WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- American Oversight issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Blanche Should Step Aside as President's Representative When Trump 1.0 Records Become Eligible for Public Release Next Week As the Presidential Records Act deadline nears, we're seeking transparency into how first-term records will be released. * With presidential records from Donald Trump's first administration set to become subject to public disclosure under the Presidential Records Act (PRA) on Ja more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- ADB Global Trade Finance Gap Survey - A brief by Asian Development Bank, Mandaluyong City, Philippines - December 2025 (15 pages) - Authored by Steven Beck, Ankita Pandey, Alisa DiCaprio and Alexander Malaket * * * Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its 2025 Global Trade Finance Gap Survey, estimating a stable yet massive $2.5 trillion shortfall in financing for global trade last year. The report, surveying over 110 financial institutions representing 30-40% more ST

LONDON, England, Jan. 16 -- The British Ministry of Justice issued the following news: * * * Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones * * UK to learn from Ukrainian tech expertise to crush drone smuggling behind bars * New PS6.5million investment to accelerate anti-drone prison research * Part of historic 100 Year Partnership to drive security and prosperity in UK & Ukraine The Government will look to apply battle-tested tactics used against Russian drone forces more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Brian Fitzpatrick Shows His True Colors in Brutal Philly Magazine Profile * Fitzpatrick says he won't hold a town hall, praises the Big Beautiful Bill, calls the Inquirer biased, and airs petty political grievances... instead offering solutions for Bucks and Montgomery families This can't be the profile Brian Fitzpatrick was hoping for. Philly Magazine goes deep on the vulnera more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- At a Permanent Council meeting in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 15, 2026, Ambassador Neil Holland, British Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, endorsed Switzerland's leadership priorities for the coming year. Holland emphasized the United Kingdom's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression and noted the importance of holding Russia accountable for information warfare and malign activities across Europe. The ambassador h more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- David Lammy, British Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, said at the 100 Year Partnership event that the United Kingdom will expand its support for Ukraine and deepen long-term cooperation aimed at security, resilience, and recovery. Lammy announced a further 20 million pounds in UK assistance to help keep heat and power running for Ukrainian households during winter as Russian attacks continue to target energy infrastructure. He reaf more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cradled in a Box, Carried by Faith * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations A Miraculous Beginning Amid War and Displacement Lucy Malmberg's life began in the shadow of World War II. Born in a refugee camp and carried onto a plane bound for America inside a handmade box, she traveled hidden beneath a blanket with nothing but a handwritten birth certificate and her father's whispered pray more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 17 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Direct Relief Support Departs for 14 Countries, 44 U.S. States and Territories Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/09/2026 - 01/16/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 500 shipments of requested medical aid to 44 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 6.9 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shippe more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Helsinki Commissioner Rep. Doggett Introduces Bipartisan Sanctions Package on Russian Energy * Contact: Luis Botello Faz (link sends email) Washington, D.C.- An active member of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Helsinki Commission, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) introduced two bipartisan pieces of legislation to undercut the Russian war machine by strengthening the current ban on Russ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Human Rights First issued the following news: * * * Human Rights First Galvanizing Action Against Widespread Abuses in the First Year of the Trump Administration Human Rights First (HRF) is galvanizing cross-cutting action in response to the wide range of human and civil rights abuses--at home and abroad--committed by the Trump administration during its first year. As President and CEO Uzra Zeya said: "Over the past year, the authoritarian playbook the United States sp more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 17 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency posted the following news release: * * * IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine The IAEA today secured the agreement of both the Russian Federation and Ukraine to implement a localized ceasefire enabling repairs to begin on the last remaining backup power line to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), IAEA Director General Rafeal Mariano Grossi confirmed. Technicians from Ukraine's electrical grid more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 17, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Targets NATO Frontline States By Anna J. Davis Executive Summary: * A cargo ship sailing from St. Petersburg allegedly damaged an undersea telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea on December 31 after dragging its anchor along the seabed in an attempted act of sabotage. Russian forces sabotaging subsea cables and pipelines have become a regular threat across t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Delivers Speech on the State of the Transatlantic Relationship at the University of Copenhagen Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a speech on the state of the transatlantic and U.S.-Denmark relationships at the Universit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Restore Democracy in Nicaragua * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Representative Maria Elvira Salazar, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Representative Chris Smith introduced H.R. 7055 (link is external), the Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026. This bill will impose targeted sanctions against the Ortega-Murillo di more PR

OXFORD, England, Jan. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam International issued the following news release: * * * Turning winter into a weapon: Oxfam warns of deadly impact of attacks on Ukraine's energy system As temperatures plunge to double-digit negatives, millions of people across Ukraine are suffering through another harsh winter with no heating or power, disruptions in communications, and in large parts of the country, no water, as Russia continues its multiple waves of attacks on the  more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 16 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK industry support to Ukraine supercharged with new business centre * * A new centre for industry will help UK firms support Ukraine's Armed Forces against Putin's illegal invasion. * Based in Kyiv, the centre will supercharge UK support as nations mark the first anniversary of UK-Ukraine 100-Year Partnership. * Builds on successful existing UK-Ukraine industry partnerships including the Octo more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 16 -- The British Ministry of Justice issued the following news: * * * UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform * * Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Business and Trade Minister Chris Bryant have today visited Kyiv for the 100 Year Partnership summit. * Visit comes as UK Government commits PS20m to bolster Ukrainian energy infrastructure and the Deputy Prime Minister meets families impacted by drone attacks. * Comes as UK announces new i more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 17 -- The British Department for Business and Trade issued the following news release: * * * UK marks first year of 100 Year Partnership in Kyiv for reform The UK is stepping up its support for Ukraine as both countries mark the first anniversary of the landmark 100 Year Partnership. From: Ministry of Justice, Department for Business and Trade, Sir Chris Bryant MP and The Rt Hon David Lammy MP * Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Business and Trade Minister Chris Br more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine: Humanity & Inclusion's Statement on the Intensifying Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas and the Rising Civilian Toll, October-December 2025 * As the war in Ukraine has entered its fourth winter since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, civilians continue to bear the brunt of indiscriminate attacks. The last quarter of 2025 was characterized by th more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Ukrainian Tennessee Tech student turns class project into support for home country neighbors in need * Isabella Tkachuk knows what it means to feel the weight of a world away. Born and raised in Ukraine, the Tennessee Tech University student grew up surrounded by family, faith and a deep sense of community. In 2022, that world changed overnight when war reached her home country, fo more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 17 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) Representative to Ukraine Munir Mammadzade issued the following statement on the children in Ukraine facing harsh winter conditions amid ongoing war strikes: * * * "The winter scenario in Ukraine that we all feared is now a reality. Intense strikes devastating vital energy and water systems at a time of extreme sub-zero temperatures. "Millions of families across the country are enduring days without heating,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies FY 2026 Appropriations Bill * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of the CJS FY 2026 Appropriations bill, which will now go t more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 16 (TNSrep) -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, issued the following news release: * * * Advanced Materials in Aerospace and Defence Market Visiongain has published a new report entitled Advanced Materials in Aerospace and Defence Market Report 2026-2036(Including Impac more PR

SURREY, England, Jan. 17 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Windracers ULTRA drone extends range to 2,000 km Windracers confirms extended capability for heavy-lift drone already operating in Ukraine, Alaska and polar regions By Rebecca Jeffrey British cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Windracers has announced its ULTRA drone can now fly up to 2,000 km in a single flight. Windracers chief executive Simon Muderack announced at a launch event in London that the  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 15 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections * Hammond Pearce, Alexandra Vassar, Rahat Masood, From Bondi to Venezuela, Gaza to Ukraine, AI supercharges online misinformation. But understanding exactly how it impacts voters is a challenge. World-first social media wargame reveals how AI bots can swing elections On December 14 2025, a terrorist attack occurred at  more PR