LONDON, England, Sept. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Babcock International Group, a defence company that provides support and product solutions to enhance our customers' defence capabilities and assets, posted the following news: * * * AGM trading update 16 September 2026 * We have provided an update on the first five months of FY27 ahead of our Annual General Meeting later today. Highlights * Trading in line with expectations - full year outlook and medium-term guidance unchanged * Continued strong performance in Nuclear and A more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's Berlin study abroad program offering $15K in scholarships for 2027 * APSU students outside the Bavarian Ministry of the Interior in Munich. The visit allowed them to learn more about the state police during a study abroad trip to Germany. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -When five Austin Peay State University students traveled to Germany over the summer, they presented research to graduate students in Ingolstadt, fielded question more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 17 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Turkiye: End attacks on LGBTI organisations, activists and protesters now September 16, 2026 We, the undersigned organisations, condemn the large-scale police raids and detentions targeting LGBTI activists and human rights defenders, organisations and community spaces across Turkiye. We call for the immediate protection and release of those detained, and respect for their procedural rights. We al more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Babcock International Group, a defence company that provides support and product solutions to enhance our customers' defence capabilities and assets, posted the following news: * * * Babcock and Ark Robotics partner to bring combat-proven uncrewed ground vehicles to UK forces * We've signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ark Robotics to explore manufacturing uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) in the UK, bringing a platform already proven on the frontline in Ukraine to Briti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer: This Bill Would Do More Harm Than Good For America And For Ukraine * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), the Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, delivered a stark warning against the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia And Iran Act during floor debate on the measure ahead of a final vote this afternoon. His remarks as delivered follow below, and video is available he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing * WASHINGTON - At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the committee -spoke with DC Fire and EMS Department Chief John Donnelly, FDNY Chief of Fire Prevention Thomas Currao, and Chief Secretary Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Issues Statement on Vote for Russia and Iran Sanctions Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote for the Russian and Iran Sanctions Act: "For four-and-a-half years, I have stood with the people of Ukraine in their fight for sovereignty against Russia's illegal, brutal invasion. I have urged two administ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the Russia sanctions bill: "I strongly support holding Russia accountable for its brutal war against Ukraine, and I believe strong, targeted sanctions are an important tool to pressure Vladimir Putin and his regime and to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. "That's why I supported amendm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 * "I continue to support Ukraine as they fight to protect their country and sovereignty against a brutal Russian invasion. We can and must put economic pressure on the bad actors driving this invasion, including Putin's cronies and those supporting the Russian oil industry. This Administration has squandered many opportunities to use existing sanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Votes Against Expanded Presidential Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, the House of Representatives voted on The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation that would hand expanded tariff powers to President Trump. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum released the following statement: "This bill is a wolf in sheep's clothing. While purporting to be more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy U.S. Department of State SA-1 Columbia Plaza 2401 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20522 Regulatory Policy Division Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Re: Docket Number DOS-2026-0760; RIN 1400-AG11 Comment on Interim Final Rule on " more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Wagner Co-Led Bill to Sanction Supporters of Russia and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. This legislation will hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding for Iran's energy and weapons sectors.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machin * House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, sending it to President Trump's desk WASHINGTON -Tonight, House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to impose sanctions targeting Russia's war machine and countries who aid Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite this legislation rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Russia, Use Tariff Policies to Curtail Support for Russia's War on Ukraine September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "President T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: This is an Anti-Russia, Pro-Ukraine Bill. Let us Pass It. * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his remarks. "I thank the gentleman, my friend who co-sponsored the Ukraine Support Act with me. I'm sorry that the Senate won more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Nordic Director Mans Molander to Aftonbladet: * * * A Human Rights Agenda for the Next Swedish Government Sweden has a long history of supporting human rights, and successive governments across the political spectrum have described respect for human rights and international law as a "cornerstone" of Swedish foreign policy. That commitment is being tested. Around the world, democratic institutions are weakening, authoritarian rule is expandi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights Need to Accelerate U.S. Drone Testing * WASHINGTON -In an opinion editorial published by The Defense Post, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) warned that America cannot afford to test and field drone technology at peacetime speed while our adversaries innovate at wartime speed. In case you missed it... America Can't Afford to Test Drones at Peacetime Speed Defense Post Rep. Ronny Jackson 15 September 20 more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Physicians for Human Rights posted the following news release: * * * Increasing Russian Strikes on Medical Supply Warehouses Put Millions of Ukrainians at Risk: PHR * Russian forces must immediately cease their mounting attacks on medical warehouses, transport, and distribution infrastructure, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) said today, following multiple strikes against medical supply facilities over twelve days that reportedly destroyed hundreds of metric tons of medicines and the storage capa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND WITH THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE UNTIL VICTORY IS WON" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to legislation that would expand Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs and continue his failed global trade war that is making life far too expensive for everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: I rise in strong support of the underlying bill to hono more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates. The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena. LSUS graduates more students in their summer semester than any ot more PR

PALMERSTON NORTH, New Zealand, Sept. 16 -- Massey University issued the following news release: * * * Opinion: A social worker's manifesto Wednesday 16 September 2026 By Professor Kieran O'Donoghue Aotearoa Social Workers Day this year occurs 53 days before a general election. For social workers, people's personal troubles are connected to the broader social, economic and political context. The current cost of living crisis, the economic and human impacts of illegal and unjust wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran, the Nepal-China landslide floo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance." * WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues.Click to watch Remar more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP's speech at DVD 2026 * Good afternoon. It's nice not doing a speech in a suit, I have to say, and actually be able to get out there and get some mud going on, which is, I think, one of the great benefits of this event here. So good afternoon. It is a real privilege to be here at DVD 26. I want to thank Rupert, our new National Armaments Director, and his team, for the work they've put in, more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 16 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Secretary General visits the United Kingdom * On Wednesday (16 September 2026), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited the United Kingdom and met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The leaders visited Harwell Science and Innovation campus in Didcot, where they met with defence sector representatives, apprentices and staff. Mr Rutte highlighted the 'societal dividend' produced by defence investment - jobs and economic growth. He praised the United Kingdom for its in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Sanctions Bill Vote September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "Congress just handed Trump sweeping new tariff authority despite all the abuse we've seen of the tariff power  more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 16 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * The Netherlands ratifies Council of Europe convention establishing International Claims Commission for Ukraine Future host country takes further step towards setting up a future claims commission as part of compensation mechanism for Russia's war of aggression Strasbourg 15 September 2026 - The Netherlands has formally ratified the Council of Europe convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, to be based in The Hague. The P more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * New 'spy' drones to give Army greater powers on the battlefield * * British soldiers will be better protected and gain greater intelligence on the battlefield with new 'spy' drones. * Up to PS400 million investment in long-endurance surveillance drones and more than one thousand smaller drones unveiled as part of separate PS16 million deal. * Part of government's commitment to the Army's next generation of uncrewed aerial systems highlighted more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 16 [Category: Media] -- The International Media Support, an organization that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * New IMS governance structure * As chair of the outgoing IMS board, it is heartwarming to see this transformation underway. On 14 September, the inaugural meeting of the newly-established IMS Association convened to constitute the fundamental layer of IMS governance. It appointed a new board and provided strategi more PR

OXFORD, England, Sept. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam International issued the following news release: * * * Oxfam and partners at UNGA81: Media Advisory * Oxfam leaders, experts, and partners are joining the UN 81st General Assembly and Climate Week in New York and available for interviews or comment. Oxfam is hosting and attending events, hosting partners and releasing reports and statements focused on the Secretary General race, a proposed International Panel on Inequality, humanitarian crises with a focus on Gaza and Ukraine, cl more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 16 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham issued the following news release: * * * PM meeting with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte: 16 September 2026 * The Prime Minister hosted the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus this afternoon. The Prime Minister began by thanking the Secretary General for his visit to Oxford and the opportunity to highlight the fantastic defence businesses in the region. The two leaders agreed that the UK was a leader in defence technology and t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5334: "I have a long history of standing with the Ukrainian people as they courageously defend their homeland against Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. I continue to support providing Ukraine with the resources, weapons, and ammunition it needs to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole on Sanctioning Adversaries: "This Bill Will Implement an Economic Onslaught Against Putin, His Cronies, and the Iranian Regime." September 16, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks on the House Floor during debate on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. Read Chairman Cole's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Chairman Risch Statement on House Passage of Russian Sanctions Bill WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below on the House of Representatives' passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would impose critical new sanctions on Russia and those enabling its  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on House Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 20 more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall and Borys Grinchenko Publish New Journal Issue * Seton Hall University and Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University have published the seventh issue of the Young Scholars Grinchenko - Seton International Journal, continuing a scholarly partnership that brings together student research from the United States and Ukraine. Published in English, the international electronic journal provides undergraduate students, graduate students and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Senators in Introducing Resolution Recognizing U.S. National Interest in Supporting Russian Democracy Advocates Ahead of Russian Democracy Dialogue September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Strengthening Federal Oversight of Taxpayer-Funded Programs Many major federal programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, disaster assistance and small business programs, are federally funded but administered by state or local governments, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. As we saw in Minnesota, when state officials fail  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The United Nations issued the following statement: * * * 16 September 2026 New York, UN Secretary-General's remarks at Press Conference at the start of the 81st Session of the General Assembly Press events | Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General Dear members of the media, This is the final press conference of those done before the opening of the High-Level week of the General Assembly. So allow me to begin with a word of gratitude. Thank you for all you do to share the work of the UN with the world - and for holding more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 6040 Princeton Avenue NE | Seattle, WA 98115| wmarketplace.com September 14, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator Office of Government Contracting and Business Development U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20002 RE: Comments to Request Extension of Comment Periods on Small Business Size Sta more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Supports Sanctioning Russia's War Machine and Businesses Supporting Iran's Terror Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C.-September 16, 2026...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today issued the statement below regarding his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation leverages expanded sanctions, trade measures, and financial restrictions to combat the economic backing of Ru more PR