WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army and Defense Sector Announce, 'Right to Integrate' Hackathon Sprint for Shared Technology Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and leaders from Anduril, Boeing, General Dynamics, L3Harris, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Palantir, Perennial Autonomy, and RTX announced today that they will "sprint" to conduct a series of combined Army and defense industry partnered hackathon events to integrate critical military technology systems. This 'Right to Integra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Leads 13 Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Resume Russian Oil Sanctions * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and 13 Senate colleagues urged Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to fully resume sanctions on Russian oil and use every available tool to cut into Russia's war windfall profits. In their letter, the Senators note that these steps are crucial to dep more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Oleksandr Khara, executive director of the Centre for Defence Strategies in Kyiv, Ukraine: * * * After the Ukraine War: How to Deter the Next One Ukraine has impressed the world with the ingenuity, bravery and longevity of its defense against Russian aggression. Its next task is to build deterrence. * Ukraine's pioneering use of unmanned systems has profoundly changed the character of war. What was born out of necessity has turne more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Stephen Blank, senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute: * * * Sunset for the Russian Language Russian was in retreat even before the full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine four years ago. Its imperial behavior has accelerated the process. * Russian culture and, in particular, Russian language use are in retreat across the entire former Soviet space. This retreat is a generational trend associated with many so more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 1, 2026, by Katherine E. Bliss, director and senior fellow of Immunizations and Health Systems Resilience, and program coordinator and research assistant Priya Chainani, both of the Global Health Policy Center: * * * 10 Charts to Explain Global Immunization Policy--Where the United States Stands Introduction The United States has long supported bilateral and multilateral immunization programs, joining partners around the world both more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Oge Onubogu, director and senior fellow of the Africa Program: * * * Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali's Defense Minister The security crisis in Africa's western Sahel region has entered a dangerous new phase with the recent unprecedented and coordinated attacks in military-controlled areas and urban centers of Mali by al Qaeda-linked militant groups and Tuareg separatist forces. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an event entitled "Strategic Landpower Dialogue - A Conversation with Major General Lars S. Lervik". Event participants included Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project and senior fellow, and senior adviser Mark F. Cancian, both of the CSIS Defense and Security Department. Lervik is the chief of the Norwegian Army. * * * Mark F. Cancian: Welcome, everyone, to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. I'm Mark Canci more PR

NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS-K Celebrates Bondi Beach Attack; Pro-ISIS TikTok Content; Al-Qaeda Calls for Attacks on Pakistan; White Supremacists Celebrate SPLC Indictment * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. On April 21, ISIS-K-linked Al-Azaim Media released issue 48 of the web magazine Voice of Khorasan, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10211) on May 4, 2026, by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * Foreign Leaders Addressing Congress Foreign leaders are periodically invited to address Congress. The first address by a foreign dignitary occurred on December 10, 1824, when Revolutionary War hero the Marquis de Lafayette addressed the House. The most recent address took place on April 28, 2026, when His Majesty King Charles III of the Unit more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 5 [Category: Media] -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * From experience to impact: MERIT Forum 2026 brings Ukrainian and Armenian media experts into a new round of dialogue with EU decision makers * The exchanges formed part of a broader search for solutions for media leaders on how the right to access high-quality, reliable information can be safeguarded in the context  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- An inventor from Odessa, Ukraine, Igor Morozov has been awarded a patent (No. US 12618418 B1, initially filed March 29, 2025) for "Gas propulsion thrust device." more PT

MIAMI, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * The Hackett Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm that enables Digital World Class(R) performance, today announced its financial results for the first quarter, which ended on March 27, 2026. "Over the past two years, we have made disciplined, systematic investments to build a cohesive and more PR

LONDON, England, May 5 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats * Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286, a landmark commitment to protect the wounded and sick, and the medical and humanitarian personnel caring for them during armed conflict. The United Kingdom was proud to co-sponsor that resolution. Y more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, May 6 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * 1World Radio Celebrates 100 Episodes of Global Storytelling and Collaboration Ginny Greenberg A unique international radio partnership recently marked a major milestone. 1World Radio, a collaborative program between WRHU-88.7 FM at Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and Bush Radio 89.5 FM in Cape Town, South Africa, celebrated 100 episodes of socially relevant topics through in-depth interviews with diverse guests. The collaboratio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by senior fellow Aparna Pande to GIS Reports: * * * India's West Asian Dilemma The Iran conflict is disrupting India's energy supplies and remittances, forcing New Delhi to balance ties with Iran, the US, Israel, and Gulf states. * In a nutshell * The Middle East conflict is shrinking New Delhi's room for maneuver * India is diversifying suppliers, raisin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by John C.K. Daly, Eurasian foreign affairs and defense policy expert and non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Iran Conflict Could Help Revive Moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Executive Summary: * The Iran conflict has made completing the moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCP) increasingly attractive. Central Asia is looking to export its resources to Europe because of Russia's wanin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Moscow's Replacement of Dagestan Leadership Likely Making Bad Situation Worse Executive Summary: * Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Dagestan Governor Sergey Melikov and his team with Fyodor Shchukin, head of Dagestan's Supreme Court, after long being unhappy with the situation in that North Caucasus republic increasi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by strategic policy specialist Maksym Beznosiuk in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Rebuilding Occupied Ukraine for Extraction Executive Summary: * Moscow's latest reconstruction plans for the occupied territories of Ukraine are less about recovery and more about consolidating political and economic control. * The Kremlin is developing an extractive occupation model focused on seizing property, exporting grain and other produc more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release on May 5, 2026: * * * Legendary General David Petraeus to Headline 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo Business Program Retired four-star general and former CIA Director to deliver strategic leadership insights at the industry's premier health, wellness, and consumer goods event. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced that General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), will serve as the keynote speaker for the General B more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Russia and Ukraine Declare Competing Ceasefires * WASHINGTON (May 5, 2026) - Russia and Ukraine have declared unilateral ceasefires -both sides have not agreed on shared terms. Russia announced that their ceasefire is taking place from May 8-9, which falls on Victory Day, a major national holiday celebrated with a military parade. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he did not receive any official notice from Russia and announced more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- PLUTO INC., West Hollywood, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621515 B2, initially filed Dec. 18, 2024) developed by nine inventors Vibol C. Hou, Long Beach, California; Spencer Adam Shanson, Menlo Park, California; Pavlo Kalymkov Vasilievich, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine; Jonathan Michael Jesperson, West Hollywood, California; Adrian Chiu, West Hollywood, California; Steven Ernest Riedl, Atlanta, Georgia; Upendra Mohan Sharma, West Hollywood, California; Dinh Khang Duong, Union City, New Jersey; and Cla more PT

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Demands Trump Administration Comply With Law, Use Foreign Assistance Funding to Support Global Health, Food Aid, Help Save Lives as Congress Directed * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding the Trump administration reverse course on illegally withholding $3.2 billion in appropriated funds for lifesav more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 5 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Athens to highlight the importance of a strong defence industry * From 4-5 May 2026, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska visited Athens to highlight Greece's valuable contributions to the Alliance. Delivering a keynote speech at Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA), Ms Shekerinska emphasised the role of industry in keeping NATO's citizens safe. The Deputy Secretary General said that in a more dangerous world, investing more in more PR

PARIS, France, May 5 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Retired Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko held by Kremlin for past three years * Iryna Levchenko, a retired Ukrainian journalist now aged 64, was abducted on a street in Russian-occupied territory exactly three years ago, on 6 May 2023, and has been a Kremlin prisoner ever since, awaiting a trial that has been repeatedly postponed. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for her immediate and unconditional release. She is "holding up," her more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Russia's War on Faith Act, originally introduced by Sen. John Kennedy, R-LA, on April 22, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to mandate a joint report from the Secretaries of State and Defense detailing violations of religious freedoms by the Russian Federation against the people of Ukraine, while also compelling the President to impose sanctions on individuals complicit in these abuses. The legislation responds to widespread and documented reports of religious persecution in o more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ARTISAN INDUSTRIES INC., Stoughton, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12618484 B2, initially filed Sept. 17, 2024) developed by five inventors David A. Hudson, Stoughton, Massachusetts; Austin Sady, Wilbraham, Massachusetts; Peter J. Tavilla, Rochester, Massachusetts; Thomas Gibbons, N. Attleboro, Massachusetts; and Ute Meissner, Medfield, Ukraine, for "Seal sheet for rotary valve." more PT

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a major U.S. military initiative, dubbed "Project Freedom," during a May 5, 2026, news briefing, revealing that President Trump has ordered the military to escort thousands of stranded civilian sailors to safety through the Iranian-blockaded Strait of Hormuz. -- Marlyn T. Vitin, Targeted News Service * * * Here is the transcript of the news briefing: SECRETARY RUBIO: Hello. Thank you, guys, for having me today. I'll be filling in for Karoline today, obviously. So - no, I'll have  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Georgia. *** Thermal Processor and Method for Using the Same ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- MACDERMID GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS, LLC, Waterbury, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619153 B2, initially filed June 11, 2024) developed by Tyler Hatmaker, Dallas, Georgia, for "Thermal processor and method for using the same." *** Adaptive Object Fabrication Using Enriched Voxel-Based Digital Twins and AI-guided Material Substitution ALEXANDRIA, Virgini more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Massachusetts. *** Systems and Methods for Searching and Summarizing Financial Related Documents, and User Interface for Displaying the Same ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ALPHASENSE, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619647 B2, initially filed Aug. 16, 2024) developed by four inventors Rajmohan Neervannan, Irvine, California; Jaakko Kokko, Espoo, Finland; Chris Ackerson, New York, New York; and Stephen Lynch, Longmeadow, Massach more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in New Jersey. *** Horizontally Inflating Passenger Front Air Bag System ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- CANOO TECHNOLOGIES INC., Torrance, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12617366 B2, initially filed Jan. 9, 2025) developed by three inventors Vidyadhar V. Katkar, East Brunswick, New Jersey; Sangjoon Han, Fullerton, California; and Sohel Merchant, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for "Horizontally inflating passenger front air bag system." ***  more ST

LONDON, England, May 5 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * UK cracks down on Russia's exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability * * the UK continues to disrupt Russia's military supply chains and the callous trafficking of foreign migrants in a fresh wave of sanctions * as Russia attempts to exploit migrants to prop up its war machine, sanctions announced today directly target individuals trafficking vulnerable migrants to fight on the frontline of Putin's wa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine Caucus Supports Ukraine Ceasefire, Calls on Russia to Demonstrate Good Faith * Washington, DC - Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to Ukraine's ceasefire proposal and Russia's continued strikes that undermine any credible path to peace: "Ukr more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release: * * * UNECE report shows how use of wood is supporting economic resilience and climate action in Europe According to a report released by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the forest industry is undergoing a radical shift that places it at the center of a regional green transition. The findings indicate that while traditional economic pressures like trade disruptions, stalling GDP and inflation continue more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 5 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * World Press Freedom Day: Six years of monitoring reveals emerging threats against media freedom in Europe * To mark World Press Freedom Day, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its partners from the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) are publishing today an analysis of six years of monitoring data that reveals, in granular detail, the most serious challenges and trends threatening freedom of the press in Europe. The MFRR conso more PR