SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 29 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA: Protect Journalists Covering Immigration Raids and Protests * AAJA joins NAHJ and other journalism organizations in standing with journalists who have been physically and verbally attacked by federal immigration agents while providing essential coverage in and near Minneapolis, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio, and other U.S. cities.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Cairns to announce the expansion of health services and discuss regional security. Speaking alongside Matt Smith, member for Leichhardt, Albanese highlighted the success of the 87 clinics established across Australia and confirmed a second facility will open in North Cairns to reduce hospital pressure. The prime minister shared updates from his visit to Timor-Leste, noting a security and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10814) on Jan. 28, 2026, by Cory Welt, Russian and European affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Belarus: An Overview Belarus, located in eastern Europe, is a close ally of Russia. Belarus's leader, Alexander Lukashenko, has served as president for more than 31 years. Belarus's already substantial dependence on Russia increased further starting in 2020, when a governme more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * The Battle to Maintain Ukraine's Water Supplies Moscow's onslaught is depriving Ukrainians of water as well as heat and light. Post-war rebuilding will have to include massive investment in pipes and processing plants. By Pippa Crawford Russia's winter wave of strikes on Kyiv and other cities has left swathes of Ukraine without power as temperatures plunge, and the attacks  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 30 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Chancellor Kristin Sobolik joins Pulse of St. Louis to discuss how UMSL is changing to meet the needs of students and St. Louis region Sobolik discussed the Transform UMSL initiative and other developments with Fox 2 News journalist Shirley Washington. By Steve Walentik Journalist Shirley Washington looks to take viewers inside the St. Louis community with her weekly talk show, The P more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" * NEW YORK - (January 29, 2026) - CNN announced today that award-winning journalist and CNN contributor Kara Swisher will host a new CNN Original Series Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. Produced by EverWonder Studio, the series will premiere later this spring as part of CNN Originals' anticipated 2026 programming more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Murder-for-Hire Plot and Stalking a Journalist and Prominent Critic of the Iranian Government Today, convicted murderer Carlisle Rivera, also known as "Pop," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his participation in a murder-for-hire plot directed by the Government of Iran targeting Masih Alinejad, a journalist, author, and human r more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Guild Journalists, Pittsburgh Community, Local Labor Comes Together to Launch PAPER * Pittsburgh Alliance for People-Empowered Reporting Reveals Vision for Alternative to Block-Owned Post-Gazette as May 3 PG Closure Looms PITTSBURGH - A mere three weeks after the Post-Gazette (PG) announced its impending closure, members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, commu more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 30 -- The International Publishers Association issued the following news: * * * IPA Joins Call for Stronger Protections Against SLAPPs in the UK The International Publishers Association has added its voice to 120 organisations calling for reform by signing a joint letter from the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition. The letter, also signed by the Publishers Association (UK) urges Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive action against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Pa more PR

COVENTRY, England, Jan. 29 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * Warwick Economics Summit announces speakers for landmark 25th event * The University of Warwick is set to host the 25 th edition of the Warwick Economics Summit, one of the largest student-led conferences in Europe. Taking place from the 6-8 February 2026, the summit will feature keynote speakers and panels with a focus on global economic fragmentation and rising protectionism. Key speakers inc more PR