BERLIN, Germany, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- Transparency International issued the following news: * * * Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Decline in leadership undermining global fight against corruption At a time of massive Gen Z-led protests against corruption and a dangerous disregard for international norms by some governments, the 31st edition of Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a concerning picture of long-term decline in leadership to tackle corruption, along more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Secretary Wright Arrives in Caracas to Further President Trump's Historic Energy Deal U.S. Department of Energy Press Secretary Ben Dietderich released the following statement: "U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright arrived in Caracas earlier this morning to advance President Trump's mission to restore prosperity, safety, and security for Venezuela, the United States, and the entire We more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 11 -- Global Witness, an organization that works to break the links between natural resource exploitation, conflict, poverty, corruption and human rights abuses worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Europe poised to help firms profit from U.S.-controlled Venezuelan oil Europe is poised to help U.S. firms profit from Venezuelan oil, having last year imported over half a billion dollars' worth of diesel from the U.S.' leading refiner of Venezuelan oil, accord more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news: * * * HRC61: Key issues at the Human Rights Council in March 2026 * This 61st session of the Human Rights Council (HRC61) takes place at a moment of profound stress for the international human rights system, marked by ongoing conflicts, selective adherence to international law, and a growing financial crisis within the United Nations (UN). The genocide in Gaza, Russia more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * First Venezuela, Now Iran: China Could Lose Major Portion of Oil Supply By Caleb Jasso Protests have erupted across the country of Iran, leading to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians due to the violent response of the government. As a result, President Trump has sent the USS Abraham Lincoln, serving as the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 3, with the threat of intervention if the violen more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * As His Oil Investments Spike From Policies He Championed, DC Insider Michael Whatley Remains Silent on Stock Trading Ban Whatley still refuses to share his position on banning Congressional stock trading after getting caught supporting policies that boosted his portfolio up to $63,000 in a single weekend * As DC insider Michael Whatley gets caught personally financially  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Questions Department of Homeland Security Leadership on Counter-UAS Activity * * Click here to watch * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership on the recent closure of airspace over El Paso and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) activity during today's House Committee on Appropriations hearing. Congressm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, and Salazar Demand Full Review of U.S. Licenses Authorizing Business with the Cuban Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), along with Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Maria Elvi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. GIMENEZ, DIAZ-BALART, SALAZAR DEMAND FULL REVIEW OF U.S. LICENSES AUTHORIZING BUSINESS WITH THE CUBAN REGIME * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL), along with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), sent a letter to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Bureau of Industry and Security  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Diaz-Balart, and Gimenez Demand Strong Enforcement of U.S. Sanctions Against Cuban Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, joined by Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Gimenez, sent a joint letter (link is external) to the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and Commerce urging immediate action to revoke licenses granted to U.S. companies operating with the C more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 12 -- The Bank of Canada issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Summary of Governing Council deliberations: Fixed announcement date of January 28, 2026 This is an account of the deliberations of the Bank of Canada's Governing Council leading to the monetary policy decision on January 28, 2026. This summary reflects discussions and deliberations by members of Governing Council in stage three of the Bank's monetary policy decision-making process. This stage tak more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions Top 10 companies linked to 44% of U.S. fossil fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions; report may be last to use federal data slated for suspension * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) tod more PR