NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * A Year on from Myanmar's Earthquake * On March 28, 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, killing thousands and devastating communities already affected by armed conflict, displacement, and economic collapse. The quake and its aftershock toppled buildings and collapsed roads and bridges across several of the country's states and regions. Essential services were brought to t more PR

BANGKOK, Thailand, March 23 -- The Asian Network for Free Elections issued the following news: * * * ANFREL, COMELEC officially launch AESF-VII in Manila, Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and the Philippines' Commission on Elections (COMELEC) officially launched the seventh Asian Electoral Stakeholders Forum (AESF-VII), on Monday, March 23, 2026. "[AESF-VII] aims to bring together representatives to foster collaboration as well as cooperation a more PR

NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, March 25 -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following news release: * * * Australian Industry Group congratulates Malinauskas Government on SA election victory Australian Industry Group congratulates the Malinauskas Government on its victory at the South Australian State elections on Saturday. Australian Industry Group SA Head, Estha van der Linden, looks forward to continuing to work with the Labor government to support industry and business across the whol more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by Miro Sedlak, associate research fellow at the Institute for Central Europe: * * * Europe's Democratic Backsliding Is Spreading Like Malware The danger is not only that Slovakia is becoming Hungary. It is that Orban's style of politics is prevailing across all of Europe. * When Hungary votes on April 12, it will test whether Viktor Orban's 16-year grip on power can finally be more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Taxpayer-paid DFL GOTV Yes, it's true. You the Minnesota taxpayer are underwriting the get-out-the-vote effort every election cycle on behalf of the state's Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party (the Democrats). And all of this is occurring (more or less) within the lette more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Clyburn, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Protect Voting Rights Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) reintroduced bicameral legislation to modernize America's voter registration system and protect voting rights. The Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) would expand voter registration and voting access by requiring s more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Jillaire McMillan Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Jillaire McMillan, Democratic candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 19, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Represent more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 28 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Terri Carver Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Terri Carver, Republican candidate for Colorado Senate District 9, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado Senate are required to collect 1,000 signatures more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair DelBene: "We have great candidates who are authentic and independent-minded, and people want folks who are going to stand up for them." * As Democrats celebrate major special election victories in Florida this week, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene joined Bloomberg to discuss the strong congressional candidates running in districts across the country and their relentless focus  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, March 27 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Appoints Debra Wright to Fill District Court Position in the 28th Judicial District * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today appointed Debra Wright of Beloit to a judgeship position in the 28 th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge Paul Hickman. "Debra Wright is a seasoned judge who has served her community for over a decade as a magistrate judge in  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 27 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Hungary: Espionage charges against Szabolcs Panyi ahead of elections mark another dangerous step toward Orban's authoritarian rule * Hungary's most renowned investigative journalist, Szabolcs Panyi, faces politically motivated espionage charges after revealing Russian interference in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's election campaign. The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joined the und more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Political] -- Demand Justice issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sheria Clarke and Katie Lane, Trump Nominees for Lifetime Judgeships in South Carolina and Montana, Dodge Truth About 2020 Election, Jan 6 * WASHINGTON, D.C. -At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday morning, Sheria Clarke and Katie Lane, Trump's nominees to lifetime judgeships on federal district courts in South Carolina and Montana respectively, refused to tell the truth wh more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? No, It's Just Florida Man Paul LePage Claiming To Be a Mainer Again * After years of ditching hardworking Mainers for Florida, LePage suddenly 'moves back' just in time to run for office again "Florida Man" Paul LePage is once again playing games with his address after years of " ping-pong[ing] between Maine and Ormond Beach, Florida " every time vo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Judge Allows Discriminatory Law Largely Impacting Youth Voters * WINSTON-SALEM, NC -Despite clear evidence of harm to young voters, a federal judge declined to block North Carolina's Senate Bill 747 (SB 747), which makes it easier for lawful ballots cast during early voting to be thrown out through no fault of the voter. The decision allows new barriers to participation in electi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10660) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood. Here are excerpts: * * * The Kingdom of Bhutan Background The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 792,000. Hydropowe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Republican Refusal to Re-Open TSA and Coast Guard, and Rein in ICE Lawlessness * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted House Republican leadership's decision to walk away from Rep. Rosa DeLauro's deal to re-open the Department of Homeland Security that unanimously passed the Senate last night. That bill would fund all agencies at the Department of Homela more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10216) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood. Here are excerpts: * * * Nepal Overview The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a lower-middle income, relatively small, landlocked state in South Asia. Since parliamentary democracy was restored in 2006 after a four-year period of monarchy, Nepal has faced political instability, with tensions between  more PR

VIENNA, Austria, March 27 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * ODIHR Director reiterates commitment to supporting democracy and human rights in Ukraine during discussions in Kyiv * KYIV, 27 March 2026 - Ensuring the protection of human rights and advancing transparent democratic institutions remain central to Ukraine's continued progress. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) remains committed to s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Make Registering to Vote Easier * March 27, 2026 Washington, D.C. (March 26, 2026) - Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Filer Voter Act, legislation that would make it easier to register to vote by allowing voters the opportunity to register to vote when they file their taxes. "The United States is one of the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on March 28, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Bangladesh National Day: * * * On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Bangladesh on your Independence Day. This commemoration arrives as Bangladesh begins a new chapter in its history, following recent elections. The United States values our longstanding partnership with Bangladesh, anchored in a shared vision for a free, open, secur more PR

HELSINKI, Finland, March 27 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release: * * * Speech by Minister Mari-Leena Talvitie at the University of Helsinki's anniversary celebration on 26 March 2026 * Esteemed Chancellor, Rector, members of the university community, distinguished guests, It is my great honour and pleasure to congratulate the University of Helsinki on its 386th anniversary. Today's celebration reflects the long tradition of Finnish learning, education and scie more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Texas' Illegal Voter Purge Challenged by Lawsuit from Voting Rights Advocates * AUSTIN, Texas -On March 26, 2026, Campaign Legal Center (CLC) -on behalf of the League of Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Texas LULAC, LULAC Council 102, and Common Cause, as well as LULAC and Common Cause members - filed a lawsuit to stop an illegal voter purge program in Texas. The state used the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Guy Benson on Fox News Radio * Click here to listen to the interview. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Guy Benson on Fox News Radio. On Democrats' DHS shutdown: "The Democrats have now kept the department shut down for 41 days. It's a shutdown of their own design and their own making, and it's the second one. As you know more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026. The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Japan Relations Overview Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on March 26, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are se more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, March 27 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * New project creating AI model to help people challenge misinformation wins nearly 1m pounds funding NeuroCognitive Shield project will work with diverse community groups in Birmingham and use brain mapping techniques to develop artificial intelligence model. A new AI-powered model could help to understand communities that are at the greatest risk of being targeted by misinformation. False or misle more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues online betting platform Kalshi for illegal gambling * Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit today against Kalshi, a company that violates state law by operating and advertising an online platform where users can bet on sports, elections, and other events. Kalshi even allows consumers to bet on the total number of "measles cases this year," "what will wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Leads Charge to Successfully Block Another SAVE America Act Push * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after leading Democrats' efforts to successfully block Republicans' voter suppression amendment to advance the SAVE America Act, marking a key defeat as P more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Calls for Leadership Change at EPA * In 'Time to Wake Up' speech on Senate Floor, Senator Whitehouse detailed EPA Administrator Zeldin's lies to Congress and the American people as he serves fossil fuel polluters Whitehouse was joined on the Senate floor by Senator Markey Washington, DC - Last night, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) delivered his 305 th speech urging more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Yikes! "Feely Shutters Campaign Store When Asked About Foreign-made Merch" [Phoenix News Times] * New reporting reveals that Trump lapdog and carpetbagger Jay Feely's policy platform is just as weak as his ties to Arizona's First Congressional District. While " largely devoid of concrete policy proposals," Feely's campaign has touted Feely's so-called commitment to " unleash[ing more PR