BUDAPEST, Hungary, Oct. 17 -- The European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union, issued the following news: * * * EIT Water officially launched at event in Malaga to tackle Europe's water challenges 16/10/2026 EIT Water was officially launched at an event in Malaga, Spain, on 15 October, bringing together representatives from government, business and academia. The new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) aims to drive innovation and address challenges across Europe's water, marine and maritime sectors.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Markey Announce Joint Resolution of Disapproval on U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal, Setting Up Senate Vote * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley--a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee--and Massachusetts' U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey today introduced a Joint Resolution of Disapproval (JRD) that gives the Senate an opportunity to debate and vote on the proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it goes into effect. more PR

WOLLONGONG, Australia, Oct. 17 -- The University of Wollongong issued the following news release: * * * Alumni Awards recognise graduates making a difference October 17, 2026 Seven alumni recognised for contributions to mental health, clean energy, journalism, technology and community wellbeing - Seven University of Wollongong (UOW) graduates have been recognised in the 2026 UOW Alumni Awards for their contributions to journalism, mental health, clean energy, technology, research and community wellbeing. The winners include SBS journalis more PR