MANILA, Philippines, April 13 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * 3.4% Growth Expected in the Pacific Region in 2026, 3.2% in 2027--ADB Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to moderate to 3.4% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) flagship economic publication. "There is an unprecedented need for the Pacific to build resilience against the economic impacts of the Midd  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 10, 2026, by director and senior fellow Oge Onubogu and research assistant Khasai Makhulo, both of the Africa Program: * * * Can Gen Z Protests Reshape Governance in Africa? The African continent is witnessing an increase in Gen Z-led protests. Unlike the opposition-led protests of the past, the protests today, driven mostly by people under the age of 30, have been largely leade  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 10, 2026, involving Seamus P. Daniels, fellow for defense budget analysis in the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * Unpacking the $1.5 Trillion FY 2027 Defense Budget Topline On April 3, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released details of the Trump administration's budget request for the forthcoming 2027 fiscal year (FY) beginning October 1, 2026.   more

MANILA, Philippines, April 13 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * Fiji's Growth to Ease Amid Global Headwinds--ADB SUVA, FIJI -- Economic growth in Fiji, the Pacific's second largest economy, is expected to soften in the medium-term as visitor arrivals slow, pre-election uncertainty increases, and external conditions deteriorate, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. ADB's flagship economic publication, Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Apr  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Releases Statement Ahead of Meet the Press Interview with Cuban Dictator * Senator Rick Scott released the following statement ahead of Meet the Press airing an interview with Cuban dictator Miguel Diaz-Canel. Senator Rick Scott said, "It is ridiculous for NBC to give a platform to a brutal, illegitimate communist dictator - effectively recognizing him as the legitimate President of  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 12 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Viktor Orban's defeat 'a defining moment' in Europe. What comes next? * Orban acknowledged Sunday evening that he was too far behind to stage a comeback against Tisza party challenger Peter Magyar, who will take over as Hungary's prime minister. by Tanner Stening April 12, 2026 Sunday's defeat of Viktor Orban, a populist far-right leader and Hungary's longest-serving prime minister, signals a monu  more