LYON, France, March 13 -- INTERPOL issued the following news: * * * 45,000 malicious IP addresses taken down in international cyber operation * LYON, France - An international cybercrime operation targeting phishing, malware and ransomware has taken down more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers. Law enforcement from 72 countries and territories took part in Operation Synergia III (18 July 2025 - 31 January 2026), coordinated by INTERPOL. The operation led to the arrest of 94 peo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- American University issued the following Q&A by Emma Vitale with Jordan Tama, professor of foreign policy and global security in the School of International Service: * * * What Role Does Congress Play in the U.S.'s War with Iran? SIS professor Jordan Tama helps explain the role of Congress in authorizing U.S. military operations and what that means for ongoing U.S. actions in Iran. When the United States launched military strikes against Iran on February 28th in conjun more PR

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Arrests Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Charged in Chile With Criminal Association, Extortion and Kidnapping Resulting in Homicide Venezuelan national and illegal alien Rafael Enrique Gamez Salas, 40, has been arrested at the request of the Government of Chile so that he may be prosecuted on seven charges stemming from his alleged role as a leader of "Los Piratas," the primary Chilean c more PR

MIAMI, Florida, March 14 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Five Takeaways from the "Consequences for Cuba of a Course Correction in Venezuela" discussion with a panel of experts By Alex Bassil Although the situation in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro is still fluid, there is growing speculation on the repercussions for the Castro regime in Cuba. While international attention on Cuba more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight issued the following information for a hearing entitled "The Legal Basis for Action Against Venezuelan Drug Traffickers" at 2 p.m. on March 18, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will examine the legal basis for recent U.S. actions involving Venezuela, including efforts to arrest Nicolas Manduro and U.S. airstrikes on drug-smuggling vessels. The hearing will also highlight the lawfulness of these actions more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff & Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Trump has engaged in more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 13, 2026: * * * NCDP Statement On JD Vance's Trip to North Carolina In response to JD Vance traveling to Rocky Mount, NC today to push an agenda that is sending costs soaring for North Carolinians, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton released the following statement: "No one has been a bigger cheerleader for the Trump administration driving up costs than DC insi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Schiff, Kaine, Gallego Introduce War Powers Resolution for Cuba * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress. The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization posted the following news release: * * * PAHO Director highlights regional commitment to eliminating leprosy at conference in Rio de Janeiro * Rio de Janeiro, March 13, 2026 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating leprosy during the National High-Level Conference on Hansen's disease held yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, where PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa participa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization posted the following news release: * * * PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America * Washington, D.C., March 13, 2026 (PAHO) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Will Release 172 Million Barrels of Oil From the Strategic Petroleum Reserve * Key Takeaways 1 Member states of the IEA have agreed to release 400 million barrels of strategic reserves in the wake of Iran's closure and mining of the Strait of Hormuz. 2 The U.S. share will be 172 million barrels over four months, beginning next week in conjunction with other members. 3 T more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 14 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement: * * * Venezuela: Uncertainty in Venezuela must give way to meaningful human rights change, UN Fact-Finding Mission says Venezuela's repressive State machinery, built up over many years, remains operational following the abrupt apprehension of former President Nicolas Maduro by United States forces on 3 January, the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republi more PR