls in Vanuatu and across the region. It marks the first time that a ni-Vanuatu and a Pacific woman has been appointed to lead the MSG Secretariat,” Ali said.

She noted that Dr Naupa’s appointment represents a significant milestone for women’s leadership and participation in regional decision-making across Melanesia and the wider Pacific.

Ali also expressed the Network’s support for the statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister of Vanuatu.

“Women’s leadership across the Pacific is not up for negotiation,” she stressed.

The Vanuatu Women’s Centre (VWC) has also denounced the call, describing it as a disgrace to the women and girls of Vanuatu.

VWC Coordinator Tatavola Matas said Dr Naupa is a highly qualified ni-Vanuatu woman whose leadership represents progress not only for Vanuatu but for the wider Melanesian region.

“To undermine her appointment is to undermine the recognition of women’s rightful place in decision-making at the highest levels,” Matas said.

“The Vanuatu Women’s Centre stands firmly against this attempt to silence and sideline women’s voices. We call for respect for due process, merit, and gender equality in regional leadership.”

VWC founding coordinator and prominent women’s rights advocate Merilyn Tahi echoed the Network’s concerns and called on traditional leaders to recognise and support women’s leadership.

Tahi noted that Vanuatu will mark its 46th anniversary of independence on 30 July and reflected on the important role women played in the country’s struggle for independence.

“Many women, from Hilda Lini to Grace Molisa, were part of the movement that helped secure our nation’s independence,” she said.

She said it is disappointing that, decades after independence, women’s leadership continues to be questioned despite their proven contributions to nation-building.

The Network said that honouring the legacy of Pacific women who fought for justice, freedom and independence requires ensuring that today’s women leaders are supported, respected and given every opportunity to succeed.

Background on the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW)

In 1992, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) facilitated and hosted the first Pacific Regional Meeting on Ending Violence Against Women in Suva, comprising women leaders from 15 Pacific Island countries. The inaugural meeting led to the establishment of the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW).

Since its establishment, the PWNAVAW, recognised as the leading feminist collective on ending violence against women and girls in the region, has brought together decades of collective expertise, networks, and knowledge on women’s human rights in the region.

It has supported the efforts of Pacific governments, national, regional, and international CSO and NGO networks, and development partners to lift, build, and maintain the quality and standards for gender-based violence counselling services across the Pacific. This, in turn, is reflected in the emergence of many counselling centres and programmes in the Pacific region, including in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

Collectively, since 1992, the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence Against Women (PWNAVAW) has had a membership of government and non-government organisations in over 10 countries across the Pacific.

PWNAVAW, which is deeply rooted in the principles of feminism, women’s human rights, gender equality, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, has also pioneered response and prevention approaches in engaging men.

The FWCC acts as the Secretariat for this Network and organises its conferences.

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ONE YEAR ON: Call for child-focused climate action after landmark ICJ ruling

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:23:58 +0000

Source: Save the Children

One year after the landmark International Court of Justice ruling on states’ climate change responsibilities, Save the Children is calling for more child-focused climate adaptation financing, as children and young people bear the brunt of the ongoing climate emergency.

The Advisory Opinion, delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 23 July 2025, found that states’ legal obligations to address climate change extends beyond existing climate agreements. The ICJ said that a state’s failure to take appropriate action to protect the climate system from greenhouse gas emissions “may constitute an international wrongful act which is attributable to that state”.

The United Nations General Assembly in New York adopted a landmark resolution in May that endorsed the ICJ’s historic advisory opinion on state climate obligations. The resolution, drawn up by Vanuatu, clarifies that nations have a binding legal duty to protect the climate system under international law.

Save the Children NextGen Youth Ambassador, 17-year-old Vepaiamele, travelled to The Hague with the Government of Vanuatu’s delegation to represent the voices of children and young people in the Pacific back in 2024. “What the court confirmed was that protecting the climate system isn’t optional. It’s an obligation under international law and must be consistent with what was agreed to under the Paris Agreement,” she said.

“We welcome the international community’s focus on the Pacific’s ‘vulnerability’ in a changing climate. But on behalf of Pacific youth, we are here to say, work for and with us to give us the agency, the platform to address the issues that affect us in our own unique way.”

According to a 2023 report published by Children’s Environmental Rights Initiative, only 2.4% of climate finance from key multilateral climate funds was found to support projects incorporating child-responsive activities. However, since then some funders have recently acknowledged this gap, and are actively working with partners to bridge child-focused climate finance.

Save the Children New Zealand Heather Campbell said 2026 is a pivotal moment for New Zealand to commit to investing in child-focused adaptation that acknowledges that children are on the frontlines of the climate crisis.

“Children across the Pacific, and the world, have been telling us for years that the climate emergency has reached into every aspect of their lives, making it harder to live, learn and thrive. The time is long overdue for global leaders, including leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand, to act on these calls and meaningfully invest in protecting their futures.

“Child-centred climate adaptation financing that takes into account the views of children and young people matters now more than ever, as children face compounding threats to their wellbeing, education and livelihoods due to the climate crisis.”

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

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Paladin Energy Ltd: Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 June 2026

MIL OSI — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:37:58 +0000

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)

PERTH, Australia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Quarterly Report
For the period ending 30 June 2026

Key Metrics Summary

Langer Heinrich Mine (100%)¹		Q4 FY2026	Q3 FY2026	Q2 FY2026	Q1 FY2026	FY2026	Guidance FY2026
U₃O₈ Produced	Mlb	1.23	1.29	1.23	1.07	4.82	4.5 – 4.8
U₃O₈ Sold²	Mlb	1.35	1.03	1.43	0.53	4.35	3.8 – 4.2
Average Realised Price³	US$/lb	70.6	68.3	71.8	67.4	70.0	n.a.
Cost of Production⁴	US$/lb	51.6	40.3	39.7	41.6	43.3	44 – 48
Capital & Exploration Expenditure⁵^,6	US$M	5.1	3.4	2.4	1.1	12.1	15 – 17

Highlights

Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) ramp-up successfully completed, delivering strong operational performance, achieving or exceeding FY2026 guidance on production, sales and cost of production
Production of 1.23Mlb U₃O₈ in the quarter and 4.82Mlb U₃O₈ for FY2026
Sales volumes of 1.35Mlb U₃O₈ at an average realised price of US$70.6/lb U₃O₈ for the quarter with FY2026 sales totalling 4.35Mlb U₃O₈
Patterson Lake South (PLS) Project advanced towards development following the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) determination that the Construction Licence application was sufficient to proceed through the regulatory review process
Subsequent to the quarter end, Paladin signed an Administrative Protocol with the CNSC targeting completion of hearings for the Construction Licence application at the end of calendar year 2027
Execution of a binding term sheet with the Birch Narrows Dene Nation in relation to the Mutual Benefits Agreement for the PLS Project
A new high-grade body of uranium mineralisation, the Atlas discovery, was identified 3.5km south of the PLS Project’s Triple R deposit and 4.5km southwest of Saloon East during the winter drilling program⁷
Cash and investments of US$265M and an undrawn US$70M Revolving Credit Facility at quarter end
Total Recordable Injury Frequency of 3.2 per million hours worked on a 12-month basis

“We were very pleased to successfully complete the ramp-up of the Langer Heinrich Mine in line with our commitment to deliver this goal by the end of FY2026, while also meeting the upper-end of our revised production guidance.

“Importantly for Paladin’s long-term future growth, we received formal acknowledgement from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission of achievement of sufficiency status, another significant milestone in developing the PLS Project. This achievement, together with an agreed administrative protocol, activates a regulatory timeframe and processes for obtaining our licence to commence construction.

“While continuing to progress the approvals, engineering and Indigenous agreement pathways for the PLS Project, we know that shareholders will be delighted to see the continuing prospectivity of our landholdings in the Athabasca Region. Our new discovery at Atlas, located on the Saloon Trend that runs broadly parallel to our Triple R deposit, has demonstrated that there are significant opportunities for Paladin to increase the development potential at the PLS Project.”

Paul Hemburrow
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Langer Heinrich Mine (Namibia)

LHM (100%)¹		Q4 FY2026	Q3 FY2026	Q2 FY2026	Q1 FY2026	FY2026
MINING
Waste Mined	Mt	5.57	4.45	3.93	4.37	18.32
Total Ore Mined⁸	Mt	1.87	1.72	1.59	0.90	6.09
Total Mined	Mt	7.45	6.17	5.53	5.27	24.41
Low Grade Ore to Stockpile⁹	Mt	0.92	0.86	1.04	0.47	3.29
PROCESSING
Tonnes Processed	Mt	1.19	1.21	1.21	1.15	4.76
Ore Feed Grade	ppm	488	503	524	477	498
Plant Recovery	%	90	92	91	86	90
U₃O₈Produced	Mlb	1.23	1.29	1.23	1.07	4.82
SALES
U₃O₈Sold²	Mlb	1.35	1.03	1.43	0.53	4.35
Closing Uranium Product Loan Balance¹⁰	Mlb	0.40	0.45	0.45	0.45	0.40
Closing Finished Product Inventory¹¹	Mlb	1.69¹²	2.16	1.61	1.81¹³	1.69
FINANCIALS
Average Realised Price³	US$/lb	70.6	68.3	71.8	67.4	70.0
Cost of Production⁴	US$/lb	51.6	40.3	39.7	41.6	43.3
Non-Cash Reversal of Previous Stockpile Impairment¹⁴	US$/lb	0.3	3.5	6.8	7.0	4.3
Capital Expenditure^5,6	US$M	5.1	3.4	2.4	1.1	12.1
Low Grade Ore to Stockpile¹⁵	US$M	9.4	9.4	10.9	5.3	35.0
Capitalised Stripping Costs¹⁶	US$M	7.3	5.0	1.3	6.9	20.5

Operations

The ramp-up to full mining and processing plant operations was successfully completed in the quarter, marking a significant milestone in the progression of LHM. The full mining fleet is now operational with mining activities established and positioned to support FY2027 production objectives.

Total mined material was 7.45Mt for the quarter, a 21% uplift from the previous quarter and the highest quarterly mining rate achieved since the restart, reflecting the full mining fleet in operation. The increase in material mined was in line with the planned mining sequence which focused on waste stripping and stockpiling of lower grade ore to access higher grade ore for processing.

Crusher throughput was 1.19Mt at an average ore feed grade of 488ppm. LHM produced 1.23Mlb U₃O₈ at an average recovery rate of 90% for the quarter, driven by consistent processing plant performance. For the full year, LHM produced 4.82Mlb U₃O₈ at the upper-end of the guidance range.

The cost of production for the quarter was US$51.6/lb, reflecting the transition to full mining activities, depletion of the previously mined MG3 stockpile and lower grade during the quarter as mining activities commenced in the J pit. Cost of production for the financial year was US$43.3/lb, at the lower end of the guidance range.

There were no supply disruptions for the quarter stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The team continues to monitor stock levels of operating inputs and inbound shipments regularly.

Sales and Marketing

During the quarter, LHM sold 1.35Mlb U₃O₈ at an average realised price of US$70.6/lb. FY2026 sales totalled 4.35Mlb U₃O₈ exceeding the upper-end of the FY2026 guidance.

As at 30 June 2026, Paladin had 400,000lb U₃O₈ outstanding under its uranium product loan facilities, having repaid 50,000lb U₃O₈ during the quarter. These facilities provide flexibility on sales logistics, enabling the timely fulfilment of customer delivery commitments.¹⁰

Quarterly sales and average realised prices are dependent on the mix of contract pricing mechanisms, payment terms and the timing of deliveries, which vary based on customer nominations from quarter to quarter as well as shipping schedules.

Resource Definition

A total of 20,608m of resource drilling was completed during the quarter, utilising six drill rigs within ML140.

Patterson Lake South Project (Canada)

Patterson Lake South		Q4 FY2026	Q3 FY2026	Q2 FY2026	Q1 FY2026	FY2026
Development and Permitting	US$M	7.9	6.9	2.9	1.6	19.2
PLS Exploration	US$M	3.1	3.5	0.3	0.3	7.2
Other Exploration	US$M	0.2	–	–	0.1	0.2

Development and Permitting

During the quarter, Paladin received a formal notification from the CNSC determining that the Licence to Prepare Site for and to Construct (Construction Licence) application for the PLS Project has achieved ‘sufficiency’ status.

Sufficiency represents an important step in the CNSC licencing process as it formally establishes that Paladin’s submission meets the required level of completeness and technical detail, enabling the application to advance into the regulatory assessment phase under the Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations. It triggers a comprehensive review process and represents a critical de-risking step in the permitting pathway.

Subsequent to the quarter end, Paladin signed an Administrative Protocol with the CNSC jointly recognising the importance of the project schedule and scope of activities required for Paladin Canada to obtain a Construction Licence for the PLS Project.

The Administrative Protocol represents a significant step forward in the PLS Project permitting process. It establishes a targeted but non-binding regulatory pathway aimed at completing hearings for the Construction Licence application at the end of 2027 calendar year 2027.

In April 2026, Paladin Canada entered into a binding term sheet with the Birch Narrows Dene Nation. The term sheet sets out the key terms and conditions upon which the parties will negotiate the full form Mutual Benefits Agreement in respect of the PLS Project.

The Company continues to actively engage with local communities and Indigenous Peoples to build respectful relationships that foster sustainable benefits.

The Paladin Canada team continued to de-risk the PLS Project through ongoing update of the Front-End Engineering Design study during the quarter.

Exploration⁷

The Company successfully completed its 2026 winter drilling program at the PLS Project during the quarter with the discovery of a new high-grade body of uranium mineralisation intersected 3.5km south of the Triple R deposit and 4.5km southwest of Saloon East, the Atlas discovery. This prospective area is within the Saloon Trend which runs broadly parallel to the structural trend that hosts the Triple R deposit. Eight exploration drillholes were collared, with seven intersecting significant uranium mineralisation at the new Atlas discovery, totalling 2,408m with the discovery remaining open along strike and at depth.

Key winter 2026 intercepts at Atlas include:

PLS26-708B (discovery drillhole): 17.5m of total composite uranium mineralisation across three intervals, the largest being 8.0m averaging 1.75% U₃O₈, including 3.0m averaging 4.25% U₃O₈ from 190.0m to 193.0m
PLS26-718: 21.5m of total composite uranium mineralisation across two intervals, the largest being 14.5m averaging 1.70% U₃O₈, including 5.5m averaging 2.86% U₃O₈ from 194.5m to 200.0m
PLS26-722: 30.0m of total composite uranium mineralisation across seven intervals, the largest being 11.0m averaging 1.79% U₃O₈, including 5.0m averaging 2.94% U₃O₈ from 194.5m to 199.5m¹⁷

The 2026 winter drilling program also targeted resource conversion and extension drilling at the Triple R deposit and further drilling on the Saloon Trend, along with regional exploration. All currently identified trend targets (including Atlas) are land-based, allowing drilling activities to continue uninterrupted throughout the summer months. A total of 13,060m drilling was completed in the quarter.

Michelin Project (Canada)

Michelin Project		Q4 FY2026	Q3 FY2026	Q2 FY2026	Q1 FY2026	FY2026
Exploration	US$M	1.1	0.5	1.9	3.2	6.6

There were no substantive mining exploration activities completed during the quarter. Desktop geological studies, prospectivity reviews, and target generation work continued, with the 2026 summer drill program being finalised during the reporting period.

Other Activities

Cash and Debt

As at 30 June 2026, the Company held unrestricted cash and investments of US$265M. The Company had an outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility of US$32M and an undrawn US$70M Revolving Credit Facility at the end of the quarter.

Class Action Update

There are no material updates in relation to the shareholder class action proceedings being defended by Paladin in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The class action was brought on behalf of persons who acquired an interest in Paladin shares during the period between 27 June 2024 and 25 March 2025.

Australian Exploration

There were no substantive mining exploration activities during the quarter.

Quarterly Investor Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at 11.00am AEST¹⁸ (Tuesday, 21 July 2026, at 9.00pm EDT¹⁹). To participate in the live teleconference, please register at the link below:

Paladin June 2026 Quarterly Results Conference Call

Please note it is recommended to log on at least five minutes before the scheduled commencement time to ensure you are registered in time for the start of the call.

A recording of the call will be available on Paladin’s website shortly after its conclusion.

June 2026 Quarter Presentation

Paladin has released an accompanying presentation on the June 2026 quarter results, which is available on the Company’s website at Stock Exchange Announcements.

This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Paladin Energy Ltd.

Contacts

Notes
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¹ Paladin has a 75% interest in the LHM
² September quarter sales include 85,000lb U₃O₈ loan material delivered under existing contracts. March quarter sales include a further 130,000lb U₃O₈ sourced through a purchase & sale back arrangement and 155,000lb U₃O₈ through a product swap. These arrangements were entered to meet customer deliveries during the March quarter due to a shipping delay and were closed out in the June quarter
³ Average Realised Price is a Non-IFRS Measure. See “Non-IFRS Measures” for more information
⁴ Cost of Production is a Non-IFRS Measure. See “Non-IFRS Measures” for more information
⁵ Exploration expenditure for resource definition drilling previously reported for the six-month period ended on 31 December 2025 (refer to exchange announcement “Quarterly Report – December 2025” dated 21 January 2026) has subsequently been reclassified to Capital Expenditure
⁶ Capital Expenditure does not include capitalised stripping costs or costs associated with building low grade stockpiles
⁷ Refer to Paladin’s exchange announcement titled “New high-grade uranium discovery identified at PLS Project” dated 25 June 2026. Paladin confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in that announcement.
⁸ Total Ore Mined includes high-grade, medium-grade and low-grade ore
⁹ Low-grade ore stockpile material to be processed during the later stockpile phase
¹⁰ The current uranium product loan arrangements allow Paladin to borrow up to 450,000lb U₃O₈, with repayment in kind upon delivery. As at 30 June 2026, the Company had outstanding loans of 400,000lb U₃O₈, with 200,000lb U₃O₈ scheduled for repayment in Q1 FY2027, and the remaining 200,000lb U₃O₈ due in Q3 FY2027. Under the loan facilities, certain standby and loan fees are payable. These loan facilities are expected to either be renewed, replaced or repaid within the next twelve months.
¹¹ Includes finished product on site, in-transit and at converter
¹² Includes 397,993lb U₃O₈ related to a sale to be recognised in the September 2026 quarter for which advance payment was received in the June 2026 quarter
¹³ Includes 425,012lb U₃O₈ related to a sale recognised in the December 2025 quarter for which advance payment was received in the September 2025 quarter
¹⁴ Reversals of Previous Stockpile Impairment is an accounting transaction included in the IFRS financial statements in the cost of sales line and is calculated as average cost per pound, based on the 31 December 2023 impairment reversal on existing stockpiles of US$92M, offset by an impairment in March 2025 of US$20M. The cost per pound varies based on grade, recovery and contained uranium realised for the period
¹⁵ Low-grade ore stockpiled represents the cost of mining and stockpiling low grade material to be processed during the later stockpile phase and is capitalised into inventory under IFRS. This is expected to be classified as non-current inventory until that phase. These costs are not included in the Cost of Production
¹⁶ During mining, stripping costs may be incurred removing overburden or waste to provide access to future mining areas. As this improves access to future ore, costs are capitalised and amortised on a units-of production basis
¹⁷ Intercept interval for the 5.0m averaging 2.94% U₃O₈ has been amended to 194.5m to 199.5m reflecting the correct interval as per “Table 1: 2026 Atlas Drillhole Summary” provided in the Paladin’s exchange announcement titled “New high-grade uranium discovery identified at PLS Project” dated 25 June 2026
¹⁸ AEST: Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney time)
¹⁹ EDT: Eastern Daylight Time (Toronto time)

Forward-looking statements

This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Australian securities laws and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws (collectively referred to in this document as forward-looking statements). All statements in this document, other than statements of historical or present facts, are forward-looking statements and generally may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “likely”, “propose”, “will”, “intend”, “should”, “could”, “may”, “believe”, “forecast”, “estimate”, “target”, “outlook”, “guidance” and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding continued development of the PLS Project; permitting approvals and community engagement; advancement of the PLS Project through to FID; development and ramp-up of operations at the LHM; LHM guidance for FY2026; and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

Forward-looking statements involve subjective judgment and analysis and are subject to significant uncertainties, risks and contingencies including those risk factors associated with the mining industry, many of which are outside the control of, change without notice, and may be unknown to Paladin. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to liabilities inherent in mine development and production, geological, mining and processing technical problems, the inability to obtain any additional mine licences, permits and other regulatory approvals required in connection with mining and third party processing operations, competition for amongst other things, capital, acquisition of reserves, undeveloped lands and skilled personnel, incorrect assessments of the value of acquisitions, changes in commodity prices and exchange rates, currency and interest fluctuations, various events which could disrupt operations and/or the transportation of mineral products, including labour stoppages and severe weather conditions, rising energy costs, inflationary pressures, the demand for and availability of transportation services, the ability to secure adequate financing and management’s ability to anticipate and manage the foregoing factors and risks. Readers are also referred to the risks and uncertainties referred to in the Company’s investor presentation released on 16 September 2025 and the Company’s “2025 Annual Report” and in Paladin’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended June 30, 2025, each released on 28 August 2025, and in Paladin’s Annual Information Form for the year ended June 30, 2025 released on 12 September 2025, each of which is available to view at paladinenergy.com and on www.sedarplus.ca.

Although as at the date of this document, Paladin believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements due to a range of factors including (without limitation) fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates, exploitation and exploration successes, environmental, permitting and development issues, geopolitical events and political risks (including armed conflict or escalation of hostilities in the Middle East), and the impact of such events on global security conditions, economic activity, trade flows, energy markets, sanctions regimes, and uranium supply and demand, Indigenous Peoples engagement, climate risk, operating hazards, natural disasters, severe storms and other adverse weather conditions, shortages of skilled labour and construction materials, equipment and supplies, energy costs, inflation, regulatory concerns, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions and risk factors associated with the uranium industry generally. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate.

Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and should rely on their own independent enquiries, investigations and advice regarding information contained in this document. Any reliance by a reader on the information contained in this document is wholly at the reader’s own risk. Recipients are cautioned against placing undue reliance on such projections without conducting their own due diligence with appropriate professional support. The forward-looking statements in this document relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made. Paladin does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No representation, warranty, guarantee or assurance (express or implied) is made, or will be made, that any forward-looking statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct. Except for statutory liability which cannot be excluded, Paladin, its officers, employees and advisers expressly disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this document and exclude all liability whatsoever (including negligence) for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any person as a consequence of any information in this document or any error or omission therefrom. Except as required by law or regulation, Paladin accepts no responsibility to update any person regarding any inaccuracy, omission or change in information in this document or any other information made available to a person, nor any obligation to furnish the person with any further information. Nothing in this document will, under any circumstances, create an implication that there has been no change in the affairs of Paladin since the date of this document. To the extent any forward-looking statement in this document constitutes “future-oriented financial information” or “financial outlooks” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws, such information is provided to demonstrate Paladin’s internal projections and to help readers understand Paladin’s expected financial results. Readers are cautioned that this information may not be appropriate for any other purpose and readers should not place undue reliance on such information. Future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks, as with forward-looking statements generally, are, without limitation, based on the assumptions, and subject to the risks and uncertainties, described above.

Non-IFRS Measures

Paladin uses certain financial measures that are considered “non-IFRS financial information” within the meaning of Australian securities laws and/or “non-GAAP financial measures” within the meaning of Canadian securities laws (collectively referred to in this announcement as Non-IFRS Measures) to supplement analysis of its financial results and operating performance. These Non-IFRS Measures do not have a standardised meaning prescribed by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers.

The Company believes these measures provide additional insight into its financial results and operational performance and are useful to investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties in understanding and evaluating the Company’s historical and future operating performance. However, they should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any Non-IFRS Measures.

The Non-IFRS Measures used in this announcement are described below.

Average Realised Price

Average Realised Price (US$/lb U₃O₈) is a Non-IFRS Measure that represents the average revenue received per pound of uranium sold during a given period. It is calculated by dividing total revenue from U₃O₈ sales (before royalties and after any applicable discounts) by the total volume of U₃O₈ pounds sold. This measure provides insight into the actual pricing achieved under the Company’s uranium sales contracts and spot sales during the reporting period, taking into account the mix of base-escalated, fixed-price and market-related pricing mechanisms within contracts. The Company uses Average Realised Price to assess revenue performance relative to market prices, contractual pricing structures, and production costs. It is also a key measure used by investors and analysts to evaluate price exposure, contract performance, and profitability potential.

It is important to note that Average Realised Price is distinct from both the spot market price and the term market price for uranium, and it may vary significantly from period to period based on timing of deliveries, customer contract structures, and the prevailing market environment.

Revenue from the sale of U₃O₈ is reported in the Company’s financial statements under IFRS. The Average Realised Price is derived directly from statutory revenue figures and disclosed sales volumes.

Cost of Production

The Cost of Production is calculated as the total direct production expenditures incurred to produce U₃O₈ during the period (including mining, stockpile rehandling, processing, site maintenance, and mine-level administrative costs), excluding costs such as cost of ore stockpiled, deferred stripping costs, depreciation and amortisation, general and administration costs, royalties, exploration expenses, sustaining capital and the impacts of any inventory impairments or impairment reversals. This measure helps users assess Paladin’s operating efficiency.

Cost of Production per pound = Cost of Production ÷ U₃O₈ pounds produced

The Cost of Production per pound is a unit cost measure that indicates the average production cost per pound of U₃O₈ produced. The Cost of Production per pound is a Non-IFRS Measure that is widely used in the mining industry as a benchmark of operational efficiency and cost competitiveness. Paladin’s Cost of Production per pound metric is calculated as the total direct production expenditures as defined above (in US dollars) incurred during the period, divided by the total volume of U₃O₈ pounds produced in the same period. Management uses Cost of Production per pound to track progress of operational performance, to assess profitability at various uranium price points, and to identify trends in operating costs. It is also a key metric for investors and analysts to evaluate how efficiently the Company is producing uranium, independent of depreciation and accounting adjustments.

This measure allows stakeholders to monitor trends in direct production costs and to assess the Company’s operating breakeven threshold relative to uranium market prices. Investors are cautioned that our Cost of Production per pound metric may not be comparable with similarly titled “C1 cash cost” metrics of other uranium producers, as there can be differences in methodology (e.g. treatment of royalties or certain site costs). Paladin’s Cost of Production figure as defined above, focuses strictly on the on-site cost to produce U₃O₈ in the period. All figures are in US$/lb U₃O₈. We provide this information in good faith to enhance understanding of our operations; however, the IFRS financial statements (particularly the Cost of Sales line in the Consolidated Income Statement) should be considered alongside this metric for a complete picture of our cost structure.

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Langer Heinrich Mine FY2027 Guidance

MIL OSI — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:07:48 +0000

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)

PERTH, Australia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (“Paladin” or the “Company”) advises that it has released the Langer Heinrich Mine FY2027 Guidance.

The announcement is available on the Company’s website at Stock Exchange Announcements.

Contacts

About Paladin

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN TSX: PDN OTCQX:PALAF) is a globally significant independent uranium producer with a 75% ownership in the world-class long-life Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia. In Canada, Paladin is progressing development of the Tier-1, high grade and shallow Patterson Lake South (PLS) Project in northern Saskatchewan and has an extensive portfolio of exploration assets within the province’s highly prospective Athabasca Basin and also at the Michelin project in Newfoundland and Labrador. In Australia, Paladin owns uranium exploration assets in Queensland and Western Australia. Paladin is committed to a sustainability framework that ensures responsible, accountable and transparent management of uranium resources – now and in the future. The Langer Heinrich Mine is delivering reliable uranium supplies to major nuclear utilities around the world, positioning Paladin as a meaningful contributor to baseload energy provision in multiple countries and global decarbonisation, whilst unlocking the PLS Project to support future global nuclear energy expansion.

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BRICS Competition Authorities Establish Task Force to Study Global Grain Trade

MIL OSI — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:59 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – Competition authorities from BRICS countries have established a task force to conduct a joint sector inquiry into the global grain trade, marking a new step in cooperation on competition policy across international agricultural markets.

The decision was announced during the discussion “Competition Development in Global Grain Trade: Joint Efforts of BRICS Countries”, organized by the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre on the sidelines of the 23rd Session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy in Geneva.

The event included a closed meeting of BRICS competition authorities and a public panel featuring researchers, academics and representatives of international organizations.

Discussions focused on competition in global grain markets, the growing influence of financialization and digitalization across agricultural value chains, and policy tools to improve market transparency. Participants also reviewed the findings of a joint report prepared by the BRICS Competition Centre and UNCTAD (link: https://www.bricscompetition.org/ru/grainreport) , first presented at the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference in Cape Town in 2025.

A coordinated market study

The central outcome of the meeting was the establishment of a BRICS task force that will coordinate a joint sector inquiry into global grain trade within the framework of the BRICS Working Group on Food Markets.

The task force will be co-chaired by Diogo Thomson, President of Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and Mahmoud Momtaz, Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA).

Thomson welcomed the initiative and proposed making competition in global grain trade a key topic at the next BRICS International Competition Conference, scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2027.

“Brazil is the only jurisdiction that has launched an investigation into digital grain trading platforms such as Covantis. I therefore strongly welcome this sector inquiry, which will help us better understand the impact of digitalization across grain supply chains and the risks it may create for competition. I also support using the BRICS Competition Centre as the coordination platform for this work,” he said.

Momtaz said one of the main conclusions of the BRICS-UNCTAD report was the significant role speculative activity plays in global grain markets.

“One of the key findings of the report presented by the BRICS Competition Centre is the extent to which speculative factors influence global grain trade. The most effective response is greater market transparency. We should not accept a situation where farmers receive only a small share of the value they create while consumers in Egypt pay excessively high prices for bread. Where does this margin accumulate, and who ultimately benefits from it? These are the questions our sector inquiry should answer,” he said.

He also proposed that the task force develop a common AI-powered price monitoring tool covering BRICS grain markets.

“Such a tool would provide the information needed for market analysis and become an important complement to the joint sector inquiry,” Momtaz added.

From analysis to policy recommendations

Hardin Ratshisusu, Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Commission of South Africa, said the study should contribute to the implementation of the BRICS Grain Exchange initiative endorsed by BRICS leaders in the Kazan Declaration (2024) and the Rio de Janeiro Declaration (2025).

“The proposal to establish a BRICS Grain Exchange should become one of the key recommendations of the sector inquiry as an innovative mechanism for restoring competition in global grain trade. Our objective is not merely to identify market problems but to develop practical recommendations that can ultimately be submitted to the leaders of our countries,” he said.

Alexey Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, said competition authorities should play a central role in designing the institutional framework of the future exchange.

“The BRICS Grain Exchange should not become another formal institution. It must serve as a practical mechanism for improving competition and market transparency. Competition authorities are uniquely positioned to identify the institutional features that will allow the exchange to achieve these objectives,” he said.

Growing international role

Frédéric Jenny, Chairmanof the OECD Competition Committee, said the initiative demonstrated the growing international role of BRICS competition authorities.

“This project illustrates how BRICS competition authorities are becoming drivers of the global competition agenda. In the past, they largely followed the lead of developed jurisdictions. That is no longer the case. There are very few examples worldwide of such close cooperation between competition authorities. This applies not only to joint market studies, but also to enforcement cooperation and competition advocacy. Rather than acting individually, you have found both the mechanisms and the political will to work together,” Jenny said.

The task force will now begin developing the methodology and work plan for the joint inquiry. Its findings are expected to provide policy recommendations aimed at strengthening competition, improving transparency in global grain trade, and supporting future BRICS initiatives in agricultural markets.

Hashtag: #BRICSCompetition

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

– Published and distributed with permission of Media-Outreach.com.

From Climate Campaigns to Football: Save the Children Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits the charity in South Korea and Thailand

LiveNews Publisher — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:52:57 +0000

Source: Save the Children

Save the Children UK’s Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has met children playing football in Thailand and leading climate campaigns in South Korea as part of her visits to the child rights organisation [1].

In Bangkok, Her Royal Highness met children participating in football-related activities at a school in one of the city’s largest informal urban communities, where many families face social and economic challenges.

The ‘Play for Change’ sporting event gave 60 children and youths from Bangkok and Northern Thailand the chance to connect with and learn from people from different backgrounds to promote inclusion and build confidence through sport.

Speaking at the event, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal said:

“Save the Children Thailand, whose work here since 1979 and whose projects I have seen before show the value of practical support, partnership and the community leadership that really does transform the lives of children.”

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal added:

“I know the value of football, and I know the value of sport in so many different ways. It’s not just about competition. These values really lie in building confidence and teamwork and talent, and the confidence to have that talent and to deal with success and failure. And for those who are here from the Liverpool Football Club Foundation, we’re having to deal with failure this morning and some of you didn’t get much sleep, so I apologise.” [2]

The event was hosted by Save the Children Thailand in partnership with British Embassy Bangkok and Liverpool Football Club Foundation. One of Liverpool FC’s legendary former players, Emile Heskey, presented certificates to children and youths, including Moe Pyae Pyae Zaw, 15, who was very excited to be playing football, making new friends and visiting Bangkok for the first time.

Moe Pyae Pyae Zaw said:

“My mother once asked me why, as a girl, I wanted to play football. I believe that playing football isn’t about gender. It’s about teamwork.”

Guillaume Rachou, Executive Director of Save the Children Thailand, said:

“We are incredibly honoured to host the Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and to show her the talent and aspirations of children and youth in Thailand.

“Play is one of the most powerful ways children learn, develop confidence, build relationships and discover their potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.

“At Save the Children, we believe every child deserves opportunities to play, learn, participate, and thrive. Her Royal Highness’ visit celebrates the power of play and the power of partnerships to help children build brighter futures.”

During her visit to Save the Children Korea in Seoul on 15 July, Her Royal Highness met with Earthemble, a child and youth participation group, and Young Saver, the organisation’s child rights advocacy group.

Seoyeon Lee, 17, Earthemble Leadership Member, said:

“It was a great honour to meet Her Royal Highness and exchange perspectives and experiences on climate action. As an Earthemble Leadership member, I hope this meaningful exchange will help amplify children’s voices on the climate crisis and inspire more people to take action.”

The children presented a statement on the climate crisis and child rights to The Princess Royal which reflected their perspectives on the climate crisis and included proposals for governments, businesses, local authorities and schools to ensure that children’s voices are reflected in climate policies and decision-making.

Joon Oh, Chairman of Save the Children Korea, said:

“We are honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Save the Children Korea and are deeply grateful for her longstanding support for children.

“107 years after Save the Children was founded, this was a fantastic opportunity for children and youth we support to share their views with her firsthand on the challenges facing them and future generations.”

The Princess Royal served as President of Save the Children UK from 1970 to 2017 before becoming the charity’s Patron in 2017. Save the Children was the first major charity with which she became closely associated.[1]

In her work for the organisation, The Princess Royal has visited Save the Children projects in countries around the world including China, Botswana, Uganda, Madagascar, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

Save the Children has worked in Thailand since 1979. Save the Children Thailand works to support children who are most impacted by discrimination and inequality through programmes on education, child protection, livelihood and child rights governance.

Save the Children Korea works to ensure that every child can grow up safe, healthy and protected through its domestic and international programmes, humanitarian assistance, and policy and advocacy work.

References:

[1] The Princess Royal: https://www.royal.uk/the-princess-royal

[2] Reference to England’s defeat in the FIFA World Cup semi finals on 15 July

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

MIL OSI

Minim Martap Project Development Update

MIL OSI — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:23:05 +0000

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)

Highlights

Canyon to materially increase strategic stake in Camrail from 9.1% to 26.9%, securing greater influence over critical rail infrastructure
Completion of strategic 42.8% Investment in Terminal Bois du Port de Douala S.A., operator of Port of Douala, strengthening control over export logistics
Preparation for tracklaying underway at both Inland Rail Facility and Port of Douala, advancing integrated logistics network
First bauxite shipment from Minim Martap on schedule for late Q3, 2026 with first production imminent

PERTH, Australia, May 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (“Canyon” or “the Company”) is pleased to present an update on development activities at its Minim Martap Bauxite Project (“Minim Martap” or “the Project”), located in Cameroon, as the Company progresses towards first production and initial shipments.

The Company is pleased to advise that its in-country subsidiary Camalco Cameroon S.A. (“Camalco”) has paid a cash consideration of XAF 9.852 billion (approximately A$23.8 million) to increase its equity holding in Camrail from 9.1% to 26.9%, representing a significant strategic investment in the country’s primary rail transportation company. This enhanced stake will strengthen the Company’s ability to remain closely informed and actively engaged in developments relating to the PQ2 upgrade, while also securing timely bauxite transportation slots with Camrail. The increased involvement is expected to enhance oversight, coordination and strategic alignment with the Minim Martap Project, further de-risking the Company’s mine-to-port logistics chain as it advances toward production.

The increased investment in Camrail follows Canyon’s initial investment in Cameroon’s rail network operator in the first quarter of 2025 and is expected to complete in Q2, 2026, following in-country administrative registration of the newly acquired shares in Cameroon.

To further de-risk logistics, Canyon, through its in-country subsidiary Camalco, has completed a CFA 347.447 million (approximately A$0.8 million) strategic investment in Terminal Bois du Port de Douala S.A. (“TBPD”) to obtain a 42.8% stake in the operator of the Port of Douala.

The agreement complements Canyon’s existing Port Access Agreement which grants Canyon the right to export bauxite and alumina, as well as import raw materials essential for mining operations at Minim Martap.

The Port Access Agreement also provides Canyon with access to the Bois du Port de Douala to evaluate and optimise key logistical solutions in relation to site layout plans, construction requirements, and anticipated production metrics to ensure a seamless infrastructure network from mine to port. Refer to the ASX announcement dated 28 April 2025 for further details regarding the Port Access Agreement.

Commenting on the Company’s recent strategic investments, Chief Executive Officer Mr Peter Secker said: “By increasing our stake in Camrail to 26.9% and executing a strategic 42.8% investment in Terminal Bois du Port de Douala S.A. which operates the Port of Douala, Canyon is securing direct influence over the critical rail and port infrastructure that underpins our operations. These initiatives significantly enhance coordination, improve operational certainty, and materially de-risk our mine-to-port logistics as we move into imminent production.

“These are strategic, high-impact investments that reinforce our integrated logistics strategy, support the efficient ramp-up of Minim Martap, and position the Project for a long and reliable operating life.”

Image 1: Port of Douala

At Minim Martap the surface miner was mobilised to site at the Daniel Plateau in April, for the commencement of trial mining in mid Q2, 2026 allowing bauxite stockpiles to be built up at the mine, Inland Rail Facility (IRF) and port before the first bauxite ore shipment in late Q3, 2026.

Initial production will be a major milestone for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project and coincides with upgrade works on the haul road that connects the Danielle Plateau to the IRF.

Tracklaying at the IRF and bulk earthworks at the Port of Douala have commenced in preparation for rail operations to allow storage of bauxite ores at the port prior to the first shipment. The first seven locomotives are expected to arrive at the Port of Douala in late Q2, 2026 followed by the rail wagons in July 2026 ahead of first shipment of bauxite ore in late September, 2026.

Image 2: Site works at IRF

Canyon continues to engage with several potential offtake partners, with the Company aiming to finalise agreements following the completion of initial bauxite shipments, allowing Canyon to demonstrate the high grade, high purity of the Minim Martap ore reserve, which comprises of 51% alumina and approximately 2% silica.¹

The Feasibility Study for the proposed value-adding alumina refinery is scheduled to be completed by Q3 2026.

This announcement has been approved for release by Canyon’s Board of Directors.

About Canyon Resources

Canyon Resources is developing its flagship Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon, which contains over 1.1 billion tonnes of high-grade, low contaminant bauxite, with significant exploration upside. Minim Martap ranks among the world’s richest bauxite deposits, with an Ore Reserve of 144DMt at 51.2% Al₂O₃ and 1.7% SiO₂ and a JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of 1,102Mt at 45.3% Al₂O₃.

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1} Refer ASX Announcement dated 1 September 2025 Definitive Feasibility Study Results and Reserves Upgrade

	Ore (DMT)	Alumina (Al₂O₃)	Silica (SiO₂)
Total Ore Reserves¹	144.0	51.2%	1.7%
Proved	133.3	51.2%	1.7%
Probable	10.7	51.8%	1.7%
Total Mineral Resources²	1,102	45.3%	2.7%
Measured	394	46.8%	2.1%
Indicated	502	44.7%	2.9%
Inferred	206	44.0%	3.4%

(1) Ore Reserves reported as per JORC Code
(2) Mineral Resources reported as per JORC Code, at a cut-off grade of 35% Al₂O₃. Makan & Ngaoundal tenements are included

Table 1: Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources – September 2025

Forward looking statements

This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information”, such as statements and forecasts which include (without limitation) financial forecasts, production targets, industry and trend projections, statements about the feasibility of the Project and its financial outcomes (including pursuant to the DFS), future strategies, results and outlook of Canyon and the opportunities available to Canyon. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “is expecting”, “budget”, ‘outlook”, “scheduled”, “target”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes”, or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such information is based on assumptions and judgments of Canyon regarding future events and results. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, targets, performance or achievements of Canyon to be materially different from any future results, targets, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information.

Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, sensitivities, contingencies, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are beyond the control of Canyon and its directors and management. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. Key risk factors (including as associated with the DFS) are detailed (non-exhaustively) in this announcement or in Canyon’s previous ASX announcements. These and other factors (such as risk factors that are currently unknown) could cause actual results, targets, performance or achievements anticipated (including in the DFS) to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements and information.

Forward-looking statements and information (including Canyon’s belief that it has a reasonable basis to expect it will be able to fund the costs of the Project for its estimated life of mine) are (further to the above) based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of Canyon made in light of its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that Canyon believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Although Canyon believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements and information (including as described throughout this announcement) are reasonable, readers are cautioned that this is not exhaustive of all factors which may impact on the forward-looking statements and information. Canyon does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Investors should note that there is no certainty that the Project will be feasible and there can be no assurance of whether it will be developed, constructed and commence operations, whether the DFS results will be accurate, whether production targets will be achieved or whether Canyon will be able to raise funding when it is required (nor any certainty as to the form such capital raising may take, such as equity, debt, hybrid and/or other capital raising). It is also possible that such funding may only be available on terms that dilute or otherwise affect the value of Canyon’s shares. It is also possible that Canyon could pursue other ‘value realisation’ strategies such as sale, partial sale, or joint venture of the Project. Risk factors which are set out (non-exhaustively) in this announcement, or in Canyon’s previous ASX announcements, highlight key factors identified by Canyon which may cause actual results to differ from the DFS or may otherwise have material detrimental impacts on Canyon and its business.

Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves

This announcement contains estimates of the Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves estimated for the Project. This information in this announcement that relates to those Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves has been extracted from Canyon’s accompanying ASX announcement entitled “Definitive Feasibility Study Results and Reserves Upgrade Confirms Minim Martap as a Tier-One Bauxite Operation” dated 1 September 2025, a copy of which is available at www.asx.com.au. Canyon confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in that announcement and, in relation to the estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, confirms that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in that announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Competent Person for the Mineral Resources estimate in the announcement was Mr. Rodney Brown and the Competent Persons for the Ore Reserve estimate in the announcement was Mr. Donald Eld.

Production Targets and Financial Forecasts derived from the Production Targets

This announcement contains production targets for the Project, which are 100% underpinned by the Proved and Probable category Ore Reserves estimated at the Project pursuant to the JORC Code (2012). The estimated Ore Reserves underpinning the production targets have been prepared by a competent person in accordance with the JORC Code.

The Inferred category Mineral Resource estimates at the Project have not been included in the Ore Reserves or production targets and have not been included when determining the forecast financial information detailed in this announcement. There is a low level of geological confidence associated with Inferred Mineral Resources and there is no certainty that further exploration work will result in the determination of Indicated Mineral Resources (or Ore Reserves) in relation to that mineralisation.

The production targets for the Project and the financial forecasts disclosed in this announcement (including as derived from those production targets) are based on the material assumptions outlined in this announcement and are subject to various risk factors, such as those (non-exhaustively) outlined, or referred to, in this announcement and in previous ASX announcements. These include assumptions and risk factors about the availability of funding. While Canyon considers all the material assumptions to be based on reasonable grounds, there is no certainty that they will prove to be correct or that the Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates are accurate or that the production targets or financial forecasts as indicated in this announcement will be achieved.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/fe7ec6d8-dec9-4d74-b0f8-44cde1e5f482

https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e135a9be-e363-4859-b95f-6f34c590bb05

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Minim Martap Development Update

MIL OSI — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:23:03 +0000

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-NZ-AU)

Highlights

The surface miner has arrived in Cameroon, with mining operations scheduled to commence in February 2026.
Delivery of locomotives and wagons scheduled in Q1, 2026.
Ore haulage from the Inland Rail Facility to the Port of Douala is planned for Q2, 2026, supporting first bauxite shipment targeted for late June 2026.
Recruitment of the Mine Director and Port Manager has been finalised, with both appointees due to be in country this month.
The alumina refinery Feasibility Study is progressing well and is 45% complete.
Discussions with Camrail regarding the increase in ownership from 9% to approximately 35% are ongoing and expected to be completed in Q1, 2026.
Drafting of meeting documentation for the EEA placement has been completed, with shareholder approval to be sought at a General Meeting scheduled for early March 2026.
Afriland continues to progress discussions within country regulators in relation to remaining financing approvals.

PERTH, Australia, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canyon Resources Limited (ASX: CAY) (‘Canyon’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to provide a development update for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project (‘Minim Martap’ or ‘the Project’), located in Cameroon.

The road contractor has mobilised additional equipment to site, with upgrade works progressing well and remain on track for completion by the end of Q1, 2026.

Image 1: Haul Road Development between Danielle Plateau and Inland Rail Facility

The commencement of mining at Minim Martap is on track for February 2026 following the arrival of the surface miner at the Port of Douala in Cameroon in December 2025.

Images 2, 3 & 4: Arrival of the surface miner at the Port of Douala in Cameroon

Delivery of the Rolling Stock is expected in Q1, 2026, and commissioning targeted for early Q2, 2026.

Images 5 & 6: Camalco Wagons at Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited

Images 7 & 8: Camalco locomotive fabrication and locomotive engine at CRRC Ziyang Co., Ltd

Ore haulage from Inland Rail Facility (“IRF”) to Port of Douala is scheduled for Q2, 2026, and first bauxite shipment scheduled for late June 2026.

Final tenders for the dredging of the access channel to the Port du Bois berth have now been received, with works on track to commence in Q1, 2026.

All transhipping tenders have now been received, with the contract scheduled to be awarded in Q1, 2026, keeping the Project timeline firmly on track to allow Canyon to complete the first bauxite shipment in June 2026.

Discussions with Camrail continue to advance and are now well progressed, with the Company targeting an increase in its investment in Camrail from the current 9.1% to approximately 35%. Completion is expected in Q1, 2026, and would enable greater participation in the PQ2 upgrade, further strengthening and de-risking the Company’s mine-to-port logistics strategy.

The Feasibility Study for the proposed value-adding alumina refinery is now approximately 45% complete, advancing Canyon’s downstream value-add strategy and supporting its objective of positioning the Company as an integrated participant in the global aluminium value chain. The Study leverages the cost benefits of operating in Cameroon and the Project’s low-silica, high-grade bauxite, with completion targeted for Q3, 2026.

Key senior operational appointments have been completed, with the recruitment of an experienced Mine Director, who is a mining engineer with over 15 years of experience in Africa and Asia and previously worked in bauxite operations in Guinea, as well as an experienced Port Manager, who is an engineer with over 15 years of port operations experience in Asia and Guinea, with significant bulk tonnage ore shipments, port handling and off-shore transhipping expertise.

Both appointees are scheduled to be in-country in this month, materially strengthening Canyon’s on-the-ground leadership team as the Company transitions from development into operations. These appointments significantly enhance operational readiness across mining and port logistics and support the continued progression of the Minim Martap Bauxite Project toward first production.

At the Annual General Meeting held on the 25^th of November 2025, shareholders approved the ~A$70 million equity raise pursuant to Tranche 2 of the Placement, announced on the 25^th of September to Afriland Bourse & Investissement (‘Afriland’). Refer to ASX announcement dated 25 September 2025 for further details in relation to the Tranche 2 Placement.

Following shareholder approval, the Placement to Afriland is now subject only to approval from the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale, the central bank for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, the Commission de Surveillance du marché financier de l’Afrique Centrale, the market regulator for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and the Government of Cameroon, which are progressing.

The remainder of Tranche 2 of the equity raise, comprising a placement of A$100M to Eagle Eye Asset Holdings Pte. Ltd (“EEA”) remains subject to shareholder approval and is progressing as planned. Drafting of the documentation required to convene the General Meeting has been completed, and the Company will seek shareholder approval at a General Meeting to be held in early March 2026. Subject to shareholder approval, settlement of this tranche of the Placement, on the previously announced terms, is expected in Q2, 2026.

Commenting on Afriland’s Tranche 2 of the Placement, Afriland stated: “Afriland remains fully supportive of Canyon and the advancement of the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. We continue to work closely with the Company and the relevant authorities to progress the remaining regulatory approvals to raise funds and look forward to supporting Canyon as it moves toward the next phase of project development.”

Commenting on project funding, EEA stated: “Canyon continues to make strong progress across key project milestones, and we are pleased with the momentum being demonstrated as the Company advances toward production. We look forward to further strengthening our partnership with Canyon and reaffirm our commitment to completing the A$100 million Tranche 2 equity funding under the announced terms of the Placement, subject to shareholder approval anticipated in early March 2026.”

Canyon Chief Executive Officer Peter Secker commented: “Following the arrival of the surface miner in Cameroon as well as confirmation of the delivery of the Rolling Stock scheduled in Q1, the key operational milestones continue to be achieved across mining, logistics and infrastructure workstreams.

“Project readiness continues to be strengthened, with key senior leadership appointments now completed. The Mine Director and Port Manager roles have been filled, with both executives scheduled to be on the ground this month to support the ramp-up to first production.

“Downstream value creation remains a key focus, with the alumina refinery Feasibility Study advancing well and reinforcing Canyon’s long-term, value-add development strategy.

“Discussions with Camrail regarding an increased equity interest are nearing completion and are expected to support greater involvement in critical rail infrastructure upgrades, further de-risking the Company’s mine-to-port logistics pathway. In parallel, documentation for the EEA placement has been completed, with shareholder approval to be sought at a meeting to be scheduled for early March 2026, while Afriland continues constructive engagement with authorities in Cameroon to finalise the remaining approvals.

“Canyon is fully funded through Stage 1 production through a balanced mix of debt and equity, underpinned by strong support from domestic and international investors and key in-country stakeholders, as the Company remains firmly on track toward first production.”

This announcement has been approved for release by Canyon’s Board of Directors.

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Yemen: More children killed by landmines and other UXOs in first half of this year than all of 2025

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:08:14 +0000

Source: Save the Children

More children in Yemen have been killed by landmines and other unexploded ordnances (UXOs) in the first six months of this year than all of 2025, according to new Save the Children analysis[1], with the escalating toll of explosive weapons demanding urgent action to protect children and clear deadly remnants of war.

The aid group’s analysis of data collected by the Civilian Impact Monitoring Project (CIMP), part of the Protection Cluster in Yemen, also found a 61% increase in both child deaths and injuries from landmines or UXOs from January to July this year compared to the same period in 2025. [2]

Landmines and UXOs killed and injured more children than other types of armed violence such as small arms fire, airstrikes and shelling. According to the analysis, in the first half of this year, landmine or UXO incidents resulted in an average of 1.4 child casualties, compared to 0.18 child casualties per incident for other types of armed violence.

The news comes just one month after at least five children were killed and seven more injured by an unexploded ordnance (UXO) that detonated next to them while they were collecting scrap metal to sell. Save the Children supported some of these injured children, who have undergone multiple surgeries to extract shrapnel from their body and lower limbs.

Children in Yemen are three times more likely to be killed or injured by landmines and UXOs than adults due to a lack of mine risk awareness and increased risk while engaged in hazardous work [3], with UNICEF data showing that 12.5% of children aged 5-14 are engaged in child labour.

Save the Children International CEO Inger Ashing met victims of UXOs during a trip to Yemen this month when she visited a Child and Family Care Centre supported by the organisation which provides a safe space for children to play and access psychosocial support.

Ms Ashing met Othman-, 16, from Aden, who was forced to flee his home due to the conflict, and, due to economic desperation, was out of school and working in a yard collecting scrap metal to help support his family. Last year, he lost his left leg in an explosion from a UXO hidden among the scrap metal. Othman was immediately taken to hospital, where he received emergency medical treatment and surgery.

Save the Children referred Othman to psychosocial support services and coordinated with a prosthetics centre where he received a prosthetic limb. He also received food and cash support to support him and his family to recover and meet urgent needs.

Othman- said: “I worked from the age of 12 until I was 15. One day, while I was working with some of my colleagues, an unexploded ordnance near us detonated.

“I lost consciousness immediately and remained unconscious for seven days. When I finally woke up, I was in the hospital, and my leg had been amputated.”

Despite his ordeal, Othman hopes to return to school one day:

“I always wished I could be in school, and I still dream of returning to my education. But because of our current circumstances, I can’t. If my family and I had the means, I would have been sitting in a classroom instead of working-and I would not have lost my leg.

“If I am given the opportunity to return to school, I will work hard to continue my education and become someone who can achieve great things in the future.

“There are still many children working in the same place where I was injured, risking their lives every day just to earn enough to survive.”

Othman receives support from Jihad, 30, from Taiz, who works at Save the Children providing psychosocial support for children with blast injuries. Jihad himself is a survivor of a landmine incident, which resulted in amputation of his leg and injury to his eye. When he witnessed eight children become injured by a mortar shell, Jihad decided to dedicate his life to helping children affected by war. Save the Children is also working to ensure that Othman returns to school and can enrol in vocational training.

Inger Ashing said: “In meeting Othman I saw the devastating impacts of explosive weapons on children. He should have been in school, not risking his life collecting scrap metal to help his family survive. Instead, a hidden explosive left him with life-changing injuries and changed his future in an instant.

“Othman told me that he feels paralysed by his circumstances – not due to disability, but because of his family’s economic situation. Despite everything he had endured, I was struck by how open and brave he was to share his story. Spaces like the Child and Family Care Centre supported by Save the Children provide a safe space for children like Othman to play, develop and simply be a child again.

“No child should have to risk their life to help feed their family or lose a limb because deadly weapons contaminate the areas where they live, play, and are forced to work. The international community cannot look away while children in Yemen are still paying the price with their lives due to the double threat from explosive war remnants and child labour.

“We urgently need greater investment to support children like Othman and ensure that their families are not forced to take children out of school and into hazardous work.”

A report by Save the Children last year found that globally, explosive weapons were killing children on a scale never seen before, with 60% of child casualties in war zones now resulting from explosive weapons.

Save the Children is calling on all parties to the conflict in Yemen to de-escalate the crisis, stop the use of explosive weapons and uphold international humanitarian law to prevent further harm to children and civilians.

It also called on international donors to increase funding for the clearance of UXOs, victim assistance and risk education initiatives that have been scaled back due to global aid cuts. Families also need more support for sustainable livelihoods so that children are not forced into work, putting them at risk.

Save the Children has been working in Yemen since 1963, implementing programmes in education, child protection, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and emergency response across most of the country. This includes specialized care and assistance for children injured by explosive weapons and mine risk education.

[1] According to data from the Civilian Impact Monitoring Project, part of the Protection Cluster of NGOs in Yemen, 18 children were killed by landmines and UXOs in Yemen in 2025, and 20 children were killed by landmines and UXOs in the first six months of this year. So far in 2026, 123 children have been killed or injured due to armed violence (53 fatalities, 70 injuries). Full data available on request.

[2] 45 children have been killed or injured so far this year due to landmines and UXOs (20 fatalities, 25 injuries). In the first six months of 2025, 28 children were killed or injured in the first six months of 2025 (10 fatalities, 18 injuries)

[3] Between April 2022 and 25 March 2026, 511 of 1,182 children killed or injured as a result of armed violence were due to landmines or UXOs (43%). Of 6,051 adults killed or injured in the same period, 747 (12%) was a result of landmines or UXOs, based on analysis of data collected by the Civilian Impact Monitoring Project, a service of the UN Protection Cluster. Data available on request.

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

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Security and Tech – Gen Half-Year Threat Report: Attackers are Moving Closer to Systems People Trust

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:08:09 +0000

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners

New research finds cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the trusted digital experiences Kiwis depend on, rather than relying on obvious malware or technical exploits.

Auckland, July 17, 2026 – As New Zealanders move more online in a cold winter, attackers are moving with them, closer to the trusted parts of digital life. Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) today published its H1 2026 Threat Report to help people understand what cyber threats are emerging and what risks are shaping digital life today. A common thread runs through the report: attackers are exploiting digital trust. Not only are they sending malicious links or dropping malware, they are also abusing context, sessions, workflows, brands, updating systems, advertising platforms and delegated authority.

Trust Has Become the New Attack Surface

The Threat Report’s central finding is a shift in how attacks work. The most effective threats in the first half of 2026 did not rely on technical exploits or obvious deception, they succeeded because they were hard to distinguish from normal digital life. Scams arrived through a hotel booking platform, referencing a real reservation. WhatsApp accounts were compromised not through a password breach, but by tricking users into approving an attacker’s browser as a linked device. Fraud moved through real, verified financial accounts because the people owning those accounts had been recruited through social media with offers of quick cash. And AI agents, running with permissions the user had already granted, were empowered to execute a reverse shell.

“The most effective attacks in the first half of 2026 didn’t look like attacks,” said Vita Santrucek, Chief Technology & Development Officer at Gen. “They arrived through booking platforms, family message threads, software update channels and AI agent workflows, all places people already trust. As attackers blend into everyday digital experiences, protection has to move closer to the moments where confidence is earned, exploited or broken.”

Across scams, identity breaches, and privacy violations, the pattern is the same: the attack moved inside trusted systems before the danger became visible.

A Cold, Wet Winter, and Where Kiwis Shop

One of the fastest-growing threats in New Zealand is the e-shop scam, up 87% in the first half of the year, likely because people spend more time indoors and shopping moves online when it’s cold and wet outside. Fake online stores are now built so well they are almost impossible to tell from the real thing, and the moment you enter your payment details, your card information goes straight to the scammer.

“Your guard can slip when you’re scrolling and shopping from a warm room,” says Mark Gorrie, VP APAC at Norton. “A price that’s too good, a shop name you’ve never heard of, and a message tugging at your emotions to rush you. If you feel any of those, stop right there. Rather than following a link straight from an ad or a social post, search the shop’s name and check it’s a real business. That small extra step prevents most of the harm.”

And Handing Over the Device Itself

Another fastest-growing threat of all in New Zealand is malicious remote access (MRA), up 73%.

MRA is where an attacker gains the ability to control your device from afar. They don’t just steal information; they take over the computer or phone itself. In many cases, victims grant that access with their own hands, following a message that says, “your computer is infected” and giving control to someone posing as support. Tech support scams rose 27% in New Zealand as well, and the two are closely linked.

Furthermore, Scam-Yourself attacks, where following a tutorial promising free downloads, cracked software or fixing a technical issue installs the malware yourself, climbed 45%.

Fastest-Growing Threats in New Zealand (H1 2026)

E-shop scams: up 87%
Malicious remote access (MRA): up 73%
Droppers: up 56%

A dropper causes little direct harm itself but quietly delivers and installs other malware such as ransomware or spyware, slipping past initial antivirus defences.

Trojans: up 55%

A Trojan is malicious software disguised as a legitimate program.

Scam-Yourself attacks: up 45%.

Threat Report Highlights (Global)

Gen’s telemetry from H1 2026 shows the trend activity across key threat areas over the last six months globally.

Key findings about growing threats include:

· A 387% increase in government impersonation scams – showing criminals are increasingly exploiting trust in public institutions to steal money and information.

· A more than 454% increase in family impersonation scams, while separate “GhostPairing” activity showed how WhatsApp’s linked-device feature can be abused to gain persistent access to an account and allow people to impersonate loved ones.

· More than 304 million scam-ad impressions identified across the EU and UK in less than one month, underscoring how easily fraudulent ads can reach people.

· Norton and LifeLock breach notification alerts with attributed lead sources increased 628.1% up to 3.3 million, with more than 10 million breach notifications sent in total – proving more people’s personal information is being exposed in data breaches.

· More than 15.7 million breached records containing email addresses identified, giving cybercriminals more opportunities to target consumers with phishing, scams, and account takeover attempts.

· 734% increase in bank account (depository) activity alerts – further evidence of the rapid financial exploitation that follows a breach.

Key findings about blocked attacks and defences include:

· 114.2 million e-shop scam attacks blocked, up 109% – highlighting the growing risk of fake online stores targeting shoppers.

· 20.3 million tech support scam attacks blocked – reflecting continued attempts to trick people into giving scammers remote access to their devices or financial information.

· 1 million web skimming attacks blocked, up 212% – showing how attackers continued to target checkout flows where users already expect to enter payment details.

· Roughly 1.9 billion tracking attempts blocked during H1 2026 – demonstrating the scale of online tracking that can erode consumer privacy.

The report also identifies agentic AI as an emerging security frontier. As AI systems gain the ability to browse, install software, access files, connect to services and take action on behalf of users, attackers are increasingly targeting the permissions and trust these systems rely on. Early telemetry from Sage, Gen’s agentic security platform behind features like Norton and Avast’s AI Agent Protection, found the most common high-risk AI agent behaviours involved:

1. Trying to run dangerous system commands

2. Attempting to open a remote command channel, which could let an attacker control the system

3. Downloading and running code from the internet

4. Reading credential files without authorisation

5. Trying to create persistent remote access, such as adding a trusted SSH key

6. Trying to override the agent’s instructions.

The full Gen H1 2026 Threat Report is available at https://www.gendigital.com/blog/insights/reports/threat-report-h1-2026

About Gen

Gen (NASDAQ: GEN) is a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom through its trusted consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, MoneyLion and more. The Gen family of consumer brands is rooted in providing financial empowerment and cyber safety for the first digital generations. Today, Gen empowers people to live their digital lives safely, privately and confidently for generations to come. Gen brings award-winning products and services in cybersecurity, online privacy, identity protection and financial wellness to nearly 500 million users in more than 150 countries. Learn more at GenDigital.com.

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Schlumberger Foundation Honors Nine Women Scientists and Engineers with the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize

MIL OSI — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:46:25 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

KAMPALA, UGANDA – EQS Newswire – 16 July 2026 – The Schlumberger Foundation (https://SchlumbergerFoundation.com/) is proud to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize, a merit-based award that recognizes Fellows who are translating their scientific and engineering expertise into initiatives with demonstrated potential for wider impact.

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For more than two decades, the Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future program has supported women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing advanced STEM research and developing their leadership.

Today, their achievements demonstrate that the program’s influence extends far beyond individual academic journeys. Across countries, disciplines and generations, Faculty for the Future Fellows are turning advanced scientific and engineering expertise into breakthrough solutions that open new pathways, strengthen communities and generate wider change across people and systems.

The Faculty for the Future Impact Prize recognizes proven initiatives and accelerates their next stage of development. Through funding, visibility and connection to the wider fellowship, the scientific and business community it helps recipients extend their reach and deepen their impact.

The 2026 Impact Prize recognizes outstanding initiatives in three areas:

Educational Outreach
Technology Innovation
Social Impact

“Faculty for the Future began by investing in the education and potential of exceptional women scientists and engineers. What we now see is how that investment continues to multiply as Fellows open pathways for others, build institutions and apply their expertise to urgent challenges in their communities. The Impact Prize allows us to recognize this leadership, connect it across the fellowship and help it travel further,”said Capella Festa, President of the Schlumberger Foundation.

2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Recipients

The Schlumberger Foundation is delighted to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize:

Dr. Darshana Joshi
VigyanShaala: STEM Access for Women and Rural Communities in India

Dr. Angela Tabiri
The Mathsqueen National STEAM Circuit

Dr. Novalia Pishesha
Future Southeast Asian Scientist (FSAS)

Dr. Chao Mbogo
Mentorship Infrastructure for Holistic Technologists

Dr. Hifza Rasheed
Empowering Women and Communities with Climate-Resilient Water

Dr. Edu Inam
Scaling a Research Equipment Database for Equitable Access in Nigeria

Professor Bridget Bannerman
Empowering African Women to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Dr. Tonthoza Uganja
Profitable Agroforestry for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi

Dr. Zita Nodjikouambaye
Community-Based Screening for Cervical and Breast Cancer in Chad

Selected from 156 applications from 61 countries, the nine winning initiatives reveal the breadth of what Faculty for the Future Fellows are building through science and engineering. They create pathways into STEM, strengthen access to research and healthcare, and develop practical responses to challenges in water, agriculture and climate resilience.

The Impact Prize marks a new chapter for Faculty for the Future. Building on more than two decades of support for advanced STEM education, it strengthens a global fellowship in which the scientific and engineering leadership of Fellows is recognized, connected and amplified.

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DFT and OSMEP Invite Guangzhou Consumers to Discover Premium Thai Rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow”

MIL OSI — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:34:17 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, together with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), invites consumers in Guangzhou to experience the premium quality of Thai rice at “Thai Rice Roadshow: Think Rice Think Thailand – We Serve the Best Quality Rice to the World.”The event will take place from 17–19 July 2026 ,10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. at the outdoor plaza in front of Grandview Mall, Guangzhou, China.

The roadshow will bring together more than 28 Thai rice producers and rice product manufacturers to showcase and sell premium Thai rice and rice products, while raising awareness of Thai rice and promoting its consumption in the Chinese market.

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the quality, diversity, and distinctive taste of Thai rice while meeting exhibitors from Thailand’s major rice-producing regions. Featured products include Thai Hom Mali (Jasmine) rice, white rice, Thai fragrant rice, glutinous rice, and specialty varieties such as Riceberry, Hom Nin, and Sangyod rice. The event will also feature the “Seven Stories of Thai Rice” exhibition, presenting the origins of Thai rice, traditional cultivation wisdom, unique characteristics, and nutritional value to help Chinese consumers gain a deeper understanding of Thailand’s rice heritage.

A major highlight of the event will be live cooking demonstrations by professional Thai chefs, with complimentary tastings of signature Thai rice dishes, including pineapple fried rice, lotus leaf rice, mango sticky rice, sticky rice with longan and goji berries, and banana sticky rice. Visitors can also purchase authentic Thai cuisine from Thai SELECT certified restaurants, a mark of authentic Thai ingredients and genuine Thai flavors.

Admission is free. Visitors are invited to explore, taste, and shop for premium Thai rice products throughout the three-day event.

To further promote Thai rice and encourage its consumption in Guangzhou, DFT will partner with three Thai SELECTrestaurants—Mango Tree, Lian Restaurant, and Manmailai—to present the “Think Rice Think Thailand: Taste of Thai Cuisine” campaign from 18–24 July 2026**. Customers ordering dishes from the Special Thai Rice Menuwill be eligible for a lucky draw, with the grand prize of two round-trip air tickets between Guangzhou and Bangkok. Winners will also enjoy an exclusive Thai fine dining experience at Khao San Sek in Bangkok’s Song Wat district, created by Michelin-starred Chef Pichaya “Chef Pam” Soontornyanakij.

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BANGLADESH: Deadly landslide kills seven more children in Rohingya camps

LiveNews Publisher — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:22:40 +0000

Source: Save the Children

A landslide triggered by monsoon rains has reportedly killed seven students and a teacher at a school in the Rohingya camps in Bangladesh, with more children being pulled from the rubble in the second deadly incident this week, Save the Children said.

The landslide came after at least eight people – including five children – died in flooding and landslides on 6 July in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee settlement, that is home to more than one million Rohingya refugees, most of them women and children.

Several Save the Children learning centres have been damaged by heavy rain and flash floods, forcing their temporary closure. Homes, clean water sources and latrines and washing facilities have also been damaged.

Rohingya refugees mostly live in shacks made of bamboo and plastic sheets that cling to steep, bare hills. Flooding has further worsened their living conditions along with an overall deterioration of conditions inside the camps due to aid cuts in 2025 and donors scaling back funding for the protracted crisis.

Golam Mostofa, Head of the Cox’s Bazar Area Office at Save the Children in Bangladesh, said:

“The deaths of these students are a devastating reminder of the dangers children in the Rohingya camps face when extreme weather strikes. They are living in one of Bangladesh’s most climate-vulnerable regions, where crowded camps cling to landslide-prone hillsides.

“With the monsoon far from over, the risks remain acute. Continued rainfall is threatening to trigger further landslides, disrupting learning, damaging fragile shelters and leaving children exposed to serious health threats, including dengue, cholera and diarrhoea.

“Save the Children is working with partners and government authorities to strengthen disaster preparedness, anticipatory action and early warnings in the Rohingya camps.

“Protecting children from increasingly severe weather must be a priority. Communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Bangladesh need stronger infrastructure, safer learning spaces and sustained support to reduce the risks they face year after year.”

Save the Children has been working in Cox’s Bazar since 2012 and significantly increased its activities following the 2017 exodus of refugees to Bangladesh, with programs in education, health and nutrition, food, water, shelter, and child protection services.

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

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Midea Group and Hutchison Ports Sign MoU

MIL OSI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:34:41 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

At Shenzhen Port Global Supply Chain High-Quality Development Conference 2026
Unlocking Global Network Synergies to Build a Stable and Efficient Supply Chain

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – At the Shenzhen Port Global Supply Chain High-Quality Development Conference 2026, Midea Group (Midea), the global smart home and technology giant, and Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (Hutchison Ports), the world’s leading port investor, developer, and operator, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Guided by the shared vision of “Benefitting from New APEC Opportunities, Forging a New Future for Port and Shipping Cooperation”, the two parties will deepen their global strategic partnership over the next two years, combining their respective strengths and resources to co-create a highly resilient, efficient, and mutually beneficial global supply chain ecosystem.

Sam Shi, General Manager of the International Supply Chain Capability Center of Midea Group (first from left) and Ken Chou, Group Commercial Director of Hutchison Ports (first from right), signed the MoU under the witness of Lewis Fu, President of Midea International (second from left) and Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports (second from right).

In response to the evolving global trade landscape, these two industry leaders are actively collaborating to bring together their strategic assets and global networks. Midea’s expanding manufacturing footprint overseas seamlessly aligns with Hutchison Ports’ extensive network of global port resources, establishing a perfect synergy particularly in key markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, Vietnam and Mexico. As Midea accelerates its international expansion, its global logistics requirements are experiencing robust growth. This partnership will secure global maritime logistics corridors for Midea, ensuring stable and efficient delivery. Concurrently, Midea’s continuously growing cargo volumes will significantly boost throughput across Hutchison Ports’ terminals, in turn attracting more international shipping routes to call at its facilities.

Lewis Fu, President of Midea International, said “Under our globalisation strategy, securing reliable logistics services is fundamental to Midea’s sustained business growth. We are delighted to deepen our collaboration with Hutchison Ports. Through practical initiatives, such as data integration and priority lanes during peak seasons, we can further enhance supply chain synergy and operational efficiency. This gives us full confidence in steadily achieving our global shipping target of 1.5 million TEUs by 2027.”

Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports, said “As a world-leading technology enterprise, Midea Group is an incredibly valued strategic partner for Hutchison Ports. Midea’s massive and rapidly growing export volumes will inject strong momentum into our terminals. By leveraging our high-efficiency operational standards, advanced digital capabilities, and tailored service frameworks, we will provide reliable logistical support for Midea’s global expansion, establishing a new benchmark for industry collaboration.”

Under the MoU, this deepened collaboration will initially be launched using Hutchison Ports’ Yantian International Container Terminals (YANTIAN) as a key strategic anchor point, focusing on the following areas:

Green Logistics and Digitalization Construction: Both parties will actively explore sustainable transport solutions that comply with local regulations and authorities. By integrating Midea’s business system with YANTIAN’s terminal operating system, they will achieve real-time information sharing and seamless workflow connectivity, significantly enhancing cargo handling and transport efficiency.

Port Operation Support: Addressing industry choke points such as peak-season logistical delays and capacity constraints, Hutchison Ports will open priority lanes for Midea during peak seasons. This will expedite the pick-up, return, and reloading of Midea’s cargo, ensuring highly efficient dispatch operations and reinforcing the stability of Midea’s supply chain.

Port Extension Services and Multimodal Transportation: The partners will jointly develop rail freight solutions connecting inland Chinese ports to YANTIAN, alongside comprehensive terminal logistics support including container yards, warehousing, and other value-added services.

Looking ahead, Midea and Hutchison Ports aim to progressively scale up the successful collaboration model established at YANTIAN across Hutchison Ports’ vast global network. Both parties will continue to strengthen their strategic alignment on a global level, jointly exploring innovative green and digital logistics solutions to set a new benchmark for smarter, greener, and more resilient global supply chains.

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Genetic Study Reveals Multiple Introductions and Human-Mediated Spread of Invasive Blackchin Tilapia in Thailand

MIL OSI — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:04:18 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Researchers from Aquatic Resources Research Institute (ARRI), Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University have recently uncovered new genetic evidence explaining how the invasive blackchin tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron), a species native to West Africa, became established throughout Thailand.

Based on genetic analysis of 466 fish samples collected nationwide, the study identified high genetic diversity, including 19 distinct haplotypes, revealing that the species originated from multiple introduction events rather than a single release. The findings also show that subsequent human-mediated translocations within Thailand played a major role in the species’ rapid spread.

The study represents one of the most comprehensive genetic assessments of blackchin tilapia in Thailand to date. Researchers confirmed that the invasive populations belong to Sarotherodon melanotheron melanotheron subspecies and identified 13 private haplotypes unique to specific populations. Several of these occurred at relatively high frequencies in Samut Songkhram, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Surat Thani, indicating multiple introduction sources and limited mixing among some regional populations.

Using haplotype distribution patterns, network analysis and phylogenetic comparisons, the researchers traced the origins of Thailand’s blackchin tilapia to multiple geographic sources, including Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, as well as potentially other unsampled native populations in West Africa.

The study also found that blackchin tilapia populations in different parts of Thailand are genetically distinct, particularly in Samut Songkhram, which is believed to be the earliest site of the invasion. At the same time, researchers discovered that fish sharing the most common genetic signature were found in provinces across eastern and southern Thailand, including Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Chumphon, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla, suggesting they were transported by human activities rather than spreading naturally through connected waterways.

The researchers said “The findings provide valuable scientific evidence for strengthening surveillance and management of the invasive species. By identifying introduction pathways and patterns of dispersal, the study offers important guidance for preventing further spread, improving biosecurity measures and mitigating ecological impacts on Thailand’s freshwater ecosystems.”

Link to the research paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513426002152

Hashtag: #ChulalongkornUniversity

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Natural Disasters – Families displaced by Venezuela earthquakes at risk of infection amid water and sanitation shortages

LiveNews Publisher — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:08:11 +0000

Source: Save the Children

Hundreds of people displaced by Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are sharing extremely limited toilets in informal camps, while others are risking returning to damaged homes to use bathrooms despite fears the buildings could collapse, Save the Children said.

Thousands of people sheltering in tents for the past 12 days are without regular access to safe drinking water, running water and toilets, putting them at risk of skin infections, diarrhea and gastrointestinal illnesses, with children particularly vulnerable. Women and girls are having to manage their periods without privacy, clean water and sanitary products.

In some informal camps, there are only one or two pre-existing toilets, some of which were damaged by the earthquake, shared among hundreds of displaced people. Many people are instead defecating and urinating outdoors, including in places where children play.

Ongoing thundershowers and high daytime temperatures risk exacerbating the spread of infections.

Gabriela-, 31, is a doctor working with Paluz, a Save the Children local partner running mobile health clinics for people affected by the earthquake.

Gabriela- said: “People are defecating out in the open, whether it’s in the woods, behind rubble, or right in the sea, which means that the water that they are bathing in is contaminated. This can cause skin diseases and eye irritations.”

Isabel-, 44, from Caracas was displaced with her husband and three children and now lives in a tent in front of the building in which the family used to live. Her oldest child, David-,9, was already suffering from a kidney problem. David’s condition worsened after the family had to leave their home due to the lack of toilets and poor sanitation in the camp. He received treatment at Paluz’s mobile clinic, supported by Save the Children.

“Mostly you just have to wait for someone else to go before you can go [to the toilet] too,” said Isabel. “What I see as a priority is having some portable toilets because bathrooms are a big issue.”

Informal camps are lacking a regular supply of drinking water, forcing families to buy bottled water or rely on donations with families rationing bottled water, fearing it will run out.

Gabriela- said: “Right now people are getting water donations in bottles. But as soon as that water runs out, people will resort to whatever water they can get and we don’t know if that water is filtered, chlorinated, or boiled.”

Some families in La Guaira, the area hardest-hit by the earthquake, are collecting untreated river water to drink, cook and wash, putting them at risk of gastrointestinal infections.

Fatima Andraca, Country Director for Save the Children in Venezuela said:

“With every passing day since the earthquakes in Venezuela, the toll this disaster is taking on children grows. Thousands of children are sheltering outside with no regular access to drinking water, toilets or showers, exposing them to a ticking time bomb of new health risks.

“Women and girls are having to manage their periods without privacy, clean water and sanitary products which is incredibly stressful.

“People in the earthquake affected areas urgently need safe drinking water and latrines and mobile health care if they do get sick.”

More than 3,340 people have been confirmed dead following the back-to-back 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on 24 June, while about 680,000 children have been affected according to the UN. The earthquake also damaged waste management systems and water pipelines.

Save the Children is on the ground in Venezuela, working with authorities and local partners and is distributing hygiene kits and essential supplies, providing primary healthcare through mobile clinics, running safe spaces where children can access mental health support. The organisation will also be providing clean water and coordinated child protection services with key stakeholders.

Save the Children is an independent, impartial child rights organisation with our focus on the urgent humanitarian needs of children and families in Venezuela.

Save the Children has been working in Venezuela since 2018. Since the humanitarian crisis started to rapidly deteriorate a few years ago, Save the Children has been scaling its response through local partners to support the increasing number of children in need. Save the Children is delivering health, nutrition, education, child protection, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene and food security and livelihoods support.

-Names changed to protect identity

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

MIL OSI

Sudan: More than 5,500 children displaced by escalating violence in El Obeid in past two weeks

LiveNews Publisher — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:16:48 +0000

Source: Save the Children

More than 5,500 children are among the 11,000 people newly displaced in the wake of escalating violence in and around the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan, Sudan, with thousands more at risk, Save the Children said [1].

The latest displacement in over three years of war comes amid intensified hostilities around the city, with the UN warning that up to 500,000 civilians are at risk of being targeted in large-scale atrocities and could be displaced if the situation escalates.

This warning follows increased drone strikes that have killed civilians and destroyed civilian infrastructure, resulting in severe fuel and water shortages, while siege-like conditions in the city have left thousands of people trapped and cut off from basic services.

Humanitarian access to El Obeid, a critical commercial and humanitarian hub for the region, is becoming increasingly constrained, with several major access routes into the city disrupted or closed, Save the Children said.

At the same time, the onset of the rainy season and an ongoing cholera outbreak in Kordofan with over 300 cases, confirmed by the State Ministry of Health, is creating further risks for children who are unable to access healthcare. New displacement into already overcrowded camps is increasing the likelihood of the outbreak worsening.

As families arrive in displacement sites and into local communities, they face increasingly difficult living conditions. Many are struggling to access adequate shelter, clean water, healthcare and education services, while overcrowding is placing additional pressure on already limited resources.

Emad-, who lives with his children, wife and members of his extended family in El Obeid, witnessed the latest drone attacks. He told Save the Children: “Throughout June, the situation in El Obeid was extremely challenging, drones rained heavily in and around the city. About 11 fuel stations were hit, along with fuel tankers coming to El Obeid. Additionally, tankers sitting idle inside the city were also hit including water tankers. There seems to be a systemized targeting that directly affected the economic situation, causing price hikes and water shortages, where two jerrycans now go for almost 6,000 Sudanese pounds ($10).”

Save the Children is particularly concerned about the growing psychological toll on children, many of whom have witnessed violence, lost loved ones, or been forced to flee multiple times in the past three years.

Sudan is home to the world’s largest displacement crisis with about 14 million people or a quarter of the population, forced to flee their homes.

Francesco Lanino, Deputy Country Director for Save the Children in Sudan, said:

“For children, displacement is far more than the loss of a home. It often means losing access to school, healthcare, clean water and the support networks that help them feel safe and protected. Many have already been displaced multiple times, and without urgent action to protect civilians, maintain humanitarian access and prevent further violence, thousands of children could be forced to flee while facing increasing risks to their safety, health and wellbeing.”

Across Sudan, children continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. Children under 18 make up about 55% of the country’s displaced population, highlighting the disproportionate impact of violence and displacement on children’s safety, wellbeing and future.

Save the Children continues to operate in and around El Obeid, providing health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education and child protection services despite growing access challenges.

Save the Children is calling for the protection of civilians, safe and sustained humanitarian access, and increased support for displaced children and families in North Kordofan and across Sudan. Without urgent action, needs are expected to increase significantly in the coming weeks, placing thousands more at risk.

Save the Children has worked in Sudan since 1983 and provides programming for children and families affected by conflict, displacement, extreme poverty and hunger.

Notes:

[1] According to data from Save the Children teams in El Obeid, Sudan.

-Name changed to protect identities.

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

MIL OSI

First baby born by C-section at new Save the Children hospital in world’s largest refugee camp

LiveNews Publisher — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:53:02 +0000

Source: Save the Children

The first baby born by caesarean section (C-section) was safely delivered at a new Save the Children hospital in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, at a time when global aid cuts are putting essential services at risk in the world’s largest refugee settlement.

The new Maternal and Child Hospital opened earlier this year and is the first facility to specialise in maternal and neonatal health in the Rohingya camps, where an overall reduction in donor funding has led to the closure of some health centres and learning facilities.

Health workers at the hospital realised the need for the C-section and safely delivered the baby last month after the baby’s mother, Shirin-, who has three other children, experienced prolonged labour with reduced amniotic fluid causing an irregular heartbeat for her baby and rising blood pressure.

Golam Mostofa, Cox’s Bazar Area Director, Save the Children International, said:

“Every birth is a moment for celebration but this birth in particular deserves a moment because our teams were able to support the mother throughout a delivery that came with complications.

“We opened this hospital to bring specialised care closer to those who need it the most and to ensure mothers feel safe and supported. Hopefully this will be the first of many successful deliveries that reinforce our commitment to strengthen healthcare for mothers and babies in Cox’s Bazar.”

The hospital, which has 59 beds, offers services including emergency newborn care and stabilization, antenatal care, nutrition support and services for gender-based violence survivors.

It is designed to care for both Rohingya refugee and women from host communities in Cox’s Bazar, where access to specialized healthcare is limited and maternal and newborn mortality rates remain high.

Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh is home to the world’s largest refugee camp and hosts over one million Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar, with more than half being children.

Some Rohingya women experience high-risk pregnancies in the camps because of poor nutrition, limited pre-natal healthcare access, and underlying health conditions as well as other factors including the distance to and the cost involved in getting to a health facility.

Shirin-, the mother, said:

“The doctors and nurses took such great care of me that I felt safe throughout the procedure. The doctors also spoke to my family so they would understand why the surgery was necessary. The hospital is so clean, and they maintain hygiene well.”

Save the Children has been working in Cox’s Bazar since 2012 and significantly increased its activities following the 2017 exodus of refugees to Bangladesh, with programmes in education, health and nutrition, food, water, shelter, and child protection services.

The New Zealand Government has been supporting Save the Children health facilities inside the camps through the New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership since 2018, while a generous legacy gift from a New Zealander is also supporting the new hospital’s specialist treatment services.

-Name changed to protect anonymity.

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

MIL OSI

Opinion: Time To Pull Plug On Power-Hungry AI Data Centres – CAFCA

LiveNews Publisher — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:07:46 +0000

Source: Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) – Murray Horton.

The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) is warning that a planned AI data centre in Southland would consume up to 25% of New Zealand’s annual electricity output and push power prices higher for Kiwi consumers and businesses.

CAFCA Organiser Murray Horton says data centres consume a phenomenal amount of electricity.

“The proposed $5 billion foreign-owned Datagrid AI centre near Invercargill would require 1 gigawatt of electricity to operate. That is nearly twice as much as the 570 megawatts that Rio Tinto’s Tiwai Point aluminium smelter consumes.

“Currently the smelter takes 13% of all the electricity New Zealand produces. If the data centre is built, we would have to sacrifice more than one third of the power we produce to supply just two foreign-owned businesses.”

Mr Horton says CAFCA has long targeted Rio Tinto’s smelter near Bluff, labelling it New Zealand’s biggest corporate bludger. It pays a secret, super cheap price for power that is not available for any other user. All other electricity users in Aotearoa therefore subsidise the power that the smelter consumes and exports in the form of aluminium.

“Rio Tinto’s smelter is the textbook example of corporate welfare in New Zealand, but this new data centre would take this to another level. It would use twice as much power and would require it 24 hours a day, every single day of the year.

“In a dry winter the smelter can turn off one or two of its pot lines to conserve power, but data centres cannot do that. Industry experts say AI computers can be damaged if they are shut down so they need an unending, uninterrupted supply.

“The Government’s plans to develop a liquefied natural gas import terminal in Taranaki to provide backup power in lean years have to be seen in this light. LNG is an environmentally harmful and, as we have seen with the war in Iran, potentially vulnerable solution to a problem largely created by these large power users.

“Without these major consumers, we could use new renewable energy generation and better storage and management of our supply to meet demand in dry years,” Mr Horton says.

Another problem with AI computing centres is that they generate high levels of heat, so they must be cooled using large amounts of water. This is why cool regions such as Southland are sought after by developers.

Heat from data centres can be siphoned off and used to heat urban areas, but this requires significant investment in infrastructure.

Mr Horton says concerns about electricity and water consumption as well as the insidious nature of AI are driving opposition to AI data centres around the world.

Because it has made a big bet on AI, the United States is at the forefront of this. Many states have used tax incentives to encourage data centres and some AI companies are even developing their own generators to power them. Microsoft plans to reopen the notorious Three Mile Island nuclear power plant to run data centres in four different states, for example.

“Now opposition to them is growing right in the US. The issue unites people across the political spectrum – from MAGA to the far left. And the New York Times reports there are movements against them in Europe, South Africa, Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.

“There are also concerns about the nature of AI itself. Many people are worried that AI will cause massive unemployment. The military’s use of AI and facial recognition tools create some truly frightening prospects.

“AI is unprecedented and potentially devastating technology but there is very little discussion of it in New Zealand.

“The Overseas Investment Office has approved the construction of the data centre in Southland, but that is not a surprise because they approve nearly all projects that foreign companies who want to operate here propose.”

Along with the ethical issues AI poses, the economics of data centres do not add up. While they create jobs during the construction phase, once they are up and running they are virtually automatic and profits flow to the biggest tech oligarchs in the world.

CAFCA is calling for a halt to major AI data centres in Aotearoa. They are being sold to the NZ public as The Next Big Thing, with little or no discussion about their massive impact on our electricity and water resources, let alone any discussion on the bigger issue of highly controversial AI. Nor is there any guarantee that they will actually be built in this country. Exhibit A: Amazon’s 2026 abandonment of its proposed hyper-scale data centre in Auckland. Amazon has opted instead to lease capacity in other data centres, rather than construct new builds. Aotearoa has more pressing needs for our electricity resources than turning them over to Big Tech for AI.

Murray Horton
Organiser
CAFCA
Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa

MIL OSI

Tech Security – Norton’s Scam-Free Winter Forecast

LiveNews Publisher — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:01:42 +0000

Source: Botica Butler Raudon Partners for Norton

From AI crypto cons to fake holiday bookings, Norton reveals the scams catching out Kiwis, plus advice to stay ahead of the scammers

As winter sets in the ruthless scams targeting Kiwis heat up. Norton, a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and part of, has released information about the 5 biggest scams facing Kiwis this winter, along with practical advice on how to avoid them.

Norton’s Threat Labs team analysed hundreds of millions of scams blocked across its global network during the winter months of 2024 and 2025.

To support the report findings and to help Kiwis enjoy a scam free winter, Norton cyber security experts have put together a hotlist of the biggest scam red flags:

· If you have to pay to get paid, it’s a scam. Doesn’t matter if it’s a lottery prize, an investment payout, or a package delivery.

· If a stranger is fast-tracking the relationship, slow down. Romance, business, investments, friendship… speed is the tell.

· If a message uses real details about you, that doesn’t make it real. This is the game in 2026, the presence of personal data isn’t proof, it’s the trap.

· If a link is doing the urgent work, don’t click it. Go to the source. Type the URL yourself. Open the app.

· If something feels off, it likely is. Trust the instinct, hang up the call, close the tab, ask a friend.

Mark Gorrie, VP APAC at Norton, said, “The cold and wet winter is already here, and scammers were ready for it. We spend more time searching online, some of us chasing a warmer holiday, others looking for a better return on their money. That’s why the scams hitting Kiwis run from fake investment platforms to reservation hijack scams. With AI, scams are cheap to make and deploy, and easy to make convincing. The lesson is simple. Before you pay anyone, stop and ask yourself why you’re paying this money to this person, every single time.”

Norton Top 5 Scams of Winter 2026 in NZ:

1. Crypto and Investment Fraud Scams

Crypto and investment fraud scams are long-con financial scams where fraudsters use fake trading platforms, “guaranteed return” pitches and recover schemes to steal money.

Gen blocked more than 83,000 financial scam attacks in winter 2025, a 225% increase compared to the rest of the year. Similar figures are expected this year. Interestingly, investment scams are tied very closely to romance scams where people are distracted taking faster decisions than normal.

How it works: There are three main ways to encounter this scam.

· Fake crypto trading dashboard. You get invited to a private group, app, or platform, usually by someone you’ve built rapport with over weeks on a dating or networking app. You “deposit” a small amount of money and the dashboard show your money growing. You withdraw a small amount and get it back. Then you go bigger, and the withdrawal never comes.

· “Guaranteed return” investment groups. Discord servers, Telegram channels, and Instagram DMs promising returns no legitimate investment can offer.

· Recovery scams: Scammers target people who have already been scammed, promising to recover their lost money – for a fee. Often, they’re the same people who scammed you the first time.

How to avoid this scam:

· No legitimate investment guarantees a return. None. If what you’re being proposed does, cut off contact.

· A dashboard showing your money growing is not your money growing, it’s a webpage. Always use legitimate, well known investment pages that you’ve sourced the URL for yourself.

· The person DMing you about a “no-risk opportunity” is not your friend. No risk does not exist, avoid immediately.

· If someone offers to “recover” money you already lost to a scam, that’s a second scam. Real recovery happens through your bank, your card issuer, and law enforcement. Do not use other recovery providers.

2. Imposter Scams

Impostor scams were one of the scam types seeing observable upticks in June, July, and August of 2025, compared to the rest of the year, up 128%. And thanks to AI voice cloning, that figure is only going up.

How it works: You receive a panicked call from a friend, loved one or government body, like IRD. They ask urgently for money, why would you not – the call is from their number and their voice. But it’s a scammer using an AI voice clone to impersonate your trusted source.

How to avoid this scam:

· Set a safe word with family and groups of friends now, before anyone needs it.

· If a call sounds urgent and emotional, hang up and call the person back on the number you already have for them.

· Real agencies ask you to get in touch through official channels, not to act immediately on a link.

3. Tech Support Scams

Tech support scams are social engineering attacks where fraudsters impersonate tech companies, tracking victims into giving them remote computer access, or transferring money to “protect” their accounts. These surge in winter as people spending more time online.

Gen blocked more than 16,000 tech support scam attacks during winter 2025, up 115% in New Zealand compared to the rest of the year. Unfortunately, most victims are over 60 because they’re less online savvy, retired, or relying on their savings. They find it harder to spot a scammer and therefore are more vulnerable.

How it works: A browser pop-up claims your computer has a virus, followed by a “Technical Support” message from a known provider. You click and give them access. Once they’re in, they install real malware, charge for fake clear ups or convince you to transfer money to “protect” your bank account.

How to avoid this scam:

· Microsoft, Apple, and companies like Norton do not put their phone numbers in browser pop-ups. Ever.

· A legitimate antivirus alert won’t ask you to call a number. It’ll tell you what it blocked and let you keep going.

· If a pop-up locks your browser, force quit. Don’t call the number.

· Never give remote access to your computer to someone who called you, or someone you called from a pop-up.

4. Lottery & Sweepstakes Scams

Lottery and sweepstakes scams are “unexpected money” frauds where scammers claim you’ve won a prize or earned a reward, then require you to pay a fee to claim it. But as much as we all want some extra “fun money” in the winter, there is no prize. The fee is the entire scam.

Gen blocked more than 4,000 unexpected money scam attacks over winter in 2025, up 55% in New Zealand compared to the rest of the year.

How it works: An email or DM claims you’ve won a lottery, gift card giveaway, or sweepstakes, (often from real-sounding companies) that you don’t remember entering. To claim the prize, you have to pay a “processing fee”, “tax”, or “shipping cost.” After you pay, nothing arrives or you get a fake check that bounces.

How to avoid this scam:

· You did not win a lottery you did not enter. If you’ve been presented with a random lottery prize, this is a scam. Do not click the link. Delete the message and forget about it.

· Real sweepstakes prizes do not require upfront payment of any kind. End contact immediately with that provider if you are presented with this offer.

· Never open emails or click on links that are from sources like Nigerian princes. These are the oldest tricks in the book. Delete the email without opening it.

5. The Reservation Hijack Scam

The Reservation Hijack Scam is a phishing attack where fraudsters use stolen booking data to impersonate hotels and steal payment information from travellers. Since late 2025, research at Gen, the company behind Norton, has identified 353 fraudulent landing pages, representing roughly 350 distinct accommodations and 38,000 rooms across rented accommodation all over the world.

How it works: After booking your hotel, a new message from your booking platform arrives within a few days. It appears legitimate, referencing all correct booking information, but requests another payment due to a ‘payment problem’. It all looks legitimate, and you don’t want to lose your reservation, so in go your card details… to the scammer!

How to avoid this scam:

· If you get a “re-verify” or “problem with your reservation” message, don’t click the link, even if it looks real.

· If you think there could be an issue with your reservation, manually enter the URL in your browser to log into the booking site or contact the accommodation directly using their official contact information.

· Stick to official communication channels. Real hotels will never transfer you to text or WhatsApp to re-enter your card details.

MIL OSI

Kai Tak Sports Park Claims Top Honour

MIL OSI — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:35:13 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

Quality Building Award 2026 Winners Announced with Strong GBA and International Participation

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 June 2026 – The winners of the Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026) were announced and presented at a ceremony held last Friday (26 June) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event brought together industry leaders, representatives of professional institutions, and project teams to celebrate the outstanding achievements of building projects from Hong Kong and beyond. Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Kai Tak Sports Park received two awards, including the highest honor – the “Quality Excellence Award” – and the “Quality Building Award” in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category.

Ms Chang Yuk Kam, Patricia, Chairlady of the Quality Building Award 2026 Organizing Committee, expressed gratitude to Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG and Mr Ho Chun Hung, JP, Director of Buildings,HKSARGwho served as Chairman of the Jury Panel, and also congratulated all the award winners. Ms Chang said: “Hong Kong is now proactively integrating into the national development strategy and fully participating in the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The construction industry is embracing unprecedented opportunities. The Quality Building Award is also keeping pace with the times, actively breaking down geographical boundaries and vigorously promoting cooperation and project exchanges among the construction sectors in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. We hope that outstanding construction practices and cutting-edge technologies from different regions can be shared and complement each other, and that we can jointly build a vibrant and sustainable cross-regional architectural ecosystem, while seizing opportunities together and pursuing shared development.”

For over two decades, the Quality Building Award has remained committed to its founding principles of recognizing excellence, driving innovation, and promoting inclusion, while witnessing the continuous evolution and growth of Hong Kong’s building industry and that of the wider region. Notably, this year’s Award significantly relaxed the entry requirements for the “Building Outside GBA (include International)” and “Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)” categories, with participating teams no longer required to include a Hong Kong-registered company. This move has successfully attracted a number of high-quality non-local projects, including outstanding entries from Egypt and Shanghai, fully demonstrating Hong Kong’s unique advantage of being of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world, and further consolidating its status as a regional building hub.

The award-winning projects from past editions have covered a diverse spectrum of areas, including residential, non-residential, government and institutional buildings, renovation and revitalization projects, temporary structures, and cross-regional developments, showcasing the multifaceted value of architecture. This year’s winning projects not only combine aesthetic design with functional excellence, but also actively respond to the industry’s prevailing trends in green and low-carbon practices, as well as smart construction and management. They embody the core mission of driving urban development and enhancing the quality of living environments.

Ms Bernadette Linn, JP, Secretary for Development, Development Bureau, HKSARG, said: “The Quality Building Award has long been regarded as the ‘Oscar of the construction industry’. Over the past two decades, it has recognised numerous outstanding projects demonstrating excellence in design, construction, teamwork and sustainable development. This year’s Award is closely aligned with the policy direction of enhancing green development momentum under the National 15th Five-Year Plan. It reflects Hong Kong’s firm commitment to advancing high-quality sustainable development, and supports the national dual carbon goals as well as the broader green and low-carbon development strategy.”

The Quality Building Award 2026 featured eight award categories. Following months of rigorous evaluation by a 17-member judging panel comprising industry leaders, Kai Tak Sports Park stood out. With its “park-within-a-stadium” concept, it transformed the former airport site into an iconic landmark integrating sports, entertainment, community, and commercial functions. The design seamlessly blends aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, which particularly embodies this year’s theme: “Smartly We Build | Sustainably We Thrive | Inclusively We Lead.” It was therefore honored with the highest award of the ceremony, the “Quality Excellence Award,” as well as the “Grand Award” in the category of “Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community).”

This year, the Organizing Committee also presented two special awards: the “Innovative Project Award” and the “Sustainable Development Award”, which were awarded to Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park – Batch 1A Development: Building 11and Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3 respectively. Among them, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park – Batch 1A Development: Building 11 also received the “Grand Award” in the Hong Kong Residential (Single Building) category, while Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3 also received the “Merit Award” in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category.

Projects in the Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings) category also performed exceptionally well, with NOVO LAND receiving the “Grand Award”. In the Hong Kong Building (Renovation / Revitalization) category, both Lo Pan Spirit Inheritance: Conservation of Lo Pan Temple and the Expansion of the Legislative Council Complex received the “Grand Award”. Meanwhile, W.I.S.E. Complex received the “Grand Award” in the Temporary Building category.

To bring together professional expertise from the Greater Bay Area and beyond, this year’s Award has specially revised the entry requirements for the categories of “Building Outside GBA (include International)” and “Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)”, breaking geographical boundaries and broadening the international exchange landscape of Hong Kong’s construction industry. The “Grand Award” in the “Building Outside GBA (include International)” category was presented to Arbour and The Iconic Tower, New Capital CBD, Egypt; while the “Grand Award” in the “Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)” category was presented to China Overseas Headquarters and Marisfrolg Industrial Park.

Mr Ho Chun Hung, JP, Director of Buildings, HKSARG who served as Chairman of the Jury Panel, said: “The pursuit of quality buildings, together with the creation of a sustainable and inclusive built environment, has long been a shared mission of the construction industry. Through recognising outstanding projects and exceptional professional teams, we aim to drive the industry forward, promoting the adoption of smart technologies, green and sustainable practices, and inclusive, people-oriented collaboration. Together, we can build a safer, higher-quality, and more liveable environment for all.”

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) will serve as the Chairing Organization of the next Quality Building Award. The Award will continue to serve as an outstanding platform for industry exchange, recognizing outstanding projects and actively driving innovation and transformation within the construction sector. By working hand in hand with stakeholders across all sectors, Quality Building Award aims to build a higher-quality and more sustainable urban environment together.

QBA 2026 Awardees (in alphabetical order):
Quality Excellence Award
Kai Tak Sports Park
Innovative Project Award
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park – Batch 1A Development: Building 11
Sustainable Development Award
Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3
Hong Kong Residential (Single Building)	Award Type
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park – Batch 1A Development: Building 11	Grand
ECHO House	Merit
Parkwood	Merit
Belgravia Place I	Finalist
JARDINI	Finalist
One Central Place	Finalist
Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings)	Award Type
NOVO LAND	Grand
Casa Sierra	Merit
Victoria Voyage	Merit
Baker Circle	Finalist
THE PAVILIA FOREST	Finalist
Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community)	Award Type
Kai Tak Sports Park	Grand
Kai Tak District Cooling Plant No. 3	Merit
Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool Complex	Merit
Hospital Authority Supporting Services Centre	Finalist
Kwai Chung Hospital	Finalist
The Pentecostal Holiness Church Wing Kwong Junior School	Finalist
Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Non-Government, Institution or Community)	Award Type
98 How Ming Street	Merit
One Causeway Bay	Merit
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park – Batch 1A Development : Building 8 & Building 9	Finalist
Hong Kong Building (Renovation / Revitalization)	Award Type
Lo Pan Spirit Inheritance: Conservation of Lo Pan Temple	Grand
Expansion of the Legislative Council Complex	Grand
Conversion of the Old Wan Chai Police Station into the Headquarters of the International Organization for Mediation	Merit
Tai Po Civic Centre	Merit
Hong Kong Temporary Building	Award Type
W.I.S.E. Complex	Grand
Hip³ MiC Collaboration Centre	Merit
Light Public Housing at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 1)	Merit
Light Public Housing – Choi Hing Road, Ngau Tau Kok	Merit
Light Public Housing – Yau Pok Road, Yuen Long	Finalist
Building Outside GBA (include International)	Award Type
Arbour	Grand
The Iconic Tower, New Capital CBD, Egypt	Grand
Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)	Award Type
China Overseas Headquarters	Grand
Marisfrolg Industrial Park	Grand
China State Construction Science and Technology Innovation Building	Merit
Guangzhou Respiratory Center	Merit

Photos of the Award Presentation Ceremony can be downloaded from the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WuprPeClXBBB6rr4iaWqR6qvsVheeGl7?usp=drive_link

For more information about the Quality Building Award, please visit:
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Consumer Goods Leaders Urged to Treat AI as Enterprise Mandate, Not IT Initiative

MIL OSI — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:03:22 +0000

Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Speaking at the Global Summit of the Consumer Goods Forum, Dr Malina Ngai, Group CEO of AS Watson, shared a clear message to industry leaders: AI transformation is not an IT programme – it is a CEO mandate.

Presenting on the subject “CEO AI Playbook” for retailers and manufacturers, Malina shared that while many organisations have identified AI use cases, few have addressed the real barrier to scale: culture and system design.

“AI does not transform companies. Leaders do,” said Malina. “Culture moves when everyone moves. If AI sits in IT, it fails. If every function moves together, it scales.”

From Pilots to Enterprise Synchronisation

Malina challenged the traditional cascade model – CEO to IT to training to business units – calling it too slow for today’s environment.

Instead, she outlined a CEO-led synchronised approach in which all businesses and functions adopt AI simultaneously, supported by IT and HR. AI is horizontal, not vertical. Everyone moves in parallel, embedding AI directly into workflows, decisions, and performance management.

“This is not about experimentation at the edges,” Malina said. “It is about enterprise-wide execution.”

Redefining ROI: From Static Returns to Compounding Value

“Traditionally, we start with a defined investment. We build a business case, implement the solution, and drive initial adoption. Once deployed, we measure productivity gains and calculate ROI. The focus is on achieving a fixed financial return within a set timeframe. Value is captured once – not compounded.”

“In AS Watson, we begin with Value Creation – identifying high‑impact AI use cases aligned to strategy in each function. Once value is proven, we drive Adoption across workflows to embed it operationally.”

“As adoption deepens, we achieve Value Scaling – expanding across functions, geographies, and additional use cases . That leads to measurable Value Realisation which funds and accelerates the next wave of value creation. This is how ROI becomes compounding value.”

The Agility Equation

A central moment of the keynote was the introduction of a simple formula:

Agility = Acceleration – Friction

Acceleration comes from technology investment and ambition. Friction comes from complexity, silos, slow decision rights, and misaligned incentives.

“Agility is not a talent issue. It is not a capability issue, not a software issue,” Malina said. “It is a leadership choice and a system design issue.”

She opined that most companies overinvest in acceleration while underinvesting in friction removal – leaving AI initiatives stalled in pilots rather than scaled across the enterprise.

“The question is not how to add more speed,” she said. “It is what friction leaders are willing to remove.”

A CEO Agenda

Closing the session, Malina positioned AI as a defining leadership test for the industry.

“AI will not transform the company because you bought it. It will transform your company because you led it.”

“The return on AI doesn’t come from the tool. It comes from the courage to change how the company works.”

“GenAI will not just change how retailers and manufacturers work — it will change how we work together.”

“Retail will become more human, not less. Technology will be invisible. Customers will remember how we made them feel, not how advanced our systems were.”

In an environment defined by margin pressure, supply chain volatility, and shifting consumer expectations, the message resonated clearly: AI-driven agility is no longer optional – it is structural.

Hashtag: #ASWatson

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Venezuela Earthquake: Rescuers race to free people trapped in rubble as children forced from their homes by massive quakes – Save the Children

LiveNews Publisher — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:41:40 +0000

Source: Save the Children

Rescuers are racing to find people trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings after two massive earthquakes struck west of the capital Caracas, forcing children and their families from their homes, Save the Children said.

The double earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude have cut off communications and power in some areas so the extent of the destruction and casualties will take time to become clear.The earthquakes struck during the evening when many people were returning home, increasing concerns that individuals may be trapped beneath collapsed structures.

Save the Children works with partners in the affected areas and is working to assess urgent needs. Preventative evacuations have been carried out in several cities, with some children and families moving into open areas as aftershocks continue.

Fatima Andraca, Country Director, Save the Children in Venezuela said:

“Children are among the most vulnerable after these earthquakes. Some will have lost their homes and aftershocks are continuing, causing further terror for children and heightening the risk of further damage and casualties.

“While the extent of the destruction will take time to become clear, we know from past experience that children will need urgent support to access shelter, food, water and healthcare now. They may have been separated from their families in the chaos and could be at risk of exploitation and abuse.

“Save the Children is assessing the situation on the ground and working with our staff and local partners to understand urgent needs and support affected families as quickly as possible.”

About Save the Children NZ:

Save the Children works in 120 countries across the world. The organisation responds to emergencies and works with children and their communities to ensure they survive, learn and are protected.

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