SYDNEY, Australia, March 20 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news: * * * 'No more war profits for Big Gas': Greenpeace backs Government signal on taxing gas corporations Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's department is considering options to tax the profits gas companies are making from the war in the Middle East, praising the move as strong leadership in a time of war, climate disruption and a cost of living crisis. D more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * A New Peer-Review Book on the Ukraine and Gaza Wars by Dr. Alexander Dawoody * The focus in this book is not on the various distinctions between classic liberalism and orientalism. Such traits are specific to normative values than hurt, suffering, and victimhood by one group at the expense of another. Rather, the focus is on the dichotomy between neoliberalism and orientalism as relates to the injuries c more PR

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 19 -- The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Airline Operations Under Strain from Escalating Global Conflicts Government Support Essential if Conflict Persists * Rising global conflicts in recent years have reduced the availability of safe airspace for airline operations, increasing potential safety risks to civil aircraft operating in or near conflict-affected airspace and, in some cases, contributing to interference more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 20 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tax gas greed - for the benefit of all Australians The federal government should immediately place a 25% super profits levy on all Australian gas exports, the Australian Conservation Foundation said. Media is reporting that the Prime Minister's Department has requested options to impose a new levy on gas companies, as the government tries to shield Australians from the economi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Hellenic Caucus Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act * March 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, introduced the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, bipartisan legislation  more PR

LONDON, England, March 19 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms * New figures published today show government will prioritise fragile and conflict affected states, humanitarian support, tackling violence against women and girls and global health threats as part of new approach to development. Following the announcement to reduce development spending last year, these reforms al more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- BusinessEurope issued the following remarks on March 18, 2026, by President Fredrik Persson at the Tripartite Social Summit: * * * Dear Presidents, Dear Ministers, Dear Executive Vice-President, Dear colleagues, The disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East, which come on top of the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, make it even more imperative to get our house in order and boost Europe's competitiveness. Our newly published Reform Ba more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19 -- The Canadian Labour Congress issued the following news release: * * * Canada's unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians The recent events relating to global energy disruptions - from conflict involving Iran to pressures on fuel supply and strategic reserves - make one thing clear: workers in Canada are once again being asked to absorb the shock of events far beyond their control. There is no domestic supply shock in Canad more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on March 10, 2026 by Luis Simon entitled "Deterrence at Scale: Cross-Theater Defense Cooperation in an Age of Precise Mass." Here is the executive summary: * * * This report examines the emerging opportunities and structural constraints of cross-theater defense industrial cooperation between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific allies in an era of protracted great power competition and  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Cyprus Presidency debriefs European Parliament committees on priorities Ministers held a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council. Cyprus holds the presidency of the Council until the end of June 2026. Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee On 26 January, Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris highlighted  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 19 -- The European Policy Centre posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by policy analyst Svitlana Taran: * * * Developing a new sanctions regime to counter migrant smuggling and human trafficking Despite almost 178,000 detections in 2025, marking a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings compared to 2024, the situation at Europe's borders remains uncertain. Ongoing conflicts, geopolitical instability and persistent socio-economic pressures in countries more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Criticizes President Trump's Decision To Lift Sanctions On Russian Oil As Putin's War In Ukraine Continues * March 18, 2026 During a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin criticizes President Trump's foreign policy decisions including his war of choice in Iran WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today delivered a speech o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Receives Joint Baltic American National Committee's Baltic Freedom Award * March 18, 2026 WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, received the Baltic Freedom Award from the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) for his strong connections to the Baltic countries and his continued leadership in Con more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Introduce The Baltic Security Assessment Act To Strengthen Diplomatic Relations, Security Cooperation Between U.S. & Baltic States * March 18, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Co-Chairs of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026, legislation that requires  more PR

STRASBOURG, France, March 20 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * European countries reaffirm importance of European Social Charter at conference in Chisinau France extends charter to overseas departements and territories * Ministers and senior representatives from Council of Europe member states have adopted a forward-looking declaration reaffirming their commitment to social rights and to the European Social Charter at the Conference on social rights - the European So more PR

LONDON, England, March 19 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * Greenpeace transforms EU HQ into Trump Tower in call for leaders to resist Trump's cruel agenda * Brussels - Activists have projected a golden facade and the words "TRUMP TOWER" onto the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, mimicking one of President Trump's skyscrapers, with a Greenpeace message urging EU leaders meeting  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Himes Delivers Opening Statement at House Intelligence Committee Annual Worldwide Threats Hearing Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) delivered the following opening remarks at the Committee's annual Worldwide Threats hearing. View the full remarks here (h more PR

VIENNA, Austria, March 20 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency posted the following news release: * * * IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) relied solely on its recently repaired backup power line for several hours earlier this month, following scheduled maintenance that required the intentional disconnection of its main power line for several hours. The backup power line had only just been restored the previous day, further emp more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 19 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Inside the Voices Festival in Florence: Key moments that sparked conversation * The third edition of the Voices Festival brought together more than 2,500 participants in Florence, Italy, from 10 to 12 March, confirming its ambition to become a vibrant meeting point for citizens, journalists, students, media freedom and literacy advocates. Over three days, the festival featured an inspiring  more PR

LONDON, England, March 20 -- His Majesty's Treasury posted the following joint statement on March 19, 2026: * * * Joint Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade & Enterprise Carlos Cuerpo Caballero * 1. Minister Carlos Cuerpo and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have chaired the first edition of the UK-Spain Trade and Investment Dialogue. As stated in the strategic bilateral framework signed at 10 Downing Street on 3 September 2025, the Dialogue  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 19 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Lithuania: EFJ, IFJ and media organisations raise concerns over proposed changes to public service media framework * Almost 30 international organisations, including the European and International Federations of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ), raise serious concerns about proposed amendments to Lithuania's public service media law, warning that the current draft risks undermining the independence an more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Metsola to EU leaders: "We must be an economic force to speak language of power" At the European Council, Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed three main topics: competitiveness, energy and geopolitical developments. On competitiveness, President Metsola said: "We need to resist the temptation to fall back on what is comfortable simply because the next steps seem too difficult." She adde more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- NATO issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * NATO Secretary General commends Bulgaria for its contributions to the Alliance On Thursday (19 March 2026), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Andrey Gurov to NATO Headquarters.  Mr Rutte praised Bulgaria for its contributions to NATO's deterrence and defence posture on the eastern flank and for its key role in the security of the Black Sea region, an area of strateg more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 20 -- NATO issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * NATO Secretary General welcomes Romanian President to Headquarters * NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Romanian President Nicusor Dan to NATO Headquarters in Brussels today (19 March 2026) for his first official visit, praising Romania's steadfast role as an Ally since joining in 2004. Mr. Rutte highlighted Romania's strategic importance on the eastern flank and in the Black Sea region, noting it more PR

VIENNA, Austria, March 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights issued the following report on March 17, 2026 entitled "Denmark Early, General Elections, 24 March 2026: Needs Assessment Mission Report." Here is the executive summary: * * * In line with her constitutional powers, on 26 February, the Prime Minister called early general elections for 24 March. The elections take place in a political environment i more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 19 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release: * * * Over 1M Supported in 2025 as Nearly 11M Still Need Assistance in Ukraine * Geneva/Vienna, 19 March 2026 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) assisted over one million people in 2025 across Ukraine and neighbouring countries, even as nearly 11 million people in Ukraine continue to require humanitarian assistance, according to its newly released  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas, Hellenic Caucus Introduce the Bipartisan U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act * Today Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Dina Titus (NV-01), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), co-chairs and vice co-chairs of the Hellenic Caucus, introduced the U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize International Military more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * PPI Lays Out Strategy to Protect Earth While Powering America's Booming Space Economy The U.S. space industry is booming with a 600% surge in satellite launches over the past decade. While space is a vacuum, the Earth's upper atmosphere -which protects all life on the planet from radiation -may be harmed by pollutants emitted from space activities. At the same time, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good morning. Yesterday at Dover Air Force Base, President Trump, the chairman and I stood in solemn silence as heroes came home. Flag-draped caskets, we honored them. We grieved with their families and we listened. What I heard through tears, through hugs, throu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Must Trust but Verify Our Elections * Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the importance of passing the SAVE America Act, defense funding in relation to the Iran conflict, and the work that's being done to lower the price of inputs for Am more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, March 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Social Work Researcher Uses Photography to Explore Lived Experiences of Immigrants in Armenia * A picture may be worth a thousand words -and for immigrants navigating life in a new country, it can reveal what words alone cannot. With financial support from the UConn Office of Global Affairs, UConn School of Social Work Professor Rebecca Thomas is leading an international research project that us more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, March 20 -- The Swedish Ministry of Defence issued the following news release: * * * Increased participation in capability coalition in support of Ukraine The Government has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces, Defence Materiel Administration and Swedish Defence Research Agency to increase their participation in the Electromagnetic Warfare Capability Coalition in support of Ukraine. The government agencies will contribute to managing and developing the work of the coalition more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Allows Russia a 30-Day Waiver to Sell Sanctioned Oil * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration has issued Russia a 30-day waiver to sell its sanctioned oil and petroleum products that are currently stranded on ships at sea. 2 Ukraine and some of its allies have expressed concerns because ongoing sanctions have been reducing Russian income, but the Treasury Department fe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Sen. Moran Questions CIA Director Ratcliffe on Operation Epic Fury's Impact on the War in Ukraine * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - yesterday questioned Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe during a hearing to review the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) 2026 Annual Threat Assess more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SSCI Hearing, Kelly Presses Officials on How Iran War Benefits Russia and Demands Answers on Whether President Was Briefed on Strait of Hormuz Closure * Today, during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly pressed senior Intelligence officials on how the administration's war with Iran is directly benefiting U.S. adversari more PR

MONROVIA, California, March 20 -- World Vision International issued the following news release: * * * World Vision completes winter cash programme for frontline families in Ukraine Kyiv -- Thousands of people living near Ukraine's frontline have received critical cash support to cope with the aftermath of a harsh winter, as humanitarian organisation World Vision scales up assistance. Recent World Vision programmes have delivered vital support to families in Kharkivska and Mykolaivska oblasts more PR