WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Chairs SASC Airland Subcommittee Hearing on Army Modernization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) chaired the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee in a hearing examining how the Army is accelerating modernization in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President's Budget submission. The hearing spotlighted the Army's push to expand critical munitions and missile production, field autonomous and counter-drone capabilities m more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Russian Sanctions Legislation As Putin Continues His Assault On Ukraine * June 17, 2026 WASHINGTON - As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his assaults against Ukraine, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to finally pass Russian sanctions legislation. On Monday, Russia fired a barrage more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Stop Sprawling Enterprise Operating Unlawful Subscription Schemes * At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a federal court has temporarily halted a sprawling enterprise of deceptive subscription schemes-comprised of 15 corporations and eight individuals-from continuing to deceive consumers with hidden costs and recurring charges, while failing to provide simple mechanisms to cancel subscriptions. The Genesis Tech enterprise, along  more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026 * We, the Leaders of the G7, stand united in our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Ukrainian population suffering from attacks on their critical infrastructure and cultural heritage. We commend Ukraine for its resilience and progress on the battlefield in recent months and emphasize more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, June 16 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Foundry Details Process Milestones and Future Innovation at VLSI Symposium * At the 2026 VLSI Symposium, Intel Foundry provided an update on its process roadmap and long-term innovation investments. It shared that Intel 18A-P, the first performance enhancement in the Intel 18A family, has entered risk production, meeting the t more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Croatia discuss Alliance readiness and regional security * On Wednesday, Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. They discussed preparations for the upcoming Summit in Ankara and how NATO will continue to defend every inch of Allied territory.  The Secretary General and the Prime Minister discussed the importance of NATO's Integrated  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Secretary General meets Latvia's Prime Minister: No Ally stands alone in NATO * On Wednesday, Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of Latvia to NATO Headquarters in Brussels. They discussed the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara and NATO's strong deterrence and defence.  This month, French jets deployed for NATO Baltic Air Policing intercepted and destroyed a drone that entered Latvia's airspace. "Such drone incidents on NATO's eastern fla more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO Secretary General previews defence ministers' meeting: Building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO * On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte set out the priorities for Thursday's meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels. "Allies will demonstrate progress on building a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO. We need more forces, more resources and a much stronger industrial base. That means making steady increases to defence investment and more fairly sharing more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Opening Nights at FSU announces 2026-27 season featuring Common, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom Jr., Wynton Marsalis * Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Common, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis will headline Florida State University's 2026-27 Opening Nights season. The season, themed "Stories Worth Telling," brings together artists from around the world who more PR

VIENNA, Austria, June 17 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * OSCE Annual Security Review Conference offers high-level platform to discuss most pressing security challenges across the OSCE area * The Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), one of the OSCE's principal forums for discussing security challenges across the region, opened today in Vienna.  Convened on the basis of a consensus decision by all 57 OSCE participating States, the ASRC provides a unique platform for i more PR

LONDON, England, June 16 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister secures major jobs and energy investment at G7 to deliver growth and security at home * * PS1.3 billion in new investment secured from leading companies in France and India to back clean energy and AI projects in the UK * More than 1,400 new jobs to be created in Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham * Major new battery storage and clean power projects to boost energy security and help bring down bills for working people more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- The European Committee of the Regions posted the following news: * * * Regions call for EU action to unlock the full potential of SMEs in defence * The Working Group on Defence of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) met on 16 June 2026 in Cartagena, Region of Murcia, calling for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to play a far greater role in the European defence industry. Members emphasised simpler procedures, better access to finance and public procurement, and the full integration of the SME p more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Securing Development in a Fragmented World * With development under pressure, its foundations matter more than ever. And the rule of law is one of the cornerstones. When people feel safe, can exercise their rights and access justice, development takes root - and societies can grow stronger and more resilient.  "People don't talk about the rule of law every day. But they experience its presence - or its absence - constantly," said Alexander De Cr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Warren Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the below statement urging the Trump Administration not to extend sanctions relief for more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 17 -- SMEunited (formerly the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) posted the following news: * * * SMEadapt: shaping climate adaptation through social dialogue * "Climate adaptation must be shaped with SMEs. Through SMEadapt, SME employer organisations will develop capacity to bring the reality of small businesses into social dialogue and policy discussions on climate adaptation", emphasised Secretary General Veronique Willems at the first Steering Committee meeting of the SMEadapt proj more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Is Considering a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated that the administration is considering a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California due to the state's increasing energy isolation and its important military installations. 2 California has taken actions that have reduced its number of refineries from 42 to 11 in 40 years, more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 -- His Majesty's Treasury issued the following news: * * * UK issues largest penalty for financial sanctions breaches since Russia's 2022 illegal invasion of Ukraine * * UK travel technology firm fined more than PS1 million for breaching UK financial sanctions against Russia. * Sabre Global Technologies Limited made funds and economic resources available to a designated Russian airline for seven months in 2022, and tested alternative payment routes to get around UK sanctions. * Third penalty issued under OFSI more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Warren, Shaheen Urge President Trump to Finally End Relief for Russian Oil Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the below statement urging the Trump Administration not to ext more PR