Press Releases

Madagascar Declares New Government After Military Takeover

(MENAFN) Madagascar introduced a new administration on Tuesday after a military takeover, appointing three notable critics of former President Andry Rajoelina's government to key ministerial roles. The official unveiling, which had been delayed...

US Government Shutdown Might Slash Billions from Economy

(MENAFN) The ongoing federal government shutdown in the United States may reduce the American economy by an estimated $7 billion to $14 billion, potentially lowering fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 2% due to decreased...

Tanzania’s government orders all civil servants to work from home

(MENAFN) Tanzania’s government has instructed all civil servants to work from home following elections on Wednesday that were marred by violence, protests, and widespread internet disruptions. Rights groups have called for restraint after reports...

U.S. Government Shutdown Threatens Economy, CBO Warns

(MENAFN) The ongoing federal government shutdown in the United States threatens to drag the economy down by as much as $14 billion, potentially cutting fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) by 2%, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned...

Trump’s government removes sanctions on Bosnian Serb leader Dodik

(MENAFN) The Trump administration on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik, along with his family and close associates, reversing restrictions previously imposed for actions seen as undermining the Dayton Peace...

Madagascar Unveils New Government

(MENAFN) Madagascar revealed a new administration on Tuesday after a military coup, appointing three notable critics of former President Andry Rajoelina to significant ministerial roles. The official announcement, which had been delayed twice,...

Trump government gets sued over plans to stop food stamps

(MENAFN) Twenty-five U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over plans to stop funding for food aid used by more than 40 million low-income Americans. The legal action seeks to compel the...

SurgePays Announces Free Wireless Service for SNAP/EBT Households Impacted by Government Shutdown

BARTLETT, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SurgePays, Inc. (NASDAQ: SURG) ("SurgePays" or the "Company"), a wireless and fintech technology company connecting underserved consumers to essential mobile and financial services, today...

Scalise: Time for Senate Democrats to End the Madness, Reopen Government

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and members of the New York Republican delegation to discuss the pain...

Government plans to house asylum seekers provoke varied responses

(MENAFN) Government plans to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex have prompted varied reactions from the local community. Local resident Lynn Street welcomed the initiative, calling the temporary placement...

Kaizen raises $21 million to re-build government’s digital front door

New York, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s public institutions were once legendary examples for how governments ought to engage their citizens. While these services are critical to maintaining the Country’s social fabric, the...

Israeli forces raid southern Lebanon, killing local government worker

(MENAFN) Israeli forces conducted a nighttime incursion into a town in southern Lebanon, killing a municipal employee, amid a surge in Israeli operations across the country. Troops, supported by drones and light armored vehicles, entered Blida and...

Regent Bank Launches Relief Loan Program for Federal Workers

Low-interest relief loans offer federal employees 0% APR for three months to help bridge missed paychecks during the government shutdown TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to the...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi assures full government cooperation with the TRC Cases Commission

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has noted the concerns expressed by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations Regarding Efforts or Attempts to Stop the Investigation or Prosecution of Truth and...

OSCE workshop in Tashkent promotes responsible business and human rights

A two-day workshop, “Towards Responsible Business: A Workshop on Human Rights Due Diligence”, brought together representatives of government institutions, the private sector, trade unions, academia and international organizations to discuss how...

Enhancing the physical security of critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks in the Republic of Kazakhstan

From 21 to 23 October, thirty government officials took part in a training course in Shymkent on strengthening the physical security of critical infrastructure (CI) against terrorist threats. The event was organized within the framework of the...

OSCE helps Uzbekistan strengthen the security of key public facilities

How can countries secure critical infrastructure against terrorist threats? To help answer this question, government officials from Uzbekistan took part in a three-day OSCE training course on the physical security of critical infrastructure....

Despite Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Arrests the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Abusers, and Drug Traffickers

ICE continues its mission of making America safe again despite the Democrats’ government shutdown WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the...

CIFAL Global Network’s Training Programme Successfully Concludes at UNITAR Headquarters

The programme also featured a special session delivered by Minister-Counsellor Ms Li Weiwei of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva, who shared valuable insights on China’s multilateral diplomacy and cooperation...

The legitimacy trap: How international institutions sustain the Houthis' hold on Yemen

On September 2, 2025, four days after Israeli airstrikes killed Ahmed al-Rahawi and 12 other Houthi cabinet members in Yemen, the chief of mission for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with Houthi Foreign Ministry official...