NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Administrator's Remarks on the situation in Ukraine * September 10, 2026 Listen As prepared for delivery Kyiv/New York, 10, September 2026 This is my second full day in Ukraine. I have spent the day in discussions with the Ministers of Finance, Infrastructure, and Communities and was at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I will meet the Prime Minister and other senior officials later today and tomorrow. UNDP works closely with all of them. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by Allison Minor, director of the Project for Middle East Integration at the Atlantic Council, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Countering Houthi Terrorism: Protecting U.S. Interests and Security in the Red Sea": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on this topic. The Houthi threat is not new, but it has expanded considerably over the past decade,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Meeks, Neal Statement On Russia Sanctions Legislation * Rep. Don Beyer, Senior House Democrat of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Richard Neal, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means today issued the following statement after Republican leadership scheduled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act for a vote in the House nex more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued the following news release: * * * Canada and Ukraine to scale up drone production, build up Canada's defence industries, and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion over four years ago, Ukraine is, once again, at the frontline of the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. Ukrainians have defended their territory, identity, and way of life - and Canada has been consistent and relentless in our support. At this cr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Armenia's Relations With Russia? Worsening No compromise between the sides is expected and Russian ultimatums remain in place. By Emil Avdaliani September 11, 2026 If you want one example of Armenia's problems in shaking itself free of Russia's influence, look at its rail system. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly called for Russia to show flexibility and potentially transfer the concession to a third country acceptable to bot more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers The new MTC presidents and their companions will begin serving in January 2027 - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new leaders for the Church's 11 missionary training centers worldwide. The following new MTC presidents and their companions will begin serving in January 2027. Provo Missionary Training  more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 12 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Latvia's experience can help shape Europe's response to emerging threats to democracy - Alain Berset Secretary General highlights Latvia's frontline experience of hybrid threats and its support for accountability for Ukraine in Riga - "Latvia's experience in confronting hybrid threats will provide valuable insights for shaping European responses to strengthen democratic security and address emerging threats to our democracies," stressed Council of Europ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Sept. 11, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh, research associate Emma Curtis and non-resident senior adviser Joseph Glauber, all of the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * How Do the Latest Black Sea Attacks Affect Global Food Security? Attacks on agricultural infrastructure have been a defining feature of Russia's war in Ukraine since 2022, causing record-level impacts on global food and fertilizer markets. more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- Eurojust issued the following news release: * * * Eurojust and EUIPO continue cooperation with WB and EaP regions against intellectual property crime 10 September 2026|NEWS Held with the support of the WBCJ and EU4IP projects, the meeting strengthened cooperation with practitioners from the Western Balkans, the Eastern Partnership region and EU Member States. Group picture of participants Building on the first edition organised in 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in cooperation  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 12 -- The European Central Bank issued the following news release: * * * MONETARY POLICY STATEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, Boris Vujcic, Vice-President of the ECB Berlin, 10 September 2026 Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference. I would like to thank President Nagel for his kind hospitality and express our special gratitude to his staff for the excellent organisation of today's meeting of the Governing Council. The Governing Council today de more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * Unfair Gains? Mark Nayler A windfall tax on Europe's fossil fuel companies won't help the green transition. - After another summer of heatwaves and wildfires, Spain is petitioning the EU to create a climate adaptation fund. In a letter sent to the EU's climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, the Spanish minister for the ecological transition Sara Aagesen Munoz said that Europe needs a blanket strategy to help its member states cope wit more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group issued the following news release: * * * Grain markets face familiar global supply pressures * Global grain markets are facing renewed supply concerns as drought across major producing regions and ongoing disruption to Black Sea exports reshape the international outlook for wheat and grain trade. According to ANZ's latest Agri InFocus report, dry conditions across the United States and Europe have reduced production prospects, partic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has preliminarily determined that Ukrainian producer and exporter PJSC Stalkanat, Odesa, Ukraine, did not sell prestressed concrete steel wire strand in the U.S. market at less than normal value during the 2024-2025 administrative review period. The preliminary results, published September 10, 2026, cover imports of prestressed concrete steel wire strand, commonly known as PC strand, from Ukraine during the period from June 1, 2024, through May 3 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Beyer, Neal Statement On Russia Sanctions Legislation September 11, 2026 Washington, DC -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Rep. Don Beyer, Senior House Democrat of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, and Rep. Richard Neal, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today issued the following statement after Republican l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa released the following testimony by Nadwa Al-Dawsari, associate fellow at the Middle East Institute, from a Sept. 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Countering Houthi Terrorism: Protecting U.S. Interests and Security in the Red Sea": * * * Chairman Lawler, Ranking Member Sherman, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the threat posed by the Houthis and what it means for the United  more PR

KILDARE, Ireland, Sept. 11 -- National University of Ireland, Maynooth issued the following news: * * * MU celebrates over 2,600 graduates at conferrings Friday, September 11, 2026 Maynooth University (MU) celebrated the achievements of 2691 graduates this week, as students from across a wide range of disciplines receive their degrees and awards at the University's autumn conferring ceremonies. The ceremonies took place from September 7-10 in the TSI Building on MU's North Campus. Across 11 ceremonies, 2260 undergraduate students will rece more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Latvia, highlights strong defence * NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska took part in the Riga Conference in Latvia on Thursday, (10 September 2026), joining Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide for a panel on diplomacy in a changing security environment. Ms. Shekerinska stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine and its campaign of hostile actions against Allies had only re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal, Meeks, Beyer Statement on Russia Sanctions Legislation September 11, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY), and Senior House Democrat of Congress' Joint Economic Committee Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) released the following statement after Republican leadership scheduled t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Endowment for Democracy issued the following news: * * * NED Honors Global Defenders of Fundamental Freedoms at 2026 Democracy Awards Washington, D.C. -- The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) honored courageous defenders of freedom from Belarus, Burma, Cuba, Ethiopia, and Russia at its 2026 Democracy Awards, held September 10 at George Washington's Mount Vernon. As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the ceremony celebrated people advancing the fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman's 6th Town Hall of the Year * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On September 3rd, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) hosted his sixth Telephone Town Hall of the year, bringing together over 3,000 constituents from across California's 32nd Congressional District for a wide-ranging discussion on the most pressing issues facing the community and the country. The Town Hall featured California State Senator Ben Allen, who joi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * Russia's Tattered 9/11 Promise * At the precise moment American Airlines Flight 11 slammed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center, I was standing in the corridor of a Moscow hotel, waiting impatiently with several other journalist more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce Peru Event Remarks Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Museo De Arte De Lima Lima, Peru September 10, 2026 SECRETARY RUBIO: (Via interpreter) Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here with you today in Peru. It is the second time that I am here. I came many years ago as a senator as the first time to - that I am here. We were waiting for Bernie to c more PR

HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 11 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "Artificial Intelligence Does Not Relieve Humans of Responsibility" Yesterday, the Technion held a festive ceremony at which 2,008 members of the 97th graduating class received their Technion bachelor's degrees 10.09.2026 Yesterday, September 9, the Technion held its traditional graduation ceremony, at which 2,008 members of the Class of 2026 received their Technion bachelor's degrees. The youngest graduate in the Class of 2026 was bo more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * *. Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India Readouts - Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General New Dehli, India - The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, prior to the BRICS summit. The Secretary-General expressed appreciation for India's close cooperation with the United Nations. The Secretary-General and the Prime Minister discussed the p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 11,2026 Wyden and Warren Demand Treasury Secretary Bessent Explain Why Russian Finance Minister Attended G20 Ministers Meeting in North Carolina, Further Undermining U.S. Sanctions for Russia's Brutal War on Ukraine Washington, D.C. -Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., the top Democrats on the Senate Finance and Banking committees, questioned why the Trump Admin more PR