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Lockheed Martin-Built GOES-U Weather Satellite Successfully Launched

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NOAA’s newest satellite will complete the GOES-R series and provide critical weather and climate data

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — An advanced weather satellite built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched today from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 5:26 p.m. ET. Lifted to space aboard a Space X Falcon Heavy rocket, the GOES-U satellite successfully deployed its large solar array to generate electrical power and has established communications with mission operators.

GOES-U is the final satellite in NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) – R series of four satellites. After it reaches geostationary orbit, approximately two weeks after launch, GOES-U will be renamed GOES-19. Once in operations over the East Coast of North America, the satellite be known as GOES East, and will provide advanced weather imagery, atmospheric measurements and real-time mapping of lightning activity, in addition to critical space weather observations.

“The launch of GOES-U is the culmination of more than 16 years of designing, building and launching four important weather satellites for our nation,” said Jagdeep Shergill, GOES-U program manager and director of Geo Weather Programs at Lockheed Martin. “Since the launch of the first GOES-R satellite, our nation has had more accurate weather forecasts and more timely severe storm warnings, and this critical service has positively affected everyone in the U.S.”

NOAA’s GOES-R satellites, and soon GOES-U, provide crucial data for weather forecasting, severe storm tracking and climate monitoring. With their advanced instruments and rapid updates, they improve detection of atmospheric phenomena like hurricanes, wildfires and lighting. This real-time data aids the National Weather Service and meteorologist in early warnings, disaster preparedness and resource management, ultimately saving lives and mitigating economic losses.

The GOES-U spacecraft features two high-tech instruments built by Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, California:

Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM), which is a first-of-its-kind operational lightning mapper that tracks lightning across the U.S. in real-time. GLM allows meteorologists to quickly identify intensifying storms and take appropriate action. In 2020, GLM captured a lightning megaflash nearly 500 miles long that broke the world record for longest lightning flash.Solar Ultraviolet Imager (SUVI), focuses on space weather and measures the sun in extreme ultraviolet wavelength range. SUVI is essential to understanding active areas on the sun and predicting solar events that may disrupt power utilities, communication or navigation systems here on Earth.

GOES-U is the final satellite of the GOES-R series which will provide critical weather and climate date into the 2030s. Following GOES-U, Lockheed Martin was selected by NASA to develop the nation’s next generation weather satellite constellation, Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO), for NOAA. GeoXO’s new capabilities will deliver more accurate weather forecasting and address emerging environmental issues and challenges. GeoXO, the GOES-R series and the nation’s weather satellites are vital infrastructure for national resilience.

NOAA funds, manages and will operate the GOES-R series satellites. NASA oversees the acquisition and development of the GOES-R spacecraft, instruments and launch vehicles. The program is co-located at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Check out additional GOES-U imagery here and b-roll video here.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

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Make It Easy to Connect Your Switch to a Larger Screen –HAILESI S123E Expands into Global Portable Monitor Markets across the US, Canada, Japan and South Korea, Achieving Top 5 Bestseller Status on Amazon

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SHENZHEN, China, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ — Known for its high quality standards, Japan’s consumer electronics market has recently seen a portable monitor from Shenzhen gain increasing attention. The HAILESI S123E portable monitor has ranked among the top 5 best-selling portable monitors on Amazon Japan and holds the No.1 position in the 12.3-inch category. This achievement reflects not only strong sales growth, but also positive recognition of its quality and performance among Japanese users(Data source: Amazon monitor category ranking, June 2026). Good news, this monitor is now available on Amazon in North America, as well as Coupang and Naver in South Korea.

Developed under the concept of “no dock required”, the S123E offers a more convenient and flexible connection experience. With just a single Type-C cable, users can directly connect their gaming console to a larger screen, without relying on a traditional dock. One Japanese user commented: “This is one of the most user-friendly external monitors I’ve used. It’s lightweight and easy to carry, so I can use it anytime and anywhere.”

In terms of display performance, it features a 12.3-inch screen with a 1920×1280 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. Compared to conventional 16:9 displays, it provides a larger viewing area, helping improve productivity for work and study. With 100% sRGB color gamut, 300 nits of brightness, and HDR support, it delivers natural and immersive visual performance across various use cases.

Touch functionality is another key highlight. The S123E adopts a fully laminated touch panel and supports AES 1.0/2.0 styluses, enabling precise input and smooth interaction, suitable for note-taking, drawing, and other creative tasks. With OTG support, users can also connect a keyboard and mouse directly, making it easy to set up a mobile workstation.

Built-in dual speakers support everyday audio and video needs, making it suitable for a wide range of scenarios including gaming, work, study, and in-vehicle use.

About HAILESI
HAILESI is a technology brand specializing in display devices, with in-house R&D capabilities and a global presence. Focusing on user experience and ease of use, the company is committed to providing high-quality visual experiences and reliable services to customers worldwide.

For more details, please visit: www.hailesi.net 

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Millionaires on the Move: Winners, Losers, and the Global Competition for Wealth in 2026

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LONDON, June 16, 2026 /CNW/ — Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Hong Kong, and New Zealand are emerging as some of the  most attractive destinations for internationally mobile wealth in 2026 , while the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, and South Korea are facing growing competitiveness pressures  as tax reforms, fiscal uncertainty, and policy shifts prompt wealthy individuals and families to reassess their options.

At the same time, two mobility flashpoints look set to reshape the geography of global wealth this year: the US , the world’s largest private wealth market and creator of new wealth, is also generating record demand for residence  and citizenship  optionality as affluent Americans seek international diversification in unprecedented numbers; and the Gulf, where ongoing conflict is testing the resilience of the region’s emerging wealth hubs, particularly the UAE — the leading destination for millionaire migration over the past two years — prompting a new phase of contingency planning among its internationally mobile residents.

These findings are among the key insights from the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026 , which identifies a growing shift away from traditional relocation planning as the world’s wealthiest increasingly build ‘sovereign portfolios’ of residence rights, citizenships, investments, and business interests across multiple jurisdictions.

In the first five months of 2026 alone, Henley & Partners  received applications from 86 nationalities across 47 investment migration programs . More than 28% of applicants currently live outside their country of nationality, underscoring a defining characteristic of today’s wealth landscape: HNWIs and their families are increasingly structuring their lives across a range of jurisdictions rather than remaining tied to a single country.

“For much of the past century, governments could largely treat their wealthiest residents as a relatively fixed asset — rooted by businesses, family ties, and limited international mobility. That assumption is becoming increasingly outdated,” says Dr. Juerg Steffen , CEO at Henley & Partners. “As a result, jurisdictions are competing not only for capital, but also for the entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and skilled individuals who drive economic growth, innovation, employment, and prosperity.”

A New Framework for Understanding Wealth Mobility

The 2026 edition marks the most significant evolution of the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report since its launch.

While previous editions focused primarily on millionaire migration estimates and directional wealth flows, this year’s report introduces the Global Wealth Mobility Framework — a new analytical model developed by Henley & Partners to assess the structural competitiveness of jurisdictions in attracting, retaining, and supporting internationally mobile wealth.

The framework evaluates countries across a range of factors including taxation, investor migration pathways, quality of life, rule of law, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility, generating a Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score for each market. The report also includes a series of policy spotlights  examining how these forces are reshaping private wealth migration around the world.

“The world’s most mobile wealth are making jurisdictional decisions the way sovereign wealth funds allocate portfolios — diversifying across climates, governance systems, and geopolitical zones to protect against shocks none of us can fully foresee”, says Dr. Parag Khanna , Founder and CEO at AlphaGeo.

Global Wealth Mobility Leaders and Markets Under Pressure

The report identifies a group of jurisdictions demonstrating particularly strong structural positioning in 2026 for attracting, retaining, and supporting internationally mobile wealth.

Among the standout performers  are Singapore (with a Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score of 79.5 out of 100) and New Zealand (75.8). A second group of strong performers includes the Cayman Islands (74.3), Cyprus (73.5), the Netherlands (72.8), Portugal (72.5), Italy (72.3), and Bermuda (72.0), and the report also highlights Uruguay (71.8), Latvia (71.7), Panama (71.5), Hong Kong (71.2), Switzerland (70.8), Greece (70.5), Costa Rica (70.2), and Monaco (70.0) as highly competitive wealth mobility jurisdictions.

Among those classified as ‘ Competitive Jurisdictions Under Pressure ‘ are Germany (69.7), Norway (69.0), the UK (68.3), South Korea (66.2), and France (65.7).

“High-net-worth migration is the canary in the coal mine for economic policy”, says Douglas McWilliams , Founder at the Centre for Economics and Business Research in the UK. “If wealthy people are leaving a country en masse, you can be reasonably sure that the country’s economic policy isn’t working.”

The report also highlights a group of jurisdictions  facing more persistent structural wealth mobility challenges, including Brazil (64.2), China (60.5), Russia (58.7), India (56.5), Iran (45.8), Lebanon (45.5), and Nigeria (43.0).

The US and UAE Wealth Mobility Paradoxes

With a Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score of just 62.3, the US  occupies a unique position in the framework. America remains the largest engine of wealth creation, entrepreneurship, and capital formation, yet it is also Henley & Partners’ largest single source market. Applications from US nationals doubled in 2025 compared to the previous year and remain elevated in 2026. Only 7% of applications by US citizens originate from Americans living outside the country, highlighting that demand is being driven overwhelmingly by US residents rather than expatriates.

Despite recent regional tensions, the UAE  achieved an impressive Wealth Mobility Competitiveness Score of 85.3, one of the highest in the framework, reflecting its strength across tax competitiveness, investor access, family inclusion, safety, connectivity, and long-term residence pathways.

However, Henley & Partners recorded a 41% increase in enquiries from UAE-based individuals between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, while applications for alternative residence or citizenship rose by 29% over the same period.

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ATFX Secures Authorisation to Establish Representative Office in Colombia, Strengthening Its Presence in Latin America

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ATFX has secured authorisation from the Financial Superintendence of Colombia to establish and operate its Representative Office in Colombia under Resolution No. 2065 dated November 14, 2025. This strategic milestone strengthens ATFX’s presence across Latin America (LATAM) under the company name AT Global Markets Intl Ltd and reaffirms its commitment to the highest regulatory, transparency, and investor protection standards.

“Receiving authorisation to establish our Representative Office in Colombia is a significant milestone in ATFX’s Latin America growth strategy,” said Ergin Erdemir, Head of ATFX Latin America. “Colombia is a strategic market for ATFX, supported by its growing financial ecosystem, increasing demand for access to global markets, and the important role it plays in the region’s economic development. This local presence allows us to deepen engagement with clients and gain a stronger understanding of market needs, while reinforcing our commitment to transparency, regulatory standards, and client confidence. It also enhances our ability to provide localized education, technology, and service aligned with ATFX’s global standards.”

“Regulatory integrity and sustainable growth remain central to our global expansion strategy,” said Joe Li, Chairman of ATFX. “As ATFX continues to expand internationally, maintaining transparency, strong governance, and investor protection remains fundamental to our approach. The establishment of our Representative Office in Colombia further strengthens our ability to serve the region while upholding the high standards that define our global operations.”

With this authorisation, ATFX’s Representative Office will operate under the supervision and oversight of the Financial Superintendence of Colombia, the entity responsible for ensuring the supervision, integrity, and trustworthiness of the Colombian financial system. This achievement represents a key step in the company’s regional expansion strategy, enabling it to promote its authorized international financial products and services to Colombian residents under a robust regulatory framework aligned with international best practices, while also improving access to localized market insights and engagement initiatives for clients in the region.

The establishment of ATFX’s Representative Office will strengthen confidence among potential clients by providing local contact and support aligned with high regulatory standards in corporate governance, risk management, and transparency. The authorisation also reinforces ATFX’s commitment to maintaining consistent regulatory standards across its global operations.

ATFX currently operates under multiple regulatory jurisdictions globally, holding nine licenses and authorisations across key international financial markets, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Cyprus, Hong Kong SAR, the UAE, and Mauritius. This multi-jurisdictional regulatory framework reflects the company’s commitment to strong compliance standards and investor protection across its international operations.

ATFX will continue focusing on bringing innovative, world-class technology solutions closer to its users, contributing to the development and sophistication of Colombia’s global financial market. In addition, the company remains committed to promoting financial education initiatives that support greater market awareness and informed participation among investors.

This approval also reflects ATFX’s commitment to sustainable growth in Latin America and to building long-term relationships with clients, strategic partners, and regulatory authorities across the region.

About ATFX

ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 24 locations and holds 9 licenses from regulatory authorities, including the UK’s FCA, Australia’s ASIC, Cyprus’ CySEC, the UAE’s CMA, Hong Kong’s SFC, South Africa’s FSCA, Mauritius’ FSC, Seychelles’ FSA, and Cambodia’s SERC. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX delivers exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

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